Herald (HRI) Competitors

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GBX 3,010 -85.00 (-2.75%)
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HRI vs. WPP, RSG, FOUR, CSN, and LOOK

Should you buy Herald stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Herald 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 Herald include WPP (WPP), Resolute Mining (RSG), 4imprint Group (FOUR), Chesnara (CSN), and Lookers (LOOK). These companies are all part of the "business services" industry.

How does Herald compare to WPP?

WPP (LON:WPP) and Herald (LON:HRI) are both business services companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, earnings, analyst recommendations, dividends, risk, institutional ownership, profitability and valuation.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
WPP£13.55B0.21£203.92M-£20.00N/A
Herald£101.21M14.23£175.20M£199.0115.12

68.3% of WPP shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 6.6% of Herald shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.0% of WPP shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 15.2% of Herald shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Herald has a net margin of 86.00% compared to WPP's net margin of -1.59%. Herald's return on equity of 7.67% beat WPP's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
WPP-1.59% -7.54% 1.53%
Herald 86.00%7.67%9.22%

WPP currently has a consensus price target of GBX 350, indicating a potential upside of 33.04%. Given WPP's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe WPP is more favorable than Herald.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
WPP
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33
Herald
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

WPP has a beta of 0.663, meaning that its stock price is 34% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Herald has a beta of 0.975936, meaning that its stock price is 2% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, WPP had 3 more articles in the media than Herald. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for WPP and 0 mentions for Herald. WPP's average media sentiment score of 0.17 beat Herald's score of -0.46 indicating that WPP is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
WPP Neutral
Herald Neutral

Summary

WPP and Herald tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Herald compare to Resolute Mining?

Herald (LON:HRI) and Resolute Mining (LON:RSG) are both small-cap business services companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, dividends, earnings, profitability, valuation, analyst recommendations, media sentiment and institutional ownership.

Herald has a net margin of 86.00% compared to Resolute Mining's net margin of 12.76%. Resolute Mining's return on equity of 17.01% beat Herald's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Herald86.00% 7.67% 9.22%
Resolute Mining 12.76%17.01%6.41%

In the previous week, Resolute Mining's average media sentiment score of 0.00 beat Herald's score of -0.46 indicating that Resolute Mining is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Herald Neutral
Resolute Mining Neutral

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Herald£101.21M14.23£175.20M£199.0115.12
Resolute Mining£865.60M1.40£15.35M£5.999.48

Herald has a beta of 0.975936, suggesting that its stock price is 2% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Resolute Mining has a beta of 1.331, suggesting that its stock price is 33% more volatile than the broader market.

6.6% of Herald shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 37.7% of Resolute Mining shares are owned by institutional investors. 15.2% of Herald shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.4% of Resolute Mining shares are owned 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.

Resolute Mining has a consensus target price of GBX 284, suggesting a potential upside of 400.00%. Given Resolute Mining's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Resolute Mining is more favorable than Herald.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Herald
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Resolute Mining
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

Summary

Resolute Mining beats Herald on 8 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Herald compare to 4imprint Group?

4imprint Group (LON:FOUR) and Herald (LON:HRI) are both small-cap business services companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, institutional ownership, valuation, profitability, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, earnings and dividends.

4imprint Group presently has a consensus price target of GBX 4,621.33, suggesting a potential upside of 31.44%. Given 4imprint Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe 4imprint Group is more favorable than Herald.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
4imprint Group
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67
Herald
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

4imprint Group has a beta of 0.692, indicating that its stock price is 31% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Herald has a beta of 0.975936, indicating that its stock price is 2% less volatile than the broader market.

Herald has lower revenue, but higher earnings than 4imprint Group. 4imprint Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Herald, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
4imprint Group£1.35B0.73£139.98M£403.308.72
Herald£101.21M14.23£175.20M£199.0115.12

Herald has a net margin of 86.00% compared to 4imprint Group's net margin of 8.43%. 4imprint Group's return on equity of 78.01% beat Herald's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
4imprint Group8.43% 78.01% 35.62%
Herald 86.00%7.67%9.22%

53.6% of 4imprint Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 6.6% of Herald shares are owned by institutional investors. 9.1% of 4imprint Group shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 15.2% of Herald shares are owned by 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.

