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APTA vs. HVO, COIL, HEMO, C4XD, and DDDD

Should you buy Aptamer Group stock or one of its competitors? Aptamer Group's main competitors and comparable companies include hVIVO (HVO), Roquefort Therapeutics (COIL), Hemogenyx Pharmaceuticals (HEMO), C4X Discovery (C4XD), and 4D pharma (DDDD). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "biotechnology" industry.

How does Aptamer Group compare to hVIVO?

Aptamer Group (LON:APTA) and hVIVO (LON:HVO) are both small-cap healthcare companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, risk, institutional ownership, media sentiment, earnings, valuation, dividends and analyst recommendations.

hVIVO has a consensus price target of GBX 15, suggesting a potential upside of 153.81%. Given hVIVO's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe hVIVO is more favorable than Aptamer Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Aptamer Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
hVIVO
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

3.4% of Aptamer Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 12.7% of hVIVO shares are held by institutional investors. 7.6% of Aptamer Group shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 4.9% of hVIVO shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

hVIVO has a net margin of -31.76% compared to Aptamer Group's net margin of -178.52%. hVIVO's return on equity of -35.13% beat Aptamer Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Aptamer Group-178.52% -135.35% -44.96%
hVIVO -31.76%-35.13%11.97%

In the previous week, Aptamer Group and Aptamer Group both had 1 articles in the media. hVIVO's average media sentiment score of 0.00 beat Aptamer Group's score of -0.63 indicating that hVIVO is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Aptamer Group
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Negative
hVIVO
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

hVIVO has higher revenue and earnings than Aptamer Group. hVIVO is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Aptamer Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Aptamer Group£1.38M8.48-£14.17M-£0.11N/A
hVIVO£38.85M1.05£17.84M-£0.87N/A

Aptamer Group has a beta of 0.871, suggesting that its share price is 13% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, hVIVO has a beta of 1.694, suggesting that its share price is 69% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

hVIVO beats Aptamer Group on 11 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Aptamer Group compare to Roquefort Therapeutics?

Aptamer Group (LON:APTA) and Roquefort Therapeutics (LON:COIL) are both small-cap healthcare companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, dividends, valuation, risk, profitability, media sentiment, institutional ownership and earnings.

Aptamer Group has a net margin of -178.52% compared to Roquefort Therapeutics' net margin of -57,057.07%. Roquefort Therapeutics' return on equity of -18.71% beat Aptamer Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Aptamer Group-178.52% -135.35% -44.96%
Roquefort Therapeutics -57,057.07%-18.71%-15.86%

Roquefort Therapeutics has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Aptamer Group. Aptamer Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Roquefort Therapeutics, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Aptamer Group£1.38M8.48-£14.17M-£0.11N/A
Roquefort TherapeuticsN/AN/A-£1.52M-£21.90N/A

3.4% of Aptamer Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 1.8% of Roquefort Therapeutics shares are held by institutional investors. 7.6% of Aptamer Group shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 36.1% of Roquefort Therapeutics shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Roquefort Therapeutics had 4 more articles in the media than Aptamer Group. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Roquefort Therapeutics and 1 mentions for Aptamer Group. Roquefort Therapeutics' average media sentiment score of 0.61 beat Aptamer Group's score of -0.63 indicating that Roquefort Therapeutics is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Aptamer Group
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Negative
Roquefort Therapeutics
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Aptamer Group has a beta of 0.871, suggesting that its share price is 13% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Roquefort Therapeutics has a beta of 0.05, suggesting that its share price is 95% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Roquefort Therapeutics beats Aptamer Group on 7 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Aptamer Group compare to Hemogenyx Pharmaceuticals?

Aptamer Group (LON:APTA) and Hemogenyx Pharmaceuticals (LON:HEMO) are both small-cap healthcare companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, media sentiment, valuation, institutional ownership, earnings, dividends, profitability and analyst recommendations.

Aptamer Group has a beta of 0.871, meaning that its share price is 13% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Hemogenyx Pharmaceuticals has a beta of 1.487, meaning that its share price is 49% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Hemogenyx Pharmaceuticals had 5 more articles in the media than Aptamer Group. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Hemogenyx Pharmaceuticals and 1 mentions for Aptamer Group. Hemogenyx Pharmaceuticals' average media sentiment score of 0.37 beat Aptamer Group's score of -0.63 indicating that Hemogenyx Pharmaceuticals is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Aptamer Group
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Negative
Hemogenyx Pharmaceuticals
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Hemogenyx Pharmaceuticals has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Aptamer Group's net margin of -178.52%. Aptamer Group's return on equity of -135.35% beat Hemogenyx Pharmaceuticals' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Aptamer Group-178.52% -135.35% -44.96%
Hemogenyx Pharmaceuticals N/A -2,807.75%-37.79%

Hemogenyx Pharmaceuticals has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Aptamer Group. Hemogenyx Pharmaceuticals is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Aptamer Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Aptamer Group£1.38M8.48-£14.17M-£0.11N/A
Hemogenyx PharmaceuticalsN/AN/A-£6.89K-£170.60N/A

3.4% of Aptamer Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.1% of Hemogenyx Pharmaceuticals shares are owned by institutional investors. 7.6% of Aptamer Group shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 10.0% of Hemogenyx Pharmaceuticals shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Hemogenyx Pharmaceuticals beats Aptamer Group on 7 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Aptamer Group compare to C4X Discovery?

