Middleby [MIDD] vs Eaton [ETN] Detailed Stock Comparison
Middleby
NASDAQ
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Eaton
NYSE
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: Middleby wins in 8 metrics, Eaton wins in 11 metrics, with 0 ties. Eaton appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Middleby | Eaton | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 15.23 | 36.50 | Middleby |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 1.70 | 7.59 | Middleby |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 66.34 | 62.39 | Eaton |
| PEG Ratio | 12.06 | 30.11 | Middleby |
| EV/EBITDA | 9.76 | 25.91 | Middleby |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 11.06% | 15.10% | Eaton |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 16.29% | 17.93% | Eaton |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 16.29% | 17.93% | Eaton |
| Return on Equity | 12.06% | 20.73% | Eaton |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 6.05% | 7.69% | Eaton |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $637.43M | $3.52B | Eaton |
| Dividend Yield | N/A | 0.87% | N/A |
| 1-Year Return | -13.95% | 22.46% | Eaton |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 1.67 | 5.44 | Middleby |
| Enterprise Value | $7.96B | $152.34B | Eaton |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 2.07 | 5.86 | Middleby |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 38.16% | 36.95% | Middleby |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $72 | $66 | Middleby |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $7.86 | $9.94 | Eaton |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 1.59 | 1.16 | Eaton |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
Middleby vs Eaton Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middleby | 8.60% | -9.95% | -10.77% | -11.29% | -21.07% | -2.70% |
| Eaton | 0.89% | 1.92% | 0.84% | 12.79% | 17.24% | 9.44% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middleby | -13.95% | -22.17% | 30.10% | 6.30% | 560.74% | 1,023.50% |
| Eaton | 22.46% | 140.85% | 261.17% | 540.85% | 894.80% | 1,016.47% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Middleby vs Eaton
| Metric | MIDD | ETN |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $6.40B | $141.25B |
| Market Cap Category | Mid cap | Large cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 1,367,400 | 3,166,990 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 1,045,713 | 2,470,393 |
| Last Close | $130.31 | $363.30 |
| 52 Week Range | $118.09 - $182.73 | $231.85 - $399.56 |
| % from 52W High | -28.69% | -9.07% |
| All-Time High | $201.34 (Feb 07, 2022) | $399.56 (Jul 28, 2025) |
| % from All-Time High | -35.28% | -9.07% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | -0.01% | 0.11% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | -0.08% | -0.01% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.11% | 0.15% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.16% | 0.18% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.12% | 0.21% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 66.34 | 62.39 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $70.48 | $47.79 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $10.15 | $1.50 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $659.54M | $4.06B |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $414.88M | $2.31B |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | N/A | 0.87% |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $0.00 | $2.92 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Middleby vs Eaton
| Metric | MIDD | ETN |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 15.23 | 36.50 |
| Forward P/E | 12.06 | 30.11 |
| PEG Ratio | 12.06 | 30.11 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 1.67 | 5.44 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 1.70 | 7.59 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $6.40B | $141.25B |
| Enterprise Value | $7.96B | $152.34B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 2.07 | 5.86 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 9.76 | 25.91 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 1.59 | 1.16 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $70.48 | $47.79 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Middleby vs Eaton
Financial Metrics
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Revenue
EBITDA
Operating Margin
Free Cash Flow
Long Term Debt
Profit Margin
Current Ratio
Operating Cash Flow
Income Statement (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | MIDD | ETN |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $906.63M | $6.38B |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $560.69M | $3.93B |
| Gross Profit | $345.93M | $2.45B |
| Research & Development | N/A | $198.00M |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $143.33M | $1.20B |
| EBITDA | $174.70M | $1.44B |
| Pre-Tax Income | $121.46M | $1.18B |
| Income Tax | $29.11M | $212.00M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $92.35M | $965.00M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | MIDD | ETN |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $745.14M | $1.78B |
| Total Current Assets | $2.41B | $12.43B |
| Total Current Liabilities | $885.82M | $9.52B |
| Long-Term Debt | $2.34B | $8.28B |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $3.73B | $18.55B |
| Retained Earnings | $4.42B | $10.04B |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | N/A | $2.99B |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | MIDD | ETN |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $112.19M | $1.18B |
| Capital Expenditures | $-33.73M | $49.00M |
| Free Cash Flow | $106.29M | $91.00M |
| Debt Repayment | $-11.37M | $-3.00M |
| Common Stock Repurchase | $-42.78M | $-615.00M |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | MIDD | ETN |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 4.27M | 6.73M |
| Short Ratio | 4.81 | 3.00 |
| Short % of Float | 0.10% | 0.02% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 1,367,400 | 3,166,990 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 1,045,713 | 2,470,393 |
| Shares Outstanding | 53.69M | 392.90M |
| Float Shares | 41.63M | 388.10M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.02% | 0.00% |
| % Held by Institutions | 1.14% | 0.87% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Middleby vs Eaton
| Metric | MIDD | ETN |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $0.00 | $2.92 |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | N/A | 0.87% |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | $0.00 | $3.29 |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | N/A | 0.40% |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | $0.00 | $9.86 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | N/A | Mar 10, 2025 |