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As of 09/11/2026 12:15 PM Eastern

CAPD vs. VSVS, SOLG, TUN, AMRQ, and THX

Should you buy Capital stock or one of its competitors? Capital's main competitors and comparable companies include Vesuvius (VSVS), SolGold (SOLG), Tungsten West (TUN), Amaroq Minerals (AMRQ), and Thor Explorations (THX). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "metals & mining" industry.

How does Capital compare to Vesuvius?

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

In the previous week, Capital had 15 more articles in the media than Vesuvius. MarketBeat recorded 15 mentions for Capital and 0 mentions for Vesuvius. Capital's average media sentiment score of 0.35 beat Vesuvius' score of 0.00 indicating that Capital is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Vesuvius Neutral
Capital Neutral

54.2% of Vesuvius shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 51.9% of Capital shares are held by institutional investors. 25.0% of Vesuvius shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 26.4% of Capital shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Vesuvius£1.82B0.50£100.45M£15.4023.95
Capital£405.59M0.63£36.18M£36.183.15

Capital has a net margin of 19.12% compared to Vesuvius' net margin of 2.09%. Capital's return on equity of 19.96% beat Vesuvius' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Vesuvius2.09% 3.36% 4.90%
Capital 19.12%19.96%7.53%

Vesuvius pays an annual dividend of GBX 23.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.4%. Capital pays an annual dividend of GBX 2.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.3%. Vesuvius pays out 153.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Capital pays out 7.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

Vesuvius has a beta of 1.131, indicating that its stock price is 13% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Capital has a beta of 0.699, indicating that its stock price is 30% less volatile than the broader market.

Vesuvius currently has a consensus price target of GBX 459, indicating a potential upside of 24.45%. Capital has a consensus price target of GBX 160, indicating a potential upside of 40.35%. Given Capital's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Capital is more favorable than Vesuvius.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Vesuvius
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.60
Capital
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

Summary

Capital beats Vesuvius on 11 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Capital compare to SolGold?

SolGold (LON:SOLG) and Capital (LON:CAPD) are both small-cap materials companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, profitability, media sentiment, risk, valuation, dividends and earnings.

Capital has a net margin of 19.12% compared to SolGold's net margin of 0.00%. Capital's return on equity of 19.96% beat SolGold's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
SolGoldN/A -23.06% -2.94%
Capital 19.12%19.96%7.53%

SolGold currently has a consensus price target of GBX 46, suggesting a potential upside of 64.58%. Capital has a consensus price target of GBX 160, suggesting a potential upside of 40.35%. Given SolGold's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe SolGold is more favorable than Capital.

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

In the previous week, Capital had 15 more articles in the media than SolGold. MarketBeat recorded 15 mentions for Capital and 0 mentions for SolGold. Capital's average media sentiment score of 0.35 beat SolGold's score of 0.00 indicating that Capital is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
SolGold Neutral
Capital Neutral

11.5% of SolGold shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 51.9% of Capital shares are held by institutional investors. 4.9% of SolGold shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 26.4% of Capital shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

SolGold has a beta of 1.2, suggesting that its stock price is 20% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Capital has a beta of 0.699, suggesting that its stock price is 30% less volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
SolGoldN/AN/A-£76.59M-£2.00N/A
Capital£405.59M0.63£36.18M£36.183.15

Summary

Capital beats SolGold on 12 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Capital compare to Tungsten West?

Tungsten West (LON:TUN) and Capital (LON:CAPD) are both small-cap materials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, profitability, dividends, risk, media sentiment and earnings.

Capital has a net margin of 19.12% compared to Tungsten West's net margin of -29,165.70%. Capital's return on equity of 19.96% beat Tungsten West's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Tungsten West-29,165.70% -2,022.63% -20.17%
Capital 19.12%19.96%7.53%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Tungsten WestN/AN/A-£10.80M-£12.00N/A
Capital£405.59M0.63£36.18M£36.183.15

In the previous week, Capital had 15 more articles in the media than Tungsten West. MarketBeat recorded 15 mentions for Capital and 0 mentions for Tungsten West. Capital's average media sentiment score of 0.35 beat Tungsten West's score of -1.19 indicating that Capital is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Tungsten West Negative
Capital Neutral

Tungsten West has a beta of 0.28, suggesting that its stock price is 72% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Capital has a beta of 0.699, suggesting that its stock price is 30% less volatile than the broader market.

3.6% of Tungsten West shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 51.9% of Capital shares are held by institutional investors. 1.8% of Tungsten West shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 26.4% of Capital shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Capital has a consensus target price of GBX 160, suggesting a potential upside of 40.35%. Given Capital's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Capital is more favorable than Tungsten West.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Tungsten West
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Capital
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

Summary

Capital beats Tungsten West on 15 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Capital compare to Amaroq Minerals?

