Glencore (GLEN) Competitors

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GLEN vs. BHP, RIO, AAL, S32, and ADT1

Should you buy Glencore stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Glencore 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 Glencore include BHP Group (BHP), Rio Tinto Group (RIO), Anglo American (AAL), South32 (S32), and Adriatic Metals (ADT1). These companies are all part of the "other industrial metals & mining" industry.

How does Glencore compare to BHP Group?

BHP Group (LON:BHP) and Glencore (LON:GLEN) are both large-cap basic materials companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, valuation, risk, analyst recommendations, profitability, institutional ownership, dividends and earnings.

BHP Group presently has a consensus target price of GBX 9,280, indicating a potential upside of 205.26%. Glencore has a consensus target price of GBX 1,755, indicating a potential upside of 244.19%. Given Glencore's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Glencore is more favorable than BHP Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
BHP Group
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Glencore
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.83

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
BHP Group£53.99B2.86£9.92B£201.3015.10
Glencore£247.54B0.24-£682.18M£3.00169.97

In the previous week, BHP Group and BHP Group both had 3 articles in the media. Glencore's average media sentiment score of 0.95 beat BHP Group's score of 0.29 indicating that Glencore is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

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

BHP Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 109.21 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.6%. Glencore pays an annual dividend of GBX 10.07 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.0%. BHP Group pays out 54.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Glencore pays out 335.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. BHP Group is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

BHP Group has a beta of 0.825, indicating that its stock price is 18% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Glencore has a beta of 0.511, indicating that its stock price is 49% less volatile than the broader market.

BHP Group has a net margin of 18.98% compared to Glencore's net margin of 0.15%. BHP Group's return on equity of 21.41% beat Glencore's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
BHP Group18.98% 21.41% 13.98%
Glencore 0.15%0.96%2.54%

36.3% of BHP Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 52.8% of Glencore shares are owned by institutional investors. 11.0% of Glencore shares are owned 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.

Summary

BHP Group beats Glencore on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Glencore compare to Rio Tinto Group?

Rio Tinto Group (LON:RIO) and Glencore (LON:GLEN) are both large-cap basic materials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, risk, media sentiment, valuation, earnings, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations and dividends.

Rio Tinto Group has a net margin of 17.29% compared to Glencore's net margin of 0.15%. Rio Tinto Group's return on equity of 16.59% beat Glencore's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Rio Tinto Group17.29% 16.59% 9.23%
Glencore 0.15%0.96%2.54%

Rio Tinto Group currently has a consensus price target of £177.97, indicating a potential upside of 149.36%. Glencore has a consensus price target of GBX 1,755, indicating a potential upside of 244.19%. Given Glencore's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Glencore is more favorable than Rio Tinto Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Rio Tinto Group
0 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Glencore
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.83

41.5% of Rio Tinto Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 52.8% of Glencore shares are held by institutional investors. 0.1% of Rio Tinto Group shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 11.0% of Glencore 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.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Rio Tinto Group£57.64B2.01£13.82B£608.4011.73
Glencore£247.54B0.24-£682.18M£3.00169.97

In the previous week, Rio Tinto Group had 1 more articles in the media than Glencore. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Rio Tinto Group and 3 mentions for Glencore. Glencore's average media sentiment score of 0.95 beat Rio Tinto Group's score of 0.48 indicating that Glencore is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Rio Tinto Group
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Glencore
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Rio Tinto Group has a beta of 0.646, meaning that its share price is 35% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Glencore has a beta of 0.511, meaning that its share price is 49% less volatile than the broader market.

Rio Tinto Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 368.32 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.2%. Glencore pays an annual dividend of GBX 10.07 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.0%. Rio Tinto Group pays out 60.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Glencore pays out 335.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Rio Tinto Group is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Summary

Rio Tinto Group beats Glencore on 10 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Glencore compare to Anglo American?

Glencore (LON:GLEN) and Anglo American (LON:AAL) are both large-cap basic materials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, dividends, profitability, valuation, institutional ownership, risk, earnings and analyst recommendations.

Glencore has a beta of 0.511, suggesting that its stock price is 49% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Anglo American has a beta of 0.979, suggesting that its stock price is 2% less volatile than the broader market.

Glencore pays an annual dividend of GBX 10.07 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.0%. Anglo American pays an annual dividend of GBX 31.36 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.9%. Glencore pays out 335.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Anglo American pays out -9.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

Glencore has a net margin of 0.15% compared to Anglo American's net margin of -20.20%. Glencore's return on equity of 0.96% beat Anglo American's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Glencore0.15% 0.96% 2.54%
Anglo American -20.20%-20.10%5.94%

Glencore presently has a consensus target price of GBX 1,755, suggesting a potential upside of 244.19%. Anglo American has a consensus target price of GBX 3,657.50, suggesting a potential upside of 1.12%. Given Glencore's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe Glencore is more favorable than Anglo American.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Glencore
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.83
Anglo American
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.38

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Glencore£247.54B0.24-£682.18M£3.00169.97
Anglo American£18.55B2.09-£2.07B-£330.00N/A

In the previous week, Anglo American had 1 more articles in the media than Glencore. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Anglo American and 3 mentions for Glencore. Anglo American's average media sentiment score of 1.20 beat Glencore's score of 0.95 indicating that Anglo American is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Glencore
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Anglo American
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

52.8% of Glencore shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 46.7% of Anglo American shares are owned by institutional investors. 11.0% of Glencore shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.4% of Anglo American shares are owned 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.

