Do analysts rate CRDA or SCPA?

Croda International currently has a consensus price target of GBX 3,140, indicating a potential upside of 1.82%. Given Croda International's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Croda International is more favorable than Scapa Group. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Croda International 0 Sell rating(s) 3 Hold rating(s) 3 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.50 Scapa Group 0 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 0.00

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CRDA vs. JMAT, ELM, VCT, SCPA, and ESNT

Should you buy Croda International stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Croda International 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 Croda International include Johnson Matthey (JMAT), Elementis (ELM), Victrex (VCT), Scapa Group (SCPA), and Essentra (ESNT). These companies are all part of the "specialty chemicals" industry.

How does Croda International compare to Johnson Matthey?

Johnson Matthey (LON:JMAT) and Croda International (LON:CRDA) are both mid-cap basic materials companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, earnings, profitability, risk, dividends, media sentiment, institutional ownership and valuation.

Johnson Matthey has a beta of 0.929, suggesting that its share price is 7% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Croda International has a beta of 0.91, suggesting that its share price is 9% less volatile than the broader market.

Johnson Matthey pays an annual dividend of GBX 77 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.7%. Croda International pays an annual dividend of GBX 111 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.6%. Johnson Matthey pays out -134.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Croda International pays out 250.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Johnson Matthey is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Johnson Matthey presently has a consensus price target of GBX 2,298.33, indicating a potential upside of 11.25%. Croda International has a consensus price target of GBX 3,140, indicating a potential upside of 1.82%. Given Johnson Matthey's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Johnson Matthey is more favorable than Croda International.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Johnson Matthey	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.60
Croda International	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50

Croda International has a net margin of 3.65% compared to Johnson Matthey's net margin of -0.76%. Croda International's return on equity of 2.82% beat Johnson Matthey's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Johnson Matthey	-0.76%	-4.66%	3.41%
Croda International	3.65%	2.82%	3.69%

In the previous week, Croda International's average media sentiment score of 1.22 beat Johnson Matthey's score of 0.93 indicating that Croda International is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Johnson Matthey	Positive
Croda International	Positive

56.4% of Johnson Matthey shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 55.7% of Croda International shares are held by institutional investors. 0.5% of Johnson Matthey shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.8% of Croda International 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.

Croda International has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Johnson Matthey. Johnson Matthey is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Croda International, 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
Johnson Matthey	£12.57B	0.28	£98.34M	-£57.20	N/A
Croda International	£1.70B	2.53	£162.90M	£44.40	69.46

Summary

Croda International beats Johnson Matthey on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Croda International compare to Elementis?

Elementis (LON:ELM) and Croda International (LON:CRDA) are both basic materials companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, valuation, profitability, earnings, institutional ownership, media sentiment and dividends.

Elementis currently has a consensus target price of GBX 200, indicating a potential upside of 30.03%. Croda International has a consensus target price of GBX 3,140, indicating a potential upside of 1.82%. Given Elementis' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Elementis is more favorable than Croda International.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Elementis	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.75
Croda International	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50

Croda International has higher revenue and earnings than Elementis. Elementis is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Croda International, 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
Elementis	£597.50M	1.47	-£43.57M	-£7.80	N/A
Croda International	£1.70B	2.53	£162.90M	£44.40	69.46

In the previous week, Croda International's average media sentiment score of 1.22 beat Elementis' score of 0.00 indicating that Croda International is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Elementis	Neutral
Croda International	Positive

Croda International has a net margin of 3.65% compared to Elementis' net margin of -7.58%. Croda International's return on equity of 2.82% beat Elementis' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Elementis	-7.58%	-6.85%	4.49%
Croda International	3.65%	2.82%	3.69%

Elementis has a beta of 1, suggesting that its share price has a similar volatility profile to the broader market.Comparatively, Croda International has a beta of 0.91, suggesting that its share price is 9% less volatile than the broader market.

57.5% of Elementis shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 55.7% of Croda International shares are held by institutional investors. 1.9% of Elementis shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.8% of Croda 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.

Elementis pays an annual dividend of GBX 4.37 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.8%. Croda International pays an annual dividend of GBX 111 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.6%. Elementis pays out -56.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Croda International pays out 250.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future.

Summary

Croda International beats Elementis on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Croda International compare to Victrex?

Victrex (LON:VCT) and Croda International (LON:CRDA) are both basic materials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, analyst recommendations, profitability, institutional ownership, valuation, risk, dividends and media sentiment.

In the previous week, Victrex had 1 more articles in the media than Croda International. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Victrex and 0 mentions for Croda International. Croda International's average media sentiment score of 1.22 beat Victrex's score of 0.72 indicating that Croda International is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Victrex	Positive
Croda International	Positive

Croda International has higher revenue and earnings than Victrex. Victrex is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Croda International, 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
Victrex	£296.40M	1.76	£30.80M	-£22.40	N/A
Croda International	£1.70B	2.53	£162.90M	£44.40	69.46

Croda International has a net margin of 3.65% compared to Victrex's net margin of -6.70%. Croda International's return on equity of 2.82% beat Victrex's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Victrex	-6.70%	-4.95%	6.59%
Croda International	3.65%	2.82%	3.69%

75.5% of Victrex shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 55.7% of Croda International shares are owned by institutional investors. 4.2% of Victrex shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.8% of Croda International shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Victrex pays an annual dividend of GBX 59.56 per share and has a dividend yield of 9.9%. Croda International pays an annual dividend of GBX 111 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.6%. Victrex pays out -265.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Croda International pays out 250.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Victrex is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Victrex has a beta of 0.756, indicating that its stock price is 24% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Croda International has a beta of 0.91, indicating that its stock price is 9% less volatile than the broader market.

