Comparing Leslie’s (NASDAQ:LESL) and Hermes International (OTCMKTS:HESAY)

Hermes International (OTCMKTS:HESAY) and Leslie’s (NASDAQ:LESL) are both consumer staples companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, profitability, institutional ownership, earnings, valuation, dividends and analyst recommendations.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Hermes International and Leslie’s”s top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Hermes International	$16.42 billion	15.67	$4.98 billion	N/A	N/A
Leslie’s	$1.33 billion	0.02	-$23.38 million	($9.00)	-0.39

Hermes International has higher revenue and earnings than Leslie’s.

Profitability

This table compares Hermes International and Leslie’s’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Hermes International	N/A	N/A	N/A
Leslie’s	-6.72%	N/A	-4.96%

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of recent ratings and price targets for Hermes International and Leslie’s, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Hermes International	0	3	0	1	2.50
Leslie’s	2	10	0	0	1.83

Leslie’s has a consensus price target of $27.25, suggesting a potential upside of 680.80%. Given Leslie’s’ higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Leslie’s is more favorable than Hermes International.

Summary

Hermes International beats Leslie’s on 7 of the 8 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Hermes International

Hermès International Société en commandite par actions engages in the production, wholesale, and retail of various goods. The company offers leather goods and saddlery, such as bags for men and women, travel articles, small leather goods and accessories, saddles, bridles, and a full range of equestrian products and clothing; ready-to-wear garments for men and women; and accessories, including jewelry, belts, hats, gloves, the Internet of Things products, and shoes. It also provides silk and textiles for men and women; art of living and tableware products; perfumes; and watches. In addition, the company is also involved in weaving, engraving, printing, dyeing, finishing, and producing textiles; and purchasing, tanning, dyeing, finishing, and selling precious leathers. It sells its products through a network of stores worldwide. The company also sells watches, perfumes, and tableware through a network of specialized stores. Hermès International Société en commandite par actions was founded in 1837 and is based in Paris, France. Hermès International Société en commandite par actions operates as a subsidiary of H51 SAS.

About Leslie’s

Leslie’s, Inc. operates as a direct-to-consumer pool and spa care brand in the United States. The company markets and sells pool and spa supplies and related products and services. It also offers various pool and spa maintenance items, such as chemicals, equipment and parts, cleaning and maintenance equipment, safety, recreational, and fitness related products. In addition, the company provides installation and repair services for pool and spa equipment. It also sells its products through e-commerce websites and third-party marketplaces. The company offers complimentary, commercial-grade in-store, water testing, and analysis services. It serves the residential, professional, and commercial consumers. Leslie’s, Inc. was founded in 1963 and is based in Phoenix, Arizona.