A O Smith Corp vs DexCom, Inc. — how do they compare? A O Smith Corp trades at $59.46 (market cap $8.33B), while DexCom, Inc. trades at $76.22 (market cap $28.93B). The key difference: DexCom, Inc. is far larger — about 3.5× A O Smith Corp's market cap, and A O Smith Corp pays a 2.35% dividend while DexCom, Inc. pays none. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| AOS | DXCM | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $8.33B | $28.93B |
Sector | Industrials | Health |
52-Week High | $80.47 | $89.53 |
52-Week Low | $55.78 | $54.84 |
Enterprise Value | $8.78B | $27.89B |
Dividend Yield | 2.35% | — |
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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 →Dexcom designs and commercializes continuous glucose monitoring systems for diabetics. CGM systems serve as an alternative to the traditional blood glucose meter process, and the company is evolving its CGM systems to include the disposable sensor and the durable receiver.
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