Calnex Solutions (CLX) Competitors

Anpario (LON:ANP) and Calnex Solutions (LON:CLX) are both small-cap consumer goods companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, profitability, media sentiment, institutional ownership, risk, valuation, earnings and dividends.

Does the media refer more to ANP or CLX?

In the previous week, Anpario had 1 more articles in the media than Calnex Solutions. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Anpario and 0 mentions for Calnex Solutions. Anpario's average media sentiment score of 0.58 beat Calnex Solutions' score of 0.00 indicating that Anpario is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Anpario	Positive
Calnex Solutions	Neutral

Which has more volatility and risk, ANP or CLX?

Anpario has a beta of 0.58, indicating that its share price is 42% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Calnex Solutions has a beta of 1.86, indicating that its share price is 86% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Is ANP or CLX a better dividend stock?

Anpario pays an annual dividend of GBX 11 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.8%. Calnex Solutions pays an annual dividend of GBX 1 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. Anpario pays out 60.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Calnex Solutions pays out 2,212.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Anpario is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Do analysts rate ANP or CLX?

Anpario presently has a consensus target price of GBX 435, suggesting a potential upside of 9.66%. Calnex Solutions has a consensus target price of GBX 115, suggesting a potential upside of 142.28%. Given Calnex Solutions' higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Calnex Solutions is more favorable than Anpario.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Anpario	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00
Calnex Solutions	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00

Is ANP or CLX more profitable?

Anpario has a net margin of 9.23% compared to Calnex Solutions' net margin of 0.25%. Anpario's return on equity of 8.74% beat Calnex Solutions' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Anpario	9.23%	8.74%	5.51%
Calnex Solutions	0.25%	0.15%	-1.02%

Which has higher earnings and valuation, ANP or CLX?

Anpario has higher revenue and earnings than Calnex Solutions. Anpario is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Calnex Solutions, 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
Anpario	£33.50M	2.02	£3.09M	£18.11	21.90
Calnex Solutions	£16.52M	2.55	£40.61K	£0.05	1,050.12

Do institutionals and insiders believe in ANP or CLX?

44.1% of Anpario shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 48.4% of Calnex Solutions shares are owned by institutional investors. 30.5% of Anpario shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 25.2% of Calnex Solutions shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Anpario beats Calnex Solutions on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.