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BHP vs. HL, HAN, AAU, MMX, and PVG

Should you buy BHP Group stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares BHP Group 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 BHP Group include Hargreaves Lansdown (HL), Hansa Investment (HAN), Ariana Resources (AAU), Minds and Machines Group (MMX), and Premier Veterinary Group plc (PVG.L) (PVG). These companies are all part of the "non-metallic and industrial metal mining" industry.

How does BHP Group compare to Hargreaves Lansdown?

BHP Group (LON:BHP) and Hargreaves Lansdown (LON:HL) are both non-metallic and industrial metal mining companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, risk, earnings, profitability, media sentiment, institutional ownership, dividends and analyst recommendations.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
BHP Group£53.99B2.93£9.92B£201.3015.44
Hargreaves Lansdown£764.90M0.00£293.20M£0.62N/A

BHP Group has a beta of 0.831, suggesting that its share price is 17% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Hargreaves Lansdown has a beta of 0.66, suggesting that its share price is 34% less volatile than the broader market.

36.3% of BHP Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 66.7% of Hargreaves Lansdown shares are owned by institutional investors. 29.4% of Hargreaves Lansdown shares are owned 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.

Hargreaves Lansdown has a net margin of 38.33% compared to BHP Group's net margin of 18.98%. Hargreaves Lansdown's return on equity of 38.46% beat BHP Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
BHP Group18.98% 21.41% 13.98%
Hargreaves Lansdown 38.33%38.46%17.10%

BHP Group currently has a consensus price target of GBX 9,230, suggesting a potential upside of 196.88%. Given BHP Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe BHP Group is more favorable than Hargreaves Lansdown.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
BHP Group
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Hargreaves Lansdown
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

In the previous week, BHP Group had 11 more articles in the media than Hargreaves Lansdown. MarketBeat recorded 11 mentions for BHP Group and 0 mentions for Hargreaves Lansdown. BHP Group's average media sentiment score of 0.54 beat Hargreaves Lansdown's score of 0.00 indicating that BHP Group is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
BHP Group Positive
Hargreaves Lansdown Neutral

BHP Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 109.21 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.5%. Hargreaves Lansdown pays an annual dividend of GBX 43 per share. BHP Group pays out 54.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Hargreaves Lansdown pays out 6,935.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. BHP Group is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Summary

BHP Group beats Hargreaves Lansdown on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does BHP Group compare to Hansa Investment?

BHP Group (LON:BHP) and Hansa Investment (LON:HAN) are both non-metallic and industrial metal mining companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, earnings, valuation, profitability, dividends, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations and media sentiment.

In the previous week, BHP Group had 10 more articles in the media than Hansa Investment. MarketBeat recorded 11 mentions for BHP Group and 1 mentions for Hansa Investment. Hansa Investment's average media sentiment score of 0.67 beat BHP Group's score of 0.54 indicating that Hansa Investment is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
BHP Group
1 Very Positive mention(s)
6 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Hansa Investment
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

BHP Group has a beta of 0.831, suggesting that its share price is 17% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Hansa Investment has a beta of 0.204, suggesting that its share price is 80% less volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
BHP Group£53.99B2.93£9.92B£201.3015.44
Hansa Investment£26.42M24.47£77.36M£19.3017.03

36.3% of BHP Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.2% of Hansa Investment shares are held by institutional investors. 9.4% of Hansa Investment 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.

BHP Group presently has a consensus target price of GBX 9,230, suggesting a potential upside of 196.88%. Given BHP Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe BHP Group is more favorable than Hansa Investment.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
BHP Group
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Hansa Investment
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

Hansa Investment has a net margin of 118.62% compared to BHP Group's net margin of 18.98%. BHP Group's return on equity of 21.41% beat Hansa Investment's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
BHP Group18.98% 21.41% 13.98%
Hansa Investment 118.62%4.86%13.97%

BHP Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 109.21 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.5%. Hansa Investment pays an annual dividend of GBX 2.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.7%. BHP Group pays out 54.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Hansa Investment pays out 12.4% 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

BHP Group beats Hansa Investment on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does BHP Group compare to Ariana Resources?

BHP Group (LON:BHP) and Ariana Resources (LON:AAU) are both basic materials companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, dividends, institutional ownership, valuation, analyst recommendations, risk and media sentiment.

36.3% of BHP Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.7% of Ariana Resources shares are owned by institutional investors. 19.0% of Ariana Resources shares are owned 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.

BHP Group presently has a consensus target price of GBX 9,230, suggesting a potential upside of 196.88%. Given BHP Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe BHP Group is more favorable than Ariana Resources.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
BHP Group
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Ariana Resources
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
BHP Group£53.99B2.93£9.92B£201.3015.44
Ariana ResourcesN/AN/A£537.40-£0.01N/A

BHP Group has a beta of 0.831, suggesting that its share price is 17% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Ariana Resources has a beta of 0.854, suggesting that its share price is 15% less volatile than the broader market.

