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Gulf Marine Services (GMS) Competitors

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GMS vs. TOT, ARW, SAG, JPEI, and SNX

Should you buy Gulf Marine Services stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Gulf Marine Services 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 Gulf Marine Services include Total Produce (TOT), Arrow Global Group (ARW), Science Group (SAG), JPMorgan Elect plc - Managed Income (JPEI), and Synectics (SNX). These companies are all part of the "wholesale" industry.

How does Gulf Marine Services compare to Total Produce?

Gulf Marine Services (LON:GMS) and Total Produce (LON:TOT) are both small-cap wholesale companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, valuation, media sentiment, risk and profitability.

8.3% of Gulf Marine Services shares are held by institutional investors. 0.5% of Gulf Marine Services shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Gulf Marine Services has a net margin of 10.06% compared to Total Produce's net margin of 0.00%. Gulf Marine Services' return on equity of 4.61% beat Total Produce's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Gulf Marine Services10.06% 4.61% 5.32%
Total Produce N/A N/A N/A

In the previous week, Gulf Marine Services' average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Total Produce'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Gulf Marine Services Neutral
Total Produce Neutral

Gulf Marine Services has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Total Produce. Total Produce is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Gulf Marine Services, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Gulf Marine Services£188.12M1.14£48.19M£1.6411.37
Total Produce£3.82B0.00N/A£8.80N/A

Summary

Gulf Marine Services beats Total Produce on 5 of the 8 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Gulf Marine Services compare to Arrow Global Group?

Gulf Marine Services (LON:GMS) and Arrow Global Group (LON:ARW) are both small-cap wholesale companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, analyst recommendations, risk, media sentiment, institutional ownership, dividends, valuation and earnings.

Gulf Marine Services has a net margin of 10.06% compared to Arrow Global Group's net margin of 0.00%. Gulf Marine Services' return on equity of 4.61% beat Arrow Global Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Gulf Marine Services10.06% 4.61% 5.32%
Arrow Global Group N/A N/A N/A

In the previous week, Gulf Marine Services' average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Arrow Global Group'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Gulf Marine Services Neutral
Arrow Global Group Neutral

8.3% of Gulf Marine Services shares are held by institutional investors. 0.5% of Gulf Marine Services shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Gulf Marine Services£188.12M1.14£48.19M£1.6411.37
Arrow Global Group£269.20M0.00N/A£8.70N/A

Summary

Gulf Marine Services beats Arrow Global Group on 5 of the 8 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Gulf Marine Services compare to Science Group?

Science Group (LON:SAG) and Gulf Marine Services (LON:GMS) are both small-cap wholesale companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, media sentiment, earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, risk, profitability and dividends.

Science Group has a beta of 0.386, indicating that its stock price is 61% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Gulf Marine Services has a beta of 0.732, indicating that its stock price is 27% less volatile than the broader market.

Science Group has a net margin of 29.80% compared to Gulf Marine Services' net margin of 10.06%. Science Group's return on equity of 31.59% beat Gulf Marine Services' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Science Group29.80% 31.59% 4.28%
Gulf Marine Services 10.06%4.61%5.32%

47.6% of Science Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 8.3% of Gulf Marine Services shares are owned by institutional investors. 22.5% of Science Group shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of Gulf Marine Services 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.

In the previous week, Science Group had 4 more articles in the media than Gulf Marine Services. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Science Group and 0 mentions for Gulf Marine Services. Science Group's average media sentiment score of 0.90 beat Gulf Marine Services' score of 0.00 indicating that Science Group is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Science Group Positive
Gulf Marine Services Neutral

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Science Group£111.66M2.13£5.92M£73.607.89
Gulf Marine Services£188.12M1.14£48.19M£1.6411.37

Summary

Science Group beats Gulf Marine Services on 8 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Gulf Marine Services compare to JPMorgan Elect plc - Managed Income?

