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As of 08/26/2026 11:58 AM Eastern

HEAD vs. PMP, GLV, AIEA, ATN, and JLH

Should you buy Headlam Group stock or one of its competitors? Headlam Group's main competitors and comparable companies include Portmeirion Group (PMP), Glenveagh Properties (GLV), AIREA (AIEA), Aterian (ATN), and John Lewis of Hungerford (JLH). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "household durables" industry.

How does Headlam Group compare to Portmeirion Group?

Portmeirion Group (LON:PMP) and Headlam Group (LON:HEAD) are both small-cap consumer discretionary companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, analyst recommendations, profitability, earnings, valuation, dividends, institutional ownership and risk.

Portmeirion Group has a beta of 0.471, suggesting that its share price is 53% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Headlam Group has a beta of 0.774, suggesting that its share price is 23% less volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Portmeirion Group£91.06M0.29-£10.98M-£45.30N/A
Headlam Group£498.70M0.02-£12.12M-£102.00N/A

Portmeirion Group has a net margin of -6.86% compared to Headlam Group's net margin of -16.42%. Portmeirion Group's return on equity of -12.61% beat Headlam Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Portmeirion Group-6.86% -12.61% 1.87%
Headlam Group -16.42%-61.90%-1.18%

Portmeirion Group currently has a consensus target price of GBX 100, indicating a potential upside of 92.31%. Headlam Group has a consensus target price of GBX 100, indicating a potential upside of 856.94%. Given Headlam Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Headlam Group is more favorable than Portmeirion Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Portmeirion Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Headlam Group
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

In the previous week, Portmeirion Group had 1 more articles in the media than Headlam Group. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Portmeirion Group and 0 mentions for Headlam Group. Portmeirion Group's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Headlam Group'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Portmeirion Group Neutral
Headlam Group Neutral

0.8% of Portmeirion Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 47.1% of Headlam Group shares are held by institutional investors. 2.9% of Portmeirion Group shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 2.2% of Headlam Group shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Portmeirion Group beats Headlam Group on 8 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Headlam Group compare to Glenveagh Properties?

Glenveagh Properties (LON:GLV) and Headlam Group (LON:HEAD) are both small-cap consumer discretionary companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, risk, media sentiment, earnings, institutional ownership, valuation, dividends and profitability.

In the previous week, Glenveagh Properties' average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Headlam Group'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Glenveagh Properties Neutral
Headlam Group Neutral

40.9% of Glenveagh Properties shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 47.1% of Headlam Group shares are held by institutional investors. 5.1% of Glenveagh Properties shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.2% of Headlam Group shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Glenveagh Properties has a net margin of 11.62% compared to Headlam Group's net margin of -16.42%. Glenveagh Properties' return on equity of 13.97% beat Headlam Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Glenveagh Properties11.62% 13.97% 4.28%
Headlam Group -16.42%-61.90%-1.18%

Headlam Group has a consensus price target of GBX 100, suggesting a potential upside of 856.94%. Given Headlam Group's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Headlam Group is more favorable than Glenveagh Properties.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Glenveagh Properties
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Headlam Group
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Glenveagh Properties£925.88M0.01£4.39B£19.700.12
Headlam Group£498.70M0.02-£12.12M-£102.00N/A

Glenveagh Properties has a beta of 0.833, suggesting that its stock price is 17% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Headlam Group has a beta of 0.774, suggesting that its stock price is 23% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Glenveagh Properties beats Headlam Group on 11 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Headlam Group compare to AIREA?

AIREA (LON:AIEA) and Headlam Group (LON:HEAD) are both small-cap consumer discretionary companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, risk, dividends, institutional ownership, earnings, profitability, valuation and media sentiment.

AIREA has a net margin of 0.31% compared to Headlam Group's net margin of -16.42%. AIREA's return on equity of 0.39% beat Headlam Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
AIREA0.31% 0.39% 1.99%
Headlam Group -16.42%-61.90%-1.18%

Headlam Group has a consensus target price of GBX 100, suggesting a potential upside of 856.94%. Given Headlam Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Headlam Group is more favorable than AIREA.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
AIREA
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Headlam Group
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

AIREA has a beta of 1.08, suggesting that its stock price is 8% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Headlam Group has a beta of 0.774, suggesting that its stock price is 23% less volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
AIREA£21.45M0.48£1.17M£2.5410.24
Headlam Group£498.70M0.02-£12.12M-£102.00N/A

In the previous week, AIREA's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Headlam Group'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
AIREA Neutral
Headlam Group Neutral

10.7% of AIREA shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 47.1% of Headlam Group shares are held by institutional investors. 16.9% of AIREA shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.2% of Headlam Group shares are held by company 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.

