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CRW vs. EMIS, INS, KOO, RENX, and COG

Should you buy Craneware stock or one of its competitors? Craneware's main competitors and comparable companies include EMIS Group (EMIS), Instem (INS), Kooth (KOO), Renalytix (RENX), and Cambridge Cognition (COG). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "healthcare technology" industry.

How does Craneware compare to EMIS Group?

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

EMIS Group has a net margin of 17.23% compared to Craneware's net margin of 10.63%. EMIS Group's return on equity of 23.17% beat Craneware's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
EMIS Group17.23% 23.17% 7.99%
Craneware 10.63%6.65%2.28%

In the previous week, EMIS Group's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Craneware'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
EMIS Group Neutral
Craneware Neutral

EMIS Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 42 per share. Craneware pays an annual dividend of GBX 41.96 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.3%. EMIS Group pays out 8,936.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Craneware pays out 66.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Craneware is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
EMIS Group£176.86M0.00£30.48M£0.47N/A
Craneware£211.33M2.07£14.27M£62.9020.31

Craneware has a consensus price target of GBX 2,222.75, suggesting a potential upside of 74.00%. Given Craneware's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Craneware is more favorable than EMIS Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
EMIS Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Craneware
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

EMIS Group has a beta of -0.13, suggesting that its share price is 113% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Craneware has a beta of 0.28, suggesting that its share price is 72% less volatile than the broader market.

105.6% of EMIS Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 35.7% of Craneware shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.6% of EMIS Group shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 10.3% of Craneware shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Craneware beats EMIS Group on 9 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Craneware compare to Instem?

Instem (LON:INS) and Craneware (LON:CRW) are both small-cap healthcare companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, risk, earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, profitability, valuation and dividends.

65.9% of Instem shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 35.7% of Craneware shares are owned by institutional investors. 30.0% of Instem shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 10.3% of Craneware shares are owned 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.

Craneware has a consensus target price of GBX 2,222.75, suggesting a potential upside of 74.00%. Given Craneware's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Craneware is more favorable than Instem.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Instem
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Craneware
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

In the previous week, Instem's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Craneware'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Instem Neutral
Craneware Neutral

Craneware has a net margin of 10.63% compared to Instem's net margin of 5.50%. Craneware's return on equity of 6.65% beat Instem's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Instem5.50% 6.35% 4.62%
Craneware 10.63%6.65%2.28%

Instem has a beta of 0.42, meaning that its stock price is 58% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Craneware has a beta of 0.28, meaning that its stock price is 72% less volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Instem£61.63M0.00£3.34M£0.14N/A
Craneware£211.33M2.07£14.27M£62.9020.31

Summary

Craneware beats Instem on 8 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Craneware compare to Kooth?

Craneware (LON:CRW) and Kooth (LON:KOO) are both small-cap healthcare companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, institutional ownership, risk, valuation, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, dividends and earnings.

Craneware has a beta of 0.28, meaning that its stock price is 72% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Kooth has a beta of 1.286, meaning that its stock price is 29% more volatile than the broader market.

Craneware currently has a consensus target price of GBX 2,222.75, suggesting a potential upside of 74.00%. Kooth has a consensus target price of GBX 330, suggesting a potential upside of 127.59%. Given Kooth's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Kooth is more favorable than Craneware.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Craneware
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Kooth
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

35.7% of Craneware shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 20.9% of Kooth shares are held by institutional investors. 10.3% of Craneware shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 30.4% of Kooth shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Craneware£211.33M2.07£14.27M£62.9020.31
Kooth£63.29M0.83£4.00M£7.0020.71

In the previous week, Kooth had 1 more articles in the media than Craneware. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Kooth and 0 mentions for Craneware. Kooth's average media sentiment score of 1.32 beat Craneware's score of 0.00 indicating that Kooth is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Craneware Neutral
Kooth Positive

Craneware has a net margin of 10.63% compared to Kooth's net margin of 4.12%. Kooth's return on equity of 8.84% beat Craneware's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Craneware10.63% 6.65% 2.28%
Kooth 4.12%8.84%10.12%

Summary

Kooth beats Craneware on 8 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Craneware compare to Renalytix?

