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FOUR vs. WPP, ITV, ASCL, NFC, and NEXN

Should you buy 4imprint Group stock or one of its competitors? 4imprint Group's main competitors and comparable companies include WPP (WPP), ITV (ITV), Ascential (ASCL), Next Fifteen Communications Group (NFC), and Nexxen International (NEXN). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "media" industry.

How does 4imprint Group compare to WPP?

4imprint Group (LON:FOUR) and WPP (LON:WPP) are both communication services companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, risk, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, profitability, dividends, valuation and earnings.

4imprint Group has a net margin of 7.51% compared to WPP's net margin of -1.81%. 4imprint Group's return on equity of 62.38% beat WPP's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
4imprint Group7.51% 62.38% 35.62%
WPP -1.81%-9.33%1.53%

4imprint Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 242.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.6%. WPP pays an annual dividend of GBX 15 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.0%. 4imprint Group pays out 67.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. WPP pays out -67.3% 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.

4imprint Group has a beta of 0.698, meaning that its stock price is 30% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, WPP has a beta of 0.729, meaning that its stock price is 27% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, WPP had 2 more articles in the media than 4imprint Group. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for WPP and 2 mentions for 4imprint Group. 4imprint Group's average media sentiment score of 0.37 beat WPP's score of 0.00 indicating that 4imprint Group is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
4imprint Group
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
WPP
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

56.4% of 4imprint Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 68.3% of WPP shares are held by institutional investors. 9.1% of 4imprint Group shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.0% of WPP shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

4imprint Group currently has a consensus price target of GBX 4,621.33, indicating a potential upside of 6.14%. WPP has a consensus price target of GBX 428.75, indicating a potential upside of 15.04%. Given WPP's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe WPP is more favorable than 4imprint Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
4imprint Group
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67
WPP
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

WPP has higher revenue and earnings than 4imprint Group. WPP is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than 4imprint Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
4imprint Group£1.35B0.90£139.98M£361.1012.06
WPP£13.26B0.30£203.92M-£22.30N/A

Summary

4imprint Group beats WPP on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does 4imprint Group compare to ITV?

4imprint Group (LON:FOUR) and ITV (LON:ITV) are both communication services companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, institutional ownership, media sentiment, risk, valuation, dividends, profitability and analyst recommendations.

56.4% of 4imprint Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 54.5% of ITV shares are held by institutional investors. 9.1% of 4imprint Group shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of ITV 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.

4imprint Group has a beta of 0.698, suggesting that its stock price is 30% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, ITV has a beta of 0.802, suggesting that its stock price is 20% less volatile than the broader market.

4imprint Group has a net margin of 7.51% compared to ITV's net margin of 6.57%. 4imprint Group's return on equity of 62.38% beat ITV's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
4imprint Group7.51% 62.38% 35.62%
ITV 6.57%13.15%5.84%

In the previous week, 4imprint Group and 4imprint Group both had 2 articles in the media. ITV's average media sentiment score of 1.25 beat 4imprint Group's score of 0.37 indicating that ITV is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
4imprint Group
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
ITV
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

4imprint Group presently has a consensus price target of GBX 4,621.33, indicating a potential upside of 6.14%. ITV has a consensus price target of GBX 83.50, indicating a potential upside of 25.09%. Given ITV's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe ITV is more favorable than 4imprint Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
4imprint Group
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67
ITV
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

4imprint Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 242.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.6%. ITV pays an annual dividend of GBX 5 per share and has a dividend yield of 7.5%. 4imprint Group pays out 67.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. ITV pays out 82.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future.

ITV has higher revenue and earnings than 4imprint Group. ITV is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than 4imprint Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
4imprint Group£1.35B0.90£139.98M£361.1012.06
ITV£3.53B0.70£418.00M£6.1010.94

Summary

4imprint Group beats ITV on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does 4imprint Group compare to Ascential?

4imprint Group (LON:FOUR) and Ascential (LON:ASCL) are both small-cap communication services companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, institutional ownership, earnings, valuation, media sentiment, profitability, analyst recommendations and risk.

In the previous week, 4imprint Group had 2 more articles in the media than Ascential. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for 4imprint Group and 0 mentions for Ascential. 4imprint Group's average media sentiment score of 0.37 beat Ascential's score of 0.00 indicating that 4imprint Group is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
4imprint Group Neutral
Ascential Neutral

56.4% of 4imprint Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 107.2% of Ascential shares are owned by institutional investors. 9.1% of 4imprint Group shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 7.0% of Ascential shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

4imprint Group currently has a consensus target price of GBX 4,621.33, indicating a potential upside of 6.14%. Given 4imprint Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe 4imprint Group is more favorable than Ascential.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
4imprint Group
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67
Ascential
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

4imprint Group has a beta of 0.698, meaning that its share price is 30% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Ascential has a beta of 0.8, meaning that its share price is 20% less volatile than the broader market.

Ascential has a net margin of 137.00% compared to 4imprint Group's net margin of 7.51%. 4imprint Group's return on equity of 62.38% beat Ascential's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
4imprint Group7.51% 62.38% 35.62%
Ascential 137.00%8.85%3.36%

4imprint Group has higher revenue and earnings than Ascential. Ascential is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than 4imprint Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
4imprint Group£1.35B0.90£139.98M£361.1012.06
Ascential£228.10M0.00£39.80M£0.12N/A

4imprint Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 242.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.6%. Ascential pays an annual dividend of GBX 6 per share. 4imprint Group pays out 67.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Ascential pays out 5,000.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. 4imprint Group is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Summary

4imprint Group beats Ascential on 13 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does 4imprint Group compare to Next Fifteen Communications Group?

