Do analysts prefer ET or AT?

Ashtead Technology has a consensus target price of GBX 646.25, suggesting a potential upside of 45.39%. Given Ashtead Technology's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Ashtead Technology is more favorable than Establishment Investment Trust. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Establishment Investment Trust 0 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 0.00 Ashtead Technology 0 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 4 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 3.00

Do analysts recommend AT or CSG?

Ashtead Technology currently has a consensus target price of GBX 646.25, suggesting a potential upside of 45.39%. Given Ashtead Technology's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Ashtead Technology is more favorable than 74663 (CSG.L). Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Ashtead Technology 0 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 4 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 3.00 74663 (CSG.L) 0 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 0.00

Which has better earnings and valuation, AT or CSG?

Ashtead Technology has higher revenue and earnings than 74663 (CSG.L). Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Ashtead Technology £139.68M 2.52 £24.26M £30.98 14.35 74663 (CSG.L) N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

Do analysts prefer CMS or AT?

Ashtead Technology has a consensus price target of GBX 646.25, indicating a potential upside of 45.39%. Given Ashtead Technology's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Ashtead Technology is more favorable than Communisis. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Communisis 0 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 0.00 Ashtead Technology 0 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 4 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 3.00

Which has better valuation & earnings, CMS or AT?

Ashtead Technology has higher revenue and earnings than Communisis. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Communisis N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Ashtead Technology £139.68M 2.52 £24.26M £30.98 14.35

Do analysts recommend NEP or AT?

Ashtead Technology has a consensus target price of GBX 646.25, indicating a potential upside of 45.39%. Given Ashtead Technology's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Ashtead Technology is more favorable than Neptune-Calculus Income and Growth VCT. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Neptune-Calculus Income and Growth VCT 0 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 0.00 Ashtead Technology 0 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 4 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 3.00

Which has stronger earnings and valuation, NEP or AT?

Ashtead Technology has higher revenue and earnings than Neptune-Calculus Income and Growth VCT. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Neptune-Calculus Income and Growth VCT N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Ashtead Technology £139.68M 2.52 £24.26M £30.98 14.35

Ashtead Technology (AT) Competitors

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AT vs. ET, CSG, CMS, NEP, and TEP

Should you buy Ashtead Technology stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Ashtead Technology with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Ashtead Technology include Establishment Investment Trust (ET), 74663 (CSG.L) (CSG), Communisis (CMS), Neptune-Calculus Income and Growth VCT (NEP), and Telecom Plus (TEP).

How does Ashtead Technology compare to Establishment Investment Trust?

Establishment Investment Trust (LON:ET) and Ashtead Technology (LON:AT) are both small-cap utilities companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, valuation, profitability, media sentiment, risk, dividends and earnings.

Ashtead Technology has a consensus target price of GBX 646.25, suggesting a potential upside of 45.39%. Given Ashtead Technology's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Ashtead Technology is more favorable than Establishment Investment Trust.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Establishment Investment Trust	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0.00
Ashtead Technology	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00

In the previous week, Establishment Investment Trust's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Ashtead Technology'saverage media sentiment score.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Establishment Investment Trust	Neutral
Ashtead Technology	Neutral

Ashtead Technology has a net margin of 15.85% compared to Establishment Investment Trust's net margin of 0.00%. Ashtead Technology's return on equity of 21.84% beat Establishment Investment Trust's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Establishment Investment Trust	N/A	N/A	N/A
Ashtead Technology	15.85%	21.84%	13.14%

75.9% of Ashtead Technology shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.3% of Ashtead Technology shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Ashtead Technology has higher revenue and earnings than Establishment Investment Trust. Establishment Investment Trust is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Ashtead Technology, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Establishment Investment Trust	-£2.92M	0.00	N/A	-£19.80	N/A
Ashtead Technology	£139.68M	2.52	£24.26M	£30.98	14.35

Establishment Investment Trust pays an annual dividend of GBX 0.06 per share. Ashtead Technology pays an annual dividend of GBX 1 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.2%. Establishment Investment Trust pays out -0.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Ashtead Technology pays out 3.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years.

Summary

Ashtead Technology beats Establishment Investment Trust on 12 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Ashtead Technology compare to 74663 (CSG.L)?

Ashtead Technology (LON:AT) and 74663 (CSG.L) (LON:CSG) are both utilities companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, valuation, institutional ownership, dividends, earnings, profitability, media sentiment and risk.

In the previous week, Ashtead Technology's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled 74663 (CSG.L)'saverage media sentiment score.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Ashtead Technology	Neutral
74663 (CSG.L)	Neutral

Ashtead Technology currently has a consensus target price of GBX 646.25, suggesting a potential upside of 45.39%. Given Ashtead Technology's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Ashtead Technology is more favorable than 74663 (CSG.L).

