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GBX 498 -7.00 (-1.39%)
As of 10/2/2026 12:31 PM Eastern

ASC vs. AO, THG, BOO, BWNG, and G4M

Should you buy ASOS stock or one of its competitors? ASOS's main competitors and comparable companies include AO World (AO), THG (THG), boohoo group (BOO), N Brown Group (BWNG), and Gear4music (G4M). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "broadline retail" industry.

How does ASOS compare to AO World?

ASOS (LON:ASC) and AO World (LON:AO) are both small-cap consumer discretionary companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, valuation, earnings, media sentiment, profitability, dividends, risk and institutional ownership.

3.8% of ASOS shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 42.1% of AO World shares are held by institutional investors. 19.8% of ASOS shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 47.1% of AO World shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, ASOS had 4 more articles in the media than AO World. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for ASOS and 2 mentions for AO World. ASOS's average media sentiment score of 0.14 beat AO World's score of -0.39 indicating that ASOS is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
ASOS
0 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
AO World
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

ASOS currently has a consensus target price of GBX 440.71, suggesting a potential downside of 11.50%. AO World has a consensus target price of GBX 146, suggesting a potential upside of 65.91%. Given AO World's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe AO World is more favorable than ASOS.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
ASOS
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.57
AO World
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

ASOS has a beta of 2.323, suggesting that its share price is 132% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, AO World has a beta of 1.227, suggesting that its share price is 23% more volatile than the broader market.

AO World has a net margin of 2.83% compared to ASOS's net margin of -10.10%. AO World's return on equity of 21.65% beat ASOS's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
ASOS-10.10% -155.17% -5.44%
AO World 2.83%21.65%5.02%

AO World has lower revenue, but higher earnings than ASOS. ASOS is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than AO World, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
ASOS£2.29B0.26-£340.23M-£193.20N/A
AO World£1.03B0.50£25.59M£4.3920.07

Summary

AO World beats ASOS on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does ASOS compare to THG?

THG (LON:THG) and ASOS (LON:ASC) are both small-cap consumer discretionary companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, media sentiment, profitability, analyst recommendations, risk, institutional ownership and dividends.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
THG£1.76B0.24-£235.23M£4.006.55
ASOS£2.29B0.26-£340.23M-£193.20N/A

In the previous week, ASOS had 5 more articles in the media than THG. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for ASOS and 1 mentions for THG. ASOS's average media sentiment score of 0.14 beat THG's score of 0.10 indicating that ASOS is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
THG
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
ASOS
0 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

THG has a beta of 2.469, suggesting that its stock price is 147% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, ASOS has a beta of 2.323, suggesting that its stock price is 132% more volatile than the broader market.

THG currently has a consensus target price of GBX 57.50, suggesting a potential upside of 119.47%. ASOS has a consensus target price of GBX 440.71, suggesting a potential downside of 11.50%. Given THG's higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe THG is more favorable than ASOS.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
THG
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50
ASOS
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.57

8.1% of THG shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 3.8% of ASOS shares are held by institutional investors. 22.9% of THG shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 19.8% of ASOS shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

THG has a net margin of -3.73% compared to ASOS's net margin of -10.10%. THG's return on equity of -16.03% beat ASOS's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
THG-3.73% -16.03% -2.68%
ASOS -10.10%-155.17%-5.44%

Summary

THG beats ASOS on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does ASOS compare to boohoo group?

ASOS (LON:ASC) and boohoo group (LON:BOO) are both small-cap consumer discretionary companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, media sentiment, institutional ownership, risk, valuation, dividends, earnings and analyst recommendations.

boohoo group has lower revenue, but higher earnings than ASOS. ASOS is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than boohoo group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
ASOS£2.29B0.26-£340.23M-£193.20N/A
boohoo group£1.57B0.00-£148.38M-£11.50N/A

boohoo group has a net margin of -9.43% compared to ASOS's net margin of -10.10%. boohoo group's return on equity of -40.55% beat ASOS's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
ASOS-10.10% -155.17% -5.44%
boohoo group -9.43%-40.55%-2.38%

ASOS has a beta of 2.323, suggesting that its stock price is 132% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, boohoo group has a beta of 1.8, suggesting that its stock price is 80% more volatile than the broader market.

ASOS currently has a consensus price target of GBX 440.71, suggesting a potential downside of 11.50%. Given boohoo group's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe boohoo group is more favorable than ASOS.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
ASOS
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.57
boohoo group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

In the previous week, ASOS had 6 more articles in the media than boohoo group. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for ASOS and 0 mentions for boohoo group. ASOS's average media sentiment score of 0.14 beat boohoo group's score of 0.00 indicating that ASOS is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
ASOS Neutral
boohoo group Neutral

3.8% of ASOS shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 33.9% of boohoo group shares are held by institutional investors. 19.8% of ASOS shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 56.6% of boohoo group shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

boohoo group beats ASOS on 9 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does ASOS compare to N Brown Group?

