Comparison of Quad/Graphics Inc. (QUAD) and Deluxe Corporation (NYSE:DLX)

We are contrasting Quad/Graphics Inc. (NYSE:QUAD) and Deluxe Corporation (NYSE:DLX) on their analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, profitability, risk, dividends, earnings and valuation. They both are Business Services companies, competing one another.

Earnings and Valuation

We can see in table 1 the earnings per share, gross revenue and valuation of Quad/Graphics Inc. and Deluxe Corporation. Deluxe Corporation has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Quad/Graphics Inc. The business that is presently more expensive of the two stocks is the one that has a higher price-to-earnings ratio. Quad/Graphics Inc. has been trading at a higher price-to-earnings ratio than Deluxe Corporation, which means that it is at the moment the more expensive of the two companies.

Profitability

Table 2 has Quad/Graphics Inc. and Deluxe Corporation’s return on equity, net margins and return on assets.

Volatility and Risk

Quad/Graphics Inc. has a 1.64 beta, while its volatility is 64.00% which is more volatile than S&P 500. Deluxe Corporation’s 35.00% more volatile than S&P 500 which is a result of the 1.35 beta.

Liquidity

Quad/Graphics Inc.’s Current Ratio and Quick Ratio are 1.1 and 0.8 respectively. The Current Ratio and Quick Ratio of its competitor Deluxe Corporation are 1.1 and 1 respectively. therefore has a better chance of paying off short and long-term obligations compared to .

Dividends

Quad/Graphics Inc. shareholders receive an annual dividend of $1.2 per share which is subject to 11.55% dividend yield. Deluxe Corporation offers an annual dividend of $1.2 per share, bundled with 3% dividend yield.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

Roughly 80.1% of Quad/Graphics Inc. shares are owned by institutional investors while 87.6% of Deluxe Corporation are owned by institutional investors. Insiders owned roughly 7.8% of Quad/Graphics Inc.’s shares. Competitively, 0.3% are Deluxe Corporation’s share owned by insiders.

Performance

In this table we provide the Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly, Half Yearly, Yearly and YTD Performance of both pretenders.

For the past year Quad/Graphics Inc.’s stock price has smaller growth than Deluxe Corporation.

Summary

Deluxe Corporation beats on 9 of the 12 factors Quad/Graphics Inc.

Quad/Graphics, Inc. provides print and other media services in the United States, Europe, Latin America, and internationally. It operates through United States Print and Related Services, and International segments. The company offers printing services, including retail inserts, publications, catalogs, special interest publications, journals, direct mail, books, directories, in-store marketing and promotion, packaging, newspapers, custom print products, other commercial and specialty printed products; and paper procurement services. It also provides marketing and other services, such as marketing strategy, media planning and placement, data insights, segmentation and response analytics services, creative services, videography, photography, workflow solutions, digital imaging, facilities management, and digital publishing services. In addition, the company offers interactive print solutions comprising image recognition and near field communication technology, mailing, distribution, logistics, and data optimization and hygiene services. Further, it manufactures ink. The company serves various blue chip companies that operate in various industries; and businesses and consumers that include retailers, publishers, and direct marketers. Quad/Graphics, Inc. was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Sussex, Wisconsin.

Deluxe Corporation provides checks, forms, marketing solutions, accessories, and other products and services for small businesses and financial institutions. It operates through three segments: Small Business Services, Financial Services, and Direct Checks. The company provides checks; printed forms, such as deposit tickets, billing forms, work orders, job proposals, purchase orders, invoices, and personnel forms, as well as computer forms and check registers; and accessories and other products comprising envelopes, office supplies, stamps, and labels, as well as checkbook covers. It also offers Web services, which include logo and Web design; hosting and other Web services; search engine optimization; and marketing programs, including email, mobile, and social media, and other self-service marketing solutions. In addition, the company provides fraud protection and security, online and offline payroll services, and electronic checks; and promotional solutions, such as postcards, brochures, retail packaging supplies, apparel, greeting cards, and business cards. Further, it offers financial technology solutions to larger financial institutions, which comprise data-driven marketing solutions, including outsourced marketing campaign targeting and execution; treasury management solutions; and digital enablement solutions, including loyalty and rewards programs. It operates in the United States, Canada, Europe, and North and South America. The company was formerly known as Deluxe Check Printers, Incorporated and changed its name to Deluxe Corporation in 1988. Deluxe Corporation was founded in 1915 and is headquartered in Shoreview, Minnesota.