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

Renalytix has a beta of 1.81, suggesting that its share price is 81% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Craneware has a beta of 0.28, suggesting that its share price is 72% less volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Renalytix£3.30M5.40-£109.93M-£4.00N/A
Craneware£211.33M2.07£14.27M£62.9020.31

In the previous week, Renalytix's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Craneware'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Renalytix Neutral
Craneware Neutral

Craneware has a net margin of 10.63% compared to Renalytix's net margin of -506.25%. Renalytix's return on equity of 675.00% beat Craneware's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Renalytix-506.25% 675.00% -93.54%
Craneware 10.63%6.65%2.28%

14.0% of Renalytix shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 35.7% of Craneware shares are owned by institutional investors. 5.1% of Renalytix shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 10.3% of Craneware 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.

Craneware has a consensus target price of GBX 2,222.75, suggesting a potential upside of 74.00%. Given Craneware's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Craneware is more favorable than Renalytix.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Renalytix
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Craneware
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

Summary

Craneware beats Renalytix on 11 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Craneware compare to Cambridge Cognition?

Craneware (LON:CRW) and Cambridge Cognition (LON:COG) are both small-cap healthcare companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, earnings, risk, valuation, analyst recommendations, profitability, institutional ownership and media sentiment.

Craneware presently has a consensus price target of GBX 2,222.75, indicating a potential upside of 74.00%. Cambridge Cognition has a consensus price target of GBX 56, indicating a potential upside of 64.71%. Given Craneware's higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Craneware is more favorable than Cambridge Cognition.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Craneware
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Cambridge Cognition
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

Craneware has a beta of 0.28, indicating that its stock price is 72% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Cambridge Cognition has a beta of 0.809, indicating that its stock price is 19% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Cambridge Cognition had 1 more articles in the media than Craneware. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Cambridge Cognition and 0 mentions for Craneware. Cambridge Cognition's average media sentiment score of 0.43 beat Craneware's score of 0.00 indicating that Cambridge Cognition is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Craneware Neutral
Cambridge Cognition Neutral

Craneware has a net margin of 10.63% compared to Cambridge Cognition's net margin of -17.82%. Craneware's return on equity of 6.65% beat Cambridge Cognition's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Craneware10.63% 6.65% 2.28%
Cambridge Cognition -17.82%-62.89%-0.30%

35.7% of Craneware shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 15.9% of Cambridge Cognition shares are owned by institutional investors. 10.3% of Craneware shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 3.2% of Cambridge Cognition shares are owned by 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.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Craneware£211.33M2.07£14.27M£62.9020.31
Cambridge Cognition£9.40M1.95-£1.58M-£3.90N/A

Summary

Craneware beats Cambridge Cognition on 12 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

This chart shows the average media sentiment of LON and its competitors over the past 90 days as caculated by MarketBeat. The averaged score is equivalent to the following: Very Negative Sentiment <= -1.5, Negative Sentiment > -1.5 and <= -0.5, Neutral Sentiment > -0.5 and < 0.5, Positive Sentiment >= 0.5 and < 1.5, and Very Positive Sentiment >= 1.5.
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CRW vs. The Competition

MetricCranewareHealthcare Technology IndustryHealthcare SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£437.37M£1.62B£7.03B£2.88B
Dividend Yield2.61%4.71%2.56%6.10%
P/E Ratio20.3118.38210.63368.46
Price / Sales2.0775.92608.3883,426.45
Price / Cash14.7230.6928.8727.89
Price / Book1.375.6211.097.08
Net Income£14.27M-£26.60M£3.45B£5.89B
7 Day Performance-3.20%0.88%0.74%0.54%
1 Month Performance5.23%6.10%2.15%3.02%
1 Year Performance-43.97%-17.05%63.00%64.50%

Craneware Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
CRW
Craneware
3.8731 of 5 stars
GBX 1,277.47
-0.5%
GBX 2,222.75
+74.0%
-43.7%£437.37M£211.33M20.31734
EMIS
EMIS Group
N/AN/AN/AN/A£1.23B£176.86M4,085.111,560
INS
Instem
N/AN/AN/AN/A£199.62M£61.63M5,928.57500
KOO
Kooth
3.1086 of 5 stars
GBX 148.80
-0.8%
GBX 330
+121.8%
-6.4%£53.97M£63.29M21.26478
RENX
Renalytix
N/AGBX 4.12
-1.9%
N/A-32.3%£18.01M£3.30MN/A102

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This page (LON:CRW) was last updated on 8/17/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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