Overall Fundamental outlook

Business Operations:

Sector: Industrials
Industry: Building Products & Equipment

Masco Corporation provides home improvement and building products in North America, Europe, and internationally. The company's Plumbing Products segment offers faucets, showerheads, handheld showers, valves, bath hardware and accessories, bathing units, shower bases and enclosures, shower drains, steam shower systems, water filtration systems, and sinks and kitchen accessories; acrylic tubs, bath and shower enclosures, and shower bases and trays; spas, exercise pools, and aquatic fitness systems and saunas; brass, copper, and composite plumbing system component and other non-decorative plumbing products; water products; and thermoplastic products, extruded plastic profiles, and specialized fabrication products, as well as PEX tubing products. This segment provides its products under the DELTA, BRIZO, PEERLESS, HANSGROHE, AXOR, KRAUS, NEWPORT BRASS, GINGER, WALTEC, BRISTAN, HERITAGE, MIROLIN, HOT SPRING, CALDERA, FREEFLOW SPAS, FANTASY SPAS, AQUATERRA, LIFESMART, ENDLESS POOLS, TYLO, FINNLEO, HELO, BRASSCRAFT, PLUMBSHOP, and MASTER PLUMBER brands, as well as under private label to home center and online retailers, mass merchandisers, wholesalers and distributors, plumbers, building contractors, remodelers, smaller retailers, and consumers and homebuilders. Its Decorative Architectural Products segment offers paints, primers, specialty coatings, stains, and waterproofing products, as well as paint applicators and accessories; cabinet and door hardware, functional hardware, hook and hook rail products, and outdoor living hardware; and decorative bath hardware, shower accessories, and shower doors. This segment provides its products under the BEHR, KILZ, WHIZZ, LIBERTY, and FRANKLIN BRASS brands to home center and other retailers, mass and online retailers, other specialty retailers, and original equipment manufacturers and wholesalers. The company was incorporated in 1929 and is headquartered in Livonia, Michigan.

Revenue projections:

Revenue projections for MAS
Revenue projections for MAS

Masco Corporation's projected revenue decline from last year is likely to make investors cautious. Lower revenues often hurt a company's bottom line, leading investors to be concerned about the company's ability to maintain profitability and deliver strong financial results in the future.

Financial Ratios:

currentRatio 1.751000
forwardPE 13.849055
debtToEquity 12229.630000
earningsGrowth 0.200000
revenueGrowth 0.065000
grossMargins 0.356820
operatingMargins 0.165280
trailingEps 4.040000
forwardEps 4.703570

MAS's current ratio of 1.751 shows that the company has ample resources to service its short-term debt. This indicates a solid financial position, as MAS can rely on its cash reserves and current assets to cover its immediate liabilities without strain.
Masco Corporation's Forward PE is in a reasonable range, indicating the stock is priced well relative to its earnings. The stock isn't overpriced, which leaves room for future growth, making it an attractive option for investors seeking value and long-term gains.
MAS's high debt-to-equity ratio shows the company is significantly leveraged, relying heavily on debt financing. This raises the potential for increased financial risk, especially if the company's earnings or cash flow are negatively impacted.
Masco Corporation's forward EPS exceeding its trailing EPS implies that the company is projected to be more profitable this year. This suggests an improvement in financial performance, with analysts expecting Masco Corporation to generate stronger earnings compared to the previous financial year.

Price projections:

Price projections for MAS
Price projections for MAS

Throughout its recent performance, MAS's price has been consistently close to the lower range of projected values. This suggests that the company may face challenges in achieving higher valuations in the eyes of investors.

Insider Transactions:

Insider Transactions for MAS
Insider Transactions for MAS


6 MAS sales were executed, with market price at 72.50833447774251.No sell transactions were carried out during the period under review.An increase in buying activity relative to selling at MAS's current price might suggest a favorable sentiment among investors. This trend could be interpreted as a sign that the stock has a positive outlook in the near term.

Recommendation changes over time:

Recommendations trend for MAS
Recommendations trend for MAS


Analysts' buy bias for MAS signals that the stock is considered a favorable investment. This outlook might prompt investors to allocate funds to MAS, seeing it as a solid and profitable choice to park their money and potentially benefit from the company's long-term growth.