Summary

AIREA beats Headlam Group on 9 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Headlam Group compare to Aterian?

Aterian (LON:ATN) and Headlam Group (LON:HEAD) 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 valuation, institutional ownership, media sentiment, risk, dividends, analyst recommendations, profitability and earnings.

Aterian has a beta of 0.132, meaning that its stock price is 87% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Headlam Group has a beta of 0.774, meaning that its stock price is 23% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Aterian's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Headlam Group'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Aterian Neutral
Headlam Group Neutral

Headlam Group has a consensus target price of GBX 100, suggesting a potential upside of 856.94%. Given Headlam Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Headlam Group is more favorable than Aterian.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Aterian
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Headlam Group
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

Headlam Group has a net margin of -16.42% compared to Aterian's net margin of -1,832.73%. Headlam Group's return on equity of -61.90% beat Aterian's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Aterian-1,832.73% -125.18% -14.49%
Headlam Group -16.42%-61.90%-1.18%

12.4% of Aterian shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 47.1% of Headlam Group shares are held by institutional investors. 15.7% of Aterian shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.2% of Headlam Group 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.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Aterian£110K44.76-£2.26K-£15.14N/A
Headlam Group£498.70M0.02-£12.12M-£102.00N/A

Summary

Headlam Group beats Aterian on 9 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Headlam Group compare to John Lewis of Hungerford?

John Lewis of Hungerford (LON:JLH) and Headlam Group (LON:HEAD) are both small-cap consumer discretionary companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, valuation, profitability, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, risk, media sentiment and dividends.

4.3% of John Lewis of Hungerford shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 47.1% of Headlam Group shares are held by institutional investors. 63.6% of John Lewis of Hungerford shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 2.2% of Headlam Group shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, John Lewis of Hungerford's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Headlam Group'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
John Lewis of Hungerford Neutral
Headlam Group Neutral

John Lewis of Hungerford has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Headlam Group.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
John Lewis of Hungerford£11.14M0.00N/AN/AN/A
Headlam Group£498.70M0.02-£12.12M-£102.00N/A

John Lewis of Hungerford has a net margin of -0.71% compared to Headlam Group's net margin of -16.42%. John Lewis of Hungerford's return on equity of -8.16% beat Headlam Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
John Lewis of Hungerford-0.71% -8.16% 1.40%
Headlam Group -16.42%-61.90%-1.18%

John Lewis of Hungerford has a beta of 0.12, suggesting that its stock price is 88% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Headlam Group has a beta of 0.774, suggesting that its stock price is 23% less volatile than the broader market.

Headlam Group has a consensus price target of GBX 100, indicating a potential upside of 856.94%. Given Headlam Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Headlam Group is more favorable than John Lewis of Hungerford.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
John Lewis of Hungerford
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Headlam Group
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

Summary

John Lewis of Hungerford and Headlam Group tied by winning 5 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

This chart shows the average media sentiment of LON and its competitors over the past 90 days as caculated by MarketBeat. The averaged score is equivalent to the following: Very Negative Sentiment <= -1.5, Negative Sentiment > -1.5 and <= -0.5, Neutral Sentiment > -0.5 and < 0.5, Positive Sentiment >= 0.5 and < 1.5, and Very Positive Sentiment >= 1.5.
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HEAD vs. The Competition

MetricHeadlam GroupHousehold Durables IndustryConsumer Discretionary SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£8.39M£5.47B£13.18B£2.92B
Dividend Yield5.04%3.49%56.31%6.17%
P/E Ratio-0.1017.5846.74367.32
Price / Sales0.0262.1092.6283,741.36
Price / Cash8.039.4629.1127.89
Price / Book0.042.536.027.02
Net Income-£12.12M£270.85M£445.86M£5.89B
7 Day Performance31.61%0.97%0.23%0.69%
1 Month Performance80.17%3.03%1.00%2.87%
1 Year Performance-86.14%-4.16%-2.31%22.47%

Headlam Group Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
HEAD
Headlam Group
N/AGBX 10.45
+9.1%
GBX 100
+856.9%
-86.3%£8.39M£498.70MN/A2,338
PMP
Portmeirion Group
N/AGBX 51.68
+0.3%
GBX 100
+93.5%
-60.3%£26.22M£91.06MN/A802
GLV
Glenveagh Properties
0.842 of 5 stars
GBX 2.44
-1.0%
N/A+27.0%£12.57M£925.88M0.12502
AIEA
AIREA
N/AGBX 27
+1.9%
N/A+4.2%£10.74M£21.45M10.63116
ATN
Aterian
N/AGBX 25.50
-1.9%
N/A-30.7%£4.83M£110KN/A22

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This page (LON:HEAD) was last updated on 8/27/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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