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GRG vs. GNK, MAB, SSPG, EIG, and DOM

Should you buy Greggs stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Greggs 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 Greggs include Greene King (GNK), Mitchells & Butlers (MAB), SSP Group (SSPG), Ei Group plc (EIG.L) (EIG), and Domino's Pizza Group (DOM). These companies are all part of the "restaurants" industry.

How does Greggs compare to Greene King?

Greggs (LON:GRG) and Greene King (LON:GNK) are both restaurants industry companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, earnings, media sentiment, valuation, profitability, dividends, risk and analyst recommendations.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Greggs£2.15B0.79£135.19M£119.3013.99
Greene King£2.22B0.00N/A£38.70N/A

Greggs pays an annual dividend of GBX 69 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.1%. Greene King pays an annual dividend of GBX 0.33 per share. Greggs pays out 57.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Greene King pays out 0.9% 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.

Greggs currently has a consensus price target of GBX 1,824.29, indicating a potential upside of 9.30%. Given Greggs' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Greggs is more favorable than Greene King.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Greggs
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.38
Greene King
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

In the previous week, Greggs had 3 more articles in the media than Greene King. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Greggs and 0 mentions for Greene King. Greggs' average media sentiment score of 0.11 beat Greene King's score of 0.00 indicating that Greggs is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Greggs Neutral
Greene King Neutral

Greggs has a net margin of 5.68% compared to Greene King's net margin of 0.00%. Greggs' return on equity of 20.47% beat Greene King's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Greggs5.68% 20.47% 10.93%
Greene King N/A N/A N/A

60.1% of Greggs shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.6% of Greggs shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Greggs beats Greene King on 12 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Greggs compare to Mitchells & Butlers?

Greggs (LON:GRG) and Mitchells & Butlers (LON:MAB) are both small-cap consumer cyclical companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, dividends, valuation, risk, earnings, profitability, media sentiment and institutional ownership.

Mitchells & Butlers has a net margin of 6.70% compared to Greggs' net margin of 5.68%. Greggs' return on equity of 20.47% beat Mitchells & Butlers' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Greggs5.68% 20.47% 10.93%
Mitchells & Butlers 6.70%6.41%3.68%

Greggs presently has a consensus target price of GBX 1,824.29, suggesting a potential upside of 9.30%. Mitchells & Butlers has a consensus target price of GBX 485, suggesting a potential upside of 113.66%. Given Mitchells & Butlers' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Mitchells & Butlers is more favorable than Greggs.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Greggs
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.38
Mitchells & Butlers
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.71

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Greggs£2.15B0.79£135.19M£119.3013.99
Mitchells & Butlers£2.75B0.49£44.77M£29.507.69

In the previous week, Greggs had 2 more articles in the media than Mitchells & Butlers. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Greggs and 1 mentions for Mitchells & Butlers. Mitchells & Butlers' average media sentiment score of 1.39 beat Greggs' score of 0.11 indicating that Mitchells & Butlers is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Greggs
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Mitchells & Butlers
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

60.1% of Greggs shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 26.8% of Mitchells & Butlers shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.6% of Greggs shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 32.3% of Mitchells & Butlers shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Greggs has a beta of 1.126, meaning that its share price is 13% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Mitchells & Butlers has a beta of 1.297, meaning that its share price is 30% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Greggs and Mitchells & Butlers tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Greggs compare to SSP Group?

SSP Group (LON:SSPG) and Greggs (LON:GRG) are both small-cap consumer cyclical companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, analyst recommendations, risk, media sentiment, profitability, earnings, institutional ownership and dividends.

SSP Group has a beta of 0.903, suggesting that its stock price is 10% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Greggs has a beta of 1.126, suggesting that its stock price is 13% more volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
SSP Group£3.74B0.34£7.61M-£9.30N/A
Greggs£2.15B0.79£135.19M£119.3013.99

In the previous week, Greggs had 3 more articles in the media than SSP Group. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Greggs and 0 mentions for SSP Group. Greggs' average media sentiment score of 0.11 beat SSP Group's score of 0.00 indicating that Greggs is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
SSP Group Neutral
Greggs Neutral

SSP Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 3.70 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.2%. Greggs pays an annual dividend of GBX 69 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.1%. SSP Group pays out -39.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Greggs pays out 57.8% 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.

44.3% of SSP Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 60.1% of Greggs shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.1% of SSP Group shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.6% of Greggs shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Greggs has a net margin of 5.68% compared to SSP Group's net margin of -0.78%. Greggs' return on equity of 20.47% beat SSP Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
SSP Group-0.78% -65.76% 4.71%
Greggs 5.68%20.47%10.93%

SSP Group currently has a consensus price target of GBX 244.50, suggesting a potential upside of 47.82%. Greggs has a consensus price target of GBX 1,824.29, suggesting a potential upside of 9.30%. Given SSP Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe SSP Group is more favorable than Greggs.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
SSP Group
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67
Greggs
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.38

Summary

Greggs beats SSP Group on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Greggs compare to Ei Group plc (EIG.L)?

