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CMCX vs. IGG, INVP, PLUS, TCAP, and ALPH

Should you buy CMC Markets stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares CMC Markets 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 CMC Markets include IG Group (IGG), Investec Group (INVP), Plus500 (PLUS), TP ICAP Group (TCAP), and Alpha Group International (ALPH). These companies are all part of the "capital markets" industry.

How does CMC Markets compare to IG Group?

IG Group (LON:IGG) and CMC Markets (LON:CMCX) are both financial services companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, media sentiment, valuation, profitability, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, risk and dividends.

74.0% of IG Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 18.3% of CMC Markets shares are held by institutional investors. 1.2% of IG Group shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 64.8% of CMC Markets shares are held 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.

IG Group has a net margin of 43.07% compared to CMC Markets' net margin of 18.09%. IG Group's return on equity of 26.63% beat CMC Markets' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
IG Group43.07% 26.63% 10.37%
CMC Markets 18.09%16.86%7.20%

IG Group has a beta of 0.531, suggesting that its share price is 47% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, CMC Markets has a beta of 0.558, suggesting that its share price is 44% less volatile than the broader market.

IG Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 46.50 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.6%. CMC Markets pays an annual dividend of GBX 13.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.9%. IG Group pays out 44.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. CMC Markets pays out 50.2% 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. IG Group is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

IG Group currently has a consensus price target of GBX 1,288, indicating a potential downside of 27.40%. CMC Markets has a consensus price target of GBX 387.50, indicating a potential downside of 45.50%. Given IG Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe IG Group is more favorable than CMC Markets.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
IG Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
CMC Markets
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.75

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
IG Group£949.10M6.17£533.35M£105.1016.88
CMC Markets£418.67M4.58£327.81M£27.5025.85

In the previous week, IG Group had 1 more articles in the media than CMC Markets. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for IG Group and 3 mentions for CMC Markets. IG Group's average media sentiment score of 0.45 beat CMC Markets' score of 0.00 indicating that IG Group is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
IG Group
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
CMC Markets
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Summary

IG Group beats CMC Markets on 15 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does CMC Markets compare to Investec Group?

Investec Group (LON:INVP) and CMC Markets (LON:CMCX) are both financial services companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, dividends, media sentiment, risk, valuation, profitability, analyst recommendations and institutional ownership.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Investec Group£2.19B1.75£552.58M£75.008.13
CMC Markets£418.67M4.58£327.81M£27.5025.85

CMC Markets has a net margin of 18.09% compared to Investec Group's net margin of 15.36%. CMC Markets' return on equity of 16.86% beat Investec Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Investec Group15.36% 13.48% 1.14%
CMC Markets 18.09%16.86%7.20%

Investec Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 37.50 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.2%. CMC Markets pays an annual dividend of GBX 13.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.9%. Investec Group pays out 50.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. CMC Markets pays out 50.2% 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. Investec Group is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

In the previous week, CMC Markets had 2 more articles in the media than Investec Group. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for CMC Markets and 1 mentions for Investec Group. Investec Group's average media sentiment score of 0.67 beat CMC Markets' score of 0.00 indicating that Investec Group is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Investec Group
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
CMC Markets
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

45.1% of Investec Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 18.3% of CMC Markets shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.5% of Investec Group shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 64.8% of CMC Markets shares are owned 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.

Investec Group has a beta of 0.453, suggesting that its stock price is 55% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, CMC Markets has a beta of 0.558, suggesting that its stock price is 44% less volatile than the broader market.

Investec Group presently has a consensus price target of GBX 660, suggesting a potential upside of 8.29%. CMC Markets has a consensus price target of GBX 387.50, suggesting a potential downside of 45.50%. Given Investec Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe Investec Group is more favorable than CMC Markets.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Investec Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
CMC Markets
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.75

Summary

Investec Group and CMC Markets tied by winning 9 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does CMC Markets compare to Plus500?

Plus500 (LON:PLUS) and CMC Markets (LON:CMCX) are both financial services companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, risk, profitability, dividends, valuation, media sentiment, analyst recommendations and institutional ownership.

50.1% of Plus500 shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 18.3% of CMC Markets shares are held by institutional investors. 50.8% of Plus500 shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 64.8% of CMC Markets 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.

Plus500 has a net margin of 35.50% compared to CMC Markets' net margin of 18.09%. Plus500's return on equity of 47.78% beat CMC Markets' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Plus50035.50% 47.78% 26.75%
CMC Markets 18.09%16.86%7.20%

Plus500 has a beta of 0.361, suggesting that its stock price is 64% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, CMC Markets has a beta of 0.558, suggesting that its stock price is 44% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Plus500 had 1 more articles in the media than CMC Markets. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Plus500 and 3 mentions for CMC Markets. Plus500's average media sentiment score of 0.30 beat CMC Markets' score of 0.00 indicating that Plus500 is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Plus500
0 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
CMC Markets
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Plus500 pays an annual dividend of GBX 89.50 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. CMC Markets pays an annual dividend of GBX 13.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.9%. Plus500 pays out 23.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. CMC Markets pays out 50.2% 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. Plus500 is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Plus500 currently has a consensus target price of GBX 4,083.33, suggesting a potential downside of 2.69%. CMC Markets has a consensus target price of GBX 387.50, suggesting a potential downside of 45.50%. Given Plus500's higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Plus500 is more favorable than CMC Markets.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Plus500
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67
CMC Markets
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.75

CMC Markets has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Plus500. Plus500 is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than CMC Markets, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Plus500£729.60M3.99£312.07M£379.0011.07
CMC Markets£418.67M4.58£327.81M£27.5025.85

Summary

Plus500 beats CMC Markets on 11 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does CMC Markets compare to TP ICAP Group?

