Franchise Brands (FRAN) Competitors

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FRAN vs. JSG, CPI, RST, DWF, and RWS

Should you buy Franchise Brands stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Franchise Brands 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 Franchise Brands include Johnson Service Group (JSG), Capita (CPI), Restore (RST), DWF Group (DWF), and RWS (RWS). These companies are all part of the "specialty business services" industry.

How does Franchise Brands compare to Johnson Service Group?

Franchise Brands (LON:FRAN) and Johnson Service Group (LON:JSG) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, media sentiment, institutional ownership, risk, dividends, analyst recommendations, earnings and valuation.

In the previous week, Franchise Brands had 3 more articles in the media than Johnson Service Group. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Franchise Brands and 0 mentions for Johnson Service Group. Franchise Brands' average media sentiment score of 0.52 beat Johnson Service Group's score of 0.00 indicating that Franchise Brands is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Franchise Brands Positive
Johnson Service Group Neutral

Franchise Brands presently has a consensus price target of GBX 197.50, indicating a potential upside of 36.21%. Johnson Service Group has a consensus price target of GBX 178.33, indicating a potential upside of 14.02%. Given Franchise Brands' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe Franchise Brands is more favorable than Johnson Service Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Franchise Brands
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Johnson Service Group
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

Franchise Brands has a beta of 0.472, indicating that its stock price is 53% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Johnson Service Group has a beta of 1.037, indicating that its stock price is 4% more volatile than the broader market.

Franchise Brands pays an annual dividend of GBX 2.45 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.7%. Johnson Service Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 4.30 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.7%. Franchise Brands pays out 52.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Johnson Service Group pays out 46.7% 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. Johnson Service Group is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Johnson Service Group has a net margin of 6.93% compared to Franchise Brands' net margin of 6.32%. Johnson Service Group's return on equity of 13.04% beat Franchise Brands' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Franchise Brands6.32% 4.06% 3.24%
Johnson Service Group 6.93%13.04%6.40%

18.9% of Franchise Brands shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 40.0% of Johnson Service Group shares are held by institutional investors. 32.0% of Franchise Brands shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 2.6% of Johnson Service Group shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Franchise Brands£142.15M1.96£7.75M£4.6431.25
Johnson Service Group£535.40M1.10£31.14M£9.2017.00

Summary

Johnson Service Group beats Franchise Brands on 10 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Franchise Brands compare to Capita?

Franchise Brands (LON:FRAN) and Capita (LON:CPI) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, valuation, risk, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, earnings and profitability.

Franchise Brands has a net margin of 6.32% compared to Capita's net margin of -7.45%. Franchise Brands' return on equity of 4.06% beat Capita's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Franchise Brands6.32% 4.06% 3.24%
Capita -7.45%-142.88%1.57%

18.9% of Franchise Brands shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 26.9% of Capita shares are held by institutional investors. 32.0% of Franchise Brands shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 5.3% of Capita shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Franchise Brands has a beta of 0.472, indicating that its stock price is 53% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Capita has a beta of 0.84, indicating that its stock price is 16% less volatile than the broader market.

Franchise Brands currently has a consensus target price of GBX 197.50, indicating a potential upside of 36.21%. Capita has a consensus target price of GBX 464.20, indicating a potential upside of 53.71%. Given Capita's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Capita is more favorable than Franchise Brands.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Franchise Brands
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Capita
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Franchise Brands£142.15M1.96£7.75M£4.6431.25
Capita£2.31B0.16-£40.73M-£144.13N/A

In the previous week, Franchise Brands had 2 more articles in the media than Capita. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Franchise Brands and 1 mentions for Capita. Franchise Brands' average media sentiment score of 0.52 beat Capita's score of 0.39 indicating that Franchise Brands is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Franchise Brands
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Capita
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Summary

Franchise Brands beats Capita on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Franchise Brands compare to Restore?

Restore (LON:RST) and Franchise Brands (LON:FRAN) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, institutional ownership, risk, earnings, profitability, media sentiment, valuation and analyst recommendations.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Restore£304.70M1.12£3.74M-£4.70N/A
Franchise Brands£142.15M1.96£7.75M£4.6431.25

Restore has a beta of 0.122, suggesting that its stock price is 88% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Franchise Brands has a beta of 0.472, suggesting that its stock price is 53% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Franchise Brands had 1 more articles in the media than Restore. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Franchise Brands and 2 mentions for Restore. Restore's average media sentiment score of 1.32 beat Franchise Brands' score of 0.52 indicating that Restore is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Restore
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Franchise Brands
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Restore currently has a consensus price target of GBX 367.33, indicating a potential upside of 43.49%. Franchise Brands has a consensus price target of GBX 197.50, indicating a potential upside of 36.21%. Given Restore's higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe Restore is more favorable than Franchise Brands.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Restore
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Franchise Brands
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

Franchise Brands has a net margin of 6.32% compared to Restore's net margin of 0.43%. Franchise Brands' return on equity of 4.06% beat Restore's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Restore0.43% 0.58% 3.37%
Franchise Brands 6.32%4.06%3.24%

21.2% of Restore shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 18.9% of Franchise Brands shares are held by institutional investors. 16.3% of Restore shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 32.0% of Franchise Brands shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Restore pays an annual dividend of GBX 6 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.3%. Franchise Brands pays an annual dividend of GBX 2.45 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.7%. Restore pays out -127.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Franchise Brands pays out 52.8% 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. Restore is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Summary

Franchise Brands beats Restore on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Franchise Brands compare to DWF Group?

