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GFTU vs. RS1, AGK, TPK, BWO, and ZIG

Should you buy Grafton Group stock or one of its competitors? Grafton Group's main competitors and comparable companies include RS Group (RS1), Aggreko (AGK), Travis Perkins (TPK), Barloworld (BWO), and Zigup (ZIG). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "trading companies & distributors" industry.

How does Grafton Group compare to RS Group?

Grafton Group (LON:GFTU) and RS Group (LON:RS1) are both mid-cap industrials companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, media sentiment, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, profitability, dividends and risk.

In the previous week, Grafton Group had 1 more articles in the media than RS Group. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Grafton Group and 1 mentions for RS Group. Grafton Group's average media sentiment score of 1.11 beat RS Group's score of 0.85 indicating that Grafton Group is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Grafton Group
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
RS Group
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

0.0% of Grafton Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 71.6% of RS Group shares are held by institutional investors. 9.3% of Grafton Group shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.7% of RS Group shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Grafton Group presently has a consensus target price of GBX 2,825, indicating a potential upside of 175.23%. RS Group has a consensus target price of GBX 696.25, indicating a potential downside of 5.57%. Given Grafton Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Grafton Group is more favorable than RS Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Grafton Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
RS Group
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.78

Grafton Group has a beta of 1.072, indicating that its share price is 7% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, RS Group has a beta of 0.867, indicating that its share price is 13% less volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Grafton Group£2.52B0.94£127.90M£91.5311.21
RS Group£2.88B1.21£181.90M£34.5021.37

RS Group has a net margin of 5.62% compared to Grafton Group's net margin of 5.42%. RS Group's return on equity of 11.55% beat Grafton Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Grafton Group5.42% 8.38% 3.60%
RS Group 5.62%11.55%6.58%

Grafton Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 30.50 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.0%. RS Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 22.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.1%. Grafton Group pays out 33.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. RS Group pays out 65.5% 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.

Summary

RS Group beats Grafton Group on 10 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Grafton Group compare to Aggreko?

Aggreko (LON:AGK) and Grafton Group (LON:GFTU) are both mid-cap industrials companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, analyst recommendations, valuation, dividends, profitability, earnings, institutional ownership and risk.

Aggreko pays an annual dividend of GBX 0.05 per share. Grafton Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 30.50 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.0%. Aggreko pays out -0.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Grafton Group pays out 33.3% 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.

In the previous week, Grafton Group had 2 more articles in the media than Aggreko. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Grafton Group and 0 mentions for Aggreko. Grafton Group's average media sentiment score of 1.11 beat Aggreko's score of 0.00 indicating that Grafton Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Aggreko Neutral
Grafton Group Positive

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Aggreko£1.36B0.00N/A-£43.50N/A
Grafton Group£2.52B0.94£127.90M£91.5311.21

Grafton Group has a net margin of 5.42% compared to Aggreko's net margin of 0.00%. Grafton Group's return on equity of 8.38% beat Aggreko's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
AggrekoN/A N/A N/A
Grafton Group 5.42%8.38%3.60%

Grafton Group has a consensus price target of GBX 2,825, suggesting a potential upside of 175.23%. Given Grafton Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Grafton Group is more favorable than Aggreko.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Aggreko
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Grafton Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

0.0% of Grafton Group shares are held by institutional investors. 9.3% of Grafton Group shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Grafton Group beats Aggreko on 14 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Grafton Group compare to Travis Perkins?

Travis Perkins (LON:TPK) and Grafton Group (LON:GFTU) are both industrials companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, valuation, analyst recommendations, profitability, risk, earnings, dividends and institutional ownership.

55.4% of Travis Perkins shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.0% of Grafton Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.8% of Travis Perkins shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 9.3% of Grafton Group 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.

Travis Perkins has a beta of 1.278, meaning that its stock price is 28% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Grafton Group has a beta of 1.072, meaning that its stock price is 7% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Travis Perkins and Travis Perkins both had 2 articles in the media. Grafton Group's average media sentiment score of 1.11 beat Travis Perkins' score of 0.58 indicating that Grafton Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Travis Perkins
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Grafton Group
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Travis Perkins pays an annual dividend of GBX 13.50 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. Grafton Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 30.50 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.0%. Travis Perkins pays out -16.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Grafton Group pays out 33.3% 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.

Travis Perkins currently has a consensus price target of GBX 627.17, suggesting a potential downside of 4.18%. Grafton Group has a consensus price target of GBX 2,825, suggesting a potential upside of 175.23%. Given Grafton Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Grafton Group is more favorable than Travis Perkins.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Travis Perkins
2 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.17
Grafton Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Travis Perkins£4.52B0.31-£17.46M-£83.30N/A
Grafton Group£2.52B0.94£127.90M£91.5311.21

Grafton Group has a net margin of 5.42% compared to Travis Perkins' net margin of -3.81%. Grafton Group's return on equity of 8.38% beat Travis Perkins' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Travis Perkins-3.81% -9.63% 1.42%
Grafton Group 5.42%8.38%3.60%

Summary

Grafton Group beats Travis Perkins on 13 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Grafton Group compare to Barloworld?

