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James Fisher and Sons (FSJ) Competitors

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FSJ vs. ICGC, OCN, GPH, BMS, and MPL

Should you buy James Fisher and Sons stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares James Fisher and Sons 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 James Fisher and Sons include Irish Continental Group (ICGC), Ocean Wilsons (OCN), Global Ports (GPH), Braemar (BMS), and Mercantile Ports & Logistics (MPL). These companies are all part of the "marine shipping" industry.

How does James Fisher and Sons compare to Irish Continental Group?

Irish Continental Group (LON:ICGC) and James Fisher and Sons (LON:FSJ) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, valuation, analyst recommendations, earnings, media sentiment, profitability, institutional ownership and dividends.

Irish Continental Group has a beta of 0.99, indicating that its stock price is 1% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, James Fisher and Sons has a beta of 0.804, indicating that its stock price is 20% less volatile than the broader market.

23.8% of Irish Continental Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 40.6% of James Fisher and Sons shares are held by institutional investors. 23.6% of Irish Continental Group shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.1% of James Fisher and Sons shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Irish Continental Group has a net margin of 11.23% compared to James Fisher and Sons' net margin of -1.12%. Irish Continental Group's return on equity of 25.50% beat James Fisher and Sons' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Irish Continental Group11.23% 25.50% 6.96%
James Fisher and Sons -1.12%-2.37%2.84%

Irish Continental Group has higher revenue and earnings than James Fisher and Sons. James Fisher and Sons is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Irish Continental Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Irish Continental Group£666.70M1.20£74.00M£45.8011.80
James Fisher and Sons£394.40M0.66-£52.66M-£8.70N/A

In the previous week, Irish Continental Group had 1 more articles in the media than James Fisher and Sons. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Irish Continental Group and 0 mentions for James Fisher and Sons. Irish Continental Group's average media sentiment score of 0.67 beat James Fisher and Sons' score of 0.00 indicating that Irish Continental Group is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Irish Continental Group Positive
James Fisher and Sons Neutral

James Fisher and Sons has a consensus price target of GBX 660, indicating a potential upside of 28.40%. Given James Fisher and Sons' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe James Fisher and Sons is more favorable than Irish Continental Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Irish Continental Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
James Fisher and Sons
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

Summary

Irish Continental Group beats James Fisher and Sons on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does James Fisher and Sons compare to Ocean Wilsons?

James Fisher and Sons (LON:FSJ) and Ocean Wilsons (LON:OCN) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, valuation, analyst recommendations, profitability, earnings, dividends, risk and institutional ownership.

James Fisher and Sons presently has a consensus target price of GBX 660, indicating a potential upside of 28.40%. Given James Fisher and Sons' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe James Fisher and Sons is more favorable than Ocean Wilsons.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
James Fisher and Sons
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Ocean Wilsons
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

Ocean Wilsons has lower revenue, but higher earnings than James Fisher and Sons. James Fisher and Sons is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Ocean Wilsons, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
James Fisher and Sons£394.40M0.66-£52.66M-£8.70N/A
Ocean Wilsons£26.66M12.52£76.94M£916.601.29

James Fisher and Sons has a beta of 0.804, indicating that its stock price is 20% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Ocean Wilsons has a beta of 0.96, indicating that its stock price is 4% less volatile than the broader market.

James Fisher and Sons has a net margin of -1.12% compared to Ocean Wilsons' net margin of -134.00%. Ocean Wilsons' return on equity of 41.24% beat James Fisher and Sons' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
James Fisher and Sons-1.12% -2.37% 2.84%
Ocean Wilsons -134.00%41.24%6.02%

40.6% of James Fisher and Sons shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 12.1% of Ocean Wilsons shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.1% of James Fisher and Sons shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 31.2% of Ocean Wilsons shares are owned 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.

In the previous week, James Fisher and Sons' average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Ocean Wilsons'average media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
James Fisher and Sons Neutral
Ocean Wilsons Neutral

Summary

Ocean Wilsons beats James Fisher and Sons on 8 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does James Fisher and Sons compare to Global Ports?

James Fisher and Sons (LON:FSJ) and Global Ports (LON:GPH) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, earnings, risk, valuation, profitability, institutional ownership, dividends and analyst recommendations.

40.6% of James Fisher and Sons shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 9.3% of Global Ports shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.1% of James Fisher and Sons shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 78.0% of Global Ports 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.

James Fisher and Sons presently has a consensus target price of GBX 660, suggesting a potential upside of 28.40%. Given James Fisher and Sons' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe James Fisher and Sons is more favorable than Global Ports.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
James Fisher and Sons
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Global Ports
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

James Fisher and Sons has a beta of 0.804, suggesting that its share price is 20% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Global Ports has a beta of 1.86, suggesting that its share price is 86% more volatile than the broader market.

Global Ports has lower revenue, but higher earnings than James Fisher and Sons. James Fisher and Sons is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Global Ports, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
James Fisher and Sons£394.40M0.66-£52.66M-£8.70N/A
Global Ports£193.58M0.00-£19.81M£0.01N/A

Global Ports has a net margin of 0.46% compared to James Fisher and Sons' net margin of -1.12%. Global Ports' return on equity of 34.36% beat James Fisher and Sons' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
James Fisher and Sons-1.12% -2.37% 2.84%
Global Ports 0.46%34.36%3.88%

In the previous week, James Fisher and Sons' average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Global Ports'average media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
James Fisher and Sons Neutral
Global Ports Neutral

Summary

Global Ports beats James Fisher and Sons on 8 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does James Fisher and Sons compare to Braemar?