Franchise Brands (LON:FRAN) and DWF Group (LON:DWF) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, institutional ownership, earnings, valuation, media sentiment, dividends, analyst recommendations and risk.

Franchise Brands has a beta of 0.472, meaning that its stock price is 53% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, DWF Group has a beta of 0.62, meaning that its stock price is 38% less volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Franchise Brands£142.15M1.96£7.75M£4.6431.25
DWF Group£451.64M0.00£12.45M£0.04N/A

18.9% of Franchise Brands shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 36.2% of DWF Group shares are held by institutional investors. 32.0% of Franchise Brands shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 54.9% of DWF Group shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Franchise Brands has a net margin of 6.32% compared to DWF Group's net margin of 2.76%. DWF Group's return on equity of 19.89% beat Franchise Brands' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Franchise Brands6.32% 4.06% 3.24%
DWF Group 2.76%19.89%5.74%

Franchise Brands currently has a consensus target price of GBX 197.50, indicating a potential upside of 36.21%. Given Franchise Brands' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Franchise Brands is more favorable than DWF Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Franchise Brands
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
DWF Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

In the previous week, Franchise Brands had 3 more articles in the media than DWF Group. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Franchise Brands and 0 mentions for DWF Group. Franchise Brands' average media sentiment score of 0.52 beat DWF Group's score of 0.00 indicating that Franchise Brands is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Franchise Brands Positive
DWF Group Neutral

Franchise Brands pays an annual dividend of GBX 2.45 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.7%. DWF Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 5 per share. Franchise Brands pays out 52.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. DWF Group pays out 12,500.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Franchise Brands is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Summary

Franchise Brands beats DWF Group on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Franchise Brands compare to RWS?

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

RWS has a beta of 0.535, meaning that its stock price is 47% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Franchise Brands has a beta of 0.472, meaning that its stock price is 53% less volatile than the broader market.

RWS currently has a consensus target price of GBX 172.50, indicating a potential upside of 144.85%. Franchise Brands has a consensus target price of GBX 197.50, indicating a potential upside of 36.21%. Given RWS's higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe RWS is more favorable than Franchise Brands.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
RWS
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Franchise Brands
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

RWS pays an annual dividend of GBX 12.45 per share and has a dividend yield of 17.7%. Franchise Brands pays an annual dividend of GBX 2.45 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.7%. RWS pays out -46.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Franchise Brands pays out 52.8% 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. RWS is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

In the previous week, Franchise Brands had 3 more articles in the media than RWS. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Franchise Brands and 0 mentions for RWS. Franchise Brands' average media sentiment score of 0.52 beat RWS's score of 0.25 indicating that Franchise Brands is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
RWS Neutral
Franchise Brands Positive

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
RWS£706.10M0.37-£36.98M-£27.00N/A
Franchise Brands£142.15M1.96£7.75M£4.6431.25

39.5% of RWS shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 18.9% of Franchise Brands shares are owned by institutional investors. 24.5% of RWS shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 32.0% of Franchise Brands 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.

Franchise Brands has a net margin of 6.32% compared to RWS's net margin of -13.60%. Franchise Brands' return on equity of 4.06% beat RWS's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
RWS-13.60% -12.70% 3.42%
Franchise Brands 6.32%4.06%3.24%

Summary

Franchise Brands beats RWS on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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FRAN vs. The Competition

MetricFranchise BrandsSpecialty Business Services IndustryIndustrials SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£277.94M£4.96B£9.73B£2.78B
Dividend Yield1.73%4.85%3.55%6.16%
P/E Ratio31.2528.2425.47365.72
Price / Sales1.9693.714,867.9786,253.69
Price / Cash29.0040.5427.9327.85
Price / Book1.297.214.617.92
Net Income£7.75M£144.67M£793.53M£5.89B
7 Day Performance-1.51%-0.46%-0.07%-0.87%
1 Month Performance-0.11%-2.60%0.18%-0.76%
1 Year Performance-0.68%0.73%25.08%70.67%

Franchise Brands Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
FRAN
Franchise Brands
4.1052 of 5 stars
GBX 145
+1.4%
GBX 197.50
+36.2%
-3.7%£277.94M£142.15M31.25715
JSG
Johnson Service Group
N/AGBX 154.90
-1.3%
GBX 178.33
+15.1%
+9.1%£585.51M£535.40M16.846,165
CPI
Capita
4.5363 of 5 stars
GBX 319.50
+0.9%
GBX 464.20
+45.3%
+9.5%£382.70M£2.31BN/A43,000
RST
Restore
3.7615 of 5 stars
GBX 263
+1.5%
GBX 367.33
+39.7%
-3.7%£345.85M£304.70MN/A2,700
DWF
DWF Group
N/AN/AN/AN/A£340.61M£451.64M2,490.004,340

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