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Hardide (HDD) Competitors

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GBX 38.95 +0.45 (+1.17%)
As of 12:18 PM Eastern

HDD vs. IOF, HAYD, WCH, ITX, and DCTA

Should you buy Hardide stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Hardide 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 Hardide include Iofina (IOF), Haydale Graphene Industries (HAYD), Wilmcote Holdings plc (WCH.L) (WCH), Itaconix (ITX), and Directa Plus (DCTA). These companies are all part of the "specialty chemicals" industry.

How does Hardide compare to Iofina?

Iofina (LON:IOF) and Hardide (LON:HDD) are both small-cap basic materials companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, institutional ownership, profitability, earnings, valuation, analyst recommendations, media sentiment and dividends.

2.5% of Iofina shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 10.2% of Hardide shares are held by institutional investors. 13.4% of Iofina shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 65.7% of Hardide shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Iofina has a beta of 1.1947325, suggesting that its share price is 19% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Hardide has a beta of 0.972, suggesting that its share price is 3% less volatile than the broader market.

Iofina has a net margin of 11.84% compared to Hardide's net margin of 3.49%. Iofina's return on equity of 14.89% beat Hardide's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Iofina11.84% 14.89% 5.18%
Hardide 3.49%5.59%-9.80%

Iofina presently has a consensus price target of GBX 60, suggesting a potential upside of 26.98%. Given Iofina's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Iofina is more favorable than Hardide.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Iofina
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Hardide
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

In the previous week, Iofina had 1 more articles in the media than Hardide. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Iofina and 1 mentions for Hardide. Hardide's average media sentiment score of 0.75 beat Iofina's score of 0.00 indicating that Hardide is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Iofina
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Hardide
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Iofina£66.52M1.36£4.28M£4.0011.81
Hardide£6.03M5.09-£1.89M£0.20194.75

Summary

Iofina beats Hardide on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Hardide compare to Haydale Graphene Industries?

Hardide (LON:HDD) and Haydale Graphene Industries (LON:HAYD) are both small-cap basic materials companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, institutional ownership, risk, valuation, earnings, profitability, media sentiment and analyst recommendations.

Hardide has a beta of 0.972, indicating that its stock price is 3% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Haydale Graphene Industries has a beta of 2.161, indicating that its stock price is 116% more volatile than the broader market.

10.2% of Hardide shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 8.2% of Haydale Graphene Industries shares are owned by institutional investors. 65.7% of Hardide shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 5.3% of Haydale Graphene Industries shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Hardide has higher revenue and earnings than Haydale Graphene Industries. Haydale Graphene Industries is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Hardide, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Hardide£6.03M5.09-£1.89M£0.20194.75
Haydale Graphene Industries£3.61M6.90-£18.01M-£0.33N/A

Hardide has a net margin of 3.49% compared to Haydale Graphene Industries' net margin of -1,236.23%. Hardide's return on equity of 5.59% beat Haydale Graphene Industries' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Hardide3.49% 5.59% -9.80%
Haydale Graphene Industries -1,236.23%-222.53%-20.66%

In the previous week, Hardide and Hardide both had 1 articles in the media. Hardide's average media sentiment score of 0.75 beat Haydale Graphene Industries' score of 0.00 indicating that Hardide is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Hardide
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Haydale Graphene Industries
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Summary

Hardide beats Haydale Graphene Industries on 10 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Hardide compare to Wilmcote Holdings plc (WCH.L)?

Wilmcote Holdings plc (WCH.L) (LON:WCH) and Hardide (LON:HDD) are both small-cap basic materials companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, earnings, profitability, risk, dividends, media sentiment, institutional ownership and valuation.

In the previous week, Hardide had 1 more articles in the media than Wilmcote Holdings plc (WCH.L). MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Hardide and 0 mentions for Wilmcote Holdings plc (WCH.L). Hardide's average media sentiment score of 0.75 beat Wilmcote Holdings plc (WCH.L)'s score of 0.00 indicating that Hardide is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Wilmcote Holdings plc (WCH.L) Neutral
Hardide Positive

10.2% of Hardide shares are owned by institutional investors. 65.7% of Hardide shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Wilmcote Holdings plc (WCH.L) has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Hardide. Wilmcote Holdings plc (WCH.L) is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Hardide, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Wilmcote Holdings plc (WCH.L)N/AN/AN/A-£0.60N/A
Hardide£6.03M5.09-£1.89M£0.20194.75

Hardide has a net margin of 3.49% compared to Wilmcote Holdings plc (WCH.L)'s net margin of 0.00%. Hardide's return on equity of 5.59% beat Wilmcote Holdings plc (WCH.L)'s return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Wilmcote Holdings plc (WCH.L)N/A N/A N/A
Hardide 3.49%5.59%-9.80%

Summary

Hardide beats Wilmcote Holdings plc (WCH.L) on 9 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Hardide compare to Itaconix?

