A O Smith Corp vs Bank of Montreal — how do they compare? A O Smith Corp trades at $63.65 (market cap $8.65B), while Bank of Montreal trades at $182.04 (market cap $126.83B). The key difference: Bank of Montreal is far larger — about 14.7× A O Smith Corp's market cap, and Bank of Montreal pays the higher dividend (2.69%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| AOS | BMO | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $8.65B | $126.83B |
Sector | Industrials | Financials |
52-Week High | $80.47 | $183.65 |
52-Week Low | $55.78 | $112.54 |
Enterprise Value | $9.15B | — |
Dividend Yield | 2.26% | 2.69% |
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A.O. Smith Corporation manufactures and markets comprehensive lines of residential and commercial gas, gas tankless, and electric water heaters. Supplementary products include water heating equipment, condensing and noncondensing boilers, and water system tanks. The company's two operating segments are by geographic region: North America (majority of total revenue) and the Rest of the World. A material portion of sales in North America derive from replacing existing products, and the company utilizes a wholesale distribution channel and multiple selling locations. The Rest of the World segment sells primarily to Asian countries and operates sales offices to expand distribution and market its product portfolio.
Read more on AOS →Bank of Montreal is a diversified financial-services provider based in North America, operating four business segments: Canadian personal and commercial banking, U.S. P&C banking, wealth management, and capital markets. The bank's operations are primarily in Canada, with a material portion also in the U.S.
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