Top 10 Conglomerates Stocks Ranked by Marvin Score
Graham Holdings, Valmont Industries and Otter Tail lead Marvin's list of 10 conglomerate stocks, ranked by Overall score against industry peers. Scores describe today's comparison, not a forecast.
Conglomerates are companies that run several unrelated businesses under one roof. That can spread risk across different markets, but it also makes them harder to compare. This list covers 10 companies that Marvin places in the Conglomerates industry, starting with the highest Overall score.
Look at more than the rank. Some companies here have healthy margins and modest debt, while others have thin or negative margins, shrinking sales or heavy borrowing. A high growth rate can also come from a small starting base.
Missing data matters too. For some companies, Marvin lacks certain figures, such as free cash flow or debt, so those names are harder to judge. Treat this list as a starting point for your own research, not a recommendation.
The list
How Marvin ranked these stocks
Marvin included companies above a minimum size cutoff and ranked them by Overall score, highest first, within the Conglomerates industry. Scores run on a scale up to a hundred and are relative to each company's own industry. A high score means a company compares well with its industry peers today. It does not say whether the stock is a good purchase or where its price is heading.
Companies above about $300 million in size, ranked by Marvin scores (0-100, relative to each company's own industry). The Conglomerates industry, highest Overall score first.
The stocks, one by one
Graham Holdings Company GHC
Graham Holdings has the top Overall score, 86, helped by a quality score of 86. Debt is light, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.28. Caution: the operating margin of 5.1% is thin, and revenue growth of 2.5% is modest.
Valmont Industries, Inc. VMI
Valmont Industries posts a quality score of 93, a return on equity of 28.7% and an operating margin of 13.7%, which suggests solid profitability. Caution: revenue growth was only 0.7%, close to flat, and its opportunity score is a lower 47.
Otter Tail Corporation OTTR
Otter Tail has a strong operating margin of 17.2% and a quality score of 80, with moderate debt at 0.63. Caution: its free cash flow margin was -6.1%, meaning it spent more cash than it generated, and revenue growth was -2.3%.
3M Company MMM
3M shows healthy profitability, with an operating margin of 18.4% and a free cash flow margin of 15.8%. Caution: debt-to-equity is high at 4.46, which can inflate the return on equity of 101.5%. Revenue growth was only 1.5%.
FTAI Infrastructure Inc. FIP
FTAI Infrastructure grew revenue by 51.6%, the fastest pace among the stocks with a full set of figures, and has an opportunity score of 80. Caution: its free cash flow margin was -48.3%, quality is only 32, and debt and operating margin data are missing.
Tejon Ranch Co. TRC
Tejon Ranch grew revenue by 18.4% and has a gross margin of 33.6%. Caution: its operating margin was -0.9%, so core operations lost money, and return on equity was just 1.3%. Free cash flow and debt figures are not available.
Compass Diversified CODI
Compass Diversified grew revenue by 4.8% and keeps a gross margin of 44.6%. Caution: the operating margin of 4.0% is thin, return on equity was -20.1%, and debt-to-equity is high at 3.70, so borrowing is a notable risk.
Matthews International Corporation MATW
Matthews International has a gross margin of 36.6% and an operating margin of 6.3%. Caution: revenue growth was -16.6%, a sizable decline, free cash flow margin was -7.4%, and debt-to-equity of 1.33 adds pressure.
NN, Inc. NNBR
NN, Inc. managed a small positive free cash flow margin of 1.7%. Caution: its operating margin was -3.0%, revenue growth was -9.1%, return on equity was -133.5%, and debt-to-equity of 10.13 is very high.
Falcon's Beyond Global, Inc. Class A Common Stock FBYD
Falcon's Beyond Global reported revenue growth of 120.8%, the highest on the list, though likely from a small base. Caution: return on equity was -32.6%, debt-to-equity is 1.24, and margin figures are missing, so profitability is hard to judge.
Common questions
What is a conglomerate?
A conglomerate is a company that owns and runs several different businesses, often in unrelated industries. Because its results come from many sources, it can be harder to compare with a company that does one thing.
Why do the scores only compare companies within the same industry?
Normal levels of margins and debt differ a lot between industries. Marvin therefore scores each company against others in its own industry. A high score means it looks strong relative to its peers, not necessarily to every company in the market.
Does a higher Marvin score mean I should buy the stock?
No. The scores describe how a company's financial figures compare with its industry today. They are not advice or a prediction of future returns, so check a company's details and your own goals before making decisions.
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Marvin's scores (0-100) compare each company with others in its industry today. Growth and margin figures come from SEC filings. This is general information, not personal investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell anything. Do your own research.