4imprint Group (LON:FOUR) and Next Fifteen Communications Group (LON:NFC) are both small-cap communication services companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, risk, institutional ownership, valuation, dividends, earnings, profitability and media sentiment.

56.4% of 4imprint Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 86.3% of Next Fifteen Communications Group shares are held by institutional investors. 9.1% of 4imprint Group shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 8.9% of Next Fifteen Communications Group shares are held 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.

4imprint Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 242.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.6%. Next Fifteen Communications Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 13 per share. 4imprint Group pays out 67.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Next Fifteen Communications Group pays out -1,585.4% 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.

4imprint Group has a beta of 0.698, suggesting that its share price is 30% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Next Fifteen Communications Group has a beta of 1.39, suggesting that its share price is 39% more volatile than the broader market.

4imprint Group has a net margin of 7.51% compared to Next Fifteen Communications Group's net margin of -12.73%. 4imprint Group's return on equity of 62.38% beat Next Fifteen Communications Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
4imprint Group7.51% 62.38% 35.62%
Next Fifteen Communications Group -12.73%-66.09%7.65%

In the previous week, 4imprint Group had 2 more articles in the media than Next Fifteen Communications Group. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for 4imprint Group and 0 mentions for Next Fifteen Communications Group. 4imprint Group's average media sentiment score of 0.37 beat Next Fifteen Communications Group's score of 0.00 indicating that 4imprint Group is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
4imprint Group Neutral
Next Fifteen Communications Group Neutral

4imprint Group has higher revenue and earnings than Next Fifteen Communications Group. Next Fifteen Communications Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than 4imprint Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
4imprint Group£1.35B0.90£139.98M£361.1012.06
Next Fifteen Communications Group£602.53M0.00-£76.69M-£0.82N/A

4imprint Group presently has a consensus target price of GBX 4,621.33, indicating a potential upside of 6.14%. Given 4imprint Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe 4imprint Group is more favorable than Next Fifteen Communications Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
4imprint Group
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67
Next Fifteen Communications Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

Summary

4imprint Group beats Next Fifteen Communications Group on 14 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does 4imprint Group compare to Nexxen International?

Nexxen International (LON:NEXN) and 4imprint Group (LON:FOUR) are both small-cap communication services companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, dividends, analyst recommendations, risk, institutional ownership, earnings, media sentiment and valuation.

4imprint Group has higher revenue and earnings than Nexxen International. Nexxen International is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than 4imprint Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Nexxen International£315.51M0.00-£890.76K-£0.44N/A
4imprint Group£1.35B0.90£139.98M£361.1012.06

Nexxen International has a beta of 1.51, indicating that its share price is 51% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, 4imprint Group has a beta of 0.698, indicating that its share price is 30% less volatile than the broader market.

Nexxen International has a net margin of 9.70% compared to 4imprint Group's net margin of 7.51%. 4imprint Group's return on equity of 62.38% beat Nexxen International's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Nexxen International9.70% 6.60% 0.59%
4imprint Group 7.51%62.38%35.62%

44.8% of Nexxen International shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 56.4% of 4imprint Group shares are held by institutional investors. 44.1% of Nexxen International shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 9.1% of 4imprint Group shares are held 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.

In the previous week, 4imprint Group had 2 more articles in the media than Nexxen International. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for 4imprint Group and 0 mentions for Nexxen International. 4imprint Group's average media sentiment score of 0.37 beat Nexxen International's score of 0.00 indicating that 4imprint Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Nexxen International Neutral
4imprint Group Neutral

4imprint Group has a consensus price target of GBX 4,621.33, suggesting a potential upside of 6.14%. Given 4imprint Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe 4imprint Group is more favorable than Nexxen International.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Nexxen International
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
4imprint Group
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

Summary

4imprint Group beats Nexxen International on 12 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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FOUR vs. The Competition

Metric4imprint GroupMedia IndustryCommunication Services SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£1.22B£2.85B£33.89B£2.80B
Dividend Yield3.95%5.67%5.53%6.18%
P/E Ratio12.0528.9522.63366.17
Price / Sales0.9047.7266.5289,425.29
Price / Cash17.6617.0720.2527.89
Price / Book8.3112.5312.166.83
Net Income£139.98M-£11.49M£1.12B£5.89B
7 Day Performance-3.69%-2.77%-1.63%-0.75%
1 Month Performance-0.64%-4.49%-3.77%16.84%
1 Year Performance32.68%-10.31%-9.26%16.40%

4imprint Group Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
FOUR
4imprint Group
2.7432 of 5 stars
GBX 4,352
-1.4%
GBX 4,621.33
+6.2%
+34.4%£1.22B£1.35B12.052,300
WPP
WPP
1.4751 of 5 stars
GBX 379.87
-1.8%
GBX 428.75
+12.9%
+3.3%£4.10B£13.26BN/A115,500
ITV
ITV
3.3142 of 5 stars
GBX 68.46
+0.8%
GBX 83.50
+22.0%
-17.7%£2.53B£3.53B11.226,743
ASCL
Ascential
N/AN/AN/AN/A£1.17B£228.10M4,725.00700
NFC
Next Fifteen Communications Group
N/AN/AN/AN/A£787.02M£602.53MN/A12,800

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This page (LON:FOUR) was last updated on 10/2/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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