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DOCS vs. RMG, SPT, VTY, GEN, and WIX

Should you buy Dr. Martens stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Dr. Martens 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 Dr. Martens include Royal Mail (RMG), Spirent Communications (SPT), Vistry Group (VTY), Genuit Group (GEN), and Wickes Group (WIX). These companies are all part of the "computer software" industry.

How does Dr. Martens compare to Royal Mail?

Dr. Martens (LON:DOCS) and Royal Mail (LON:RMG) are both small-cap computer software companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, risk, media sentiment, valuation, institutional ownership, profitability, analyst recommendations and dividends.

Dr. Martens has a net margin of 3.11% compared to Royal Mail's net margin of 0.00%. Dr. Martens' return on equity of 6.89% beat Royal Mail's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Dr. Martens3.11% 6.89% 8.12%
Royal Mail N/A N/A N/A

19.1% of Dr. Martens shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.9% of Dr. Martens shares are owned 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.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Dr. Martens£764.90M0.92£68.97M£2.4030.64
Royal Mail£12.71B0.00N/A£0.61N/A

Dr. Martens pays an annual dividend of GBX 2.55 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.5%. Royal Mail pays an annual dividend of GBX 0.17 per share. Dr. Martens pays out 106.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Royal Mail pays out 27.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

Dr. Martens presently has a consensus target price of GBX 105, suggesting a potential upside of 42.79%. Given Dr. Martens' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe Dr. Martens is more favorable than Royal Mail.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Dr. Martens
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67
Royal Mail
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

In the previous week, Dr. Martens' average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Royal Mail'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Dr. Martens Neutral
Royal Mail Neutral

Summary

Dr. Martens beats Royal Mail on 10 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Dr. Martens compare to Spirent Communications?

Dr. Martens (LON:DOCS) and Spirent Communications (LON:SPT) are both small-cap computer software companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, valuation, dividends, media sentiment, profitability, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations and risk.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Dr. Martens£764.90M0.92£68.97M£2.4030.64
Spirent Communications£471M2.49£16.67M£0.0116,032.26

19.1% of Dr. Martens shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 57.4% of Spirent Communications shares are held by institutional investors. 2.9% of Dr. Martens shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 22.0% of Spirent Communications shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Dr. Martens has a net margin of 3.11% compared to Spirent Communications' net margin of 2.80%. Dr. Martens' return on equity of 6.89% beat Spirent Communications' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Dr. Martens3.11% 6.89% 8.12%
Spirent Communications 2.80%3.36%2.77%

Dr. Martens has a beta of 0.245, indicating that its share price is 76% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Spirent Communications has a beta of 0.57, indicating that its share price is 43% less volatile than the broader market.

Dr. Martens presently has a consensus target price of GBX 105, suggesting a potential upside of 42.79%. Spirent Communications has a consensus target price of GBX 199, suggesting a potential upside of 0.10%. Given Dr. Martens' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Dr. Martens is more favorable than Spirent Communications.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Dr. Martens
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67
Spirent Communications
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

In the previous week, Dr. Martens' average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Spirent Communications'average media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Dr. Martens Neutral
Spirent Communications Neutral

Summary

Dr. Martens beats Spirent Communications on 9 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Dr. Martens compare to Vistry Group?

Vistry Group (LON:VTY) and Dr. Martens (LON:DOCS) are both small-cap consumer cyclical 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.

Vistry Group currently has a consensus target price of GBX 463.30, indicating a potential upside of 81.94%. Dr. Martens has a consensus target price of GBX 105, indicating a potential upside of 42.79%. Given Vistry Group's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Vistry Group is more favorable than Dr. Martens.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Vistry Group
4 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.80
Dr. Martens
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

68.4% of Vistry Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 19.1% of Dr. Martens shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.2% of Vistry Group shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 2.9% of Dr. Martens 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.

In the previous week, Vistry Group had 9 more articles in the media than Dr. Martens. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for Vistry Group and 0 mentions for Dr. Martens. Vistry Group's average media sentiment score of 0.14 beat Dr. Martens' score of 0.00 indicating that Vistry Group is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Vistry Group Neutral
Dr. Martens Neutral

Vistry Group has a net margin of 3.82% compared to Dr. Martens' net margin of 3.11%. Dr. Martens' return on equity of 6.89% beat Vistry Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Vistry Group3.82% 4.20% 3.43%
Dr. Martens 3.11%6.89%8.12%

Vistry Group has a beta of 1.841, indicating that its stock price is 84% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Dr. Martens has a beta of 0.245, indicating that its stock price is 76% less volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Vistry Group£3.61B0.22£245.05M£42.006.06
Dr. Martens£764.90M0.92£68.97M£2.4030.64

Summary

Vistry Group beats Dr. Martens on 9 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Dr. Martens compare to Genuit Group?

