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GRG vs. MAB, SSPG, JDW, DOM, and YNGA

Should you buy Greggs stock or one of its competitors? Greggs's main competitors and comparable companies include Mitchells & Butlers (MAB), SSP Group (SSPG), J D Wetherspoon (JDW), Domino's Pizza Group (DOM), and Young & Co.'s Brewery, P.L.C. (YNGA). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "restaurants" industry.

How does Greggs compare to Mitchells & Butlers?

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

Greggs currently has a consensus target price of GBX 1,900, indicating a potential upside of 8.44%. Mitchells & Butlers has a consensus target price of GBX 558.75, indicating a potential upside of 108.10%. 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)
4 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.25
Mitchells & Butlers
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.80

Mitchells & Butlers has a net margin of 6.70% compared to Greggs' net margin of 5.93%. Greggs' return on equity of 20.97% beat Mitchells & Butlers' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Greggs5.93% 20.97% 10.93%
Mitchells & Butlers 6.70%6.41%3.68%

58.2% 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, 32.1% of Mitchells & Butlers shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

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£2.23B0.80£135.19M£128.9013.59
Mitchells & Butlers£2.75B0.58£44.77M£30.608.77

In the previous week, Mitchells & Butlers had 4 more articles in the media than Greggs. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Mitchells & Butlers and 1 mentions for Greggs. Mitchells & Butlers' average media sentiment score of 1.12 beat Greggs' score of 0.00 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
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Mitchells & Butlers
3 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Greggs has a beta of 1.159, indicating that its share price is 16% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Mitchells & Butlers has a beta of 1.291, indicating that its share price is 29% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Mitchells & Butlers beats Greggs on 9 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 discretionary companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, earnings, institutional ownership, profitability, valuation, analyst recommendations, risk and dividends.

SSP Group has a beta of 0.913, suggesting that its stock price is 9% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Greggs has a beta of 1.159, suggesting that its stock price is 16% more volatile than the broader market.

SSP Group presently has a consensus target price of GBX 721.17, suggesting a potential upside of 302.21%. Greggs has a consensus target price of GBX 1,900, suggesting a potential upside of 8.44%. Given SSP Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities 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)
4 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.25

Greggs has a net margin of 5.93% compared to SSP Group's net margin of -0.78%. Greggs' return on equity of 20.97% 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 5.93%20.97%10.93%

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£3.74B0.36£7.61M-£3.60N/A
Greggs£2.23B0.80£135.19M£128.9013.59

SSP Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 4.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.3%. Greggs pays an annual dividend of GBX 69 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.9%. SSP Group pays out -116.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Greggs pays out 53.5% 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.

In the previous week, SSP Group had 2 more articles in the media than Greggs. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for SSP Group and 1 mentions for Greggs. SSP Group's average media sentiment score of 0.56 beat Greggs' score of 0.00 indicating that SSP Group is being referred to more favorably in the media.

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

44.4% of SSP Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 58.2% of Greggs shares are held by institutional investors. 1.1% of SSP Group shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.6% of Greggs shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Greggs beats SSP Group on 10 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Greggs compare to J D Wetherspoon?

J D Wetherspoon (LON:JDW) and Greggs (LON:GRG) are both small-cap consumer discretionary companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, dividends, profitability, valuation, institutional ownership, earnings, media sentiment and analyst recommendations.

38.6% of J D Wetherspoon shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 58.2% of Greggs shares are owned by institutional investors. 31.2% of J D Wetherspoon shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.6% of Greggs shares are owned by company 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.

In the previous week, J D Wetherspoon and J D Wetherspoon both had 1 articles in the media. Greggs' average media sentiment score of 0.00 beat J D Wetherspoon's score of -0.08 indicating that Greggs is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
J D Wetherspoon
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Greggs
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Greggs has higher revenue and earnings than J D Wetherspoon. Greggs is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than J D Wetherspoon, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
J D Wetherspoon£2.13B0.38£46.29M£56.8013.60
Greggs£2.23B0.80£135.19M£128.9013.59

J D Wetherspoon pays an annual dividend of GBX 16 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. Greggs pays an annual dividend of GBX 69 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.9%. J D Wetherspoon pays out 28.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Greggs pays out 53.5% 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.

J D Wetherspoon currently has a consensus price target of GBX 666.67, suggesting a potential downside of 13.70%. Greggs has a consensus price target of GBX 1,900, suggesting a potential upside of 8.44%. Given Greggs' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Greggs is more favorable than J D Wetherspoon.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
J D Wetherspoon
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Greggs
1 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.25

Greggs has a net margin of 5.93% compared to J D Wetherspoon's net margin of 2.52%. Greggs' return on equity of 20.97% beat J D Wetherspoon's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
J D Wetherspoon2.52% 15.81% 4.59%
Greggs 5.93%20.97%10.93%

J D Wetherspoon has a beta of 1.134, meaning that its share price is 13% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Greggs has a beta of 1.159, meaning that its share price is 16% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Greggs beats J D Wetherspoon on 14 of the 17 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 discretionary companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, analyst recommendations, valuation, risk, media sentiment, dividends, institutional ownership and profitability.