CMC Markets (LON:CMCX) and TP ICAP Group (LON:TCAP) are both financial services companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, profitability, media sentiment, dividends, risk, valuation, earnings and institutional ownership.

18.3% of CMC Markets shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 48.1% of TP ICAP Group shares are held by institutional investors. 64.8% of CMC Markets shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 2.1% of TP ICAP Group shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

CMC Markets presently has a consensus target price of GBX 387.50, suggesting a potential downside of 45.50%. TP ICAP Group has a consensus target price of GBX 365.25, suggesting a potential upside of 3.71%. Given TP ICAP Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe TP ICAP Group is more favorable than CMC Markets.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
CMC Markets
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.75
TP ICAP Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

CMC Markets has a net margin of 18.09% compared to TP ICAP Group's net margin of 7.69%. CMC Markets' return on equity of 16.86% beat TP ICAP Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
CMC Markets18.09% 16.86% 7.20%
TP ICAP Group 7.69%9.39%1.61%

CMC Markets has higher earnings, but lower revenue than TP ICAP Group. TP ICAP Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than CMC Markets, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
CMC Markets£418.67M4.58£327.81M£27.5025.85
TP ICAP Group£2.35B1.09£97.91M£24.2014.55

CMC Markets has a beta of 0.558, meaning that its share price is 44% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, TP ICAP Group has a beta of 0.356, meaning that its share price is 64% less volatile than the broader market.

CMC Markets pays an annual dividend of GBX 13.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.9%. TP ICAP Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 16.50 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.7%. CMC Markets pays out 50.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. TP ICAP Group pays out 68.2% 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.

In the previous week, CMC Markets had 2 more articles in the media than TP ICAP Group. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for CMC Markets and 1 mentions for TP ICAP Group. CMC Markets' average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled TP ICAP Group'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
CMC Markets
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
TP ICAP Group
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Summary

CMC Markets beats TP ICAP Group on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does CMC Markets compare to Alpha Group International?

CMC Markets (LON:CMCX) and Alpha Group International (LON:ALPH) are both small-cap financial services companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, institutional ownership, risk, analyst recommendations, profitability, earnings, valuation and media sentiment.

CMC Markets currently has a consensus target price of GBX 387.50, indicating a potential downside of 45.50%. Given CMC Markets' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe CMC Markets is more favorable than Alpha Group International.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
CMC Markets
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.75
Alpha Group International
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

Alpha Group International has a net margin of 68.60% compared to CMC Markets' net margin of 18.09%. Alpha Group International's return on equity of 37.13% beat CMC Markets' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
CMC Markets18.09% 16.86% 7.20%
Alpha Group International 68.60%37.13%21.81%

18.3% of CMC Markets shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 46.3% of Alpha Group International shares are held by institutional investors. 64.8% of CMC Markets shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 18.8% of Alpha Group International 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.

CMC Markets pays an annual dividend of GBX 13.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.9%. Alpha Group International pays an annual dividend of GBX 18.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.4%. CMC Markets pays out 50.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Alpha Group International pays out 9.6% 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, CMC Markets had 3 more articles in the media than Alpha Group International. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for CMC Markets and 0 mentions for Alpha Group International. CMC Markets' average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Alpha Group International'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
CMC Markets Neutral
Alpha Group International Neutral

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
CMC Markets£418.67M4.58£327.81M£27.5025.85
Alpha Group International£157.48M11.40£93.55M£190.2022.32

CMC Markets has a beta of 0.558, meaning that its stock price is 44% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Alpha Group International has a beta of 1.71, meaning that its stock price is 71% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

CMC Markets beats Alpha Group International on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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CMCX vs. The Competition

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MetricCMC MarketsCapital Markets IndustryFinancial SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£1.92B£1.55B£6.21B£2.78B
Dividend Yield1.84%6.17%5.23%6.12%
P/E Ratio25.8510.8830.09368.59
Price / Sales4.58288.841,187.9884,725.16
Price / Cash4.3511.8888.6827.87
Price / Book4.913.266.997.78
Net Income£327.81M£142.57M£1.13B£5.89B
7 Day Performance0.42%-0.60%0.96%1.30%
1 Month Performance54.57%-3.05%0.65%-0.76%
1 Year Performance195.02%49.84%15.71%62.21%

CMC Markets Competitors List

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CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
CMCX
CMC Markets
1.3512 of 5 stars		GBX 711
-3.9%		GBX 387.50
-45.5%		+202.0%£1.92B£418.67M25.851,197
IGG
IG Group
1.7114 of 5 stars		GBX 1,821
-2.2%		GBX 1,288
-29.3%		+62.5%£6.02B£949.10M17.332,754
INVP
Investec Group
2.7337 of 5 stars		GBX 606
-1.2%		GBX 660
+8.9%		+11.5%£3.82B£2.19B8.087,500
PLUS
Plus500
2.4477 of 5 stars		GBX 4,956
-1.2%		GBX 4,083.33
-17.6%		+29.5%£3.44B£729.60M13.081,580
TCAP
TP ICAP Group
1.8942 of 5 stars		GBX 350.60
+1.8%		GBX 365.25
+4.2%		+15.9%£2.56B£2.35B14.495,208

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