Bodycote (BOY) Competitors

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BOY vs. COB, TRST, BCG, BUR, and DFS

Should you buy Bodycote stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Bodycote 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 Bodycote include Cobham (COB), Trustpilot Group (TRST), Baltic Classifieds Group (BCG), Burford Capital (BUR), and DFS Furniture (DFS). These companies are all part of the "banking" industry.

How does Bodycote compare to Cobham?

Cobham (LON:COB) and Bodycote (LON:BOY) are both industrials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, dividends, profitability, valuation, risk and earnings.

Bodycote has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Cobham. Cobham is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Bodycote, 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
Cobham	£1.97B	0.00	N/A	-£1.90	N/A
Bodycote	£727.10M	1.60	£59.25M	£31.00	21.97

In the previous week, Bodycote had 2 more articles in the media than Cobham. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Bodycote and 0 mentions for Cobham. Bodycote's average media sentiment score of 0.67 beat Cobham's score of 0.00 indicating that Bodycote is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Cobham	Neutral
Bodycote	Positive

Bodycote has a consensus price target of GBX 830, suggesting a potential upside of 21.88%. Given Bodycote's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Bodycote is more favorable than Cobham.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Cobham	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0.00
Bodycote	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.67

64.0% of Bodycote shares are held by institutional investors. 1.3% of Bodycote shares are held by company 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.

Bodycote has a net margin of 7.55% compared to Cobham's net margin of 0.00%. Bodycote's return on equity of 8.58% beat Cobham's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Cobham	N/A	N/A	N/A
Bodycote	7.55%	8.58%	6.41%

Summary

Bodycote beats Cobham on 12 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Bodycote compare to Trustpilot Group?

Trustpilot Group (LON:TRST) and Bodycote (LON:BOY) are both small-cap banking companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, valuation, dividends, profitability, risk, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and media sentiment.

In the previous week, Trustpilot Group had 2 more articles in the media than Bodycote. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Trustpilot Group and 2 mentions for Bodycote. Bodycote's average media sentiment score of 0.67 beat Trustpilot Group's score of 0.49 indicating that Bodycote is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Trustpilot Group	0 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Bodycote	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Trustpilot Group has a beta of 0.494, meaning that its stock price is 51% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Bodycote has a beta of 1.335, meaning that its stock price is 34% more volatile than the broader market.

46.0% of Trustpilot Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 64.0% of Bodycote shares are owned by institutional investors. 18.6% of Trustpilot Group shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.3% of Bodycote shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Bodycote has higher revenue and earnings than Trustpilot Group. Bodycote is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Trustpilot 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
Trustpilot Group	£261.05M	3.57	£20.08M	£1.80	133.33
Bodycote	£727.10M	1.60	£59.25M	£31.00	21.97

Trustpilot Group currently has a consensus price target of GBX 321, indicating a potential upside of 33.75%. Bodycote has a consensus price target of GBX 830, indicating a potential upside of 21.88%. Given Trustpilot Group's higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Trustpilot Group is more favorable than Bodycote.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Trustpilot Group	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.60
Bodycote	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.67

Bodycote has a net margin of 7.55% compared to Trustpilot Group's net margin of 2.97%. Trustpilot Group's return on equity of 64.11% beat Bodycote's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Trustpilot Group	2.97%	64.11%	1.45%
Bodycote	7.55%	8.58%	6.41%

Summary

Bodycote beats Trustpilot Group on 9 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Bodycote compare to Baltic Classifieds Group?

Baltic Classifieds Group (LON:BCG) and Bodycote (LON:BOY) are both small-cap banking companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, institutional ownership, risk, dividends, analyst recommendations, profitability, earnings and valuation.

Bodycote has higher revenue and earnings than Baltic Classifieds Group. Baltic Classifieds Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Bodycote, 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
Baltic Classifieds Group	£85.82M	9.94	£45.57M	£10.30	18.60
Bodycote	£727.10M	1.60	£59.25M	£31.00	21.97

Baltic Classifieds Group has a beta of 1.081, suggesting that its stock price is 8% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Bodycote has a beta of 1.335, suggesting that its stock price is 34% more volatile than the broader market.

Baltic Classifieds Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 3.81 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.0%. Bodycote pays an annual dividend of GBX 23 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.4%. Baltic Classifieds Group pays out 36.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Bodycote pays out 74.2% 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.

Baltic Classifieds Group presently has a consensus target price of GBX 309, indicating a potential upside of 61.27%. Bodycote has a consensus target price of GBX 830, indicating a potential upside of 21.88%. Given Baltic Classifieds Group's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Baltic Classifieds Group is more favorable than Bodycote.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Baltic Classifieds Group	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.25
Bodycote	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.67

59.0% of Baltic Classifieds Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 64.0% of Bodycote shares are held by institutional investors. 5.2% of Baltic Classifieds Group shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.3% of Bodycote shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Baltic Classifieds Group has a net margin of 57.67% compared to Bodycote's net margin of 7.55%. Baltic Classifieds Group's return on equity of 13.93% beat Bodycote's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Baltic Classifieds Group	57.67%	13.93%	5.86%
Bodycote	7.55%	8.58%	6.41%

In the previous week, Bodycote had 2 more articles in the media than Baltic Classifieds Group. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Bodycote and 0 mentions for Baltic Classifieds Group. Bodycote's average media sentiment score of 0.67 beat Baltic Classifieds Group's score of 0.00 indicating that Bodycote is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Baltic Classifieds Group	Neutral
Bodycote	Positive

Summary

Bodycote beats Baltic Classifieds Group on 12 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Bodycote compare to Burford Capital?

