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GBX 399.55 -1.95 (-0.49%)
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CPI vs. JSG, RST, RWS, DWF, and FRAN

Should you buy Capita stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Capita 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 Capita include Johnson Service Group (JSG), Restore (RST), RWS (RWS), DWF Group (DWF), and Franchise Brands (FRAN). These companies are all part of the "specialty business services" industry.

How does Capita compare to Johnson Service Group?

Capita (LON:CPI) and Johnson Service Group (LON:JSG) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, profitability, valuation, risk, earnings, media sentiment, institutional ownership and dividends.

In the previous week, Capita had 5 more articles in the media than Johnson Service Group. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Capita and 1 mentions for Johnson Service Group. Capita's average media sentiment score of 1.55 beat Johnson Service Group's score of 0.00 indicating that Capita is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Capita
1 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive
Johnson Service Group
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Capita£2.31B0.21-£40.73M-£144.13N/A
Johnson Service Group£535.40M1.08£31.14M£9.2016.62

Capita has a beta of 0.818, indicating that its stock price is 18% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Johnson Service Group has a beta of 1.022, indicating that its stock price is 2% more volatile than the broader market.

27.1% of Capita shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 40.0% of Johnson Service Group shares are held by institutional investors. 13.4% of Capita shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.6% of Johnson Service Group shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Johnson Service Group has a net margin of 6.93% compared to Capita's net margin of -7.45%. Johnson Service Group's return on equity of 13.04% beat Capita's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Capita-7.45% -142.88% 1.57%
Johnson Service Group 6.93%13.04%6.40%

Capita currently has a consensus price target of GBX 464.20, suggesting a potential upside of 16.18%. Johnson Service Group has a consensus price target of GBX 178.33, suggesting a potential upside of 16.63%. Given Johnson Service Group's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Johnson Service Group is more favorable than Capita.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Capita
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67
Johnson Service Group
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

Summary

Johnson Service Group beats Capita on 10 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Capita compare to Restore?

Restore (LON:RST) and Capita (LON:CPI) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, institutional ownership, profitability, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, risk, dividends and valuation.

Restore presently has a consensus target price of GBX 367.33, suggesting a potential upside of 37.06%. Capita has a consensus target price of GBX 464.20, suggesting a potential upside of 16.18%. Given Restore's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe Restore is more favorable than Capita.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Restore
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Capita
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

Restore has a beta of 0.124, meaning that its stock price is 88% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Capita has a beta of 0.818, meaning that its stock price is 18% less volatile than the broader market.

Restore has a net margin of 0.43% compared to Capita's net margin of -7.45%. Restore's return on equity of 0.58% beat Capita's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Restore0.43% 0.58% 3.37%
Capita -7.45%-142.88%1.57%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Restore£304.70M1.18£3.74M-£4.70N/A
Capita£2.31B0.21-£40.73M-£144.13N/A

In the previous week, Capita had 3 more articles in the media than Restore. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Capita and 3 mentions for Restore. Capita's average media sentiment score of 1.55 beat Restore's score of 0.61 indicating that Capita is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Restore
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Capita
1 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive

21.6% of Restore shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 27.1% of Capita shares are held by institutional investors. 15.9% of Restore shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 13.4% of Capita shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Restore beats Capita on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Capita compare to RWS?

Capita (LON:CPI) and RWS (LON:RWS) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, dividends, valuation, profitability, risk, analyst recommendations, media sentiment and institutional ownership.

Capita currently has a consensus target price of GBX 464.20, suggesting a potential upside of 16.18%. RWS has a consensus target price of GBX 172.50, suggesting a potential upside of 59.72%. Given RWS's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe RWS is more favorable than Capita.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Capita
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67
RWS
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

Capita has a beta of 0.818, suggesting that its share price is 18% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, RWS has a beta of 0.485, suggesting that its share price is 52% less volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Capita£2.31B0.21-£40.73M-£144.13N/A
RWS£690.10M0.58-£36.98M-£27.00N/A

Capita has a net margin of -7.45% compared to RWS's net margin of -14.46%. RWS's return on equity of -12.22% beat Capita's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Capita-7.45% -142.88% 1.57%
RWS -14.46%-12.22%3.42%

27.1% of Capita shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 39.5% of RWS shares are held by institutional investors. 13.4% of Capita shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 24.7% of RWS shares are held by 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.

