Avation (AVAP) Competitors

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AVAP vs. ASY, VP, AA4, SDY, and HSS

Should you buy Avation stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Avation 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 Avation include Andrews Sykes Group (ASY), VP (VP), Amedeo Air Four Plus (AA4), Speedy Hire (SDY), and HSS Hire Group (HSS). These companies are all part of the "rental & leasing services" industry.

How does Avation compare to Andrews Sykes Group?

Andrews Sykes Group (LON:ASY) and Avation (LON:AVAP) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, profitability, valuation, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, earnings, risk and institutional ownership.

Andrews Sykes Group has a beta of 0.47, indicating that its stock price is 53% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Avation has a beta of 0.129, indicating that its stock price is 87% less volatile than the broader market.

Avation has higher revenue and earnings than Andrews Sykes Group. Avation is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Andrews Sykes Group, 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
Andrews Sykes Group	£75.50M	2.93	£17.31M	£41.00	12.89
Avation	£118.55M	0.70	£23.08M	-£20.01	N/A

Andrews Sykes Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 25.90 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.9%. Avation pays an annual dividend of GBX 0.99 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.7%. Andrews Sykes Group pays out 63.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Avation pays out -4.9% 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.

In the previous week, Andrews Sykes Group and Andrews Sykes Group both had 1 articles in the media. Avation's average media sentiment score of 1.11 beat Andrews Sykes Group's score of 0.44 indicating that Avation is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Andrews Sykes Group	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Avation	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Andrews Sykes Group has a net margin of 23.64% compared to Avation's net margin of -11.96%. Andrews Sykes Group's return on equity of 35.67% beat Avation's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Andrews Sykes Group	23.64%	35.67%	16.52%
Avation	-11.96%	-5.70%	2.27%

Avation has a consensus target price of GBX 270, suggesting a potential upside of 98.14%. Given Avation's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Avation is more favorable than Andrews Sykes Group.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Andrews Sykes Group	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0.00
Avation	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00

0.1% of Andrews Sykes Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 13.1% of Avation shares are owned by institutional investors. 5.0% of Andrews Sykes Group shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 23.1% of Avation shares are owned by company 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.

Summary

Avation beats Andrews Sykes Group on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Avation compare to VP?

VP (LON:VP) and Avation (LON:AVAP) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, dividends, earnings, risk, analyst recommendations, valuation, profitability and media sentiment.

In the previous week, VP had 5 more articles in the media than Avation. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for VP and 1 mentions for Avation. Avation's average media sentiment score of 1.11 beat VP's score of -0.02 indicating that Avation is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
VP	0 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	3 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Avation	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

VP has a net margin of 2.12% compared to Avation's net margin of -11.96%. VP's return on equity of 5.34% beat Avation's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
VP	2.12%	5.34%	9.45%
Avation	-11.96%	-5.70%	2.27%

VP has a beta of 0.318, indicating that its stock price is 68% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Avation has a beta of 0.129, indicating that its stock price is 87% less volatile than the broader market.

VP presently has a consensus target price of GBX 753.33, suggesting a potential upside of 54.69%. Avation has a consensus target price of GBX 270, suggesting a potential upside of 98.14%. Given Avation's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Avation is more favorable than VP.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
VP	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00
Avation	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00

VP pays an annual dividend of GBX 39 per share and has a dividend yield of 8.0%. Avation pays an annual dividend of GBX 0.99 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.7%. VP pays out -286.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Avation pays out -4.9% 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. VP is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

31.5% of VP shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 13.1% of Avation shares are owned by institutional investors. 57.5% of VP shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 23.1% of Avation shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Avation has lower revenue, but higher earnings than VP. VP is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Avation, 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
VP	£368.77M	0.52	-£5.38M	-£13.63	N/A
Avation	£118.55M	0.70	£23.08M	-£20.01	N/A

Summary

VP beats Avation on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Avation compare to Amedeo Air Four Plus?

Amedeo Air Four Plus (LON:AA4) and Avation (LON:AVAP) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, analyst recommendations, profitability, earnings, risk, institutional ownership, dividends and valuation.

Avation has a consensus price target of GBX 270, indicating a potential upside of 98.14%. Given Avation's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Avation is more favorable than Amedeo Air Four Plus.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Amedeo Air Four Plus	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0.00
Avation	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00

In the previous week, Avation had 1 more articles in the media than Amedeo Air Four Plus. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Avation and 0 mentions for Amedeo Air Four Plus. Avation's average media sentiment score of 1.11 beat Amedeo Air Four Plus' score of 0.00 indicating that Avation is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Amedeo Air Four Plus	Neutral
Avation	Positive

Amedeo Air Four Plus has a net margin of 12.69% compared to Avation's net margin of -11.96%. Amedeo Air Four Plus' return on equity of 8.21% beat Avation's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Amedeo Air Four Plus	12.69%	8.21%	N/A
Avation	-11.96%	-5.70%	2.27%

Amedeo Air Four Plus pays an annual dividend of GBX 8 per share and has a dividend yield of 11.2%. Avation pays an annual dividend of GBX 0.99 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.7%. Amedeo Air Four Plus pays out 97.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Avation pays out -4.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

Amedeo Air Four Plus has a beta of 0.40176097, indicating that its share price is 60% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Avation has a beta of 0.129, indicating that its share price is 87% less volatile than the broader market.

19.0% of Amedeo Air Four Plus shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 13.1% of Avation shares are held by institutional investors. 8.2% of Amedeo Air Four Plus shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 23.1% of Avation 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.

