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Northcoders Group (CODE) Competitors

GBX 26 +0.50 (+1.96%)
As of 06/5/2026 09:55 AM Eastern

CODE vs. MLVN, GFHG, ASIA, WIL, and WEY

Should you buy Northcoders Group stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Northcoders 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 Northcoders Group include Malvern International (MLVN), Grand Fortune High Grade (GFHG), Asia Strategic (ASIA), Wilmington (WIL), and Wey Education (WEY). These companies are all part of the "education & training services" industry.

How does Northcoders Group compare to Malvern International?

Northcoders Group (LON:CODE) and Malvern International (LON:MLVN) are both small-cap consumer defensive companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, risk, analyst recommendations, dividends, profitability, valuation, institutional ownership and earnings.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Northcoders Group£4.95M0.42-£641.29K-£37.80N/A
Malvern International£17.79M0.43-£245.04K£0.3859.87

In the previous week, Malvern International had 1 more articles in the media than Northcoders Group. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Malvern International and 0 mentions for Northcoders Group. Malvern International's average media sentiment score of 0.67 beat Northcoders Group's score of 0.00 indicating that Malvern International is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Northcoders Group Neutral
Malvern International Positive

Malvern International has a net margin of -8.50% compared to Northcoders Group's net margin of -61.19%. Malvern International's return on equity of 39.68% beat Northcoders Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Northcoders Group-61.19% -78.38% -0.89%
Malvern International -8.50%39.68%N/A

Northcoders Group has a beta of -0.5, meaning that its share price is 150% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Malvern International has a beta of 0.64, meaning that its share price is 36% less volatile than the broader market.

1.1% of Northcoders Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 5.0% of Malvern International shares are owned by institutional investors. 28.8% of Northcoders Group shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 2.6% of Malvern International shares are owned 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.

Summary

Malvern International beats Northcoders Group on 12 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Northcoders Group compare to Grand Fortune High Grade?

Northcoders Group (LON:CODE) and Grand Fortune High Grade (LON:GFHG) are both small-cap consumer defensive companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, analyst recommendations, earnings, risk, profitability, media sentiment, valuation and institutional ownership.

In the previous week, Northcoders Group's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Grand Fortune High Grade'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Northcoders Group Neutral
Grand Fortune High Grade Neutral

Northcoders Group has a beta of -0.5, suggesting that its share price is 150% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Grand Fortune High Grade has a beta of -0.24, suggesting that its share price is 124% less volatile than the broader market.

Grand Fortune High Grade has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Northcoders Group's net margin of -61.19%. Grand Fortune High Grade's return on equity of -40.85% beat Northcoders Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Northcoders Group-61.19% -78.38% -0.89%
Grand Fortune High Grade N/A -40.85%-24.81%

1.1% of Northcoders Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 28.8% of Northcoders Group shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 40.2% of Grand Fortune High Grade shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Grand Fortune High Grade has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Northcoders Group.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Northcoders Group£4.95M0.42-£641.29K-£37.80N/A
Grand Fortune High Grade£26.000.00N/AN/AN/A

Summary

Northcoders Group and Grand Fortune High Grade tied by winning 4 of the 8 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Northcoders Group compare to Asia Strategic?

Asia Strategic (LON:ASIA) and Northcoders Group (LON:CODE) are both small-cap consumer defensive companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, institutional ownership, profitability, earnings, dividends, media sentiment, valuation and analyst recommendations.

Asia Strategic has a net margin of -20.83% compared to Northcoders Group's net margin of -61.19%. Asia Strategic's return on equity of 0.00% beat Northcoders Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Asia Strategic-20.83% N/A -8.22%
Northcoders Group -61.19%-78.38%-0.89%

Asia Strategic has a beta of 0.14, indicating that its share price is 86% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Northcoders Group has a beta of -0.5, indicating that its share price is 150% less volatile than the broader market.

