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GFTU vs. RS1, BRCK, SHI, FLO, and LORD

Should you buy Grafton Group stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Grafton Group 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 Grafton Group include RS Group (RS1), Brickability Group (BRCK), SIG (SHI), Flowtech Fluidpower (FLO), and Lords Group Trading (LORD). These companies are all part of the "industrial distribution" industry.

How does Grafton Group compare to RS Group?

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

Grafton Group has a beta of 1.081, suggesting that its share price is 8% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, RS Group has a beta of 0.8, suggesting that its share price is 20% less volatile than the broader market.

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 3.7%. RS Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 22.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.4%. 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. Grafton Group is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

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£2.52B0.76£127.90M£91.539.01
RS Group£2.88B1.07£181.90M£34.5019.16

Grafton Group currently has a consensus target price of GBX 1,153.33, indicating a potential upside of 39.80%. RS Group has a consensus target price of GBX 682.14, indicating a potential upside of 3.20%. Given Grafton Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts plainly 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)
3 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.63

0.0% of Grafton Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 71.9% 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 hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, RS Group had 1 more articles in the media than Grafton Group. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for RS Group and 1 mentions for Grafton Group. RS Group's average media sentiment score of 0.93 beat Grafton Group's score of 0.67 indicating that RS Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

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

Summary

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

How does Grafton Group compare to Brickability Group?

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

Brickability Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 3.51 per share and has a dividend yield of 7.1%. Grafton Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 30.50 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.7%. Brickability Group pays out 107.7% 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.

Brickability Group presently has a consensus target price of GBX 106, indicating a potential upside of 113.07%. Grafton Group has a consensus target price of GBX 1,153.33, indicating a potential upside of 39.80%. Given Brickability Group's higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe Brickability Group is more favorable than Grafton Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Brickability Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 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

Grafton Group has a net margin of 5.42% compared to Brickability Group's net margin of 1.64%. Grafton Group's return on equity of 8.38% beat Brickability Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Brickability Group1.64% 5.64% 4.09%
Grafton Group 5.42%8.38%3.60%

15.7% of Brickability Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.0% of Grafton Group shares are held by institutional investors. 13.7% of Brickability Group 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 stock is poised for long-term growth.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Brickability Group£653.13M0.25£16.36M£3.2615.26
Grafton Group£2.52B0.76£127.90M£91.539.01

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

Company Overall Sentiment
Brickability Group Neutral
Grafton Group Positive

Brickability Group has a beta of 0.333, meaning that its stock price is 67% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Grafton Group has a beta of 1.081, meaning that its stock price is 8% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Grafton Group beats Brickability Group on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Grafton Group compare to SIG?

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

Grafton Group has a net margin of 5.42% compared to SIG's net margin of -2.47%. Grafton Group's return on equity of 8.38% beat SIG's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
SIG-2.47% -47.73% 1.03%
Grafton Group 5.42%8.38%3.60%

Grafton Group has lower revenue, but higher earnings than SIG. SIG 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
SIG£2.59B0.04-£64.23M-£5.50N/A
Grafton Group£2.52B0.76£127.90M£91.539.01

16.2% of SIG shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.0% of Grafton Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.0% of SIG 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 endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Grafton Group had 1 more articles in the media than SIG. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Grafton Group and 0 mentions for SIG. SIG's average media sentiment score of 1.14 beat Grafton Group's score of 0.67 indicating that SIG is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
SIG Positive
Grafton Group Positive

SIG presently has a consensus price target of GBX 8.45, indicating a potential upside of 1.93%. Grafton Group has a consensus price target of GBX 1,153.33, indicating a potential upside of 39.80%. Given Grafton Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Grafton Group is more favorable than SIG.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
SIG
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Grafton Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

SIG has a beta of 0.731, indicating that its share price is 27% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Grafton Group has a beta of 1.081, indicating that its share price is 8% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Grafton Group beats SIG on 13 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Grafton Group compare to Flowtech Fluidpower?

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

Flowtech Fluidpower has a beta of 0.553, indicating that its share price is 45% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Grafton Group has a beta of 1.081, indicating that its share price is 8% more volatile than the broader market.

