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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).

How does Croda International compare to Johnson Matthey?

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

Croda International has higher earnings, but lower revenue 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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Croda International£1.72B2.65£162.90M£44.4073.76
Johnson Matthey£12.57B0.26£98.34M-£57.20N/A

Croda International pays an annual dividend of GBX 111 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.4%. Johnson Matthey pays an annual dividend of GBX 77 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.9%. 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 pays out -134.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Johnson Matthey is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

In the previous week, Croda International had 21 more articles in the media than Johnson Matthey. MarketBeat recorded 21 mentions for Croda International and 0 mentions for Johnson Matthey. Croda International's average media sentiment score of 0.54 beat Johnson Matthey's score of 0.00 indicating that Croda International is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Croda International Positive
Johnson Matthey Neutral

Croda International has a beta of 0.922, suggesting that its share price is 8% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Johnson Matthey has a beta of 0.938, suggesting that its share price is 6% less volatile than the broader market.

Croda International currently has a consensus price target of GBX 3,390, suggesting a potential upside of 3.51%. Johnson Matthey has a consensus price target of GBX 2,298.33, suggesting a potential upside of 16.55%. Given Johnson Matthey's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Johnson Matthey is more favorable than Croda International.

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

56.0% of Croda International shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 56.0% of Johnson Matthey shares are held by institutional investors. 0.8% of Croda International shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.6% of Johnson Matthey shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Croda International has a net margin of 4.61% compared to Johnson Matthey's net margin of -0.76%. Croda International's return on equity of 3.65% beat Johnson Matthey's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Croda International4.61% 3.65% 3.69%
Johnson Matthey -0.76%-4.66%3.41%

Summary

Croda International beats Johnson Matthey on 11 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 materials companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, risk, dividends, analyst recommendations, earnings, media sentiment, institutional ownership and profitability.

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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Elementis£624.90M1.64-£43.57M-£7.80N/A
Croda International£1.72B2.65£162.90M£44.4073.76

Elementis pays an annual dividend of GBX 4.37 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.4%. Croda International pays an annual dividend of GBX 111 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.4%. 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.

In the previous week, Croda International had 3 more articles in the media than Elementis. MarketBeat recorded 21 mentions for Croda International and 18 mentions for Elementis. Croda International's average media sentiment score of 0.54 beat Elementis' score of 0.23 indicating that Croda International is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Elementis
2 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
8 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Croda International
5 Very Positive mention(s)
5 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Elementis has a beta of 0.919, indicating that its stock price is 8% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Croda International has a beta of 0.922, indicating that its stock price is 8% less volatile than the broader market.

Elementis currently has a consensus price target of GBX 208.75, indicating a potential upside of 16.10%. Croda International has a consensus price target of GBX 3,390, indicating a potential upside of 3.51%. Given Elementis' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities 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)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.80
Croda International
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.60

57.5% of Elementis shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 56.0% 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 endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Elementis has a net margin of 12.16% compared to Croda International's net margin of 4.61%. Elementis' return on equity of 11.26% beat Croda International's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Elementis12.16% 11.26% 4.49%
Croda International 4.61%3.65%3.69%

Summary

Elementis and Croda International tied by winning 9 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Croda International compare to Victrex?

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

Victrex has a beta of 0.774, indicating that its share price is 23% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Croda International has a beta of 0.922, indicating that its share price is 8% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Croda International had 18 more articles in the media than Victrex. MarketBeat recorded 21 mentions for Croda International and 3 mentions for Victrex. Croda International's average media sentiment score of 0.54 beat Victrex's score of 0.47 indicating that Croda International is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Victrex
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Croda International
5 Very Positive mention(s)
5 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

75.5% of Victrex shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 56.0% 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 company 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 7.4%. Croda International pays an annual dividend of GBX 111 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.4%. 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 presently has a consensus target price of GBX 663.33, suggesting a potential downside of 18.11%. Croda International has a consensus target price of GBX 3,390, suggesting a potential upside of 3.51%. Given Croda International's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Croda International is more favorable than Victrex.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Victrex
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.17
Croda International
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.60

Croda International has a net margin of 4.61% compared to Victrex's net margin of -6.70%. Croda International's return on equity of 3.65% beat Victrex's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Victrex-6.70% -4.95% 6.59%
Croda International 4.61%3.65%3.69%

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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Victrex£296.40M2.38£30.80M-£22.40N/A
Croda International£1.72B2.65£162.90M£44.4073.76

Summary

Croda International beats Victrex on 13 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Croda International compare to Scapa Group?

