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Haleon (HLN) Competitors

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GBX 336.70 -4.90 (-1.43%)
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HLN vs. ULVR, SN, SGE, WHR, and ANP

Should you buy Haleon stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Haleon 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 Haleon include Unilever (ULVR), Smith & Nephew (SN), The Sage Group (SGE), Warehouse REIT (WHR), and Anpario (ANP). These companies are all part of the "consumer goods" industry.

How does Haleon compare to Unilever?

Unilever (LON:ULVR) and Haleon (LON:HLN) are both large-cap consumer goods companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, analyst recommendations, valuation, dividends, profitability, earnings, institutional ownership and risk.

Unilever currently has a consensus price target of GBX 3,821.32, suggesting a potential downside of 9.14%. Haleon has a consensus price target of GBX 398.67, suggesting a potential upside of 18.40%. Given Haleon's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Haleon is more favorable than Unilever.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Unilever
2 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.83
Haleon
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

Unilever pays an annual dividend of GBX 204.51 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.9%. Haleon pays an annual dividend of GBX 6.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.0%. Unilever pays out 47.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Haleon pays out 36.8% 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.

50.6% of Unilever shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 62.2% of Haleon shares are held by institutional investors. 1.4% of Unilever shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.0% of Haleon shares are held by 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.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Unilever£50.50B1.82£7.79B£432.009.73
Haleon£11.03B2.71£1.07B£18.5018.20

Unilever has a beta of 0.452, suggesting that its stock price is 55% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Haleon has a beta of 0.249, suggesting that its stock price is 75% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Unilever had 1 more articles in the media than Haleon. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Unilever and 1 mentions for Haleon. Unilever's average media sentiment score of 0.34 beat Haleon's score of 0.00 indicating that Unilever is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Unilever
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Haleon
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Haleon has a net margin of 12.59% compared to Unilever's net margin of 12.25%. Unilever's return on equity of 26.01% beat Haleon's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Unilever12.25% 26.01% 8.62%
Haleon 12.59%6.43%4.45%

Summary

Unilever beats Haleon on 10 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Haleon compare to Smith & Nephew?

Haleon (LON:HLN) and Smith & Nephew (LON:SN) are both large-cap medical companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, profitability, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, earnings, risk, valuation and dividends.

Haleon pays an annual dividend of GBX 6.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.0%. Smith & Nephew pays an annual dividend of GBX 29 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.6%. Haleon pays out 36.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Smith & Nephew pays out 104.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future.

62.2% of Haleon shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 62.2% of Smith & Nephew shares are held by institutional investors. 0.0% of Haleon shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of Smith & Nephew shares are held 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.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Haleon£11.03B2.71£1.07B£18.5018.20
Smith & Nephew£7.08B1.72£382.79M£27.7740.00

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

Company Overall Sentiment
Haleon Neutral
Smith & Nephew Neutral

Haleon has a beta of 0.249, suggesting that its stock price is 75% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Smith & Nephew has a beta of 0.672, suggesting that its stock price is 33% less volatile than the broader market.

Haleon has a net margin of 12.59% compared to Smith & Nephew's net margin of 10.14%. Smith & Nephew's return on equity of 11.79% beat Haleon's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Haleon12.59% 6.43% 4.45%
Smith & Nephew 10.14%11.79%4.51%

Haleon presently has a consensus target price of GBX 398.67, suggesting a potential upside of 18.40%. Smith & Nephew has a consensus target price of GBX 1,382.63, suggesting a potential upside of 24.45%. Given Smith & Nephew's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Smith & Nephew is more favorable than Haleon.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Haleon
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50
Smith & Nephew
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.38

Summary

Smith & Nephew beats Haleon on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Haleon compare to The Sage Group?

The Sage Group (LON:SGE) and Haleon (LON:HLN) are both consumer goods companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, profitability, analyst recommendations, dividends, earnings, risk, media sentiment and valuation.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
The Sage Group£2.63B2.92£254.60M£37.1622.67
Haleon£11.03B2.71£1.07B£18.5018.20

In the previous week, The Sage Group had 7 more articles in the media than Haleon. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for The Sage Group and 1 mentions for Haleon. The Sage Group's average media sentiment score of 0.64 beat Haleon's score of 0.00 indicating that The Sage Group is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
The Sage Group
2 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Haleon
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

The Sage Group currently has a consensus price target of GBX 1,130, suggesting a potential upside of 34.14%. Haleon has a consensus price target of GBX 398.67, suggesting a potential upside of 18.40%. Given The Sage Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe The Sage Group is more favorable than Haleon.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
The Sage Group
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.63
Haleon
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

The Sage Group has a net margin of 14.62% compared to Haleon's net margin of 12.59%. The Sage Group's return on equity of 81.91% beat Haleon's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
The Sage Group14.62% 81.91% 7.58%
Haleon 12.59%6.43%4.45%

The Sage Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 20.95 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.5%. Haleon pays an annual dividend of GBX 6.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.0%. The Sage Group pays out 56.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Haleon pays out 36.8% 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.

