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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 better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, valuation, profitability, earnings, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, institutional ownership and dividends.

Ithaca Energy has a beta of 0.313, suggesting that its share price is 69% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Grainger has a beta of 0.777, suggesting that its share price is 22% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Ithaca Energy had 3 more articles in the media than Grainger. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for Ithaca Energy and 7 mentions for Grainger. Grainger's average media sentiment score of 1.46 beat Ithaca Energy's score of 1.14 indicating that Grainger is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Ithaca Energy
4 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Grainger
5 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

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%

4.0% of Ithaca Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 48.1% of Grainger shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.2% of Ithaca Energy shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.5% of Grainger shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Ithaca Energy presently has a consensus price target of GBX 226.67, suggesting a potential downside of 4.84%. Grainger has a consensus price target of GBX 225.60, suggesting a potential upside of 30.03%. Given Grainger's higher probable upside, analysts plainly 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)
3 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

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£2.95B1.33£230.29M-£5.10N/A
Grainger£238.20M5.38-£1.11M£27.306.36

Ithaca Energy pays an annual dividend of GBX 30.31 per share and has a dividend yield of 12.7%. Grainger pays an annual dividend of GBX 7.86 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.5%. 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.

Summary

Grainger beats Ithaca Energy on 11 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

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

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

Grainger has a consensus target price of GBX 225.60, indicating a potential upside of 30.03%. Given Grainger's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, 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
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
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.80

Sophos Group plc (SOPH.L) pays an annual dividend of GBX 0.04 per share. Grainger pays an annual dividend of GBX 7.86 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.5%. Sophos Group plc (SOPH.L) pays out 2.4% 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.

In the previous week, Grainger had 7 more articles in the media than Sophos Group plc (SOPH.L). MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Grainger and 0 mentions for Sophos Group plc (SOPH.L). Grainger's average media sentiment score of 1.46 beat Sophos Group plc (SOPH.L)'s score of 0.00 indicating that Grainger is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

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

48.1% of Grainger shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.5% of Grainger shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

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
Sophos Group plc (SOPH.L)N/A N/A N/A
Grainger 54.91%6.53%2.14%

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
Sophos Group plc (SOPH.L)£726.90M0.00N/A£1.70N/A
Grainger£238.20M5.38-£1.11M£27.306.36

Summary

Grainger beats Sophos Group plc (SOPH.L) on 12 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Grainger compare to Indivior?

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

Grainger has a net margin of 54.91% compared to Indivior's net margin of 11.44%. Grainger's return on equity of 6.53% beat Indivior's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Indivior11.44% -23.90% 2.37%
Grainger 54.91%6.53%2.14%

Indivior pays an annual dividend of GBX 15 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.2%. Grainger pays an annual dividend of GBX 7.86 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.5%. Indivior pays out -1,243.7% 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.

Indivior has a beta of 0.19, suggesting that its share price is 81% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Grainger has a beta of 0.777, suggesting that its share price is 22% less volatile than the broader market.

86.0% of Indivior shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 48.1% of Grainger shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.4% of Indivior shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.5% of Grainger shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Grainger has lower revenue, but higher earnings 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
Indivior£1.40B1.38-£2.36M-£1.21N/A
Grainger£238.20M5.38-£1.11M£27.306.36

In the previous week, Grainger had 7 more articles in the media than Indivior. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Grainger and 0 mentions for Indivior. Grainger's average media sentiment score of 1.46 beat Indivior's score of 0.00 indicating that Grainger is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Indivior Neutral
Grainger Positive

Grainger has a consensus price target of GBX 225.60, suggesting a potential upside of 30.03%. Given Grainger's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Grainger is more favorable than Indivior.

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

Summary

Grainger beats Indivior on 13 of the 18 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 stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, valuation, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, earnings, profitability, risk and dividends.

Grainger has a beta of 0.777, indicating that its share price is 22% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, HUTCHMED has a beta of 0.428, indicating that its share price is 57% less volatile than the broader market.

HUTCHMED has a net margin of 163.84% compared to Grainger's net margin of 54.91%. HUTCHMED's return on equity of 36.88% beat Grainger's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Grainger54.91% 6.53% 2.14%
HUTCHMED 163.84%36.88%-5.90%

Grainger currently has a consensus price target of GBX 225.60, indicating a potential upside of 30.03%. Given Grainger's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts plainly 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

In the previous week, Grainger had 5 more articles in the media than HUTCHMED. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Grainger and 2 mentions for HUTCHMED. Grainger's average media sentiment score of 1.46 beat HUTCHMED's score of -0.40 indicating that Grainger is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Grainger
5 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
HUTCHMED
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

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£238.20M5.38-£1.11M£27.306.36
HUTCHMED£548.51M2.73-£52.98M£53.003.29

48.1% of Grainger shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 20.4% of HUTCHMED shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.5% of Grainger shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 2.8% of HUTCHMED 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.

Summary

Grainger beats HUTCHMED on 11 of the 16 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 contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, dividends, institutional ownership, valuation, analyst recommendations, risk and media sentiment.

Grainger pays an annual dividend of GBX 7.86 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.5%. 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.

48.1% of Grainger shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.5% of Grainger shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Grainger presently has a consensus target price of GBX 225.60, suggesting a potential upside of 30.03%. Given Grainger's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, 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£238.20M5.38-£1.11M£27.306.36
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

In the previous week, Grainger had 7 more articles in the media than Standard Life UK Smaller Companies Trust. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Grainger and 0 mentions for Standard Life UK Smaller Companies Trust. Grainger's average media sentiment score of 1.46 beat Standard Life UK Smaller Companies Trust's score of 0.00 indicating that Grainger is being referred to more favorably in the media.

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

Summary

Grainger beats Standard Life UK Smaller Companies Trust on 13 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

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GRI vs. The Competition

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MetricGraingerReal Estate Services IndustryReal Estate SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£1.28B£1.80B£2.01B£2.78B
Dividend Yield4.85%4.63%7.03%6.12%
P/E Ratio6.369.6229.77368.21
Price / Sales5.38246.83409.1984,742.79
Price / Cash19.2219.4368.3627.87
Price / Book0.672.201.377.52
Net Income-£1.11M-£431.59M-£125.49M£5.89B
7 Day Performance2.00%-0.95%-0.03%0.83%
1 Month Performance4.71%-2.79%-0.37%-1.30%
1 Year Performance-15.49%-11.78%-1.14%62.41%

Grainger Competitors List

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CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
GRI
Grainger
4.798 of 5 stars		GBX 173.50
-0.1%		GBX 225.60
+30.0%		-14.2%£1.28B£238.20M6.36372
ITH
Ithaca Energy
1.8775 of 5 stars		GBX 228.60
+2.3%		GBX 226.67
-0.8%		+41.9%£3.77B£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+6.1%£1.93B£1.40BN/A1,000
HCM
HUTCHMED
N/AGBX 170.50
-0.9%		N/A-27.9%£1.47B£548.51M3.221,760

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This page (LON:GRI) was last updated on 7/15/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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