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COA vs. AIEA, HEIQ, LDSG, PPB, and KGF

Should you buy Coats Group stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Coats 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 Coats Group include AIREA (AIEA), HeiQ (HEIQ), Leeds Group (LDSG), Paddy Power Betfair (PPB), and Kingfisher (KGF). These companies are all part of the "consumer cyclical" sector.

How does Coats Group compare to AIREA?

Coats Group (LON:COA) and AIREA (LON:AIEA) are both small-cap consumer cyclical companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, profitability, earnings, media sentiment, valuation, risk and dividends.

Coats Group has a net margin of 7.06% compared to AIREA's net margin of 0.31%. Coats Group's return on equity of 18.86% beat AIREA's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Coats Group7.06% 18.86% 8.48%
AIREA 0.31%0.39%1.99%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Coats Group£1.46B1.05£75.12M£5.8713.66
AIREA£21.45M0.52£1.17M£2.5411.37

In the previous week, Coats Group had 1 more articles in the media than AIREA. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Coats Group and 0 mentions for AIREA. Coats Group's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled AIREA'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Coats Group Neutral
AIREA Neutral

65.1% of Coats Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 10.7% of AIREA shares are held by institutional investors. 3.2% of Coats Group shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 16.1% of AIREA shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Coats Group has a beta of 1.281, indicating that its stock price is 28% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, AIREA has a beta of 1.08, indicating that its stock price is 8% more volatile than the broader market.

Coats Group presently has a consensus price target of GBX 125, suggesting a potential upside of 55.86%. Given Coats Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Coats Group is more favorable than AIREA.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Coats Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
AIREA
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

Coats Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 3.19 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.0%. AIREA pays an annual dividend of GBX 0.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. Coats Group pays out 54.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. AIREA pays out 23.6% 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.

Summary

Coats Group beats AIREA on 15 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Coats Group compare to HeiQ?

HeiQ (LON:HEIQ) and Coats Group (LON:COA) are both small-cap consumer cyclical companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, media sentiment, earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, risk, profitability and dividends.

HeiQ has a beta of 0.44, meaning that its share price is 56% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Coats Group has a beta of 1.281, meaning that its share price is 28% more volatile than the broader market.

Coats Group has a net margin of 7.06% compared to HeiQ's net margin of -32.54%. Coats Group's return on equity of 18.86% beat HeiQ's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
HeiQ-32.54% -40.04% -11.57%
Coats Group 7.06%18.86%8.48%

Coats Group has a consensus target price of GBX 125, indicating a potential upside of 55.86%. Given Coats Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Coats Group is more favorable than HeiQ.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
HeiQ
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Coats Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
HeiQ£41.75M0.00-£13.58M-£0.07N/A
Coats Group£1.46B1.05£75.12M£5.8713.66

In the previous week, Coats Group had 1 more articles in the media than HeiQ. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Coats Group and 0 mentions for HeiQ. HeiQ's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Coats Group'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
HeiQ Neutral
Coats Group Neutral

11.4% of HeiQ shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 65.1% of Coats Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 46.1% of HeiQ shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 3.2% of Coats Group shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Coats Group beats HeiQ on 13 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Coats Group compare to Leeds Group?

Leeds Group (LON:LDSG) and Coats Group (LON:COA) are both small-cap consumer cyclical companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, earnings, risk, valuation, institutional ownership, media sentiment, dividends and analyst recommendations.

Coats Group has a net margin of 7.06% compared to Leeds Group's net margin of -29.09%. Coats Group's return on equity of 18.86% beat Leeds Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Leeds Group-29.09% -68.10% -2.42%
Coats Group 7.06%18.86%8.48%

Leeds Group has a beta of 0.93, indicating that its stock price is 7% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Coats Group has a beta of 1.281, indicating that its stock price is 28% more volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Leeds Group£19.76M0.00-£5.67M-£0.03N/A
Coats Group£1.46B1.05£75.12M£5.8713.66

Coats Group has a consensus price target of GBX 125, indicating a potential upside of 55.86%. Given Coats Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Coats Group is more favorable than Leeds Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Leeds Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Coats Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

In the previous week, Coats Group had 1 more articles in the media than Leeds Group. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Coats Group and 0 mentions for Leeds Group. Leeds Group's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Coats Group'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Leeds Group Neutral
Coats Group Neutral

2.1% of Leeds Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 65.1% of Coats Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 75.9% of Leeds Group shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 3.2% of Coats Group shares are owned by company 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.

Summary

Coats Group beats Leeds Group on 13 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Coats Group compare to Paddy Power Betfair?

