A O Smith Corp vs US Bancorp — how do they compare? A O Smith Corp trades at $63.65 (market cap $8.65B), while US Bancorp trades at $64.34 (market cap $100.17B). The key difference: US Bancorp is far larger — about 11.6× A O Smith Corp's market cap, and US Bancorp pays the higher dividend (3.24%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| AOS | USB | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $8.65B | $100.17B |
Sector | Industrials | Financials |
52-Week High | $80.47 | $64.47 |
52-Week Low | $55.78 | $45.28 |
Enterprise Value | $9.15B | — |
Dividend Yield | 2.26% | 3.24% |
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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 →As a diversified financial-services provider, U.S. Bancorp is one of the nation's largest regional banks, with branches in well over 20 states, primarily in the Western and Midwestern United States. The bank offers many services, including retail banking, commercial banking, trust and wealth services, credit cards, mortgages, and other payments capabilities.
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