Flowtech Fluidpower presently has a consensus target price of GBX 100, indicating a potential upside of 78.57%. Grafton Group has a consensus target price of GBX 1,153.33, indicating a potential upside of 39.80%. Given Flowtech Fluidpower's higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Flowtech Fluidpower is more favorable than Grafton Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Flowtech Fluidpower
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 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

Grafton Group has a net margin of 5.42% compared to Flowtech Fluidpower's net margin of -2.84%. Grafton Group's return on equity of 8.38% beat Flowtech Fluidpower's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Flowtech Fluidpower-2.84% -8.17% 1.96%
Grafton Group 5.42%8.38%3.60%

Grafton Group has higher revenue and earnings than Flowtech Fluidpower. Flowtech Fluidpower 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
Flowtech Fluidpower£116.92M0.39-£14.47M-£5.24N/A
Grafton Group£2.52B0.76£127.90M£91.539.01

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

Company Overall Sentiment
Flowtech Fluidpower Neutral
Grafton Group Positive

16.6% of Flowtech Fluidpower shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.0% of Grafton Group shares are held by institutional investors. 3.9% of Flowtech Fluidpower 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, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Grafton Group beats Flowtech Fluidpower on 13 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Grafton Group compare to Lords Group Trading?

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

Grafton Group has a net margin of 5.42% compared to Lords Group Trading's net margin of -0.93%. Grafton Group's return on equity of 8.38% beat Lords Group Trading's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Grafton Group5.42% 8.38% 3.60%
Lords Group Trading -0.93%-10.04%2.41%

Grafton Group presently has a consensus price target of GBX 1,153.33, indicating a potential upside of 39.80%. Lords Group Trading has a consensus price target of GBX 42, indicating a potential upside of 140.00%. Given Lords Group Trading's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Lords Group Trading is more favorable than Grafton 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
Lords Group Trading
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

0.0% of Grafton Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 12.7% of Lords Group Trading shares are held by institutional investors. 9.3% of Grafton Group shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 34.6% of Lords Group Trading shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Grafton Group has a beta of 1.081, indicating that its stock price is 8% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Lords Group Trading has a beta of 1.293, indicating that its stock price is 29% more volatile than the broader market.

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

Company Overall Sentiment
Grafton Group Positive
Lords Group Trading Neutral

Grafton Group has higher revenue and earnings than Lords Group Trading. Lords Group Trading 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£2.52B0.76£127.90M£91.539.01
Lords Group Trading£472.80M0.06-£1.73M-£2.68N/A

Grafton Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 30.50 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.7%. Lords Group Trading pays an annual dividend of GBX 0.84 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.8%. Grafton Group pays out 33.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Lords Group Trading pays out -31.3% 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. Lords Group Trading is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Summary

Grafton Group beats Lords Group Trading on 12 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

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GFTU vs. The Competition

MetricGrafton GroupIndustrial Distribution IndustryIndustrials SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£1.91B£5.82B£9.63B£2.78B
Dividend Yield4.61%4.25%3.53%6.12%
P/E Ratio9.0121.6925.38363.21
Price / Sales0.7654.515,099.3787,415.85
Price / Cash2.4055.7128.1427.85
Price / Book1.042.695.077.70
Net Income£127.90M£242.73M£794.09M£5.89B
7 Day Performance-0.66%1.40%0.07%0.20%
1 Year Performance-18.27%23.19%29.65%74.70%

Grafton Group Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
GFTU
Grafton Group
4.3181 of 5 stars
GBX 825
+0.7%
GBX 1,153.33
+39.8%
-18.6%£1.91B£2.52B9.019,000
RS1
RS Group
2.4362 of 5 stars
GBX 667.69
-1.6%
GBX 692.14
+3.7%
+15.5%£3.13B£2.88B19.756,500
BRCK
Brickability Group
2.9664 of 5 stars
GBX 48
flat
GBX 106
+120.8%
-29.1%£154.63M£653.13M14.72800
SHI
SIG
1.244 of 5 stars
GBX 8.09
-6.4%
GBX 8.45
+4.4%
-44.6%£93.55M£2.59BN/A7,000
FLO
Flowtech Fluidpower
1.8378 of 5 stars
GBX 49
+1.0%
GBX 100
+104.1%
-15.0%£39.90M£116.92MN/A582

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This page (LON:GFTU) was last updated on 6/4/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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