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GRI vs. ITH, SOPH, INDV, HCM, and SLS

Should you buy Grainger stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Grainger 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 Grainger include Ithaca Energy (ITH), Sophos Group plc (SOPH.L) (SOPH), Indivior (INDV), HUTCHMED (HCM), and Standard Life UK Smaller Companies Trust (SLS). These companies are all part of the "pharmaceutical products" industry.

How does Grainger compare to Ithaca Energy?

Ithaca Energy (LON:ITH) and Grainger (LON:GRI) are both pharmaceutical products companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, earnings, institutional ownership, profitability, dividends, media sentiment, valuation and risk.

Ithaca Energy presently has a consensus target price of GBX 205, indicating a potential downside of 13.28%. Grainger has a consensus target price of GBX 225.60, indicating a potential upside of 47.84%. Given Grainger's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Grainger is more favorable than Ithaca Energy.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Ithaca Energy
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Grainger
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.80

Grainger has a net margin of 54.91% compared to Ithaca Energy's net margin of 7.53%. Ithaca Energy's return on equity of 9.33% beat Grainger's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Ithaca Energy7.53% 9.33% 0.18%
Grainger 54.91%6.53%2.14%

Ithaca Energy has a beta of 0.353, suggesting that its stock price is 65% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Grainger has a beta of 0.78, suggesting that its stock price is 22% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Ithaca Energy had 5 more articles in the media than Grainger. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Ithaca Energy and 0 mentions for Grainger. Ithaca Energy's average media sentiment score of 0.91 beat Grainger's score of 0.00 indicating that Ithaca Energy is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Ithaca Energy Positive
Grainger Neutral

Ithaca Energy pays an annual dividend of GBX 30.31 per share and has a dividend yield of 12.8%. Grainger pays an annual dividend of GBX 7.86 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.2%. Ithaca Energy pays out -594.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Grainger pays out 28.8% 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. Ithaca Energy is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

3.6% of Ithaca Energy shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 48.3% of Grainger shares are held by institutional investors. 0.2% of Ithaca Energy shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.5% of Grainger shares are held by company 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.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Ithaca Energy£2.95B1.32£230.29M-£5.10N/A
Grainger£238.20M4.74-£1.11M£27.305.59

Summary

Grainger beats Ithaca Energy on 10 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Grainger compare to Sophos Group plc (SOPH.L)?

Grainger (LON:GRI) and Sophos Group plc (SOPH.L) (LON:SOPH) are both pharmaceutical products companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, institutional ownership, valuation, profitability, analyst recommendations, earnings, media sentiment and risk.

In the previous week, Grainger's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Sophos Group plc (SOPH.L)'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Grainger Neutral
Sophos Group plc (SOPH.L) Neutral

Grainger pays an annual dividend of GBX 7.86 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.2%. Sophos Group plc (SOPH.L) pays an annual dividend of GBX 0.04 per share. Grainger pays out 28.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Sophos Group plc (SOPH.L) pays out 2.4% 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.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Grainger£238.20M4.74-£1.11M£27.305.59
Sophos Group plc (SOPH.L)£726.90M0.00N/A£1.70N/A

Grainger presently has a consensus target price of GBX 225.60, suggesting a potential upside of 47.84%. Given Grainger's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Grainger is more favorable than Sophos Group plc (SOPH.L).

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Grainger
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.80
Sophos Group plc (SOPH.L)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

Grainger has a net margin of 54.91% compared to Sophos Group plc (SOPH.L)'s net margin of 0.00%. Grainger's return on equity of 6.53% beat Sophos Group plc (SOPH.L)'s return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Grainger54.91% 6.53% 2.14%
Sophos Group plc (SOPH.L) N/A N/A N/A

48.3% of Grainger shares are held by institutional investors. 1.5% of Grainger 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.

Summary

Grainger beats Sophos Group plc (SOPH.L) on 10 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Grainger compare to Indivior?

Grainger (LON:GRI) and Indivior (LON:INDV) are both small-cap pharmaceutical products companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, institutional ownership, media sentiment, profitability, earnings, valuation, dividends and analyst recommendations.

Grainger has a beta of 0.78, meaning that its share price is 22% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Indivior has a beta of 0.19, meaning that its share price is 81% less volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Grainger£238.20M4.74-£1.11M£27.305.59
Indivior£1.40B1.38-£2.36M-£1.21N/A

Grainger pays an annual dividend of GBX 7.86 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.2%. Indivior pays an annual dividend of GBX 15 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.2%. Grainger pays out 28.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Indivior pays out -1,243.7% 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, Indivior had 1 more articles in the media than Grainger. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Indivior and 0 mentions for Grainger. Grainger's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Indivior'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Grainger Neutral
Indivior Neutral

Grainger has a net margin of 54.91% compared to Indivior's net margin of 14.30%. Grainger's return on equity of 6.53% beat Indivior's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Grainger54.91% 6.53% 2.14%
Indivior 14.30%-41.70%2.37%

48.3% of Grainger shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 86.0% of Indivior shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.5% of Grainger shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 3.4% of Indivior 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.