In the previous week, 4imprint Group's average media sentiment score of 0.00 beat Herald's score of -0.46 indicating that 4imprint Group is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
4imprint Group Neutral
Herald Neutral

Summary

4imprint Group beats Herald on 9 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Herald compare to Chesnara?

Herald (LON:HRI) and Chesnara (LON:CSN) are both small-cap business services companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, valuation, media sentiment, risk and profitability.

Herald has a net margin of 86.00% compared to Chesnara's net margin of -1.01%. Herald's return on equity of 7.67% beat Chesnara's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Herald86.00% 7.67% 9.22%
Chesnara -1.01%-2.43%0.04%

In the previous week, Chesnara had 1 more articles in the media than Herald. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Chesnara and 0 mentions for Herald. Chesnara's average media sentiment score of 0.29 beat Herald's score of -0.46 indicating that Chesnara is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Herald Neutral
Chesnara Neutral

Chesnara has a consensus price target of GBX 349.50, indicating a potential upside of 4.48%. Given Chesnara's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Chesnara is more favorable than Herald.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Herald
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Chesnara
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Herald£101.21M14.23£175.20M£199.0115.12
Chesnara£897.10M0.86£4.20M-£5.05N/A

6.6% of Herald shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 49.3% of Chesnara shares are owned by institutional investors. 15.2% of Herald shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.8% of Chesnara shares are owned 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.

Herald has a beta of 0.975936, suggesting that its share price is 2% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Chesnara has a beta of 0.529, suggesting that its share price is 47% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Herald beats Chesnara on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Herald compare to Lookers?

Lookers (LON:LOOK) and Herald (LON:HRI) are both small-cap business services companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, earnings, media sentiment, valuation, institutional ownership, profitability, risk and analyst recommendations.

Herald has a net margin of 86.00% compared to Lookers' net margin of 1.43%. Lookers' return on equity of 14.90% beat Herald's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Lookers1.43% 14.90% 3.91%
Herald 86.00%7.67%9.22%

In the previous week, Herald's average media sentiment score of -0.46 beat Lookers' score of -1.27 indicating that Herald is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Lookers Negative
Herald Neutral

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Lookers£4.48B0.00£63.90M£0.16N/A
Herald£101.21M14.23£175.20M£199.0115.12

68.3% of Lookers shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 6.6% of Herald shares are held by institutional investors. 3.9% of Lookers shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 15.2% of Herald 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.

Lookers has a beta of 1.15, indicating that its stock price is 15% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Herald has a beta of 0.975936, indicating that its stock price is 2% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Herald beats Lookers on 6 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

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New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

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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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HRI vs. The Competition

MetricHeraldAsset Management IndustryFinance SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£1.44B£2.45B£13.98B£2.78B
Dividend Yield0.14%6.03%5.76%6.16%
P/E Ratio15.1225.8720.23365.72
Price / Sales14.232,081.97143.8386,253.69
Price / Cash18.8660.1619.5227.85
Price / Book1.241.372.257.92
Net Income£175.20M£264.62M£1.14B£5.89B
7 Day Performance-3.26%-0.64%-0.21%-0.87%
1 Month Performance-2.75%-0.17%1.13%-0.76%
1 Year Performance35.28%10.15%15.50%70.67%

Herald Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
HRI
Herald
N/AGBX 3,010
-2.7%
N/A+39.1%£1.44B£101.21M15.126,600
WPP
WPP
2.8195 of 5 stars
GBX 282.02
+0.8%
GBX 350
+24.1%
-47.7%£3.04B£13.55BN/A115,500
RSG
Resolute Mining
2.2216 of 5 stars
GBX 61
+7.0%
GBX 284
+365.6%
+114.0%£1.30B£865.60M10.1840,000
FOUR
4imprint Group
3.9064 of 5 stars
GBX 3,830.43
+3.2%
GBX 4,621.33
+20.6%
+4.3%£1.07B£1.35B9.502,300
CSN
Chesnara
1.3133 of 5 stars
GBX 329
+0.3%
GBX 349.50
+6.2%
+11.8%£758.89M£897.10MN/A5,700

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This page (LON:HRI) was last updated on 6/23/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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