C4X Discovery (LON:C4XD) and Aptamer Group (LON:APTA) are both small-cap healthcare companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, institutional ownership, risk, valuation, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, dividends and earnings.

In the previous week, Aptamer Group had 1 more articles in the media than C4X Discovery. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Aptamer Group and 0 mentions for C4X Discovery. C4X Discovery's average media sentiment score of 0.00 beat Aptamer Group's score of -0.63 indicating that C4X Discovery is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
C4X Discovery Neutral
Aptamer Group Negative

52.1% of C4X Discovery shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 3.4% of Aptamer Group shares are held by institutional investors. 27.1% of C4X Discovery shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 7.6% of Aptamer Group shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

C4X Discovery has a beta of 0.23, indicating that its stock price is 77% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Aptamer Group has a beta of 0.871, indicating that its stock price is 13% less volatile than the broader market.

C4X Discovery has a net margin of 42.81% compared to Aptamer Group's net margin of -178.52%. C4X Discovery's return on equity of 55.38% beat Aptamer Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
C4X Discovery42.81% 55.38% 28.04%
Aptamer Group -178.52%-135.35%-44.96%

C4X Discovery has higher revenue and earnings than Aptamer Group. Aptamer Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than C4X Discovery, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
C4X Discovery£24.68M0.00£10.57M£0.04N/A
Aptamer Group£1.38M8.48-£14.17M-£0.11N/A

Summary

C4X Discovery beats Aptamer Group on 10 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Aptamer Group compare to 4D pharma?

Aptamer Group (LON:APTA) and 4D pharma (LON:DDDD) are both small-cap healthcare companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, profitability, media sentiment, dividends, analyst recommendations, risk and institutional ownership.

Aptamer Group has higher revenue and earnings than 4D pharma. Aptamer Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than 4D pharma, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Aptamer Group£1.38M8.48-£14.17M-£0.11N/A
4D pharma£718K0.00-£31.94M-£15.40N/A

3.4% of Aptamer Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 26.8% of 4D pharma shares are owned by institutional investors. 7.6% of Aptamer Group shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 12.2% of 4D pharma shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

4D pharma has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Aptamer Group's net margin of -178.52%. 4D pharma's return on equity of -89.48% beat Aptamer Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Aptamer Group-178.52% -135.35% -44.96%
4D pharma N/A -89.48%-42.64%

Aptamer Group has a beta of 0.871, meaning that its stock price is 13% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, 4D pharma has a beta of 2.63, meaning that its stock price is 163% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Aptamer Group and Aptamer Group both had 1 articles in the media. 4D pharma's average media sentiment score of 0.00 beat Aptamer Group's score of -0.63 indicating that 4D pharma is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Aptamer Group
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Negative
4D pharma
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Summary

4D pharma beats Aptamer Group on 8 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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APTA vs. The Competition

MetricAptamer GroupBiotechnology IndustryHealthcare SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£11.69M£3.83B£7.11B£2.80B
Dividend YieldN/A3.64%2.53%6.18%
P/E Ratio-3.0613.27274.41366.17
Price / Sales8.481,290.28608.0489,425.29
Price / CashN/A121.7677.3827.89
Price / Book1.5816.6310.906.83
Net Income-£14.17M-£22.67M£3.50B£5.89B
7 Day Performance1.81%-3.00%-2.15%-0.75%
1 Month Performance-10.85%-10.71%-6.41%16.85%
1 Year Performance-51.51%21.33%8.88%16.40%

Aptamer Group Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
APTA
Aptamer Group
N/AGBX 0.34
+8.7%
N/A-56.5%£11.69M£1.38MN/A30
HVO
hVIVO
1.2437 of 5 stars
GBX 6
-0.8%
GBX 15
+150.0%
-21.3%£41.30M£38.85MN/AN/A
COIL
Roquefort Therapeutics
N/AGBX 7.60
-5.0%
N/A-60.1%£32.44MN/AN/A9
HEMO
Hemogenyx Pharmaceuticals
N/AGBX 470
+2.2%
N/A-53.4%£31.96MN/AN/A14
C4XD
C4X Discovery
N/AN/AN/AN/A£30.27M£24.68M300.0049

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This page (LON:APTA) was last updated on 10/2/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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