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HON vs. HUBB: Honeywell vs. Hubbell Stock Comparison

How do Honeywell (HON) and Hubbell (HUBB) stack up? This page sets them side by side across company profile, performance and risk, profitability, growth, financial strength, dividends, and valuation, with selected fundamentals also measured against each stock's industry-group peers.

Company Profile

Honeywell (HON) and Hubbell (HUBB) both fall under the Capital Goods industry group, but HON is classified in Industrial Conglomerates while HUBB is classified in Electrical Equipment.

Company profile comparison for Honeywell (HON) and Hubbell (HUBB)
Profile ItemHONHUBB
NameHoneywell International Inc.Hubbell Inc.
Country/RegionUnited StatesUnited States
GICS SectorIndustrialsIndustrials
GICS Industry GroupCapital GoodsCapital Goods
GICS IndustryIndustrial ConglomeratesElectrical Equipment
GICS Sub-IndustryIndustrial ConglomeratesElectrical Components & Equipment
Market Capitalization69.74 billion USD22.69 billion USD
CurrencyUSDUSD
ExchangeNasdaqNYSE
Listing DateJanuary 2, 1962June 5, 1972
Security TypeCommon StockCommon Stock

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

HON
HUBB
GSPC
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Honeywell (HON) vs. Hubbell (HUBB), with S&P 500 (GSPC) for reference: Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Trailing Returns

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Trailing total returns for Honeywell (HON) and Hubbell (HUBB). Returns over one year are annualized.

Calendar-Year Returns

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Calendar-year total returns for Honeywell (HON) and Hubbell (HUBB). Each bar is that year's total return, measured year-end to year-end.

Performance Metrics

Price performance metrics for Honeywell (HON) and Hubbell (HUBB)
MetricHONHUBB
Total Return (1Y)14.14%-2.60%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)9.90%17.51%
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)2.32%18.15%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

HON
HUBB
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Honeywell (HON) vs. Hubbell (HUBB), with S&P 500 (GSPC) for reference: Drawdown from the running peak over the past five years. Each line shows the decline from its prior peak; 0% marks a new high.

Return Distribution

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Distribution of monthly total returns for Honeywell (HON) and Hubbell (HUBB). Each bar is the share of months whose return fell in that 5% bucket.

Risk Metrics

Risk profile metrics for Honeywell (HON) and Hubbell (HUBB)
MetricHONHUBB
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)27.11%32.90%
Beta (5Y)0.800.82
Max Drawdown (5Y)-25.21%-32.65%
Avg. Volume (3M)2.82M557.78K

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Return Positioning

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HON and HUBB are plotted by 1-year volatility (risk) and 1-year return. The dashed Capital Allocation Line runs from the risk-free rate through the shared industry median.

Risk-Adjusted Metrics

Risk-adjusted metrics for Honeywell (HON) and Hubbell (HUBB)
MetricHONHUBB
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)0.36-0.21
Sortino Ratio (1Y)0.52-0.28

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

Both companies show strong equity returns, but Honeywell (HON) at 44.39% is the standout with ROE above its industry range; Hubbell (HUBB) at 23.43% also sits in the top quartile.

HON

Capital Goods industry group

44.39%

HON
44.39%
Max
40.55%
Q3
19.29%
Median
12.12%
Q1
4.08%
Min
-17.12%

HUBB

Capital Goods industry group

23.43%

Max
40.55%
HUBB
23.43%
Q3
19.29%
Median
12.12%
Q1
4.08%
Min
-17.12%
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Honeywell (HON) vs. Hubbell (HUBB): A comparison of their ROE against the Capital Goods industry group benchmark.

Net Margin (TTM)

For every dollar of sales, both Honeywell (HON) at 18.68% and Hubbell (HUBB) at 13.78% retain more as net profit than most peers, landing in the top net margin quartile of their industries.

HON

Capital Goods industry group

18.68%

Max
27.47%
HON
18.68%
Q3
12.10%
Median
6.30%
Q1
1.40%
Min
-12.89%

HUBB

Capital Goods industry group

13.78%

Max
27.47%
HUBB
13.78%
Q3
12.10%
Median
6.30%
Q1
1.40%
Min
-12.89%
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Honeywell (HON) vs. Hubbell (HUBB): A comparison of their net margin against the Capital Goods industry group benchmark.

Operating Margin (TTM)

Hubbell (HUBB) at 20.52% operates in the top operating margin quartile, ahead of Honeywell (HON) at 16.92%, which runs around its industry’s norm.

HON

Capital Goods industry group

16.92%

Max
36.60%
Q3
18.33%
HON
16.92%
Median
11.12%
Q1
5.14%
Min
-12.63%

HUBB

Capital Goods industry group

20.52%

Max
36.60%
HUBB
20.52%
Q3
18.33%
Median
11.12%
Q1
5.14%
Min
-12.63%
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Honeywell (HON) vs. Hubbell (HUBB): A comparison of their operating margin against the Capital Goods industry group benchmark.

Profitability Metrics

Profitability metrics for Honeywell (HON) and Hubbell (HUBB)
MetricHONHUBB
ROE (TTM)44.39%23.43%
ROA (TTM)7.13%8.53%
Net Margin (TTM)18.68%13.78%
Operating Margin (TTM)16.92%20.52%
Gross Margin (TTM)37.21%35.02%

Growth

Revenue Growth

Both Honeywell (HON) at 7.85% and Hubbell (HUBB) at 3.84% land near their industries' usual revenue growth ranges, so top-line momentum looks broadly in line with peers on both sides.

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Honeywell (HON) vs. Hubbell (HUBB): A comparison of their Revenue Growth across different time periods.

EPS Growth

Both Honeywell (HON) at -8.27% and Hubbell (HUBB) at 15.10% land near their industries' usual EPS growth ranges, so bottom-line momentum looks broadly in line with peers on both sides.