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Ashtead Technology	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00
74663 (CSG.L)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0.00

Ashtead Technology has a net margin of 15.85% compared to 74663 (CSG.L)'s net margin of 0.00%. Ashtead Technology's return on equity of 21.84% beat 74663 (CSG.L)'s return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Ashtead Technology	15.85%	21.84%	13.14%
74663 (CSG.L)	N/A	N/A	N/A

75.9% of Ashtead Technology shares are held by institutional investors. 3.3% of Ashtead Technology shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Ashtead Technology has higher revenue and earnings than 74663 (CSG.L).

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Ashtead Technology	£139.68M	2.52	£24.26M	£30.98	14.35
74663 (CSG.L)	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Summary

Ashtead Technology beats 74663 (CSG.L) on 9 of the 9 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Ashtead Technology compare to Communisis?

Communisis (LON:CMS) and Ashtead Technology (LON:AT) are both utilities companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, valuation, profitability, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, risk, media sentiment and dividends.

Ashtead Technology has a consensus price target of GBX 646.25, indicating a potential upside of 45.39%. Given Ashtead Technology's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Ashtead Technology is more favorable than Communisis.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Communisis	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0.00
Ashtead Technology	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00

Ashtead Technology has higher revenue and earnings than Communisis.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Communisis	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Ashtead Technology	£139.68M	2.52	£24.26M	£30.98	14.35

Ashtead Technology has a net margin of 15.85% compared to Communisis' net margin of 0.00%. Ashtead Technology's return on equity of 21.84% beat Communisis' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Communisis	N/A	N/A	N/A
Ashtead Technology	15.85%	21.84%	13.14%

In the previous week, Communisis' average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Ashtead Technology'saverage media sentiment score.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Communisis	Neutral
Ashtead Technology	Neutral

75.9% of Ashtead Technology shares are held by institutional investors. 3.3% of Ashtead Technology shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Ashtead Technology beats Communisis on 9 of the 9 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Ashtead Technology compare to Neptune-Calculus Income and Growth VCT?

Neptune-Calculus Income and Growth VCT (LON:NEP) and Ashtead Technology (LON:AT) are both utilities companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, dividends, risk, analyst recommendations, earnings, valuation, profitability and institutional ownership.

Ashtead Technology has higher revenue and earnings than Neptune-Calculus Income and Growth VCT.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Neptune-Calculus Income and Growth VCT	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Ashtead Technology	£139.68M	2.52	£24.26M	£30.98	14.35

In the previous week, Neptune-Calculus Income and Growth VCT's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Ashtead Technology'saverage media sentiment score.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Neptune-Calculus Income and Growth VCT	Neutral
Ashtead Technology	Neutral

75.9% of Ashtead Technology shares are held by institutional investors. 3.3% of Ashtead Technology 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.

Ashtead Technology has a consensus target price of GBX 646.25, indicating a potential upside of 45.39%. Given Ashtead Technology's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Ashtead Technology is more favorable than Neptune-Calculus Income and Growth VCT.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Neptune-Calculus Income and Growth VCT	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0.00
Ashtead Technology	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00

Ashtead Technology has a net margin of 15.85% compared to Neptune-Calculus Income and Growth VCT's net margin of 0.00%. Ashtead Technology's return on equity of 21.84% beat Neptune-Calculus Income and Growth VCT's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Neptune-Calculus Income and Growth VCT	N/A	N/A	N/A
Ashtead Technology	15.85%	21.84%	13.14%

Summary

Ashtead Technology beats Neptune-Calculus Income and Growth VCT on 9 of the 9 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Ashtead Technology compare to Telecom Plus?

Telecom Plus (LON:TEP) and Ashtead Technology (LON:AT) are both small-cap utilities companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, earnings, dividends, valuation, institutional ownership, profitability, risk and analyst recommendations.

45.3% of Telecom Plus shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 75.9% of Ashtead Technology shares are held by institutional investors. 14.6% of Telecom Plus shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 3.3% of Ashtead Technology 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.

Telecom Plus presently has a consensus target price of GBX 1,500, suggesting a potential upside of 74.62%. Ashtead Technology has a consensus target price of GBX 646.25, suggesting a potential upside of 45.39%. Given Telecom Plus' higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Telecom Plus is more favorable than Ashtead Technology.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Telecom Plus	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.67
Ashtead Technology	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00

Telecom Plus has a beta of 0.426, suggesting that its share price is 57% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Ashtead Technology has a beta of 0.405, suggesting that its share price is 60% less volatile than the broader market.