Itaconix (LON:ITX) and Hardide (LON:HDD) are both small-cap basic materials companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, valuation, media sentiment, profitability, risk, dividends, earnings and institutional ownership.

In the previous week, Itaconix and Itaconix both had 1 articles in the media. Hardide's average media sentiment score of 0.75 beat Itaconix's score of 0.00 indicating that Hardide is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Itaconix
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Hardide
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Itaconix£10.50M1.29-£1.49M-£10.20N/A
Hardide£6.03M5.09-£1.89M£0.20194.75

Hardide has a net margin of 3.49% compared to Itaconix's net margin of -13.82%. Hardide's return on equity of 5.59% beat Itaconix's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Itaconix-13.82% -16.82% -9.90%
Hardide 3.49%5.59%-9.80%

Itaconix has a beta of 1.253, suggesting that its stock price is 25% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Hardide has a beta of 0.972, suggesting that its stock price is 3% less volatile than the broader market.

Itaconix presently has a consensus price target of GBX 325, indicating a potential upside of 223.38%. Given Itaconix's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Itaconix is more favorable than Hardide.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Itaconix
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Hardide
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

11.2% of Itaconix shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 10.2% of Hardide shares are owned by institutional investors. 77.5% of Itaconix shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 65.7% of Hardide shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Itaconix beats Hardide on 8 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Hardide compare to Directa Plus?

Directa Plus (LON:DCTA) and Hardide (LON:HDD) are both small-cap basic materials companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, valuation, institutional ownership, earnings, profitability, risk, analyst recommendations and dividends.

Directa Plus has a beta of 0.74, meaning that its share price is 26% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Hardide has a beta of 0.972, meaning that its share price is 3% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Directa Plus and Directa Plus both had 1 articles in the media. Hardide's average media sentiment score of 0.75 beat Directa Plus' score of 0.00 indicating that Hardide is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Directa Plus
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Hardide
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Hardide has a net margin of 3.49% compared to Directa Plus' net margin of -60.20%. Hardide's return on equity of 5.59% beat Directa Plus' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Directa Plus-60.20% -69.24% -22.41%
Hardide 3.49%5.59%-9.80%

9.0% of Directa Plus shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 10.2% of Hardide shares are owned by institutional investors. 10.3% of Directa Plus shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 65.7% of Hardide shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Directa Plus£7.17M0.98-£9.74M-£4.00N/A
Hardide£6.03M5.09-£1.89M£0.20194.75

Summary

Hardide beats Directa Plus on 11 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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HDD vs. The Competition

MetricHardideSpecialty Chemicals IndustryMaterials SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£30.70M£8.23B£4.73B£2.79B
Dividend Yield6.30%3.43%5.02%6.16%
P/E Ratio194.7516.9322.93365.29
Price / Sales5.09110.946,702.0287,514.55
Price / Cash9.1719.2527.1927.89
Price / Book5.853.256.677.58
Net Income-£1.89M£213.62M£157.11M£5.89B
7 Day Performance8.19%0.14%-4.22%0.20%
1 Month Performance11.13%6.28%-2.85%0.88%
1 Year Performance400.96%28.77%74.60%82.73%

Hardide Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
HDD
Hardide
N/AGBX 38.95
+1.2%
N/A+468.3%£30.70M£6.03M194.7546
IOF
Iofina
2.3585 of 5 stars
GBX 46.50
flat
GBX 60
+29.0%
+98.9%£89.21M£66.52M11.6395
HAYD
Haydale Graphene Industries
N/AGBX 0.32
-1.2%
N/A+134.3%£24.96M£3.61MN/A67
WCH
Wilmcote Holdings plc (WCH.L)
N/AN/AN/AN/A£20.13MN/AN/A3
ITX
Itaconix
2.1509 of 5 stars
GBX 108
-0.9%
GBX 325
+200.9%
+6.4%£14.57M£10.50MN/A17

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This page (LON:HDD) was last updated on 5/20/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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