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DATA vs. AFM, ELIX, RCDO, PPHC, and YOU

Should you buy GlobalData stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares GlobalData 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 GlobalData include Alpha Financial Markets Consulting (AFM), Elixirr International (ELIX), Ricardo (RCDO), Public Policy (PPHC), and YouGov (YOU). These companies are all part of the "consulting services" industry.

How does GlobalData compare to Alpha Financial Markets Consulting?

Alpha Financial Markets Consulting (LON:AFM) and GlobalData (LON:DATA) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, institutional ownership, dividends, analyst recommendations, profitability, risk, valuation and earnings.

In the previous week, GlobalData had 6 more articles in the media than Alpha Financial Markets Consulting. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for GlobalData and 0 mentions for Alpha Financial Markets Consulting. GlobalData's average media sentiment score of 0.41 beat Alpha Financial Markets Consulting's score of 0.00 indicating that GlobalData is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Alpha Financial Markets Consulting Neutral
GlobalData Neutral

96.8% of Alpha Financial Markets Consulting shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 22.6% of GlobalData shares are held by institutional investors. 8.4% of Alpha Financial Markets Consulting shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 65.3% of GlobalData shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Alpha Financial Markets Consulting pays an annual dividend of GBX 14 per share. GlobalData pays an annual dividend of GBX 1.30 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.3%. Alpha Financial Markets Consulting pays out 10,769.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. GlobalData pays out 29.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. GlobalData is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

GlobalData has a net margin of 10.28% compared to Alpha Financial Markets Consulting's net margin of 6.78%. Alpha Financial Markets Consulting's return on equity of 10.64% beat GlobalData's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Alpha Financial Markets Consulting6.78% 10.64% 7.51%
GlobalData 10.28%9.94%7.91%

GlobalData has higher revenue and earnings than Alpha Financial Markets Consulting. Alpha Financial Markets Consulting is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than GlobalData, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Alpha Financial Markets Consulting£233.62M0.00£15.85M£0.13N/A
GlobalData£322.10M2.24£33.17M£4.4023.33

GlobalData has a consensus price target of GBX 195, indicating a potential upside of 89.97%. Given GlobalData's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe GlobalData is more favorable than Alpha Financial Markets Consulting.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Alpha Financial Markets Consulting
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
GlobalData
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

Alpha Financial Markets Consulting has a beta of 1.02, suggesting that its stock price is 2% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, GlobalData has a beta of 0.689, suggesting that its stock price is 31% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

GlobalData beats Alpha Financial Markets Consulting on 13 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does GlobalData compare to Elixirr International?

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

Elixirr International has a net margin of 13.17% compared to GlobalData's net margin of 10.28%. Elixirr International's return on equity of 15.00% beat GlobalData's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
GlobalData10.28% 9.94% 7.91%
Elixirr International 13.17%15.00%9.88%

GlobalData presently has a consensus target price of GBX 195, indicating a potential upside of 89.97%. Elixirr International has a consensus target price of GBX 1,060, indicating a potential upside of 48.88%. Given GlobalData's higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe GlobalData is more favorable than Elixirr International.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
GlobalData
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Elixirr International
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

GlobalData pays an annual dividend of GBX 1.30 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.3%. Elixirr International pays an annual dividend of GBX 17.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.5%. GlobalData pays out 29.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Elixirr International pays out 47.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years.

22.6% of GlobalData shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 20.8% of Elixirr International shares are owned by institutional investors. 65.3% of GlobalData shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 33.6% of Elixirr International shares are owned by company 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.

In the previous week, GlobalData had 5 more articles in the media than Elixirr International. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for GlobalData and 1 mentions for Elixirr International. GlobalData's average media sentiment score of 0.41 beat Elixirr International's score of 0.00 indicating that GlobalData is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
GlobalData
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Elixirr International
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

GlobalData has a beta of 0.689, suggesting that its stock price is 31% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Elixirr International has a beta of 0.667, suggesting that its stock price is 33% less volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
GlobalData£322.10M2.24£33.17M£4.4023.33
Elixirr International£149.60M2.32£17.20M£37.1819.15

Summary

GlobalData beats Elixirr International on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does GlobalData compare to Ricardo?

GlobalData (LON:DATA) and Ricardo (LON:RCDO) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, media sentiment, earnings, profitability, valuation, risk, institutional ownership and dividends.

GlobalData has a net margin of 10.28% compared to Ricardo's net margin of 0.15%. GlobalData's return on equity of 9.94% beat Ricardo's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
GlobalData10.28% 9.94% 7.91%
Ricardo 0.15%0.41%4.91%

GlobalData pays an annual dividend of GBX 1.30 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.3%. Ricardo pays an annual dividend of GBX 0.13 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.0%. GlobalData pays out 29.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Ricardo pays out 25.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
GlobalData£322.10M2.24£33.17M£4.4023.33
Ricardo£476.20M0.56£693.06K£0.50861.72

In the previous week, GlobalData had 5 more articles in the media than Ricardo. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for GlobalData and 1 mentions for Ricardo. GlobalData's average media sentiment score of 0.41 beat Ricardo's score of 0.00 indicating that GlobalData is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
GlobalData
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Ricardo
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

GlobalData has a beta of 0.689, meaning that its stock price is 31% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Ricardo has a beta of 0.58, meaning that its stock price is 42% less volatile than the broader market.