Telecom Plus has higher revenue and earnings than Ashtead Technology. Telecom Plus is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Ashtead Technology, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Telecom Plus	£1.94B	0.35	£70.86M	£99.90	8.60
Ashtead Technology	£139.68M	2.52	£24.26M	£30.98	14.35

Ashtead Technology has a net margin of 15.85% compared to Telecom Plus' net margin of 4.16%. Telecom Plus' return on equity of 32.38% beat Ashtead Technology's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Telecom Plus	4.16%	32.38%	9.20%
Ashtead Technology	15.85%	21.84%	13.14%

Telecom Plus pays an annual dividend of GBX 95 per share and has a dividend yield of 11.1%. Ashtead Technology pays an annual dividend of GBX 1 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.2%. Telecom Plus pays out 95.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Ashtead Technology pays out 3.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

In the previous week, Telecom Plus had 9 more articles in the media than Ashtead Technology. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for Telecom Plus and 0 mentions for Ashtead Technology. Telecom Plus' average media sentiment score of 1.86 beat Ashtead Technology's score of 0.00 indicating that Telecom Plus is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Telecom Plus	Very Positive
Ashtead Technology	Neutral

Summary

Telecom Plus beats Ashtead Technology on 10 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

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This chart shows the average media sentiment of LON and its competitors over the past 90 days as caculated by MarketBeat. The averaged score is equivalent to the following: Very Negative Sentiment <= -1.5, Negative Sentiment > -1.5 and <= -0.5, Neutral Sentiment > -0.5 and < 0.5, Positive Sentiment >= 0.5 and < 1.5, and Very Positive Sentiment >= 1.5.

AT vs. The Competition

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Metric	Ashtead Technology	Oil & Gas Equipment & Services Industry	Utilities Sector	LON Exchange
Market Cap	£352.52M	£176.37M	£16.21B	£2.86B
Dividend Yield	0.21%	0.21%	4.00%	6.13%
P/E Ratio	14.35	7.18	21.58	368.57
Price / Sales	2.52	126.22	394.10	83,546.76
Price / Cash	59.20	31.26	18.78	27.89
Price / Book	3.22	3.22	2.07	7.14
Net Income	£24.26M	£24.26M	£701.59M	£5.89B
7 Day Performance	8.02%	8.02%	-0.16%	1.00%
1 Month Performance	8.81%	8.81%	-1.21%	0.67%
1 Year Performance	28.84%	28.84%	9.27%	74.90%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
AT Ashtead Technology	3.4395 of 5 stars	GBX 444.50 +3.9%	GBX 646.25 +45.4%	+25.5%	£352.52M	£139.68M	14.35	559	High Trading Volume
ET Establishment Investment Trust	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	£43.40M	-£2.92M	N/A	12,600	Gap Up
CSG 74663 (CSG.L)	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	£0.00	N/A	N/A	9,070
CMS Communisis	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	£0.00	N/A	N/A	9,070
NEP Neptune-Calculus Income and Growth VCT	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	£0.00	N/A	N/A	2,021	High Trading Volume

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Ashtead Technology (AT) Competitors

AT vs. ET, CSG, CMS, NEP, and TEP

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How does Ashtead Technology compare to Communisis?

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How does Ashtead Technology compare to Neptune-Calculus Income and Growth VCT?

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How does Ashtead Technology compare to Telecom Plus?

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Ashtead Technology (AT) Competitors

AT vs. ET, CSG, CMS, NEP, and TEP

How does Ashtead Technology compare to Establishment Investment Trust?

Do analysts prefer ET or AT?

Does the media refer more to ET or AT?

Is ET or AT more profitable?

Do institutionals and insiders hold more shares of ET or AT?

Which has preferable earnings and valuation, ET or AT?

Is ET or AT a better dividend stock?

Summary

How does Ashtead Technology compare to 74663 (CSG.L)?

Does the media favor AT or CSG?

Do analysts recommend AT or CSG?

Is AT or CSG more profitable?

Do institutionals and insiders hold more shares of AT or CSG?

Which has better earnings and valuation, AT or CSG?

Summary

How does Ashtead Technology compare to Communisis?

Do analysts prefer CMS or AT?

Which has better valuation & earnings, CMS or AT?

Is CMS or AT more profitable?

Does the media refer more to CMS or AT?

Do institutionals and insiders have more ownership in CMS or AT?

Summary

How does Ashtead Technology compare to Neptune-Calculus Income and Growth VCT?

Which has stronger earnings and valuation, NEP or AT?

Does the media prefer NEP or AT?

Do institutionals and insiders have more ownership in NEP or AT?

Do analysts recommend NEP or AT?

Is NEP or AT more profitable?

Summary

How does Ashtead Technology compare to Telecom Plus?

Do institutionals & insiders hold more shares of TEP or AT?

Do analysts recommend TEP or AT?

Which has more volatility & risk, TEP or AT?

Which has higher valuation & earnings, TEP or AT?

Is TEP or AT more profitable?

Is TEP or AT a better dividend stock?

Does the media favor TEP or AT?

Summary

New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

Media Sentiment Over Time

AT vs. The Competition

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