Grainger currently has a consensus price target of GBX 225.60, indicating a potential upside of 47.84%. Given Grainger's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe Grainger is more favorable than Indivior.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Grainger
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.80
Indivior
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

Summary

Grainger beats Indivior on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Grainger compare to HUTCHMED?

Grainger (LON:GRI) and HUTCHMED (LON:HCM) are both small-cap pharmaceutical products companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, institutional ownership, valuation, earnings, dividends, media sentiment, risk and analyst recommendations.

In the previous week, Grainger's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled HUTCHMED'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Grainger Neutral
HUTCHMED Neutral

48.3% of Grainger shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 20.4% of HUTCHMED shares are held by institutional investors. 1.5% of Grainger shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.8% of HUTCHMED shares are held 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.

HUTCHMED has a net margin of 104.77% compared to Grainger's net margin of 54.91%. HUTCHMED's return on equity of 41.38% beat Grainger's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Grainger54.91% 6.53% 2.14%
HUTCHMED 104.77%41.38%-5.90%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Grainger£238.20M4.74-£1.11M£27.305.59
HUTCHMED£548.51M2.70-£52.98M£53.003.25

Grainger currently has a consensus target price of GBX 225.60, indicating a potential upside of 47.84%. Given Grainger's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Grainger is more favorable than HUTCHMED.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Grainger
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.80
HUTCHMED
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

Grainger has a beta of 0.78, suggesting that its share price is 22% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, HUTCHMED has a beta of 0.453, suggesting that its share price is 55% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Grainger beats HUTCHMED on 9 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Grainger compare to Standard Life UK Smaller Companies Trust?

Grainger (LON:GRI) and Standard Life UK Smaller Companies Trust (LON:SLS) are both small-cap pharmaceutical products companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, valuation, analyst recommendations, profitability, media sentiment, earnings, dividends and institutional ownership.

48.3% of Grainger shares are held by institutional investors. 1.5% of Grainger shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Grainger's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Standard Life UK Smaller Companies Trust'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Grainger Neutral
Standard Life UK Smaller Companies Trust Neutral

Grainger pays an annual dividend of GBX 7.86 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.2%. Standard Life UK Smaller Companies Trust pays an annual dividend of GBX 0.08 per share. Grainger pays out 28.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Standard Life UK Smaller Companies Trust pays out 0.0% 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.

Grainger presently has a consensus target price of GBX 225.60, indicating a potential upside of 47.84%. Given Grainger's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Grainger is more favorable than Standard Life UK Smaller Companies Trust.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Grainger
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.80
Standard Life UK Smaller Companies Trust
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

Standard Life UK Smaller Companies Trust has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Grainger. Standard Life UK Smaller Companies Trust is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Grainger, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Grainger£238.20M4.74-£1.11M£27.305.59
Standard Life UK Smaller Companies Trust£222.48M0.00N/A£217.40N/A

Grainger has a net margin of 54.91% compared to Standard Life UK Smaller Companies Trust's net margin of 0.00%. Grainger's return on equity of 6.53% beat Standard Life UK Smaller Companies Trust's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Grainger54.91% 6.53% 2.14%
Standard Life UK Smaller Companies Trust N/A N/A N/A

Summary

Grainger beats Standard Life UK Smaller Companies Trust on 11 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

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GRI vs. The Competition

MetricGraingerReal Estate Services IndustryReal Estate SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£1.13B£1.80B£2.02B£2.78B
Dividend Yield5.46%5.10%7.12%6.12%
P/E Ratio5.599.5729.34363.21
Price / Sales4.74455.77777.7287,415.85
Price / Cash19.2219.2668.0327.85
Price / Book0.592.111.317.70
Net Income-£1.11M-£421.39M-£124.57M£5.89B
7 Day Performance-3.42%-0.98%-0.91%0.20%
1 Year Performance-29.09%-6.50%0.57%74.70%

Grainger Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
GRI
Grainger
4.4929 of 5 stars
GBX 152.60
+0.6%
GBX 225.60
+47.8%
-30.1%£1.13B£238.20M5.59372
ITH
Ithaca Energy
1.7363 of 5 stars
GBX 225.40
-6.2%
GBX 205
-9.1%
+63.8%£3.72B£2.95BN/A220
SOPH
Sophos Group plc (SOPH.L)
N/AN/AN/AN/A£2.99B£726.90M341.41520
INDV
Indivior
N/AGBX 1,238
+1.6%
N/A+31.4%£1.93B£1.40BN/A1,000
HCM
HUTCHMED
N/AGBX 174.28
-0.1%
N/A-19.4%£1.50B£548.51M3.291,760

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