Capital (LON:CAPD) and Amaroq Minerals (LON:AMRQ) are both small-cap materials companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, media sentiment, valuation, dividends, earnings and profitability.

Capital has a net margin of 19.12% compared to Amaroq Minerals' net margin of 6.56%. Capital's return on equity of 19.96% beat Amaroq Minerals' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Capital19.12% 19.96% 7.53%
Amaroq Minerals 6.56%1.87%-9.95%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Capital£405.59M0.63£36.18M£36.183.15
Amaroq Minerals£16.28M32.35-£71.64M-£5.10N/A

Capital has a beta of 0.699, meaning that its stock price is 30% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Amaroq Minerals has a beta of 0.9, meaning that its stock price is 10% less volatile than the broader market.

Capital presently has a consensus price target of GBX 160, suggesting a potential upside of 40.35%. Amaroq Minerals has a consensus price target of GBX 132.50, suggesting a potential upside of 17.26%. Given Capital's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Capital is more favorable than Amaroq Minerals.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Capital
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Amaroq Minerals
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

51.9% of Capital shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 3.6% of Amaroq Minerals shares are held by institutional investors. 26.4% of Capital shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 8.0% of Amaroq Minerals shares are held 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.

In the previous week, Capital had 15 more articles in the media than Amaroq Minerals. MarketBeat recorded 15 mentions for Capital and 0 mentions for Amaroq Minerals. Capital's average media sentiment score of 0.35 beat Amaroq Minerals' score of 0.00 indicating that Capital is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Capital Neutral
Amaroq Minerals Neutral

Summary

Capital beats Amaroq Minerals on 12 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Capital compare to Thor Explorations?

Capital (LON:CAPD) and Thor Explorations (LON:THX) are both small-cap materials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, profitability, institutional ownership, earnings, risk, valuation, analyst recommendations and dividends.

Capital pays an annual dividend of GBX 2.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.3%. Thor Explorations pays an annual dividend of GBX 3.63 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.1%. Capital pays out 7.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Thor Explorations pays out 11.5% 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, Capital had 15 more articles in the media than Thor Explorations. MarketBeat recorded 15 mentions for Capital and 0 mentions for Thor Explorations. Capital's average media sentiment score of 0.35 beat Thor Explorations' score of 0.00 indicating that Capital is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Capital Neutral
Thor Explorations Neutral

Capital has a beta of 0.699, indicating that its share price is 30% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Thor Explorations has a beta of 1.735, indicating that its share price is 74% more volatile than the broader market.

Thor Explorations has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Capital. Thor Explorations is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Capital, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Capital£405.59M0.63£36.18M£36.183.15
Thor Explorations£330.59M1.42£68.07M£31.402.25

Thor Explorations has a net margin of 62.17% compared to Capital's net margin of 19.12%. Thor Explorations' return on equity of 52.14% beat Capital's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Capital19.12% 19.96% 7.53%
Thor Explorations 62.17%52.14%12.12%

Capital presently has a consensus target price of GBX 160, suggesting a potential upside of 40.35%. Thor Explorations has a consensus target price of GBX 130, suggesting a potential upside of 84.40%. Given Thor Explorations' higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Thor Explorations is more favorable than Capital.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Capital
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Thor Explorations
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

51.9% of Capital shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 12.2% of Thor Explorations shares are owned by institutional investors. 26.4% of Capital shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 12.6% of Thor Explorations shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Capital and Thor Explorations tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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CAPD vs. The Competition

MetricCapitalMetals & Mining IndustryMaterials SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£257.30M£3.93B£4.92B£2.87B
Dividend Yield1.69%5.17%4.68%6.23%
P/E Ratio3.1526.2526.19366.83
Price / Sales0.638,047.474,792.6483,599.70
Price / Cash2.6529.5126.9227.89
Price / Book0.8012.3310.246.33
Net Income£36.18M£127.55M£158.16M£5.89B
7 Day Performance-0.44%-1.43%-1.45%-0.69%
1 Month Performance10.68%9.72%7.08%0.18%
1 Year Performance21.28%47.16%37.22%20.03%

Capital Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
CAPD
Capital
4.2611 of 5 stars
GBX 114
+0.9%
GBX 160
+40.4%
+25.3%£257.30M£405.59M3.152,739
VSVS
Vesuvius
4.4656 of 5 stars
GBX 378.80
+1.3%
GBX 459
+21.2%
-2.9%£932.60M£1.82B24.6011,302
SOLG
SolGold
N/AGBX 27.95
flat
GBX 46
+64.6%
N/A£842.37MN/AN/A461
TUN
Tungsten West
N/AGBX 46.40
-2.1%
N/A+442.6%£578.92MN/AN/A15
AMRQ
Amaroq Minerals
N/AGBX 109.25
+0.7%
GBX 132.50
+21.3%
+63.8%£509.39M£16.28MN/AN/A

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This page (LON:CAPD) was last updated on 9/12/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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