Dialight (DIA) Competitors

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DIA vs. XPP, LUCE, TFW, SUP, and AFC

Should you buy Dialight stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Dialight 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 Dialight include XP Power (XPP), Luceco (LUCE), FW Thorpe (TFW), Supreme (SUP), and AFC Energy (AFC). These companies are all part of the "electrical equipment & parts" industry.

How does Dialight compare to XP Power?

Dialight (LON:DIA) and XP Power (LON:XPP) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, media sentiment, dividends, valuation, risk, profitability, earnings and analyst recommendations.

In the previous week, Dialight had 1 more articles in the media than XP Power. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Dialight and 1 mentions for XP Power. Dialight's average media sentiment score of 0.44 beat XP Power's score of 0.00 indicating that Dialight is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Dialight
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
XP Power
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

36.0% of Dialight shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 40.7% of XP Power shares are owned by institutional investors. 5.2% of Dialight shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 5.2% of XP Power shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Dialight has a beta of 0.656, meaning that its stock price is 34% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, XP Power has a beta of 1.805, meaning that its stock price is 81% more volatile than the broader market.

XP Power has a consensus price target of GBX 1,769.33, suggesting a potential downside of 7.56%. Given XP Power's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe XP Power is more favorable than Dialight.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Dialight
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
XP Power
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Dialight£179.60M0.79-£23.05M£18.4019.32
XP Power£230.10M2.33-£15.01M-£42.00N/A

XP Power has a net margin of -4.95% compared to Dialight's net margin of -8.94%. XP Power's return on equity of -6.50% beat Dialight's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Dialight-8.94% -33.79% 0.05%
XP Power -4.95%-6.50%2.24%

Summary

XP Power beats Dialight on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Dialight compare to Luceco?

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

In the previous week, Luceco had 2 more articles in the media than Dialight. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Luceco and 2 mentions for Dialight. Luceco's average media sentiment score of 0.76 beat Dialight's score of 0.44 indicating that Luceco is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Dialight
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Luceco
2 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Dialight has a beta of 0.656, indicating that its share price is 34% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Luceco has a beta of 1.345, indicating that its share price is 35% more volatile than the broader market.

36.0% of Dialight shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 17.2% of Luceco shares are held by institutional investors. 5.2% of Dialight shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 23.6% of Luceco shares are held by 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.

Luceco has a consensus target price of GBX 260, suggesting a potential downside of 0.77%. Given Luceco's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Luceco is more favorable than Dialight.

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

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Dialight£179.60M0.79-£23.05M£18.4019.32
Luceco£271.40M1.42£19.13M£13.4019.55

Luceco has a net margin of 7.48% compared to Dialight's net margin of -8.94%. Luceco's return on equity of 20.71% beat Dialight's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Dialight-8.94% -33.79% 0.05%
Luceco 7.48%20.71%8.58%

Summary

Luceco beats Dialight on 14 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Dialight compare to FW Thorpe?

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

3.7% of FW Thorpe shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 36.0% of Dialight shares are owned by institutional investors. 55.4% of FW Thorpe shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 5.2% of Dialight shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

FW Thorpe has a net margin of 14.73% compared to Dialight's net margin of -8.94%. FW Thorpe's return on equity of 13.58% beat Dialight's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
FW Thorpe14.73% 13.58% 8.02%
Dialight -8.94%-33.79%0.05%

In the previous week, Dialight had 1 more articles in the media than FW Thorpe. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Dialight and 1 mentions for FW Thorpe. FW Thorpe's average media sentiment score of 1.11 beat Dialight's score of 0.44 indicating that FW Thorpe is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
FW Thorpe
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Dialight
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

FW Thorpe has a beta of 0.433, indicating that its stock price is 57% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Dialight has a beta of 0.656, indicating that its stock price is 34% less volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
FW Thorpe£173.20M1.70£24.42M£21.9011.96
Dialight£179.60M0.79-£23.05M£18.4019.32

Summary

FW Thorpe beats Dialight on 8 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Dialight compare to Supreme?