James Fisher and Sons (LON:FSJ) and Braemar (LON:BMS) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, risk, earnings, profitability, institutional ownership, dividends, analyst recommendations and valuation.

Braemar has a net margin of 1.68% compared to James Fisher and Sons' net margin of -1.12%. Braemar's return on equity of 2.74% beat James Fisher and Sons' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
James Fisher and Sons-1.12% -2.37% 2.84%
Braemar 1.68%2.74%7.09%

In the previous week, Braemar had 3 more articles in the media than James Fisher and Sons. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Braemar and 0 mentions for James Fisher and Sons. Braemar's average media sentiment score of 0.27 beat James Fisher and Sons' score of 0.00 indicating that Braemar is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
James Fisher and Sons Neutral
Braemar Neutral

Braemar has lower revenue, but higher earnings than James Fisher and Sons. James Fisher and Sons is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Braemar, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
James Fisher and Sons£394.40M0.66-£52.66M-£8.70N/A
Braemar£135.61M0.55£5.01M£6.3636.32

James Fisher and Sons currently has a consensus target price of GBX 660, suggesting a potential upside of 28.40%. Braemar has a consensus target price of GBX 320, suggesting a potential upside of 38.53%. Given Braemar's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Braemar is more favorable than James Fisher and Sons.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
James Fisher and Sons
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Braemar
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

James Fisher and Sons has a beta of 0.804, suggesting that its stock price is 20% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Braemar has a beta of 0.455, suggesting that its stock price is 55% less volatile than the broader market.

40.6% of James Fisher and Sons shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 15.6% of Braemar shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.1% of James Fisher and Sons shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 17.3% of Braemar shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Braemar beats James Fisher and Sons on 10 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does James Fisher and Sons compare to Mercantile Ports & Logistics?

Mercantile Ports & Logistics (LON:MPL) and James Fisher and Sons (LON:FSJ) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, dividends, valuation, earnings, institutional ownership, risk, analyst recommendations and profitability.

James Fisher and Sons has a consensus target price of GBX 660, suggesting a potential upside of 28.40%. Given James Fisher and Sons' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe James Fisher and Sons is more favorable than Mercantile Ports & Logistics.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Mercantile Ports & Logistics
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
James Fisher and Sons
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

18.7% of Mercantile Ports & Logistics shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 40.6% of James Fisher and Sons shares are held by institutional investors. 44.5% of Mercantile Ports & Logistics shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 2.1% of James Fisher and Sons shares are held 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.

Mercantile Ports & Logistics has a beta of 0.41, meaning that its share price is 59% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, James Fisher and Sons has a beta of 0.804, meaning that its share price is 20% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Mercantile Ports & Logistics' average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled James Fisher and Sons'average media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Mercantile Ports & Logistics Neutral
James Fisher and Sons Neutral

Mercantile Ports & Logistics has a net margin of 0.00% compared to James Fisher and Sons' net margin of -1.12%. James Fisher and Sons' return on equity of -2.37% beat Mercantile Ports & Logistics' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Mercantile Ports & LogisticsN/A -27.50% -2.36%
James Fisher and Sons -1.12%-2.37%2.84%

Mercantile Ports & Logistics has higher earnings, but lower revenue than James Fisher and Sons. James Fisher and Sons is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Mercantile Ports & Logistics, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Mercantile Ports & Logistics£4.28M1.12-£21.86M-£8.50N/A
James Fisher and Sons£394.40M0.66-£52.66M-£8.70N/A

Summary

James Fisher and Sons beats Mercantile Ports & Logistics on 8 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

This chart shows the average media sentiment of LON and its competitors over the past 90 days as caculated by MarketBeat. The averaged score is equivalent to the following: Very Negative Sentiment <= -1.5, Negative Sentiment > -1.5 and <= -0.5, Neutral Sentiment > -0.5 and < 0.5, Positive Sentiment >= 0.5 and < 1.5, and Very Positive Sentiment >= 1.5.
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FSJ vs. The Competition

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MetricJames Fisher and SonsMarine Shipping IndustryIndustrials SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£259.49M£5.44B£9.55B£2.77B
Dividend Yield1.57%2.54%3.53%6.12%
P/E Ratio-59.0818.6124.89365.21
Price / Sales0.66184.415,040.5687,168.39
Price / Cash3.125.1328.0727.85
Price / Book1.671.744.887.68
Net Income-£52.66M£180.25M£794.09M£5.89B
7 Day Performance2.39%0.67%-1.41%-0.55%
1 Month Performance3.63%11.63%1.08%3.15%
1 Year Performance51.62%28.86%27.47%73.57%

James Fisher and Sons Competitors List

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CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
FSJ
James Fisher and Sons
N/AGBX 514
+4.9%		GBX 660
+28.4%		+55.1%£259.49M£394.40MN/A2,041
ICGC
Irish Continental Group
N/AGBX 540
-1.8%		N/A+22.7%£801.54M£666.70M11.79288
OCN
Ocean Wilsons
N/AGBX 1,180
flat		N/A-17.2%£333.82M£26.66M1.2974,200
GPH
Global Ports
N/AN/AN/AN/A£231.21M£193.58M30,000.0020
BMS
Braemar
3.4138 of 5 stars		GBX 245
+2.1%		GBX 320
+30.6%		-1.7%£78.64M£135.61M21.95400

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This page (LON:FSJ) was last updated on 6/5/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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