Grafton Group (LON:GFTU) and Barloworld (LON:BWO) are both industrials companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, risk, dividends, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, media sentiment, profitability and earnings.

Grafton Group currently has a consensus price target of GBX 2,825, indicating a potential upside of 175.23%. Given Grafton Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe Grafton Group is more favorable than Barloworld.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Grafton Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Barloworld
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Grafton Group£2.52B0.94£127.90M£91.5311.21
Barloworld£51.99B0.00N/A-£5.50N/A

In the previous week, Grafton Group had 2 more articles in the media than Barloworld. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Grafton Group and 0 mentions for Barloworld. Grafton Group's average media sentiment score of 1.11 beat Barloworld's score of 0.00 indicating that Grafton Group is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Grafton Group Positive
Barloworld Neutral

0.0% of Grafton Group shares are held by institutional investors. 9.3% of Grafton Group shares are held by 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.

Grafton Group has a net margin of 5.42% compared to Barloworld's net margin of 0.00%. Grafton Group's return on equity of 8.38% beat Barloworld's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Grafton Group5.42% 8.38% 3.60%
Barloworld N/A N/A N/A

Summary

Grafton Group beats Barloworld on 12 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Grafton Group compare to Zigup?

Zigup (LON:ZIG) and Grafton Group (LON:GFTU) are both industrials companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, earnings, dividends, media sentiment, valuation, profitability and institutional ownership.

Zigup pays an annual dividend of GBX 26.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.7%. Grafton Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 30.50 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.0%. Zigup pays out 80.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Grafton Group pays out 33.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

Zigup currently has a consensus target price of GBX 537.50, suggesting a potential upside of 15.47%. Grafton Group has a consensus target price of GBX 2,825, suggesting a potential upside of 175.23%. Given Grafton Group's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Grafton Group is more favorable than Zigup.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Zigup
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Grafton Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

Zigup has a beta of 1.047, meaning that its share price is 5% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Grafton Group has a beta of 1.072, meaning that its share price is 7% more volatile than the broader market.

63.1% of Zigup shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.0% of Grafton Group shares are held by institutional investors. 2.6% of Zigup shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 9.3% of Grafton Group shares are held 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.

In the previous week, Grafton Group had 2 more articles in the media than Zigup. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Grafton Group and 0 mentions for Zigup. Grafton Group's average media sentiment score of 1.11 beat Zigup's score of 0.00 indicating that Grafton Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Zigup Neutral
Grafton Group Positive

Grafton Group has a net margin of 5.42% compared to Zigup's net margin of 4.10%. Grafton Group's return on equity of 8.38% beat Zigup's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Zigup4.10% 7.00% 5.59%
Grafton Group 5.42%8.38%3.60%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Zigup£1.86B0.57£123.98M£32.9014.15
Grafton Group£2.52B0.94£127.90M£91.5311.21

Summary

Grafton Group beats Zigup on 13 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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GFTU vs. The Competition

MetricGrafton GroupTrading Companies & Distributors IndustryIndustrials SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£2.38B£9.55B£10.63B£2.92B
Dividend Yield3.66%3.40%97.24%6.17%
P/E Ratio11.2127.9426.47367.62
Price / Sales0.9423.30307.6283,465.25
Price / Cash2.4047.7324.3127.89
Price / Book1.303.804.837.11
Net Income£127.90M£375.39M£612.94M£5.89B
7 Day Performance-0.34%-2.33%-1.76%0.51%
1 Month Performance8.79%1.47%2.24%3.12%
1 Year Performance13.77%5.23%11.41%22.15%

Grafton Group Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
GFTU
Grafton Group
3.9966 of 5 stars
GBX 1,026.40
-0.5%
GBX 2,825
+175.2%
+14.3%£2.38B£2.52B11.219,000
RS1
RS Group
1.5616 of 5 stars
GBX 720
-1.0%
GBX 696.25
-3.3%
+24.7%£3.39B£2.88B20.876,500
AGK
Aggreko
N/AN/AN/AN/A£2.23B£1.36BN/A6,000
TPK
Travis Perkins
1.6997 of 5 stars
GBX 641
-0.8%
GBX 627.17
-2.2%
+1.8%£1.36B£4.52BN/A19,172
BWO
Barloworld
N/AN/AN/AN/A£1.19B£51.99BN/A7,997

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This page (LON:GFTU) was last updated on 8/24/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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