Burford Capital (LON:BUR) and Bodycote (LON:BOY) are both small-cap banking companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, analyst recommendations, earnings, media sentiment, profitability, valuation, risk and institutional ownership.

Burford Capital currently has a consensus target price of GBX 450, indicating a potential upside of 34.65%. Bodycote has a consensus target price of GBX 830, indicating a potential upside of 21.88%. Given Burford Capital's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Burford Capital is more favorable than Bodycote.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Burford Capital	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00
Bodycote	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.67

Burford Capital pays an annual dividend of GBX 12.52 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.7%. Bodycote pays an annual dividend of GBX 23 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.4%. Burford Capital pays out 44.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Bodycote pays out 74.2% 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. Burford Capital is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Burford Capital has a beta of 1.235, indicating that its share price is 24% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Bodycote has a beta of 1.335, indicating that its share price is 34% more volatile than the broader market.

27.5% of Burford Capital shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 64.0% of Bodycote shares are owned by institutional investors. 6.8% of Burford Capital shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.3% of Bodycote shares are owned by company 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.

Burford Capital has a net margin of 17.12% compared to Bodycote's net margin of 7.55%. Bodycote's return on equity of 8.58% beat Burford Capital's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Burford Capital	17.12%	2.49%	10.28%
Bodycote	7.55%	8.58%	6.41%

In the previous week, Burford Capital had 2 more articles in the media than Bodycote. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Burford Capital and 2 mentions for Bodycote. Bodycote's average media sentiment score of 0.67 beat Burford Capital's score of 0.00 indicating that Bodycote is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Burford Capital	0 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	2 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Bodycote	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Burford Capital has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Bodycote. Burford Capital is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Bodycote, 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
Burford Capital	£193.77M	3.78	£193.30M	£28.00	11.94
Bodycote	£727.10M	1.60	£59.25M	£31.00	21.97

Summary

Burford Capital beats Bodycote on 10 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Bodycote compare to DFS Furniture?

Bodycote (LON:BOY) and DFS Furniture (LON:DFS) are both small-cap banking companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, analyst recommendations, valuation, media sentiment, institutional ownership, risk, earnings and dividends.

Bodycote presently has a consensus target price of GBX 830, suggesting a potential upside of 21.88%. DFS Furniture has a consensus target price of GBX 222.50, suggesting a potential upside of 84.65%. Given DFS Furniture's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe DFS Furniture is more favorable than Bodycote.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Bodycote	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.67
DFS Furniture	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00

Bodycote has a beta of 1.335, suggesting that its stock price is 34% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, DFS Furniture has a beta of 1.471, suggesting that its stock price is 47% more volatile than the broader market.

64.0% of Bodycote shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 66.6% of DFS Furniture shares are held by institutional investors. 1.3% of Bodycote shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 38.9% of DFS Furniture 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.

Bodycote has a net margin of 7.55% compared to DFS Furniture's net margin of 3.27%. DFS Furniture's return on equity of 13.23% beat Bodycote's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Bodycote	7.55%	8.58%	6.41%
DFS Furniture	3.27%	13.23%	3.00%

In the previous week, Bodycote had 1 more articles in the media than DFS Furniture. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Bodycote and 1 mentions for DFS Furniture. DFS Furniture's average media sentiment score of 0.67 beat Bodycote's score of 0.67 indicating that DFS Furniture is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Bodycote	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
DFS Furniture	0 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Bodycote has higher earnings, but lower revenue than DFS Furniture. DFS Furniture is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Bodycote, 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
Bodycote	£727.10M	1.60	£59.25M	£31.00	21.97
DFS Furniture	£1.07B	0.26	-£4.30M	£15.00	8.03

Summary

Bodycote and DFS Furniture tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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BOY vs. The Competition

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Metric	Bodycote	Specialty Industrial Machinery Industry	Industrials Sector	LON Exchange
Market Cap	£1.16B	£7.52B	£9.37B	£2.76B
Dividend Yield	3.27%	2.65%	3.55%	6.14%
P/E Ratio	21.97	16.70	24.87	365.60
Price / Sales	1.60	49,597.42	5,924.09	88,654.28
Price / Cash	31.05	9.33	27.62	27.89
Price / Book	1.72	2.63	4.80	7.52
Net Income	£59.25M	£299.51M	£791.02M	£5.89B
7 Day Performance	1.94%	2.09%	1.23%	7.45%
1 Month Performance	-1.45%	7.61%	4.90%	2.91%
1 Year Performance	24.97%	43.80%	38.50%	89.21%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
BOY Bodycote	3.4565 of 5 stars	GBX 681 -3.4%	GBX 830 +21.9%	+34.7%	£1.16B	£727.10M	21.97	4,833	Gap Down
COB Cobham	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	£3.96B	£1.97B	N/A	10,898	Positive News
TRST Trustpilot Group	3.4827 of 5 stars	GBX 276.20 +1.2%	GBX 321 +16.2%	+7.8%	£1.07B	£261.05M	153.44	820
BCG Baltic Classifieds Group	N/A	GBX 195.70 +0.3%	GBX 309 +57.9%	-43.5%	£884.37M	£85.82M	19.00	130	Positive News Gap Up
BUR Burford Capital	3.2734 of 5 stars	GBX 384.20 -4.2%	GBX 500 +30.1%	-65.5%	£841.00M	£193.77M	13.72	140	News Coverage Positive News Analyst Forecast Gap Up

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