Amedeo Air Four Plus has higher revenue and earnings than Avation. Avation is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Amedeo Air Four Plus, 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
Amedeo Air Four Plus	£143.46M	1.29	£25.96M	£8.21	8.67
Avation	£118.55M	0.70	£23.08M	-£20.01	N/A

Summary

Amedeo Air Four Plus beats Avation on 10 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Avation compare to Speedy Hire?

Speedy Hire (LON:SDY) and Avation (LON:AVAP) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, profitability, dividends, valuation, risk, earnings, media sentiment and institutional ownership.

Speedy Hire has a net margin of -2.80% compared to Avation's net margin of -11.96%. Avation's return on equity of -5.70% beat Speedy Hire's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Speedy Hire	-2.80%	-7.68%	3.06%
Avation	-11.96%	-5.70%	2.27%

Speedy Hire has a beta of 0.708, indicating that its share price is 29% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Avation has a beta of 0.129, indicating that its share price is 87% less volatile than the broader market.

Speedy Hire pays an annual dividend of GBX 2.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 12.8%. Avation pays an annual dividend of GBX 0.99 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.7%. Speedy Hire pays out -102.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Avation pays out -4.9% 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. Speedy Hire is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Speedy Hire presently has a consensus target price of GBX 70, indicating a potential upside of 245.68%. Avation has a consensus target price of GBX 270, indicating a potential upside of 98.14%. Given Speedy Hire's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Speedy Hire is more favorable than Avation.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Speedy Hire	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00
Avation	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00

Avation has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Speedy Hire. Speedy Hire is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Avation, 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
Speedy Hire	£418.20M	0.22	£2.74M	-£2.53	N/A
Avation	£118.55M	0.70	£23.08M	-£20.01	N/A

53.0% of Speedy Hire shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 13.1% of Avation shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.4% of Speedy Hire shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 23.1% of Avation shares are owned 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.

In the previous week, Speedy Hire and Speedy Hire both had 1 articles in the media. Avation's average media sentiment score of 1.11 beat Speedy Hire's score of 0.00 indicating that Avation is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Speedy Hire	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Avation	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Summary

Speedy Hire beats Avation on 9 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Avation compare to HSS Hire Group?

HSS Hire Group (LON:HSS) and Avation (LON:AVAP) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, institutional ownership, valuation, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, risk, earnings and profitability.

HSS Hire Group has a beta of 0.27, indicating that its stock price is 73% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Avation has a beta of 0.129, indicating that its stock price is 87% less volatile than the broader market.

Avation has a consensus target price of GBX 270, suggesting a potential upside of 98.14%. Given Avation's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Avation is more favorable than HSS Hire Group.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
HSS Hire Group	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0.00
Avation	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00

Avation has lower revenue, but higher earnings than HSS Hire Group. HSS Hire Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Avation, 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
HSS Hire Group	£354.33M	0.15	-£2.23M	-£0.51	N/A
Avation	£118.55M	0.70	£23.08M	-£20.01	N/A

In the previous week, Avation had 1 more articles in the media than HSS Hire Group. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Avation and 0 mentions for HSS Hire Group. Avation's average media sentiment score of 1.11 beat HSS Hire Group's score of 0.00 indicating that Avation is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
HSS Hire Group	Neutral
Avation	Positive

Avation has a net margin of -11.96% compared to HSS Hire Group's net margin of -34.23%. Avation's return on equity of -5.70% beat HSS Hire Group's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
HSS Hire Group	-34.23%	-89.16%	2.79%
Avation	-11.96%	-5.70%	2.27%

HSS Hire Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 0.56 per share and has a dividend yield of 7.7%. Avation pays an annual dividend of GBX 0.99 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.7%. HSS Hire Group pays out -109.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Avation pays out -4.9% 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. HSS Hire Group is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

0.1% of HSS Hire Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 13.1% of Avation shares are held by institutional investors. 1.3% of HSS Hire Group shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 23.1% of Avation 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

Avation beats HSS Hire Group on 12 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

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New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

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AVAP vs. The Competition

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Metric	Avation	Rental & Leasing Services Industry	Industrials Sector	LON Exchange
Market Cap	£83.25M	£4.91B	£9.27B	£2.77B
Dividend Yield	0.56%	4.98%	3.59%	6.15%
P/E Ratio	-6.81	30.40	25.09	365.99
Price / Sales	0.70	55.43	4,442.16	87,939.46
Price / Cash	0.56	99.97	27.40	27.89
Price / Book	0.38	2.57	4.80	7.63
Net Income	£23.08M	£242.96M	£794.33M	£5.89B
7 Day Performance	1.32%	-0.37%	-0.87%	0.58%
1 Month Performance	0.94%	-3.42%	0.70%	0.74%
1 Year Performance	-8.24%	4.30%	33.80%	84.36%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
AVAP Avation	2.2442 of 5 stars	GBX 136.27 +1.7%	GBX 270 +98.1%	-10.7%	£83.25M	£118.55M	N/A	23	Positive News
ASY Andrews Sykes Group	N/A	GBX 510 flat	N/A	-1.9%	£213.48M	£75.50M	12.44	500	Positive News Earnings Report
VP VP	3.3992 of 5 stars	GBX 499 +0.6%	GBX 753.33 +51.0%	-17.5%	£196.91M	£368.77M	N/A	2,753	High Trading Volume
AA4 Amedeo Air Four Plus	N/A	GBX 71 0.0%	N/A	+23.2%	£184.94M	£143.46M	8.65	N/A
SDY Speedy Hire	2.9116 of 5 stars	GBX 19.98 +1.9%	GBX 70 +250.4%	-11.9%	£92.06M	£418.20M	N/A	3,435	Gap Up

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Does the media favor ASY or AVAP?

Is ASY or AVAP more profitable?

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Do analysts prefer HSS or AVAP?

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Does the media favor HSS or AVAP?

Is HSS or AVAP more profitable?

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