N Brown Group (LON:BWNG) and ASOS (LON:ASC) are both small-cap consumer discretionary companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, institutional ownership, profitability, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, risk, dividends and valuation.

N Brown Group has a net margin of 0.13% compared to ASOS's net margin of -10.10%. N Brown Group's return on equity of 0.21% beat ASOS's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
N Brown Group0.13% 0.21% 2.32%
ASOS -10.10%-155.17%-5.44%

3.4% of N Brown Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 3.8% of ASOS shares are held by institutional investors. 93.2% of N Brown Group shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 19.8% of ASOS shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

N Brown Group has a beta of 2.17, meaning that its stock price is 117% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, ASOS has a beta of 2.323, meaning that its stock price is 132% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, ASOS had 6 more articles in the media than N Brown Group. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for ASOS and 0 mentions for N Brown Group. ASOS's average media sentiment score of 0.14 beat N Brown Group's score of 0.00 indicating that ASOS is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
N Brown Group Neutral
ASOS Neutral

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
N Brown Group£598.32M0.00£3.60M£0.76N/A
ASOS£2.29B0.26-£340.23M-£193.20N/A

ASOS has a consensus target price of GBX 440.71, suggesting a potential downside of 11.50%. Given N Brown Group's higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe N Brown Group is more favorable than ASOS.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
N Brown Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
ASOS
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.57

Summary

N Brown Group beats ASOS on 8 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does ASOS compare to Gear4music?

Gear4music (LON:G4M) and ASOS (LON:ASC) are both small-cap consumer discretionary companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, institutional ownership, risk, earnings, analyst recommendations, dividends, media sentiment and profitability.

In the previous week, ASOS had 5 more articles in the media than Gear4music. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for ASOS and 1 mentions for Gear4music. ASOS's average media sentiment score of 0.14 beat Gear4music's score of 0.00 indicating that ASOS is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Gear4music
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
ASOS
0 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Gear4music has higher earnings, but lower revenue than ASOS. ASOS is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Gear4music, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Gear4music£190.74M0.27£988.88K£34.906.91
ASOS£2.29B0.26-£340.23M-£193.20N/A

Gear4music has a beta of 1.009, indicating that its stock price is 1% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, ASOS has a beta of 2.323, indicating that its stock price is 132% more volatile than the broader market.

Gear4music has a net margin of 3.84% compared to ASOS's net margin of -10.10%. Gear4music's return on equity of 16.69% beat ASOS's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Gear4music3.84% 16.69% 2.15%
ASOS -10.10%-155.17%-5.44%

ASOS has a consensus price target of GBX 440.71, suggesting a potential downside of 11.50%. Given ASOS's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe ASOS is more favorable than Gear4music.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Gear4music
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
ASOS
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.57

28.9% of Gear4music shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 3.8% of ASOS shares are held by institutional investors. 28.6% of Gear4music shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 19.8% of ASOS shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Gear4music beats ASOS on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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ASC vs. The Competition

MetricASOSBroadline Retail IndustryConsumer Discretionary SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£595.85M£57.00B£12.36B£2.81B
Dividend Yield2.82%2.42%71.69%6.18%
P/E Ratio-2.5816.3144.24366.16
Price / Sales0.265.1692.2989,437.06
Price / Cash1.5323.1928.2127.89
Price / Book1.146.403.956.83
Net Income-£340.23M£2.02B£446.73M£5.89B
7 Day Performance-1.97%-1.37%-0.88%-0.73%
1 Month Performance19.28%-4.07%-4.46%16.59%
1 Year Performance85.28%-9.41%-7.88%23.09%

ASOS Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
ASC
ASOS
0.9951 of 5 stars
GBX 498
-1.4%
GBX 440.71
-11.5%
+83.8%£595.85M£2.29BN/A990
AO
AO World
2.986 of 5 stars
GBX 93.40
+1.0%
GBX 148.50
+59.0%
-14.7%£543.15M£1.03B21.302,921
THG
THG
2.5998 of 5 stars
GBX 27
-1.4%
GBX 57.50
+113.0%
-32.9%£428.45M£1.76B6.757,291
BOO
boohoo group
N/AN/AN/AN/A£336.30M£1.57BN/A87,000
BWNG
N Brown Group
N/AN/AN/AN/A£188.93M£598.32M52.431,697

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This page (LON:ASC) was last updated on 10/3/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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