Summary

Glencore beats Anglo American on 12 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Glencore compare to South32?

Glencore (LON:GLEN) and South32 (LON:S32) are both basic materials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, risk, analyst recommendations, dividends, earnings, profitability, valuation and institutional ownership.

In the previous week, Glencore had 3 more articles in the media than South32. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Glencore and 0 mentions for South32. Glencore's average media sentiment score of 0.95 beat South32's score of 0.00 indicating that Glencore is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Glencore Positive
South32 Neutral

South32 has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Glencore. South32 is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Glencore, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Glencore£247.54B0.24-£682.18M£3.00169.97
South32£5.71B1.60£100.01M£7.0029.14

52.8% of Glencore shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 37.0% of South32 shares are held by institutional investors. 11.0% of Glencore shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of South32 shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Glencore currently has a consensus target price of GBX 1,755, indicating a potential upside of 244.19%. South32 has a consensus target price of GBX 1,210, indicating a potential upside of 493.14%. Given South32's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe South32 is more favorable than Glencore.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Glencore
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.83
South32
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

Glencore has a beta of 0.511, suggesting that its share price is 49% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, South32 has a beta of 0.67, suggesting that its share price is 33% less volatile than the broader market.

South32 has a net margin of 5.31% compared to Glencore's net margin of 0.15%. South32's return on equity of 3.30% beat Glencore's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Glencore0.15% 0.96% 2.54%
South32 5.31%3.30%0.23%

Glencore pays an annual dividend of GBX 10.07 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.0%. South32 pays an annual dividend of GBX 5.93 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.9%. Glencore pays out 335.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. South32 pays out 84.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. South32 is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Summary

Glencore and South32 tied by winning 9 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Glencore compare to Adriatic Metals?

Glencore (LON:GLEN) and Adriatic Metals (LON:ADT1) are both basic materials companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, media sentiment, dividends, profitability, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, risk and valuation.

In the previous week, Glencore had 3 more articles in the media than Adriatic Metals. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Glencore and 0 mentions for Adriatic Metals. Glencore's average media sentiment score of 0.95 beat Adriatic Metals' score of 0.00 indicating that Glencore is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Glencore Positive
Adriatic Metals Neutral

Glencore has a beta of 0.511, meaning that its stock price is 49% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Adriatic Metals has a beta of 1.12, meaning that its stock price is 12% more volatile than the broader market.

Glencore currently has a consensus target price of GBX 1,755, suggesting a potential upside of 244.19%. Adriatic Metals has a consensus target price of GBX 277, suggesting a potential downside of 13.44%. Given Glencore's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe Glencore is more favorable than Adriatic Metals.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Glencore
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.83
Adriatic Metals
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

Glencore has a net margin of 0.15% compared to Adriatic Metals' net margin of -177.29%. Glencore's return on equity of 0.96% beat Adriatic Metals' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Glencore0.15% 0.96% 2.54%
Adriatic Metals -177.29%-48.19%-6.80%

52.8% of Glencore shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 1.1% of Adriatic Metals shares are held by institutional investors. 11.0% of Glencore shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 10.5% of Adriatic Metals shares are held by company 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.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Glencore£247.54B0.24-£682.18M£3.00169.97
Adriatic Metals£27.59M40.08-£68.31M-£13.26N/A

Summary

Glencore beats Adriatic Metals on 13 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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GLEN vs. The Competition

MetricGlencoreOther Industrial Metals & Mining IndustryMaterials SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£59.74B£1.49B£4.57B£2.77B
Dividend Yield2.40%6.55%5.03%6.16%
P/E Ratio169.9726.6922.70366.60
Price / Sales0.2445,242.915,498.1386,073.63
Price / Cash24.5624.6326.8727.87
Price / Book1.665.268.587.68
Net Income-£682.18M£70.60M£157.26M£5.89B
7 Day Performance-8.46%-4.89%-3.50%-0.89%
1 Month Performance-12.91%-8.48%-6.79%-1.35%
1 Year Performance77.33%80.85%46.64%65.98%

Glencore Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
GLEN
Glencore
4.0741 of 5 stars
GBX 509.90
-2.2%
GBX 1,755
+244.2%
+90.7%£59.74B£247.54B169.9783,426
BHP
BHP Group
3.215 of 5 stars
GBX 3,183
-4.3%
GBX 9,280
+191.5%
+79.7%£161.72B£53.99B15.8138,962
RIO
Rio Tinto Group
4.1266 of 5 stars
GBX 7,394
-2.6%
£177.97
+140.7%
+74.4%£120.25B£57.64B12.1557,000
AAL
Anglo American
1.7411 of 5 stars
GBX 3,890
-2.6%
GBX 3,657.50
-6.0%
+84.6%£41.68B£18.55BN/A129,700
S32
South32
2.3975 of 5 stars
GBX 222.20
-1.7%
GBX 1,210
+444.6%
+55.5%£9.95B£5.71B31.749,616

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