Ei Group plc (EIG.L) (LON:EIG) and Greggs (LON:GRG) are both small-cap consumer cyclical companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, profitability, earnings, dividends, media sentiment, valuation, risk and institutional ownership.

60.1% of Greggs shares are held by institutional investors. 0.6% of Greggs shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Greggs has a net margin of 5.68% compared to Ei Group plc (EIG.L)'s net margin of 0.00%. Greggs' return on equity of 20.47% beat Ei Group plc (EIG.L)'s return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Ei Group plc (EIG.L)N/A N/A N/A
Greggs 5.68%20.47%10.93%

Greggs has a consensus target price of GBX 1,824.29, suggesting a potential upside of 9.30%. Given Greggs' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Greggs is more favorable than Ei Group plc (EIG.L).

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Ei Group plc (EIG.L)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Greggs
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.38

In the previous week, Greggs had 3 more articles in the media than Ei Group plc (EIG.L). MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Greggs and 0 mentions for Ei Group plc (EIG.L). Greggs' average media sentiment score of 0.11 beat Ei Group plc (EIG.L)'s score of 0.00 indicating that Greggs is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Ei Group plc (EIG.L) Neutral
Greggs Neutral

Greggs has higher revenue and earnings than Ei Group plc (EIG.L). Ei Group plc (EIG.L) is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Greggs, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Ei Group plc (EIG.L)£724M0.00N/A-£46.20N/A
Greggs£2.15B0.79£135.19M£119.3013.99

Summary

Greggs beats Ei Group plc (EIG.L) on 13 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Greggs compare to Domino's Pizza Group?

Domino's Pizza Group (LON:DOM) and Greggs (LON:GRG) are both small-cap consumer cyclical companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, valuation, dividends, media sentiment, earnings, analyst recommendations, profitability and risk.

In the previous week, Greggs had 2 more articles in the media than Domino's Pizza Group. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Greggs and 1 mentions for Domino's Pizza Group. Greggs' average media sentiment score of 0.11 beat Domino's Pizza Group's score of 0.00 indicating that Greggs is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Domino's Pizza Group
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Greggs
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Domino's Pizza Group has a net margin of 8.55% compared to Greggs' net margin of 5.68%. Greggs' return on equity of 20.47% beat Domino's Pizza Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Domino's Pizza Group8.55% -68.82% 13.75%
Greggs 5.68%20.47%10.93%

89.4% of Domino's Pizza Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 60.1% of Greggs shares are owned by institutional investors. 13.7% of Domino's Pizza Group shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.6% of Greggs 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.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Domino's Pizza Group£685.40M1.03£76.02M£15.0012.37
Greggs£2.15B0.79£135.19M£119.3013.99

Domino's Pizza Group has a beta of 1.185, suggesting that its stock price is 19% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Greggs has a beta of 1.126, suggesting that its stock price is 13% more volatile than the broader market.

Domino's Pizza Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 11.10 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.0%. Greggs pays an annual dividend of GBX 69 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.1%. Domino's Pizza Group pays out 74.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Greggs pays out 57.8% 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.

Domino's Pizza Group presently has a consensus target price of GBX 270, suggesting a potential upside of 45.55%. Greggs has a consensus target price of GBX 1,824.29, suggesting a potential upside of 9.30%. Given Domino's Pizza Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Domino's Pizza Group is more favorable than Greggs.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Domino's Pizza Group
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.40
Greggs
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.38

Summary

Domino's Pizza Group and Greggs tied by winning 9 of the 18 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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GRG vs. The Competition

MetricGreggsRestaurants IndustryCyclical SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£1.70B£1.74B£4.04B£2.78B
Dividend Yield4.02%5.09%3.47%6.13%
P/E Ratio13.9918.3377.77364.73
Price / Sales0.7943.45326.2787,561.71
Price / Cash16.4541.6430.8727.85
Price / Book3.462.213.247.74
Net Income£135.19M£89.93M£247.47M£5.88B
7 Day Performance-4.42%-0.57%0.19%6.46%
1 Month Performance10.05%-1.67%2.47%9.67%
1 Year Performance-18.74%-3.62%1.69%75.31%

Greggs Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
GRG
Greggs
2.9949 of 5 stars
GBX 1,669
+1.5%
GBX 1,824.29
+9.3%
-19.3%£1.70B£2.15B13.9931,839
GNK
Greene King
N/AN/AN/AN/A£2.63B£2.22B21.941,010
MAB
Mitchells & Butlers
4.5041 of 5 stars
GBX 238
+3.0%
GBX 485
+103.8%
-20.5%£1.41B£2.75B8.0750,259
SSPG
SSP Group
1.8866 of 5 stars
GBX 171.50
+5.3%
GBX 244.50
+42.6%
+2.0%£1.33B£3.74BN/A42,000
EIG
Ei Group plc (EIG.L)
N/AN/AN/AN/A£1.26B£724MN/A680

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