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BREE vs. PLP, SRC, CRH, IBST, and MSLH

Should you buy Breedon Group stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Breedon 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 Breedon Group include Genuit Group (PLP), SigmaRoc (SRC), CRH (CRH), Ibstock (IBST), and Marshalls (MSLH). These companies are all part of the "building materials" industry.

How does Breedon Group compare to Genuit Group?

Breedon Group (LON:BREE) and Genuit Group (LON:PLP) are both small-cap basic materials companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, earnings, profitability, risk, analyst recommendations, dividends, valuation and institutional ownership.

Breedon Group has a net margin of 4.89% compared to Genuit Group's net margin of 0.00%. Breedon Group's return on equity of 7.14% beat Genuit Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Breedon Group4.89% 7.14% 4.82%
Genuit Group N/A N/A N/A

Breedon Group currently has a consensus target price of GBX 449, indicating a potential upside of 62.92%. Given Breedon Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Breedon Group is more favorable than Genuit Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Breedon Group
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.80
Genuit Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

50.6% of Breedon Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 42.7% of Breedon Group 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.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Breedon Group£1.71B0.56£96.41M£24.2011.39
Genuit Group£398.60M0.00N/A£8.40N/A

In the previous week, Breedon Group had 1 more articles in the media than Genuit Group. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Breedon Group and 1 mentions for Genuit Group. Genuit Group's average media sentiment score of 0.67 beat Breedon Group's score of 0.00 indicating that Genuit Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Breedon Group
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Genuit Group
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

Breedon Group beats Genuit Group on 11 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Breedon Group compare to SigmaRoc?

SigmaRoc (LON:SRC) and Breedon Group (LON:BREE) are both small-cap basic materials companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, valuation, risk, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, earnings, profitability and media sentiment.

51.8% of SigmaRoc shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 50.6% of Breedon Group shares are held by institutional investors. 10.1% of SigmaRoc shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 42.7% of Breedon Group shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Breedon Group had 2 more articles in the media than SigmaRoc. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Breedon Group and 0 mentions for SigmaRoc. SigmaRoc's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Breedon Group'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
SigmaRoc Neutral
Breedon Group Neutral

SigmaRoc currently has a consensus price target of GBX 165.33, suggesting a potential upside of 43.39%. Breedon Group has a consensus price target of GBX 449, suggesting a potential upside of 62.92%. Given Breedon Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Breedon Group is more favorable than SigmaRoc.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
SigmaRoc
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67
Breedon Group
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.80

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
SigmaRoc£1.04B1.23-£226.13M£6.7517.08
Breedon Group£1.71B0.56£96.41M£24.2011.39

SigmaRoc has a beta of 1.234, indicating that its stock price is 23% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Breedon Group has a beta of 1.081, indicating that its stock price is 8% more volatile than the broader market.

SigmaRoc has a net margin of 7.68% compared to Breedon Group's net margin of 4.89%. SigmaRoc's return on equity of 10.11% beat Breedon Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
SigmaRoc7.68% 10.11% 2.05%
Breedon Group 4.89%7.14%4.82%

Summary

Breedon Group beats SigmaRoc on 9 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Breedon Group compare to CRH?

CRH (LON:CRH) and Breedon Group (LON:BREE) are both small-cap basic materials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, valuation, dividends, media sentiment, profitability, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and risk.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
CRH£38.06B0.02£4.69B£551.000.21
Breedon Group£1.71B0.56£96.41M£24.2011.39

CRH has a net margin of 5.02% compared to Breedon Group's net margin of 4.89%. CRH's return on equity of 10.43% beat Breedon Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
CRH5.02% 10.43% 6.20%
Breedon Group 4.89%7.14%4.82%

CRH currently has a consensus target price of £105.22, suggesting a potential upside of 9,056.73%. Breedon Group has a consensus target price of GBX 449, suggesting a potential upside of 62.92%. Given CRH's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe CRH is more favorable than Breedon Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
CRH
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Breedon Group
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.80

CRH has a beta of 1.241, indicating that its stock price is 24% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Breedon Group has a beta of 1.081, indicating that its stock price is 8% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, CRH and CRH both had 2 articles in the media. CRH's average media sentiment score of 0.20 beat Breedon Group's score of 0.00 indicating that CRH is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
CRH
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Breedon Group
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

59.2% of CRH shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 50.6% of Breedon Group shares are held by institutional investors. 0.3% of CRH shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 42.7% of Breedon Group shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

CRH pays an annual dividend of GBX 148 per share and has a dividend yield of 128.8%. Breedon Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 14.75 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.4%. CRH pays out 26.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Breedon Group pays out 61.0% 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. CRH is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Summary

CRH beats Breedon Group on 13 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Breedon Group compare to Ibstock?