Domino's Pizza Group currently has a consensus target price of GBX 224, indicating a potential upside of 10.24%. Greggs has a consensus target price of GBX 1,900, indicating a potential upside of 8.44%. Given Domino's Pizza Group's higher probable 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
2 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.20
Greggs
1 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.25

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£707.50M1.09£76.02M£15.4013.19
Greggs£2.23B0.80£135.19M£128.9013.59

In the previous week, Domino's Pizza Group and Domino's Pizza Group both had 1 articles in the media. Domino's Pizza Group's average media sentiment score of 0.55 beat Greggs' score of 0.00 indicating that Domino's Pizza Group is being referred to more favorably in the 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)
Positive
Greggs
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Domino's Pizza Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 11.30 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.6%. Greggs pays an annual dividend of GBX 69 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.9%. Domino's Pizza Group pays out 73.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Greggs pays out 53.5% 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.

89.4% of Domino's Pizza Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 58.2% of Greggs shares are held by institutional investors. 13.7% of Domino's Pizza Group shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 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 company is poised for long-term growth.

Domino's Pizza Group has a beta of 1.216, suggesting that its stock price is 22% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Greggs has a beta of 1.159, suggesting that its stock price is 16% more volatile than the broader market.

Domino's Pizza Group has a net margin of 8.40% compared to Greggs' net margin of 5.93%. Greggs' return on equity of 20.97% beat Domino's Pizza Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Domino's Pizza Group8.40% -69.64% 13.75%
Greggs 5.93%20.97%10.93%

Summary

Domino's Pizza Group beats Greggs on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Greggs compare to Young & Co.'s Brewery, P.L.C.?

Young & Co.'s Brewery, P.L.C. (LON:YNGA) and Greggs (LON:GRG) are both small-cap consumer discretionary companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, risk, profitability, valuation, earnings and dividends.

In the previous week, Greggs had 1 more articles in the media than Young & Co.'s Brewery, P.L.C.. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Greggs and 0 mentions for Young & Co.'s Brewery, P.L.C.. Young & Co.'s Brewery, P.L.C.'s average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Greggs'average media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Young & Co.'s Brewery, P.L.C. Neutral
Greggs Neutral

Young & Co.'s Brewery, P.L.C. has a beta of 0.934, suggesting that its stock price is 7% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Greggs has a beta of 1.159, suggesting that its stock price is 16% more volatile than the broader market.

Young & Co.'s Brewery, P.L.C. pays an annual dividend of GBX 23.75 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.9%. Greggs pays an annual dividend of GBX 69 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.9%. Young & Co.'s Brewery, P.L.C. pays out 52.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Greggs pays out 53.5% 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.

Young & Co.'s Brewery, P.L.C. presently has a consensus price target of GBX 1,346.67, indicating a potential upside of 65.76%. Greggs has a consensus price target of GBX 1,900, indicating a potential upside of 8.44%. Given Young & Co.'s Brewery, P.L.C.'s stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Young & Co.'s Brewery, P.L.C. is more favorable than Greggs.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Young & Co.'s Brewery, P.L.C.
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Greggs
1 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.25

Greggs has a net margin of 5.93% compared to Young & Co.'s Brewery, P.L.C.'s net margin of 5.51%. Greggs' return on equity of 20.97% beat Young & Co.'s Brewery, P.L.C.'s return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Young & Co.'s Brewery, P.L.C.5.51% 3.55% 2.99%
Greggs 5.93%20.97%10.93%

Greggs has higher revenue and earnings than Young & Co.'s Brewery, P.L.C.. Greggs is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Young & Co.'s Brewery, P.L.C., indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Young & Co.'s Brewery, P.L.C.£508.20M0.96£10.64M£45.1517.99
Greggs£2.23B0.80£135.19M£128.9013.59

13.0% of Young & Co.'s Brewery, P.L.C. shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 58.2% of Greggs shares are held by institutional investors. 9.6% of Young & Co.'s Brewery, P.L.C. shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.6% of Greggs shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Greggs beats Young & Co.'s Brewery, P.L.C. on 10 of the 16 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

MetricGreggsHotels, Restaurants & Leisure IndustryConsumer Discretionary SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£1.79B£7.53B£12.42B£2.85B
Dividend Yield3.99%3.90%58.24%6.26%
P/E Ratio13.5921.3244.30366.92
Price / Sales0.80339.6091.6190,001.94
Price / Cash16.4521.6718.4927.89
Price / Book3.634.534.046.35
Net Income£135.19M£262.26M£445.74M£5.89B
7 Day Performance-1.79%-2.79%-2.30%-0.76%
1 Month Performance-3.84%-6.66%-5.00%-0.68%
1 Year Performance11.38%-8.26%-7.38%19.29%

Greggs Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
GRG
Greggs
2.087 of 5 stars
GBX 1,752.06
+0.6%
GBX 1,900
+8.4%
+10.4%£1.79B£2.23B13.5933,000
MAB
Mitchells & Butlers
4.2464 of 5 stars
GBX 271.50
-1.3%
GBX 558.75
+105.8%
+3.1%£1.61B£2.75B8.8750,259
SSPG
SSP Group
2.2725 of 5 stars
GBX 191.70
-1.8%
GBX 721.17
+276.2%
+17.4%£1.45B£3.74BN/A42,000
JDW
J D Wetherspoon
1.4539 of 5 stars
GBX 800
-1.4%
GBX 666.67
-16.7%
+13.7%£843.25M£2.13B14.0841,754
DOM
Domino's Pizza Group
3.3718 of 5 stars
GBX 207.14
-0.7%
GBX 224
+8.1%
+1.5%£789.51M£707.50M13.451,630

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This page (LON:GRG) was last updated on 9/15/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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