The Sage Group has a beta of 0.304, suggesting that its stock price is 70% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Haleon has a beta of 0.249, suggesting that its stock price is 75% less volatile than the broader market.

74.2% of The Sage Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 62.2% of Haleon shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.0% of The Sage Group shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.0% of Haleon shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

The Sage Group beats Haleon on 15 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Haleon compare to Warehouse REIT?

Haleon (LON:HLN) and Warehouse REIT (LON:WHR) are both consumer goods companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, risk, institutional ownership, dividends, profitability, earnings, valuation and media sentiment.

Haleon pays an annual dividend of GBX 6.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.0%. Warehouse REIT pays an annual dividend of GBX 0.06 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.1%. Haleon pays out 36.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Warehouse REIT pays out 65.3% 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. Haleon is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

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

Company Overall Sentiment
Haleon Neutral
Warehouse REIT Neutral

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Haleon£11.03B2.71£1.07B£18.5018.20
Warehouse REIT£55.58M8.64£435.35M£0.101,153.06

Warehouse REIT has a net margin of 75.04% compared to Haleon's net margin of 12.59%. Warehouse REIT's return on equity of 7.68% beat Haleon's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Haleon12.59% 6.43% 4.45%
Warehouse REIT 75.04%7.68%2.51%

Haleon has a beta of 0.249, suggesting that its stock price is 75% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Warehouse REIT has a beta of 0.91, suggesting that its stock price is 9% less volatile than the broader market.

62.2% of Haleon shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 24.6% of Warehouse REIT shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.0% of Haleon shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 5.6% of Warehouse REIT 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.

Haleon currently has a consensus price target of GBX 398.67, suggesting a potential upside of 18.40%. Given Haleon's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe Haleon is more favorable than Warehouse REIT.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Haleon
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50
Warehouse REIT
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

Summary

Haleon beats Warehouse REIT on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Haleon compare to Anpario?

Anpario (LON:ANP) and Haleon (LON:HLN) are both consumer goods companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, dividends, analyst recommendations, risk, valuation, profitability, institutional ownership and earnings.

16.2% of Anpario shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 62.2% of Haleon shares are owned by institutional investors. 5.0% of Anpario shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.0% of Haleon shares are owned 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.

Anpario has a net margin of 14.31% compared to Haleon's net margin of 12.59%. Anpario's return on equity of 16.88% beat Haleon's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Anpario14.31% 16.88% 5.51%
Haleon 12.59%6.43%4.45%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Anpario£47.18M1.99£3.09M£37.9414.76
Haleon£11.03B2.71£1.07B£18.5018.20

Anpario pays an annual dividend of GBX 11.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. Haleon pays an annual dividend of GBX 6.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.0%. Anpario pays out 30.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Haleon pays out 36.8% 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. Anpario is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Anpario has a beta of 1.022, meaning that its share price is 2% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Haleon has a beta of 0.249, meaning that its share price is 75% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Anpario and Anpario both had 1 articles in the media. Anpario's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Haleon'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Anpario
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Haleon
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Anpario presently has a consensus price target of GBX 570, suggesting a potential upside of 1.79%. Haleon has a consensus price target of GBX 398.67, suggesting a potential upside of 18.40%. Given Haleon's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Haleon is more favorable than Anpario.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Anpario
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Haleon
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

Summary

Anpario beats Haleon on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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HLN vs. The Competition

MetricHaleonDrug Manufacturers IndustryMedical SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£29.93B£2.22B£6.42B£2.81B
Dividend Yield2.05%2.95%2.75%6.06%
P/E Ratio18.205.1121.28365.76
Price / Sales2.711,759.48558.9187,755.03
Price / Cash21.9510.1843.4927.89
Price / Book1.8510.5510.607.79
Net Income£1.07B£20.70B£3.56B£5.89B
7 Day Performance-2.07%1.35%3.21%0.87%
1 Month Performance-0.97%5.03%6.51%11.27%
1 Year Performance-18.91%25.94%36.74%78.56%

Haleon Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
HLN
Haleon
2.544 of 5 stars
GBX 336.70
-1.4%
GBX 398.67
+18.4%
-17.7%£29.93B£11.03B18.2025,408
ULVR
Unilever
1.6952 of 5 stars
GBX 4,292
+0.9%
GBX 3,921.32
-8.6%
-9.0%£92.70B£50.50B9.94148,000
SN
Smith & Nephew
2.7924 of 5 stars
GBX 1,157
+3.1%
GBX 1,185.86
+2.5%
+5.0%£12.68B£7.08B41.6618,452
SGE
The Sage Group
3.864 of 5 stars
GBX 911
+3.3%
GBX 1,165.71
+28.0%
-30.6%£7.97B£2.51B24.5211,326
WHR
Warehouse REIT
N/AGBX 113
-0.4%
N/A+14.1%£480.09M£55.58M1,153.0661,000

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