Genuit Group (LON:GEN) and Dr. Martens (LON:DOCS) are both small-cap computer software companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, dividends, media sentiment, profitability, risk, institutional ownership and analyst recommendations.

In the previous week, Genuit Group's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Dr. Martens'average media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Genuit Group Neutral
Dr. Martens Neutral

Genuit Group has a beta of 1.463, indicating that its stock price is 46% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Dr. Martens has a beta of 0.245, indicating that its stock price is 76% less volatile than the broader market.

74.4% of Genuit Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 19.1% of Dr. Martens shares are held by institutional investors. 4.2% of Genuit Group shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 2.9% of Dr. Martens shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Genuit Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 12.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.9%. Dr. Martens pays an annual dividend of GBX 2.55 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.5%. Genuit Group pays out 70.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Dr. Martens pays out 106.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Genuit Group is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Genuit Group presently has a consensus price target of GBX 430.40, suggesting a potential upside of 65.96%. Dr. Martens has a consensus price target of GBX 105, suggesting a potential upside of 42.79%. Given Genuit Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Genuit Group is more favorable than Dr. Martens.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Genuit Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Dr. Martens
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

Genuit Group has a net margin of 7.51% compared to Dr. Martens' net margin of 3.11%. Genuit Group's return on equity of 6.89% beat Dr. Martens' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Genuit Group7.51% 6.89% 4.59%
Dr. Martens 3.11%6.89%8.12%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Genuit Group£602.10M1.09£23.57M£17.8014.57
Dr. Martens£764.90M0.92£68.97M£2.4030.64

Summary

Genuit Group beats Dr. Martens on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Dr. Martens compare to Wickes Group?

Dr. Martens (LON:DOCS) and Wickes Group (LON:WIX) are both small-cap consumer cyclical companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, profitability, media sentiment, risk, institutional ownership, earnings, dividends and analyst recommendations.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Dr. Martens£764.90M0.92£68.97M£2.4030.64
Wickes Group£1.64B0.25£29.25M£16.4011.40

Dr. Martens has a net margin of 3.11% compared to Wickes Group's net margin of 2.35%. Wickes Group's return on equity of 29.52% beat Dr. Martens' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Dr. Martens3.11% 6.89% 8.12%
Wickes Group 2.35%29.52%3.77%

Dr. Martens pays an annual dividend of GBX 2.55 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.5%. Wickes Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 10.90 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.8%. Dr. Martens pays out 106.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Wickes Group pays out 66.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Wickes Group is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

In the previous week, Dr. Martens' average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Wickes Group'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Dr. Martens Neutral
Wickes Group Neutral

Dr. Martens presently has a consensus target price of GBX 105, suggesting a potential upside of 42.79%. Wickes Group has a consensus target price of GBX 246.67, suggesting a potential upside of 31.91%. Given Dr. Martens' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe Dr. Martens is more favorable than Wickes Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Dr. Martens
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67
Wickes Group
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

Dr. Martens has a beta of 0.245, suggesting that its share price is 76% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Wickes Group has a beta of 0.851, suggesting that its share price is 15% less volatile than the broader market.

19.1% of Dr. Martens shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 58.6% of Wickes Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.9% of Dr. Martens shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.7% of Wickes Group 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.

Summary

Dr. Martens and Wickes Group tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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DOCS vs. The Competition

MetricDr. MartensFootwear & Accessories IndustryCyclical SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£703.82M£9.48B£3.87B£2.85B
Dividend Yield3.52%1.99%3.49%6.16%
P/E Ratio30.6420.3377.27368.18
Price / Sales0.9244.25318.9384,612.72
Price / Cash14.2920.2830.8227.87
Price / Book1.954.253.527.49
Net Income£68.97M£168.67M£249.12M£5.89B
7 Day Performance2.00%0.53%0.30%-0.19%
1 Month Performance0.05%2.32%5.79%-1.00%
1 Year Performance-7.56%14.63%3.53%61.67%

Dr. Martens Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
DOCS
Dr. Martens
3.638 of 5 stars
GBX 73.54
+2.4%
GBX 105
+42.8%
-6.9%£703.82M£764.90M30.64890
RMG
Royal Mail
N/AN/AN/AN/A£1.98B£12.71B339.34100
SPT
Spirent Communications
0.2352 of 5 stars
GBX 198.80
flat
GBX 199
+0.1%
+2.9%£1.17B£471M16,032.261,526
VTY
Vistry Group
4.3835 of 5 stars
GBX 234.40
-7.1%
GBX 463.30
+97.7%
-58.6%£744.43M£3.61B5.584,400
GEN
Genuit Group
4.4172 of 5 stars
GBX 248
-4.8%
GBX 430.40
+73.5%
-33.0%£625.15M£602.10M13.932,700

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This page (LON:DOCS) was last updated on 7/14/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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