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Honeywell (HON) vs. Hubbell (HUBB): A comparison of their EPS Growth across different time periods.

Growth Metrics

Growth metrics for Honeywell (HON) and Hubbell (HUBB)
MetricHONHUBB
Revenue Growth (YoY)7.85%3.84%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)1.82%5.71%
EPS Growth (YoY)-8.27%15.10%
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)3.20%20.60%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Hubbell (HUBB) at 1.53 keeps current ratio within its industry’s typical mid-range, while Honeywell (HON) at 0.96 runs in the tighter-liquidity quartile — a thinner cushion against current liabilities for HON.

HON

Capital Goods industry group

0.96

Max
5.22
Q3
2.95
Median
2.08
Q1
1.43
HON
0.96
Min
0.36

HUBB

Capital Goods industry group

1.53

Max
5.22
Q3
2.95
Median
2.08
HUBB
1.53
Q1
1.43
Min
0.36
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Honeywell (HON) vs. Hubbell (HUBB): A comparison of their current ratio against the Capital Goods industry group benchmark.

Debt / Equity (MRQ)

Honeywell (HON) at 0.76 carries an industry-typical debt-to-equity mix, while Hubbell (HUBB) at 1.29 uses more debt funding than most peers.

HON

Capital Goods industry group

0.76

Max
2.33
Q3
1.12
HON
0.76
Median
0.60
Q1
0.29
Min
0.00

HUBB

Capital Goods industry group

1.29

Max
2.33
HUBB
1.29
Q3
1.12
Median
0.60
Q1
0.29
Min
0.00
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Honeywell (HON) vs. Hubbell (HUBB): A comparison of their debt-to-equity ratio against the Capital Goods industry group benchmark.

Financial Strength Metrics

Financial strength metrics for Honeywell (HON) and Hubbell (HUBB)
MetricHONHUBB
Current Ratio (MRQ)0.961.53
Debt / Equity (MRQ)0.761.29
Net Debt / EBITDA1.233.09

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Hubbell (HUBB) at 1.36% earns its spot in the top quartile of its industry’s yields; Honeywell (HON) at 3.63% is past the top of its own peer range — territory where a dividend-safety check matters more than the headline number.

HON

Capital Goods industry group

3.63%

HON
3.63%
Max
2.66%
Q3
1.14%
Median
0.24%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

HUBB

Capital Goods industry group

1.36%

Max
2.66%
HUBB
1.36%
Q3
1.14%
Median
0.24%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
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Honeywell (HON) vs. Hubbell (HUBB): A comparison of their dividend yield against the Capital Goods industry group benchmark.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Both Honeywell (HON) at 38.87% and Hubbell (HUBB) at 33.31% pay out an above-typical share of earnings for their industries, leaving thinner cover if profits dip.

HON

Capital Goods industry group

38.87%

Max
67.39%
HON
38.87%
Q3
28.02%
Median
6.86%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

HUBB

Capital Goods industry group

33.31%

Max
67.39%
HUBB
33.31%
Q3
28.02%
Median
6.86%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
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Honeywell (HON) vs. Hubbell (HUBB): A comparison of their payout ratio against the Capital Goods industry group benchmark.

Dividend Metrics

Dividend metrics for Honeywell (HON) and Hubbell (HUBB)
MetricHONHUBB
Dividend Yield (TTM)3.63%1.36%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)38.87%33.31%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

Honeywell (HON) at 10.91 sits in the cheaper P/E ratio quartile, while Hubbell (HUBB) at 25.19 is closer to its industry’s usual earnings multiple — a discount for HON, though growth and earnings durability still matter.

HON

Capital Goods industry group

10.91

Max
59.38
Q3
35.92
Median
25.41
Q1
19.47
HON
10.91
Min
3.03

HUBB

Capital Goods industry group

25.19

Max
59.38
Q3
35.92
Median
25.41
HUBB
25.19
Q1
19.47
Min
3.03
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Honeywell (HON) vs. Hubbell (HUBB): A comparison of their P/E ratio against the Capital Goods industry group benchmark.

P/S Ratio (TTM)

On P/S ratio, both Honeywell (HON) at 1.85 and Hubbell (HUBB) at 3.44 are priced roughly in line with their industries — neither looks cheap nor rich on a sales basis.

HON

Capital Goods industry group

1.85

Max
7.54
Q3
3.76
Median
2.15
HON
1.85
Q1
1.03
Min
0.03

HUBB

Capital Goods industry group

3.44

Max
7.54
Q3
3.76
HUBB
3.44
Median
2.15
Q1
1.03
Min
0.03
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Honeywell (HON) vs. Hubbell (HUBB): A comparison of their P/S ratio against the Capital Goods industry group benchmark.

P/B Ratio (MRQ)

Honeywell (HON) at 3.12 is valued about in line with its industry on P/B ratio, while Hubbell (HUBB) at 5.53 carries an above-peer premium to book — HUBB is pricier on assets.

HON

Capital Goods industry group

3.12

Max
9.66
Q3
5.00
HON
3.12
Median
3.12
Q1
1.81
Min
-1.08

HUBB

Capital Goods industry group

5.53

Max
9.66
HUBB
5.53
Q3
5.00
Median
3.12
Q1
1.81
Min
-1.08
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Honeywell (HON) vs. Hubbell (HUBB): A comparison of their P/B ratio against the Capital Goods industry group benchmark.

Valuation Metrics

Valuation metrics for Honeywell (HON) and Hubbell (HUBB)
MetricHONHUBB
P/E Ratio (TTM)10.9125.19
P/S Ratio (TTM)1.853.44
P/B Ratio (MRQ)3.125.53
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)10.07%2.44%