BHP Group has a net margin of 18.98% compared to Ariana Resources' net margin of 0.00%. BHP Group's return on equity of 21.41% beat Ariana Resources' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
BHP Group18.98% 21.41% 13.98%
Ariana Resources N/A -28.28%-5.54%

In the previous week, BHP Group had 11 more articles in the media than Ariana Resources. MarketBeat recorded 11 mentions for BHP Group and 0 mentions for Ariana Resources. BHP Group's average media sentiment score of 0.54 beat Ariana Resources' score of 0.00 indicating that BHP Group is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
BHP Group Positive
Ariana Resources Neutral

Summary

BHP Group beats Ariana Resources on 12 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does BHP Group compare to Minds and Machines Group?

Minds and Machines Group (LON:MMX) and BHP Group (LON:BHP) are both non-metallic and industrial metal mining companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, media sentiment, earnings, dividends, risk, institutional ownership, profitability and valuation.

In the previous week, BHP Group had 11 more articles in the media than Minds and Machines Group. MarketBeat recorded 11 mentions for BHP Group and 0 mentions for Minds and Machines Group. BHP Group's average media sentiment score of 0.54 beat Minds and Machines Group's score of 0.00 indicating that BHP Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Minds and Machines Group Neutral
BHP Group Positive

BHP Group has a consensus price target of GBX 9,230, indicating a potential upside of 196.88%. Given BHP Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe BHP Group is more favorable than Minds and Machines Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Minds and Machines Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
BHP Group
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Minds and Machines Group£14.57M0.00N/A£0.30N/A
BHP Group£53.99B2.93£9.92B£201.3015.44

36.3% of BHP Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

BHP Group has a net margin of 18.98% compared to Minds and Machines Group's net margin of 0.00%. BHP Group's return on equity of 21.41% beat Minds and Machines Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Minds and Machines GroupN/A N/A N/A
BHP Group 18.98%21.41%13.98%

Summary

BHP Group beats Minds and Machines Group on 10 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does BHP Group compare to Premier Veterinary Group plc (PVG.L)?

BHP Group (LON:BHP) and Premier Veterinary Group plc (PVG.L) (LON:PVG) are both non-metallic and industrial metal mining companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, dividends, risk, profitability, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, earnings and institutional ownership.

BHP Group has higher revenue and earnings than Premier Veterinary Group plc (PVG.L). Premier Veterinary Group plc (PVG.L) is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than BHP Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
BHP Group£53.99B2.93£9.92B£201.3015.44
Premier Veterinary Group plc (PVG.L)£3.96M0.00N/A-£16.50N/A

36.3% of BHP Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

BHP Group has a net margin of 18.98% compared to Premier Veterinary Group plc (PVG.L)'s net margin of 0.00%. BHP Group's return on equity of 21.41% beat Premier Veterinary Group plc (PVG.L)'s return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
BHP Group18.98% 21.41% 13.98%
Premier Veterinary Group plc (PVG.L) N/A N/A N/A

BHP Group presently has a consensus target price of GBX 9,230, suggesting a potential upside of 196.88%. Given BHP Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe BHP Group is more favorable than Premier Veterinary Group plc (PVG.L).

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
BHP Group
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Premier Veterinary Group plc (PVG.L)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

In the previous week, BHP Group had 11 more articles in the media than Premier Veterinary Group plc (PVG.L). MarketBeat recorded 11 mentions for BHP Group and 0 mentions for Premier Veterinary Group plc (PVG.L). BHP Group's average media sentiment score of 0.54 beat Premier Veterinary Group plc (PVG.L)'s score of 0.00 indicating that BHP Group is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
BHP Group Positive
Premier Veterinary Group plc (PVG.L) Neutral

Summary

BHP Group beats Premier Veterinary Group plc (PVG.L) on 11 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

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BHP vs. The Competition

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MetricBHP GroupOther Industrial Metals & Mining IndustryMaterials SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£157.96B£1.51B£4.66B£2.83B
Dividend Yield3.18%6.56%5.02%6.15%
P/E Ratio15.4418.6521.42368.96
Price / Sales2.9354,432.526,541.0986,067.36
Price / Cash7.3824.6324.2027.87
Price / Book3.215.598.797.78
Net Income£9.92B£70.60M£157.26M£5.89B
7 Day Performance1.90%1.90%1.99%0.97%
1 Month Performance-0.58%-3.61%-1.64%-0.34%
1 Year Performance68.92%78.77%46.47%70.79%

BHP Group Competitors List

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CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
BHP
BHP Group
3.4983 of 5 stars		GBX 3,109
-0.5%		GBX 9,230
+196.9%		+69.8%£157.96B£53.99B15.4438,962
HL
Hargreaves Lansdown
N/AN/AN/AN/A£5.26B£764.90M1,787.901,850
HAN
Hansa Investment
N/AGBX 322
-1.2%		N/A+23.0%£633.21M£26.42M16.68N/A
AAU
Ariana Resources
N/AGBX 1.66
-2.6%		N/A+21.6%£43.99MN/AN/A8
MMX
Minds and Machines Group
N/AN/AN/AN/A£23.60M£14.57M29.009,400

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This page (LON:BHP) was last updated on 7/6/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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