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

In the previous week, Croda International had 21 more articles in the media than Scapa Group. MarketBeat recorded 21 mentions for Croda International and 0 mentions for Scapa Group. Croda International's average media sentiment score of 0.54 beat Scapa Group's score of 0.00 indicating that Croda International is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Scapa Group Neutral
Croda International Positive

Croda International has a consensus price target of GBX 3,390, indicating a potential upside of 3.51%. Given Croda International's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Croda International is more favorable than Scapa Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Scapa Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Croda International
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.60

56.0% of Croda International shares are held by institutional investors. 0.8% of Croda International shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Scapa Group£281.80M0.00N/A-£29.30N/A
Croda International£1.72B2.65£162.90M£44.4073.76

Croda International has a net margin of 4.61% compared to Scapa Group's net margin of 0.00%. Croda International's return on equity of 3.65% beat Scapa Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Scapa GroupN/A N/A N/A
Croda International 4.61%3.65%3.69%

Summary

Croda International beats Scapa Group on 13 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Croda International compare to Essentra?

Croda International (LON:CRDA) and Essentra (LON:ESNT) are related companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, profitability, institutional ownership, earnings, risk, valuation, analyst recommendations and dividends.

Croda International pays an annual dividend of GBX 111 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.4%. Essentra pays an annual dividend of GBX 2.35 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.2%. 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. 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 is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

56.0% of Croda International shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 69.5% of Essentra shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.8% of Croda International shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of Essentra shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Croda International£1.72B2.65£162.90M£44.4073.76
Essentra£315.70M0.95£3.50M£0.70150.86

In the previous week, Croda International had 11 more articles in the media than Essentra. MarketBeat recorded 21 mentions for Croda International and 10 mentions for Essentra. Essentra's average media sentiment score of 0.67 beat Croda International's score of 0.54 indicating that Essentra is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Croda International
5 Very Positive mention(s)
5 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Essentra
3 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Croda International has a beta of 0.922, indicating that its share price is 8% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Essentra has a beta of 0.829, indicating that its share price is 17% less volatile than the broader market.

Croda International presently has a consensus target price of GBX 3,390, suggesting a potential upside of 3.51%. Essentra has a consensus target price of GBX 132.50, suggesting a potential upside of 25.47%. Given Essentra's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Essentra is more favorable than Croda International.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Croda International
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.60
Essentra
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.75

Croda International has a net margin of 4.61% compared to Essentra's net margin of 1.71%. Croda International's return on equity of 3.65% beat Essentra's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Croda International4.61% 3.65% 3.69%
Essentra 1.71%2.02%1.74%

Summary

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

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CRDA vs. The Competition

MetricCroda InternationalChemicals IndustryMaterials SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£4.56B£11.11B£4.56B£2.82B
Dividend Yield3.45%2.85%4.76%6.15%
P/E Ratio73.7620.9020.08368.45
Price / Sales2.6551.124,742.1883,500.12
Price / Cash12.4114.9724.3527.89
Price / Book1.963.578.217.06
Net Income£162.90M£223.51M£155.10M£5.89B
7 Day Performance11.69%0.51%-0.82%6.48%
1 Month Performance7.56%-0.02%-3.47%0.22%
1 Year Performance24.67%21.18%37.98%64.32%

Croda International Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
CRDA
Croda International
1.6505 of 5 stars
GBX 3,275.08
+2.2%
GBX 3,390
+3.5%
+22.0%£4.56B£1.72B73.765,852
JMAT
Johnson Matthey
2.1895 of 5 stars
GBX 1,933
+1.4%
GBX 2,298.33
+18.9%
+14.7%£3.25B£12.57BN/AN/A
ELM
Elementis
1.7243 of 5 stars
GBX 163.60
+1.1%
GBX 200
+22.2%
+3.5%£933.80M£597.50MN/A1,281
VCT
Victrex
1.2047 of 5 stars
GBX 718
+2.1%
GBX 663.33
-7.6%
+14.1%£625.56M£296.40MN/A1,109
SCPA
Scapa Group
N/AN/AN/AN/A£402.98M£281.80MN/A1,461

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