1.1% of Northcoders Group shares are held by institutional investors. 42.2% of Asia Strategic shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 28.8% of Northcoders Group 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.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Asia Strategic£32.10M0.00-£5.63M-£208.00N/A
Northcoders Group£4.95M0.42-£641.29K-£37.80N/A

In the previous week, Asia Strategic's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Northcoders Group'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Asia Strategic Neutral
Northcoders Group Neutral

Summary

Asia Strategic beats Northcoders Group on 6 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Northcoders Group compare to Wilmington?

Wilmington (LON:WIL) and Northcoders Group (LON:CODE) are both small-cap consumer defensive companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, media sentiment, risk, earnings, profitability, valuation, dividends and institutional ownership.

Wilmington has a net margin of 10.68% compared to Northcoders Group's net margin of -61.19%. Wilmington's return on equity of 9.96% beat Northcoders Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Wilmington10.68% 9.96% 7.72%
Northcoders Group -61.19%-78.38%-0.89%

Wilmington currently has a consensus price target of GBX 451.67, suggesting a potential upside of 73.72%. Given Wilmington's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Wilmington is more favorable than Northcoders Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Wilmington
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Northcoders Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Wilmington£106.60M2.18£18.57M£12.0221.63
Northcoders Group£4.95M0.42-£641.29K-£37.80N/A

In the previous week, Wilmington had 15 more articles in the media than Northcoders Group. MarketBeat recorded 15 mentions for Wilmington and 0 mentions for Northcoders Group. Northcoders Group's average media sentiment score of 0.00 beat Wilmington's score of -0.15 indicating that Northcoders Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Wilmington Neutral
Northcoders Group Neutral

62.2% of Wilmington shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 1.1% of Northcoders Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 12.8% of Wilmington shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 28.8% of Northcoders Group shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Wilmington has a beta of 0.304, meaning that its stock price is 70% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Northcoders Group has a beta of -0.5, meaning that its stock price is 150% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Wilmington beats Northcoders Group on 14 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Northcoders Group compare to Wey Education?

Wey Education (LON:WEY) and Northcoders Group (LON:CODE) are both small-cap consumer defensive companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, risk, dividends, profitability, earnings, media sentiment, valuation and institutional ownership.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Wey Education£8.36M0.00N/A£0.60N/A
Northcoders Group£4.95M0.42-£641.29K-£37.80N/A

In the previous week, Wey Education's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Northcoders Group'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Wey Education Neutral
Northcoders Group Neutral

1.1% of Northcoders Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 28.8% of Northcoders 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.

Wey Education has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Northcoders Group's net margin of -61.19%. Wey Education's return on equity of 0.00% beat Northcoders Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Wey EducationN/A N/A N/A
Northcoders Group -61.19%-78.38%-0.89%

Summary

Wey Education beats Northcoders Group on 6 of the 8 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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CODE vs. The Competition

MetricNorthcoders GroupEducation & Training Services IndustryDefensive SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£2.04M£35.39M£8.34B£2.75B
Dividend YieldN/A3.36%3.22%6.16%
P/E Ratio-0.696.43891.62366.37
Price / Sales0.4250.65992,149.0587,126.19
Price / Cash20.006.17140.9027.85
Price / Book0.421.459.627.68
Net Income-£641.29K£3.33M£1.03B£5.89B
7 Day Performance3.94%2.17%-0.35%-0.50%
1 Month Performance4.00%0.42%-0.26%1.84%
1 Year Performance-57.06%21.94%256.36%72.87%

Northcoders Group Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
CODE
Northcoders Group
N/AGBX 26
+2.0%
N/A-57.1%£2.04M£4.95MN/A128
MLVN
Malvern International
N/AGBX 22.50
flat
N/A+13.5%£7.53M£17.79M59.21153
GFHG
Grand Fortune High Grade
N/AN/AN/AN/A£4.40M£26.00N/AN/A
ASIA
Asia Strategic
N/AGBX 3
-36.8%
N/AN/A£91K£27.03MN/A2,231
WIL
Wilmington
3.1303 of 5 stars
GBX 246
-0.4%
GBX 451.67
+83.6%
-26.8%£220.31M£106.60M20.471,000

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This page (LON:CODE) was last updated on 6/7/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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