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DFCH vs. HAT, EQLS, ASAI, SUS, and FFX

Should you buy Distribution Finance Capital stock or one of its competitors? Distribution Finance Capital's main competitors and comparable companies include H&T Group (HAT), Equals Group (EQLS), ASA International Group (ASAI), S&U (SUS), and Fairfx Group (FFX). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "consumer finance" industry.

How does Distribution Finance Capital compare to H&T Group?

H&T Group (LON:HAT) and Distribution Finance Capital (LON:DFCH) are both small-cap finance 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.

46.6% of H&T Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 28.2% of Distribution Finance Capital shares are owned by institutional investors. 10.3% of H&T Group shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 5.6% of Distribution Finance Capital shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

H&T Group has a beta of 0.69, suggesting that its stock price is 31% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Distribution Finance Capital has a beta of 0.873, suggesting that its stock price is 13% less volatile than the broader market.

Distribution Finance Capital has a net margin of 20.97% compared to H&T Group's net margin of 8.38%. Distribution Finance Capital's return on equity of 12.38% beat H&T Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
H&T Group8.38% 12.03% 9.07%
Distribution Finance Capital 20.97%12.38%1.16%

In the previous week, Distribution Finance Capital had 3 more articles in the media than H&T Group. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Distribution Finance Capital and 0 mentions for H&T Group. H&T Group's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Distribution Finance Capital'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
H&T Group Neutral
Distribution Finance Capital Neutral

Distribution Finance Capital has a consensus price target of GBX 94, indicating a potential upside of 26.46%. Given Distribution Finance Capital's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Distribution Finance Capital is more favorable than H&T Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
H&T Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Distribution Finance Capital
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

H&T Group has higher revenue and earnings than Distribution Finance Capital. Distribution Finance Capital is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than H&T Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
H&T Group£240.86M1.18£21.82M£50.5412.86
Distribution Finance Capital£55.70M2.20£7.40M£8.408.85

Summary

Distribution Finance Capital beats H&T Group on 8 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Distribution Finance Capital compare to Equals Group?

Equals Group (LON:EQLS) and Distribution Finance Capital (LON:DFCH) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, valuation, dividends, media sentiment and risk.

Distribution Finance Capital has a net margin of 20.97% compared to Equals Group's net margin of 5.62%. Distribution Finance Capital's return on equity of 12.38% beat Equals Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Equals Group5.62% 12.17% 8.11%
Distribution Finance Capital 20.97%12.38%1.16%

51.3% of Equals Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 28.2% of Distribution Finance Capital shares are owned by institutional investors. 29.9% of Equals Group shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 5.6% of Distribution Finance Capital shares are owned 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.

Equals Group has higher revenue and earnings than Distribution Finance Capital. Equals Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Distribution Finance Capital, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Equals Group£112.32M0.00£8.27M£4.34N/A
Distribution Finance Capital£55.70M2.20£7.40M£8.408.85

In the previous week, Distribution Finance Capital had 3 more articles in the media than Equals Group. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Distribution Finance Capital and 0 mentions for Equals Group. Equals Group's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Distribution Finance Capital'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Equals Group Neutral
Distribution Finance Capital Neutral

Distribution Finance Capital has a consensus target price of GBX 94, indicating a potential upside of 26.46%. Given Distribution Finance Capital's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Distribution Finance Capital is more favorable than Equals Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Equals Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Distribution Finance Capital
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

Equals Group has a beta of 1.36, indicating that its stock price is 36% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Distribution Finance Capital has a beta of 0.873, indicating that its stock price is 13% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Equals Group and Distribution Finance Capital tied by winning 7 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Distribution Finance Capital compare to ASA International Group?

ASA International Group (LON:ASAI) and Distribution Finance Capital (LON:DFCH) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, earnings, valuation, risk, profitability, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations and media sentiment.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
ASA International Group£257.00M0.98£611.58M£57.004.51
Distribution Finance Capital£55.70M2.20£7.40M£8.408.85

ASA International Group has a net margin of 25.29% compared to Distribution Finance Capital's net margin of 20.97%. ASA International Group's return on equity of 33.54% beat Distribution Finance Capital's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
ASA International Group25.29% 33.54% 3.82%
Distribution Finance Capital 20.97%12.38%1.16%

In the previous week, ASA International Group had 3 more articles in the media than Distribution Finance Capital. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for ASA International Group and 3 mentions for Distribution Finance Capital. ASA International Group's average media sentiment score of 1.12 beat Distribution Finance Capital's score of 0.00 indicating that ASA International Group is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
ASA International Group
3 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Distribution Finance Capital
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Distribution Finance Capital has a consensus target price of GBX 94, suggesting a potential upside of 26.46%. Given Distribution Finance Capital's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Distribution Finance Capital is more favorable than ASA International Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
ASA International Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Distribution Finance Capital
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

ASA International Group has a beta of 2.017, suggesting that its stock price is 102% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Distribution Finance Capital has a beta of 0.873, suggesting that its stock price is 13% less volatile than the broader market.

