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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?

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

Bodycote has higher earnings, but lower revenue 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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Bodycote£727.10M1.89£59.25M£31.0025.97
Cobham£1.97B0.00N/A-£1.90N/A

Bodycote presently has a consensus price target of GBX 850.83, suggesting a potential upside of 5.69%. 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
Bodycote
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67
Cobham
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

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

In the previous week, Bodycote had 4 more articles in the media than Cobham. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Bodycote and 0 mentions for Cobham. Bodycote's average media sentiment score of 0.50 beat Cobham's score of 0.00 indicating that Bodycote is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Bodycote Positive
Cobham Neutral

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
Bodycote7.55% 8.58% 6.41%
Cobham N/A N/A N/A

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 business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, analyst recommendations, profitability, earnings, risk, media sentiment, institutional ownership and valuation.

Trustpilot Group currently has a consensus target price of GBX 321, indicating a potential upside of 32.86%. Bodycote has a consensus target price of GBX 850.83, indicating a potential upside of 5.69%. Given Trustpilot Group's higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly 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

46.0% of Trustpilot Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 64.0% of Bodycote shares are held by institutional investors. 18.6% of Trustpilot 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 endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Trustpilot Group has a beta of 0.494, suggesting that its stock price is 51% less 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.

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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Trustpilot Group£261.05M3.59£20.08M£1.80134.22
Bodycote£727.10M1.89£59.25M£31.0025.97

In the previous week, Bodycote had 1 more articles in the media than Trustpilot Group. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Bodycote and 3 mentions for Trustpilot Group. Trustpilot Group's average media sentiment score of 1.12 beat Bodycote's score of 0.50 indicating that Trustpilot Group is being referred to more favorably in the media.

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

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 Group2.97% 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?

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

In the previous week, Bodycote had 2 more articles in the media than Baltic Classifieds Group. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Bodycote and 2 mentions for Baltic Classifieds Group. Baltic Classifieds Group's average media sentiment score of 0.85 beat Bodycote's score of 0.50 indicating that Baltic Classifieds Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Bodycote
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Baltic Classifieds Group
0 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

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

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
Bodycote7.55% 8.58% 6.41%
Baltic Classifieds Group 57.67%13.93%5.86%

Bodycote currently has a consensus target price of GBX 850.83, indicating a potential upside of 5.69%. Baltic Classifieds Group has a consensus target price of GBX 309, indicating a potential upside of 69.78%. Given Baltic Classifieds Group's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Baltic Classifieds Group 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
Baltic Classifieds Group
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.25

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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Bodycote£727.10M1.89£59.25M£31.0025.97
Baltic Classifieds Group£85.82M9.44£45.57M£10.3017.67

64.0% of Bodycote shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 59.0% of Baltic Classifieds Group shares are held by institutional investors. 1.3% of Bodycote shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 5.2% of Baltic Classifieds Group 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 pays an annual dividend of GBX 23 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.9%. Baltic Classifieds Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 3.81 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. Bodycote pays out 74.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Baltic Classifieds Group pays out 36.9% 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.

Summary

Bodycote beats Baltic Classifieds Group on 11 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 better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, risk, media sentiment, valuation, earnings, analyst recommendations, profitability and dividends.

In the previous week, Bodycote had 4 more articles in the media than Burford Capital. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Bodycote and 0 mentions for Burford Capital. Bodycote's average media sentiment score of 0.50 beat Burford Capital's score of 0.00 indicating that Bodycote is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Burford Capital Neutral
Bodycote Positive

Burford Capital currently has a consensus price target of GBX 450, suggesting a potential upside of 34.81%. Bodycote has a consensus price target of GBX 850.83, suggesting a potential upside of 5.69%. Given Burford Capital's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, 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 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 Capital17.12% 2.49% 10.28%
Bodycote 7.55%8.58%6.41%

27.5% of Burford Capital shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 64.0% of Bodycote shares are held by institutional investors. 6.8% of Burford Capital shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.3% of Bodycote shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Burford Capital pays an annual dividend of GBX 12.52 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.8%. Bodycote pays an annual dividend of GBX 23 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.9%. 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 stock price is 24% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Bodycote has a beta of 1.335, indicating that its stock price is 34% more volatile than the broader market.

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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Burford Capital-£1.54B-0.47£193.30M£28.0011.92
Bodycote£727.10M1.89£59.25M£31.0025.97

Summary

Bodycote beats Burford Capital 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 superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, risk, institutional ownership, profitability, earnings, media sentiment, dividends and valuation.

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 1.456, suggesting that its stock price is 46% more volatile than the broader market.

Bodycote presently has a consensus target price of GBX 850.83, suggesting a potential upside of 5.69%. DFS Furniture has a consensus target price of GBX 222.50, suggesting a potential upside of 82.38%. Given DFS Furniture's stronger consensus rating and higher probable 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

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

In the previous week, Bodycote had 4 more articles in the media than DFS Furniture. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Bodycote and 0 mentions for DFS Furniture. Bodycote's average media sentiment score of 0.50 beat DFS Furniture's score of 0.00 indicating that Bodycote is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Bodycote Positive
DFS Furniture Neutral

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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Bodycote£727.10M1.89£59.25M£31.0025.97
DFS Furniture£1.07B0.26-£4.30M£15.008.13

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
Bodycote7.55% 8.58% 6.41%
DFS Furniture 3.27%13.23%3.00%

Summary

Bodycote beats DFS Furniture on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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BOY vs. The Competition

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MetricBodycoteSpecialty Industrial Machinery IndustryIndustrials SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£1.38B£7.52B£9.50B£2.80B
Dividend Yield2.84%2.63%3.52%6.07%
P/E Ratio25.9714.8625.26365.58
Price / Sales1.8939,165.615,231.8388,236.04
Price / Cash31.059.3327.7227.89
Price / Book2.042.665.167.74
Net Income£59.25M£299.51M£794.25M£5.89B
7 Day Performance-3.19%0.17%1.63%0.93%
1 Year Performance42.23%35.63%32.10%79.20%

Bodycote Competitors List

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CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
BOY
Bodycote
1.8415 of 5 stars		GBX 805
-0.6%		GBX 850.83
+5.7%		+43.1%£1.38B£727.10M25.974,833
COB
Cobham
N/AN/AN/AN/A£3.96B£1.97BN/A10,898
TRST
Trustpilot Group
3.4462 of 5 stars		GBX 235
-3.6%		GBX 321
+36.6%		+0.2%£911.33M£261.05M130.56820
BCG
Baltic Classifieds Group
3.7049 of 5 stars		GBX 187.20
-1.4%		GBX 309
+65.1%		-50.2%£833.08M£85.82M18.17130
BUR
Burford Capital
3.1029 of 5 stars		GBX 325.20
+2.6%		GBX 450
+38.4%		-64.0%£711.85M-£1.54B11.61140

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