JPMorgan Elect plc - Managed Income (LON:JPEI) and Gulf Marine Services (LON:GMS) are both small-cap wholesale companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, risk, valuation, earnings, dividends and media sentiment.

Gulf Marine Services has higher revenue and earnings than JPMorgan Elect plc - Managed Income. JPMorgan Elect plc - Managed Income is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Gulf Marine Services, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
JPMorgan Elect plc - Managed IncomeN/AN/AN/A£0.75N/A
Gulf Marine Services£188.12M1.14£48.19M£1.6411.37

8.3% of Gulf Marine Services shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.5% of Gulf Marine Services shares are owned 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.

Gulf Marine Services has a net margin of 10.06% compared to JPMorgan Elect plc - Managed Income's net margin of 0.00%. Gulf Marine Services' return on equity of 4.61% beat JPMorgan Elect plc - Managed Income's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
JPMorgan Elect plc - Managed IncomeN/A N/A N/A
Gulf Marine Services 10.06%4.61%5.32%

In the previous week, JPMorgan Elect plc - Managed Income's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Gulf Marine Services'average media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
JPMorgan Elect plc - Managed Income Neutral
Gulf Marine Services Neutral

Summary

Gulf Marine Services beats JPMorgan Elect plc - Managed Income on 7 of the 8 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Gulf Marine Services compare to Synectics?

Synectics (LON:SNX) and Gulf Marine Services (LON:GMS) are both small-cap wholesale companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, risk, earnings, dividends, valuation, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and media sentiment.

Gulf Marine Services has higher revenue and earnings than Synectics. Synectics is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Gulf Marine Services, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Synectics£68.10M0.50£2.93M£21.809.22
Gulf Marine Services£188.12M1.14£48.19M£1.6411.37

8.9% of Synectics shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 8.3% of Gulf Marine Services shares are owned by institutional investors. 22.8% of Synectics shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of Gulf Marine Services 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.

Synectics has a beta of 0.668, meaning that its stock price is 33% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Gulf Marine Services has a beta of 0.732, meaning that its stock price is 27% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Synectics had 2 more articles in the media than Gulf Marine Services. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Synectics and 0 mentions for Gulf Marine Services. Synectics' average media sentiment score of 1.13 beat Gulf Marine Services' score of 0.00 indicating that Synectics is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Synectics Positive
Gulf Marine Services Neutral

Gulf Marine Services has a net margin of 10.06% compared to Synectics' net margin of 5.44%. Synectics' return on equity of 8.48% beat Gulf Marine Services' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Synectics5.44% 8.48% 5.02%
Gulf Marine Services 10.06%4.61%5.32%

Summary

Gulf Marine Services beats Synectics on 7 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

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New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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GMS vs. The Competition

MetricGulf Marine ServicesOil & Gas Equipment & Services IndustryEnergy SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£214.88M£546.37M£10.20B£2.74B
Dividend Yield6.86%19.57%10.38%6.16%
P/E Ratio11.3713.2820.50366.44
Price / Sales1.14122.97769.7687,084.52
Price / Cash4.7026.6937.1827.85
Price / Book0.592.154.307.61
Net Income£48.19M£38.57M£4.23B£5.89B
7 Day Performance-3.07%-1.68%-0.92%-0.95%
1 Month Performance-4.94%1.44%0.07%1.56%
1 Year Performance-14.06%40.44%46.17%72.41%

Gulf Marine Services Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
GMS
Gulf Marine Services
N/AGBX 18.65
-0.5%
N/A-13.6%£214.88M£188.12M11.375,480
TOT
Total Produce
N/AN/AN/AN/A£641.85M£3.82B18.755,974
ARW
Arrow Global Group
N/AN/AN/AN/A£544.66M£269.20M35.2922,300
SAG
Science Group
N/AGBX 580.50
-0.8%
N/A+24.9%£238.96M£111.66M7.89443
JPEI
JPMorgan Elect plc - Managed Income
N/AN/AN/AN/A£106.91MN/A133.33N/A

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This page (LON:GMS) was last updated on 6/8/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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