Victrex currently has a consensus target price of GBX 662.86, suggesting a potential upside of 10.66%. Croda International has a consensus target price of GBX 3,140, suggesting a potential upside of 1.82%. Given Victrex's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Victrex is more favorable than Croda International.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Victrex	1 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.14
Croda International	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50

Summary

Croda International beats Victrex on 11 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Croda International compare to Scapa Group?

Croda International (LON:CRDA) and Scapa Group (LON:SCPA) are both basic materials companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, profitability, dividends, earnings, valuation, institutional ownership, media sentiment and risk.

Croda International has higher revenue and earnings than Scapa Group. Scapa Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Croda International, 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
Croda International	£1.70B	2.53	£162.90M	£44.40	69.46
Scapa Group	£281.80M	0.00	N/A	-£29.30	N/A

In the previous week, Croda International's average media sentiment score of 1.22 beat Scapa Group's score of 0.00 indicating that Croda International is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Croda International	Positive
Scapa Group	Neutral

Croda International has a net margin of 3.65% compared to Scapa Group's net margin of 0.00%. Croda International's return on equity of 2.82% beat Scapa Group's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Croda International	3.65%	2.82%	3.69%
Scapa Group	N/A	N/A	N/A

Croda International currently has a consensus price target of GBX 3,140, indicating a potential upside of 1.82%. Given Croda International's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Croda International is more favorable than Scapa Group.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Croda International	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50
Scapa Group	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0.00

55.7% of Croda International shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.8% of Croda International shares are owned by company 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

Croda International beats Scapa Group on 12 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Croda International compare to Essentra?

Essentra (LON:ESNT) and Croda International (LON:CRDA) are both basic materials companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, dividends, valuation, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, profitability and earnings.

Croda International has higher revenue and earnings than Essentra. Croda International is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Essentra, 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
Essentra	£302M	0.76	£3.50M	£0.70	117.71
Croda International	£1.70B	2.53	£162.90M	£44.40	69.46

In the previous week, Croda International's average media sentiment score of 1.22 beat Essentra's score of 0.00 indicating that Croda International is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Essentra	Neutral
Croda International	Positive

Croda International has a net margin of 3.65% compared to Essentra's net margin of 0.70%. Croda International's return on equity of 2.82% beat Essentra's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Essentra	0.70%	0.79%	1.74%
Croda International	3.65%	2.82%	3.69%

Essentra has a beta of 0.822, indicating that its stock price is 18% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Croda International has a beta of 0.91, indicating that its stock price is 9% less volatile than the broader market.

Essentra pays an annual dividend of GBX 2.35 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.9%. Croda International pays an annual dividend of GBX 111 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.6%. Essentra pays out 335.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Croda International pays out 250.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Croda International is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Essentra presently has a consensus price target of GBX 150, suggesting a potential upside of 82.04%. Croda International has a consensus price target of GBX 3,140, suggesting a potential upside of 1.82%. Given Essentra's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Essentra is more favorable than Croda International.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Essentra	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.80
Croda International	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50

69.5% of Essentra shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 55.7% of Croda International shares are held by institutional investors. 0.5% of Essentra shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.8% of Croda International shares are held by 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

Croda International beats Essentra on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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CRDA vs. The Competition

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Metric	Croda International	Specialty Chemicals Industry	Materials Sector	LON Exchange
Market Cap	£4.30B	£8.86B	£4.73B	£2.78B
Dividend Yield	3.56%	3.41%	5.00%	6.16%
P/E Ratio	69.46	15.60	22.29	365.72
Price / Sales	2.53	119.08	5,908.37	86,253.69
Price / Cash	12.41	19.57	27.05	27.85
Price / Book	1.84	3.36	8.84	7.92
Net Income	£162.90M	£213.62M	£157.26M	£5.89B
7 Day Performance	0.59%	0.00%	-3.46%	-0.87%
1 Month Performance	3.11%	-0.89%	-4.15%	-0.76%
1 Year Performance	3.59%	25.42%	52.00%	70.67%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
CRDA Croda International	1.7652 of 5 stars	GBX 3,084 -0.9%	GBX 3,140 +1.8%	+4.0%	£4.30B	£1.70B	69.46	5,852	Positive News
JMAT Johnson Matthey	2.8998 of 5 stars	GBX 2,142 +2.5%	GBX 2,298.33 +7.3%	+26.1%	£3.59B	£12.57B	N/A	N/A	High Trading Volume
ELM Elementis	N/A	GBX 156.60 +0.8%	GBX 200 +27.7%	+2.5%	£896.71M	£597.50M	N/A	1,281	High Trading Volume
VCT Victrex	1.7318 of 5 stars	GBX 626 -1.1%	GBX 662.86 +5.9%	-18.8%	£545.40M	£296.40M	N/A	1,109	High Trading Volume
SCPA Scapa Group	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	£402.98M	£281.80M	N/A	1,461

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Is JMAT or CRDA more profitable?

Does the media favor JMAT or CRDA?

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Do institutionals and insiders have more ownership in CRDA or SCPA?

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How does Croda International compare to Essentra?

Which has stronger earnings & valuation, ESNT or CRDA?

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