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

Supreme has a net margin of 8.71% compared to Dialight's net margin of -8.94%. Supreme's return on equity of 27.64% beat Dialight's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Supreme8.71% 27.64% 20.33%
Dialight -8.94%-33.79%0.05%

In the previous week, Supreme had 38 more articles in the media than Dialight. MarketBeat recorded 40 mentions for Supreme and 2 mentions for Dialight. Dialight's average media sentiment score of 0.44 beat Supreme's score of -0.03 indicating that Dialight is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Supreme
8 Very Positive mention(s)
8 Positive mention(s)
11 Neutral mention(s)
8 Negative mention(s)
5 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Dialight
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Supreme£250.65M0.72£22.28M£18.108.45
Dialight£179.60M0.79-£23.05M£18.4019.32

Supreme has a beta of 1.039, meaning that its share price is 4% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Dialight has a beta of 0.656, meaning that its share price is 34% less volatile than the broader market.

9.7% of Supreme shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 36.0% of Dialight shares are held by institutional investors. 54.4% of Supreme shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 5.2% of Dialight shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Supreme beats Dialight on 8 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Dialight compare to AFC Energy?

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

36.0% of Dialight shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 15.6% of AFC Energy shares are held by institutional investors. 5.2% of Dialight shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 4.4% of AFC Energy 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.

Dialight has a beta of 0.656, suggesting that its share price is 34% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, AFC Energy has a beta of 2.372, suggesting that its share price is 137% more volatile than the broader market.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Dialight
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
AFC Energy
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

In the previous week, Dialight had 2 more articles in the media than AFC Energy. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Dialight and 0 mentions for AFC Energy. AFC Energy's average media sentiment score of 1.25 beat Dialight's score of 0.44 indicating that AFC Energy is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Dialight Neutral
AFC Energy Positive

Dialight has a net margin of -8.94% compared to AFC Energy's net margin of -4,949.58%. Dialight's return on equity of -33.79% beat AFC Energy's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Dialight-8.94% -33.79% 0.05%
AFC Energy -4,949.58%-52.55%-35.77%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Dialight£179.60M0.79-£23.05M£18.4019.32
AFC Energy£125K1,338.34-£22.39M-£2.41N/A

Summary

Dialight beats AFC Energy on 9 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

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DIA vs. The Competition

MetricDialightElectrical Equipment & Parts IndustryIndustrials SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£142.11M£9.09B£9.74B£2.78B
Dividend Yield3.46%3.49%3.55%6.16%
P/E Ratio19.3265.5225.73365.72
Price / Sales0.7955,543.364,867.9786,253.69
Price / Cash45.0712.6027.9327.85
Price / Book2.504.874.617.92
Net Income-£23.05M-£40.66M£793.53M£5.89B
7 Day Performance-3.13%0.65%-0.07%-0.87%
1 Month Performance-1.25%-2.86%0.18%-0.76%
1 Year Performance171.39%75.10%25.08%70.67%

Dialight Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
DIA
Dialight
N/AGBX 355.52
-3.9%
N/A+176.1%£142.11M£179.60M19.321,358
XPP
XP Power
1.2166 of 5 stars
GBX 1,956
-0.8%
GBX 1,769.33
-9.5%
+113.2%£548.31M£230.10MN/A2,435
LUCE
Luceco
3.4797 of 5 stars
GBX 262.50
-0.6%
GBX 260
-1.0%
+78.9%£386.37M£271.40M19.591,504
TFW
FW Thorpe
N/AGBX 254.10
-1.5%
N/A-15.0%£285.19M£173.20M11.60900
SUP
Supreme
N/AGBX 153.75
+0.5%
N/A-22.3%£180.38M£250.65M8.497,800

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This page (LON:DIA) was last updated on 6/23/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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