Ibstock (LON:IBST) and Breedon Group (LON:BREE) are both small-cap basic materials companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, analyst recommendations, valuation, institutional ownership, media sentiment, risk and dividends.

Ibstock has a beta of 0.862, indicating that its stock price is 14% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Breedon Group has a beta of 1.081, indicating that its stock price is 8% more volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Ibstock£372.10M1.03£7.28M£0.80121.33
Breedon Group£1.71B0.56£96.41M£24.2011.39

Breedon Group has a net margin of 4.89% compared to Ibstock's net margin of 0.83%. Breedon Group's return on equity of 7.14% beat Ibstock's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Ibstock0.83% 0.79% 3.33%
Breedon Group 4.89%7.14%4.82%

Ibstock presently has a consensus price target of GBX 131.75, suggesting a potential upside of 35.74%. Breedon Group has a consensus price target of GBX 449, suggesting a potential upside of 62.92%. Given Breedon Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Breedon Group is more favorable than Ibstock.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Ibstock
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50
Breedon Group
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.80

57.7% of Ibstock shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 50.6% of Breedon Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.3% of Ibstock shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 42.7% of Breedon Group shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Breedon Group had 1 more articles in the media than Ibstock. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Breedon Group and 1 mentions for Ibstock. Ibstock's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Breedon Group'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Ibstock
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Breedon Group
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Ibstock pays an annual dividend of GBX 4 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.1%. Breedon Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 14.75 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.4%. Ibstock pays out 500.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Breedon Group pays out 61.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Breedon Group is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Summary

Breedon Group beats Ibstock on 14 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Breedon Group compare to Marshalls?

Marshalls (LON:MSLH) and Breedon Group (LON:BREE) are both small-cap basic materials companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, risk, valuation, dividends, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, earnings and profitability.

In the previous week, Breedon Group had 2 more articles in the media than Marshalls. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Breedon Group and 0 mentions for Marshalls. Marshalls' average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Breedon Group'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Marshalls Neutral
Breedon Group Neutral

64.0% of Marshalls shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 50.6% of Breedon Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.2% of Marshalls shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 42.7% of Breedon Group shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Marshalls pays an annual dividend of GBX 7.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.8%. Breedon Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 14.75 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.4%. Marshalls pays out 135.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Breedon Group pays out 61.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Marshalls£632.10M0.52£21.50M£5.6023.38
Breedon Group£1.71B0.56£96.41M£24.2011.39

Marshalls has a beta of 1.283, indicating that its share price is 28% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Breedon Group has a beta of 1.081, indicating that its share price is 8% more volatile than the broader market.

Marshalls presently has a consensus price target of GBX 310, indicating a potential upside of 136.82%. Breedon Group has a consensus price target of GBX 449, indicating a potential upside of 62.92%. Given Marshalls' higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Marshalls is more favorable than Breedon Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Marshalls
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.75
Breedon Group
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.80

Breedon Group has a net margin of 4.89% compared to Marshalls' net margin of 2.28%. Breedon Group's return on equity of 7.14% beat Marshalls' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Marshalls2.28% 2.17% 2.64%
Breedon Group 4.89%7.14%4.82%

Summary

Breedon Group beats Marshalls on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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BREE vs. The Competition

MetricBreedon GroupBuilding Materials IndustryMaterials SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£955.44M£6.87B£4.88B£2.77B
Dividend Yield5.42%3.00%4.96%6.12%
P/E Ratio11.3916.5022.54365.21
Price / Sales0.5670.657,026.6487,168.39
Price / Cash27.048.5127.2127.85
Price / Book0.841.079.127.68
Net Income£96.41M£708.86M£156.62M£5.89B
7 Day Performance-2.75%-2.42%-4.36%-0.55%
1 Month Performance-7.45%-1.92%-2.03%3.15%
1 Year Performance-37.87%-0.68%60.03%73.57%

Breedon Group Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
BREE
Breedon Group
3.9203 of 5 stars
GBX 275.60
-0.2%
GBX 449
+62.9%
-38.2%£955.44M£1.71B11.393,900
PLP
Genuit Group
N/AN/AN/AN/A£1.40B£398.60M67.503,139
SRC
SigmaRoc
3.8626 of 5 stars
GBX 119.20
+1.4%
GBX 165.33
+38.7%
+6.9%£1.32B£1.04B17.662,000
CRH
CRH
3.778 of 5 stars
GBX 114.91
+2.1%
£105.22
+9,056.7%
-98.3%£768.04M£38.06B0.2177,400
IBST
Ibstock
3.3091 of 5 stars
GBX 102
+2.1%
GBX 131.75
+29.2%
-50.2%£402.92M£372.10M127.501,943

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