Paddy Power Betfair (LON:PPB) and Coats Group (LON:COA) are both consumer cyclical companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, earnings, valuation, risk, institutional ownership, dividends, analyst recommendations and media sentiment.

65.1% of Coats Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.2% of Coats Group shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Coats Group has a net margin of 7.06% compared to Paddy Power Betfair's net margin of 0.00%. Coats Group's return on equity of 18.86% beat Paddy Power Betfair's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Paddy Power BetfairN/A N/A N/A
Coats Group 7.06%18.86%8.48%

Coats Group has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Paddy Power Betfair. Paddy Power Betfair is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Coats Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Paddy Power Betfair£1.87B0.00N/A£240.40N/A
Coats Group£1.46B1.05£75.12M£5.8713.66

In the previous week, Coats Group had 1 more articles in the media than Paddy Power Betfair. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Coats Group and 0 mentions for Paddy Power Betfair. Paddy Power Betfair's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Coats Group'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Paddy Power Betfair Neutral
Coats Group Neutral

Paddy Power Betfair pays an annual dividend of GBX 2 per share. Coats Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 3.19 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.0%. Paddy Power Betfair pays out 0.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Coats Group pays out 54.3% 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.

Coats Group has a consensus target price of GBX 125, suggesting a potential upside of 55.86%. Given Coats Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Coats Group is more favorable than Paddy Power Betfair.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Paddy Power Betfair
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Coats Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

Summary

Coats Group beats Paddy Power Betfair on 10 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Coats Group compare to Kingfisher?

Kingfisher (LON:KGF) and Coats Group (LON:COA) are both consumer cyclical companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, media sentiment, earnings, risk, analyst recommendations, profitability, dividends and valuation.

Coats Group has a net margin of 7.06% compared to Kingfisher's net margin of 1.89%. Coats Group's return on equity of 18.86% beat Kingfisher's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Kingfisher1.89% 3.91% 3.55%
Coats Group 7.06%18.86%8.48%

Kingfisher has a beta of 1.112, indicating that its stock price is 11% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Coats Group has a beta of 1.281, indicating that its stock price is 28% more volatile than the broader market.

Kingfisher pays an annual dividend of GBX 12.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.4%. Coats Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 3.19 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.0%. Kingfisher pays out 89.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Coats Group pays out 54.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

Kingfisher currently has a consensus price target of GBX 300.43, suggesting a potential upside of 5.84%. Coats Group has a consensus price target of GBX 125, suggesting a potential upside of 55.86%. Given Coats Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Coats Group is more favorable than Kingfisher.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Kingfisher
2 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.88
Coats Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Kingfisher£12.95B0.37£329.55M£13.8020.57
Coats Group£1.46B1.05£75.12M£5.8713.66

65.7% of Kingfisher shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 65.1% of Coats Group shares are held by institutional investors. 0.4% of Kingfisher shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 3.2% of Coats Group 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.

In the previous week, Kingfisher had 2 more articles in the media than Coats Group. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Kingfisher and 1 mentions for Coats Group. Kingfisher's average media sentiment score of 0.76 beat Coats Group's score of 0.00 indicating that Kingfisher is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Kingfisher Positive
Coats Group Neutral

Summary

Coats Group beats Kingfisher on 10 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

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COA vs. The Competition

MetricCoats GroupTextile Manufacturing IndustryCyclical SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£1.54B£3.42B£3.92B£2.77B
Dividend Yield3.07%3.49%3.47%6.12%
P/E Ratio13.6617.4276.60365.21
Price / Sales1.0578.38325.8487,168.39
Price / Cash6.974.4130.8627.85
Price / Book2.121.413.267.68
Net Income£75.12M£38.14M£247.47M£5.89B
7 Day Performance-1.84%-0.10%-0.69%-0.55%
1 Month Performance-1.77%4.52%2.36%3.15%
1 Year Performance3.22%-1.71%0.68%73.57%

Coats Group Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
COA
Coats Group
3.921 of 5 stars
GBX 80.20
-0.2%
GBX 125
+55.9%
+5.1%£1.54B£1.46B13.6615,539
AIEA
AIREA
N/AGBX 29.44
+3.3%
N/A+10.3%£11.36M£21.45M11.59116
HEIQ
HeiQ
N/AN/AN/AN/A£7.58M£41.75MN/A190
LDSG
Leeds Group
N/AN/AN/AN/A£1.71M£19.76MN/A193
PPB
Paddy Power Betfair
N/AN/AN/AN/A£4.74B£1.87B23.617,901

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This page (LON:COA) was last updated on 6/5/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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