Illinois Tool Works Inc. vs Simon Property Group Inc — how do they compare? Illinois Tool Works Inc. trades at $271.88 (market cap $78.17B), while Simon Property Group Inc trades at $227 (market cap $74.00B). The key difference: Illinois Tool Works Inc. and Simon Property Group Inc are close in size by market cap, and Simon Property Group Inc pays the higher dividend (3.86%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| ITW | SPG | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $78.17B | $74.00B |
Sector | Industrials | Real Estate |
52-Week High | $299.60 | $228.70 |
52-Week Low | $241.07 | $160.68 |
Enterprise Value | $86.49B | $102.48B |
Dividend Yield | 2.37% | 3.86% |
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Illinois Tool Works is a diversified global manufacturer that produces specialized industrial equipment, consumables, and related services. The firm operates 87 global divisions through seven distinct operating segments: automotive OEM, construction products, food equipment, specialty products, test/measurement and electronics, polymers and fluids, and welding. About half of its revenue comes from its operations in North America, with the remainder originating from international markets. ITW takes a bottom-up and decentralized approach to portfolio management, with the exception that each segment must apply its 80/20 operating process modeled on the Pareto principle.
Read more on ITW →Simon Property Group is the second- largest real estate investment trust in the United States. Its portfolio includes an interest in 207 properties: 119 traditional malls, 69 premium outlets, 14 Mills centers (a combination of a traditional mall, outlet center, and big-box retailers), six lifestyle centers, and five other retail properties. Simon's portfolio averaged $693 in sales per square foot over the 12 months prior to the pandemic. The company also owns a 21% interest in Klepierre, a European retail company with investments in shopping centers in 16 countries, and joint venture interests in 33 premium outlets across 11 countries.
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