GlobalData currently has a consensus price target of GBX 195, suggesting a potential upside of 89.97%. Ricardo has a consensus price target of GBX 430, suggesting a potential upside of 0.00%. Given GlobalData's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe GlobalData is more favorable than Ricardo.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
GlobalData
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Ricardo
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

22.6% of GlobalData shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 61.1% of Ricardo shares are owned by institutional investors. 65.3% of GlobalData shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.2% of Ricardo 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

GlobalData beats Ricardo on 14 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does GlobalData compare to Public Policy?

GlobalData (LON:DATA) and Public Policy (LON:PPHC) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, profitability, valuation, dividends, earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and risk.

In the previous week, GlobalData had 6 more articles in the media than Public Policy. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for GlobalData and 0 mentions for Public Policy. GlobalData's average media sentiment score of 0.41 beat Public Policy's score of 0.00 indicating that GlobalData is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
GlobalData Neutral
Public Policy Neutral

GlobalData currently has a consensus target price of GBX 195, suggesting a potential upside of 89.97%. Public Policy has a consensus target price of GBX 1,350, suggesting a potential upside of 66.67%. Given GlobalData's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe GlobalData is more favorable than Public Policy.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
GlobalData
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Public Policy
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

GlobalData pays an annual dividend of GBX 1.30 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.3%. Public Policy pays an annual dividend of GBX 35 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.3%. GlobalData pays out 29.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Public Policy pays out -14.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Public Policy is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
GlobalData£322.10M2.24£33.17M£4.4023.33
Public Policy£197.35M1.20-£28.26M-£237.00N/A

GlobalData has a net margin of 10.28% compared to Public Policy's net margin of -20.91%. GlobalData's return on equity of 9.94% beat Public Policy's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
GlobalData10.28% 9.94% 7.91%
Public Policy -20.91%-49.98%-1.69%

22.6% of GlobalData shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 14.3% of Public Policy shares are owned by institutional investors. 65.3% of GlobalData shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 16.1% of Public Policy shares are owned 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.

Summary

GlobalData beats Public Policy on 14 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does GlobalData compare to YouGov?

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

YouGov pays an annual dividend of GBX 9.25 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.5%. GlobalData pays an annual dividend of GBX 1.30 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.3%. YouGov pays out 88.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. GlobalData pays out 29.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

YouGov has a beta of 1.432, indicating that its share price is 43% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, GlobalData has a beta of 0.689, indicating that its share price is 31% less volatile than the broader market.

GlobalData has a net margin of 10.28% compared to YouGov's net margin of 3.11%. GlobalData's return on equity of 9.94% beat YouGov's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
YouGov3.11% 6.46% 4.89%
GlobalData 10.28%9.94%7.91%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
YouGov£392M0.62-£2.30M£10.4019.84
GlobalData£322.10M2.24£33.17M£4.4023.33

43.6% of YouGov shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 22.6% of GlobalData shares are held by institutional investors. 13.4% of YouGov shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 65.3% of GlobalData shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, YouGov had 2 more articles in the media than GlobalData. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for YouGov and 6 mentions for GlobalData. YouGov's average media sentiment score of 0.77 beat GlobalData's score of 0.41 indicating that YouGov is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
YouGov
1 Very Positive mention(s)
7 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
GlobalData
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

YouGov currently has a consensus price target of GBX 411, indicating a potential upside of 99.22%. GlobalData has a consensus price target of GBX 195, indicating a potential upside of 89.97%. Given YouGov's higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe YouGov is more favorable than GlobalData.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
YouGov
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
GlobalData
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

Summary

YouGov beats GlobalData on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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DATA vs. The Competition

MetricGlobalDataConsulting Services IndustryIndustrials SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£721.79M£2.50B£9.61B£2.78B
Dividend Yield1.41%3.40%3.54%6.13%
P/E Ratio23.33103.4025.13364.74
Price / Sales2.24150.535,129.1187,565.33
Price / Cash31.0831.8328.2027.85
Price / Book1.823.045.087.71
Net Income£33.17M£155.55M£794.09M£5.89B
7 Day Performance0.24%-0.83%0.52%0.07%
1 Month Performance-7.23%-0.99%2.39%3.26%
1 Year Performance-41.34%-10.57%30.55%75.52%

GlobalData Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
DATA
GlobalData
2.8825 of 5 stars
GBX 102.65
-2.2%
GBX 195
+90.0%
-41.2%£721.79M£322.10M23.333,532
AFM
Alpha Financial Markets Consulting
N/AN/AN/AN/A£591.19M£233.62M3,876.921,051
ELIX
Elixirr International
3.3161 of 5 stars
GBX 720
-0.3%
GBX 1,060
+47.2%
-6.7%£350.92M£149.60M19.37484
RCDO
Ricardo
0.1329 of 5 stars
GBX 430
+0.2%
GBX 430
+49.8%£267.52M£476.20M861.722,978
PPHC
Public Policy
1.613 of 5 stars
GBX 908
+0.3%
GBX 1,350
+48.7%
+22.2%£266.30M£197.35MN/A367

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