In the previous week, Capita had 5 more articles in the media than RWS. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Capita and 1 mentions for RWS. Capita's average media sentiment score of 1.55 beat RWS's score of -0.29 indicating that Capita is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Capita
1 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive
RWS
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Summary

RWS beats Capita on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Capita compare to DWF Group?

Capita (LON:CPI) and DWF Group (LON:DWF) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, institutional ownership, earnings, media sentiment, dividends, valuation, analyst recommendations and profitability.

DWF Group has a net margin of 2.76% compared to Capita's net margin of -7.45%. DWF Group's return on equity of 19.89% beat Capita's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Capita-7.45% -142.88% 1.57%
DWF Group 2.76%19.89%5.74%

In the previous week, Capita had 6 more articles in the media than DWF Group. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Capita and 0 mentions for DWF Group. Capita's average media sentiment score of 1.55 beat DWF Group's score of 0.00 indicating that Capita is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Capita Very Positive
DWF Group Neutral

Capita has a beta of 0.818, indicating that its share price is 18% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, DWF Group has a beta of 0.62, indicating that its share price is 38% less volatile than the broader market.

Capita presently has a consensus target price of GBX 464.20, suggesting a potential upside of 16.18%. Given Capita's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Capita is more favorable than DWF Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Capita
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67
DWF Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

27.1% of Capita shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 36.2% of DWF Group shares are held by institutional investors. 13.4% of Capita shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 54.9% of DWF Group shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Capita£2.31B0.21-£40.73M-£144.13N/A
DWF Group£451.64M0.00£12.45M£0.04N/A

Summary

DWF Group beats Capita on 8 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Capita compare to Franchise Brands?

Capita (LON:CPI) and Franchise Brands (LON:FRAN) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, valuation, risk, profitability, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, earnings and institutional ownership.

Capita currently has a consensus target price of GBX 464.20, suggesting a potential upside of 16.18%. Franchise Brands has a consensus target price of GBX 197.50, suggesting a potential upside of 36.42%. Given Franchise Brands' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Franchise Brands is more favorable than Capita.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Capita
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67
Franchise Brands
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

Capita has a beta of 0.818, indicating that its stock price is 18% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Franchise Brands has a beta of 0.457, indicating that its stock price is 54% less volatile than the broader market.

Franchise Brands has a net margin of 6.32% compared to Capita's net margin of -7.45%. Franchise Brands' return on equity of 4.06% beat Capita's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Capita-7.45% -142.88% 1.57%
Franchise Brands 6.32%4.06%3.24%

In the previous week, Franchise Brands had 3 more articles in the media than Capita. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for Franchise Brands and 6 mentions for Capita. Capita's average media sentiment score of 1.55 beat Franchise Brands' score of 0.44 indicating that Capita is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Capita
1 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive
Franchise Brands
3 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Capita£2.31B0.21-£40.73M-£144.13N/A
Franchise Brands£142.15M1.95£7.75M£4.6431.20

27.1% of Capita shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 19.9% of Franchise Brands shares are owned by institutional investors. 13.4% of Capita shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 31.8% of Franchise Brands shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Franchise Brands beats Capita on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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CPI vs. The Competition

MetricCapitaSpecialty Business Services IndustryIndustrials SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£478.58M£5.08B£9.39B£2.83B
Dividend Yield6.80%4.73%3.53%6.07%
P/E Ratio-2.7726.6525.32365.74
Price / Sales0.2187.155,121.6387,759.94
Price / Cash1.0740.5428.2227.89
Price / Book39.587.615.187.79
Net Income-£40.73M£144.67M£794.13M£5.89B
7 Day Performance5.15%0.02%1.68%0.82%
1 Month Performance38.93%2.62%3.14%10.96%
1 Year Performance75.70%6.86%32.68%78.69%

Capita Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
CPI
Capita
4.474 of 5 stars
GBX 399.55
-0.5%
GBX 464.20
+16.2%
+75.7%£478.58M£2.31BN/A43,000
JSG
Johnson Service Group
1.927 of 5 stars
GBX 137.70
+1.3%
GBX 178.33
+29.5%
+2.9%£523.00M£535.40M14.976,165
RST
Restore
3.4704 of 5 stars
GBX 263
-0.4%
GBX 367.33
+39.7%
+1.9%£352.57M£304.70MN/A2,700
RWS
RWS
3.0113 of 5 stars
GBX 91.90
+2.3%
GBX 172.50
+87.7%
+35.3%£341.10M£690.10MN/A7,040
DWF
DWF Group
N/AN/AN/AN/A£340.61M£451.64M2,490.004,340

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