3.8% of ASA International Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 28.2% of Distribution Finance Capital shares are owned by institutional investors. 4.8% of ASA International Group shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 5.6% of Distribution Finance Capital shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

ASA International Group beats Distribution Finance Capital on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Distribution Finance Capital compare to S&U?

S&U (LON:SUS) and Distribution Finance Capital (LON:DFCH) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, media sentiment, valuation, institutional ownership, earnings, profitability, risk and analyst recommendations.

4.3% of S&U shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 28.2% of Distribution Finance Capital shares are held by institutional investors. 62.0% of S&U shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 5.6% of Distribution Finance Capital shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

S&U currently has a consensus target price of GBX 2,155, indicating a potential upside of 7.75%. Distribution Finance Capital has a consensus target price of GBX 94, indicating a potential upside of 26.46%. Given Distribution Finance Capital's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Distribution Finance Capital is more favorable than S&U.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
S&U
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Distribution Finance Capital
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

In the previous week, Distribution Finance Capital had 3 more articles in the media than S&U. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Distribution Finance Capital and 0 mentions for S&U. S&U's average media sentiment score of 0.67 beat Distribution Finance Capital's score of 0.00 indicating that S&U is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
S&U Positive
Distribution Finance Capital Neutral

S&U has a net margin of 22.07% compared to Distribution Finance Capital's net margin of 20.97%. Distribution Finance Capital's return on equity of 12.38% beat S&U's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
S&U22.07% 9.68% 4.18%
Distribution Finance Capital 20.97%12.38%1.16%

S&U has higher revenue and earnings than Distribution Finance Capital. Distribution Finance Capital is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than S&U, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
S&U£93.22M2.61£18.35M£195.2010.25
Distribution Finance Capital£55.70M2.20£7.40M£8.408.85

S&U has a beta of 0.557, suggesting that its share price is 44% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Distribution Finance Capital has a beta of 0.873, suggesting that its share price is 13% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

S&U beats Distribution Finance Capital on 10 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Distribution Finance Capital compare to Fairfx Group?

Fairfx Group (LON:FFX) and Distribution Finance Capital (LON:DFCH) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, media sentiment, dividends, risk, profitability, valuation and earnings.

Distribution Finance Capital has a net margin of 20.97% compared to Fairfx Group's net margin of 0.00%. Distribution Finance Capital's return on equity of 12.38% beat Fairfx Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Fairfx GroupN/A N/A N/A
Distribution Finance Capital 20.97%12.38%1.16%

28.2% of Distribution Finance Capital shares are owned by institutional investors. 5.6% of Distribution Finance Capital shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Distribution Finance Capital has higher revenue and earnings than Fairfx Group. Fairfx Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Distribution Finance Capital, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Fairfx Group£26.09M0.00N/A£1.60N/A
Distribution Finance Capital£55.70M2.20£7.40M£8.408.85

Distribution Finance Capital has a consensus price target of GBX 94, indicating a potential upside of 26.46%. Given Distribution Finance Capital's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Distribution Finance Capital is more favorable than Fairfx Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Fairfx Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Distribution Finance Capital
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

In the previous week, Distribution Finance Capital had 3 more articles in the media than Fairfx Group. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Distribution Finance Capital and 0 mentions for Fairfx Group. Fairfx Group's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Distribution Finance Capital'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Fairfx Group Neutral
Distribution Finance Capital Neutral

Summary

Distribution Finance Capital beats Fairfx Group on 11 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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DFCH vs. The Competition

MetricDistribution Finance CapitalConsumer Finance IndustryFinance SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£122.27M£7.34B£14.04B£2.86B
Dividend YieldN/A12.70%5.91%6.22%
P/E Ratio8.859.0525.78366.55
Price / Sales2.2078.33504.6183,915.44
Price / Cash0.8911.6740.7027.89
Price / Book1.242.612.766.43
Net Income£7.40M£442.63M£1.32B£5.89B
7 Day Performance4.69%-0.40%2.42%17.44%
1 Month Performance4.69%-1.03%0.66%0.40%
1 Year Performance48.67%7.87%10.53%20.34%

Distribution Finance Capital Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
DFCH
Distribution Finance Capital
1.8597 of 5 stars
GBX 74.33
-4.0%
GBX 94
+26.5%
+62.9%£122.27M£55.70M8.85133
HAT
H&T Group
N/AGBX 650
flat
N/A+0.0%£283.24M£240.86M12.861,625
EQLS
Equals Group
N/AN/AN/AN/A£265.55M£112.32M32.12397
ASAI
ASA International Group
N/AGBX 253
-1.2%
N/A+104.7%£247.45M£257.00M4.4413,433
SUS
S&U
2.1282 of 5 stars
GBX 2,000
-0.5%
GBX 2,155
+7.8%
+11.1%£243.02M£93.22M10.25224

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This page (LON:DFCH) was last updated on 9/10/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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