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HVO vs. VRP, BTG, ARIX, CIR, and TILS

Should you buy hVIVO stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares hVIVO 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 hVIVO include Verona Pharma plc (VRP.L) (VRP), BTG (BTG), Arix Bioscience (ARIX), Circassia Group (CIR), and Tiziana Life Sciences (TILS). These companies are all part of the "biotechnology" industry.

How does hVIVO compare to Verona Pharma plc (VRP.L)?

hVIVO (LON:HVO) and Verona Pharma plc (VRP.L) (LON:VRP) are both small-cap medical companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, analyst recommendations, risk, media sentiment, institutional ownership, earnings, valuation and profitability.

hVIVO presently has a consensus target price of GBX 15, suggesting a potential upside of 70.16%. Given hVIVO's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe hVIVO is more favorable than Verona Pharma plc (VRP.L).

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
hVIVO
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67
Verona Pharma plc (VRP.L)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

10.2% of hVIVO shares are held by institutional investors. 5.2% of hVIVO shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, hVIVO had 1 more articles in the media than Verona Pharma plc (VRP.L). MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for hVIVO and 0 mentions for Verona Pharma plc (VRP.L). hVIVO's average media sentiment score of 0.78 beat Verona Pharma plc (VRP.L)'s score of 0.00 indicating that hVIVO is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
hVIVO Positive
Verona Pharma plc (VRP.L) Neutral

Verona Pharma plc (VRP.L) has a net margin of 0.00% compared to hVIVO's net margin of -12.48%. Verona Pharma plc (VRP.L)'s return on equity of 0.00% beat hVIVO's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
hVIVO-12.48% -14.65% 11.97%
Verona Pharma plc (VRP.L) N/A N/A N/A

hVIVO has higher revenue and earnings than Verona Pharma plc (VRP.L). hVIVO is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Verona Pharma plc (VRP.L), indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
hVIVO£46.77M1.30£17.84M-£0.87N/A
Verona Pharma plc (VRP.L)N/AN/AN/A-£32.70N/A

Summary

hVIVO beats Verona Pharma plc (VRP.L) on 10 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does hVIVO compare to BTG?

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

BTG pays an annual dividend of GBX 4.30 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.4%. hVIVO pays an annual dividend of GBX 0.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.3%. BTG pays out 71.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. hVIVO pays out -23.0% 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.

In the previous week, BTG had 4 more articles in the media than hVIVO. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for BTG and 1 mentions for hVIVO. hVIVO's average media sentiment score of 0.78 beat BTG's score of 0.03 indicating that hVIVO is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
BTG
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
hVIVO
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

19.7% of BTG shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 10.2% of hVIVO shares are held by institutional investors. 19.7% of BTG shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 5.2% of hVIVO shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

BTG has a net margin of 0.00% compared to hVIVO's net margin of -12.48%. BTG's return on equity of 0.00% beat hVIVO's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
BTGN/A N/A N/A
hVIVO -12.48%-14.65%11.97%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
BTG£159.40M1.28N/A£6.0021.17
hVIVO£46.77M1.30£17.84M-£0.87N/A

BTG presently has a consensus price target of GBX 160, suggesting a potential upside of 25.98%. hVIVO has a consensus price target of GBX 15, suggesting a potential upside of 70.16%. Given hVIVO's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe hVIVO is more favorable than BTG.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
BTG
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
hVIVO
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

Summary

BTG beats hVIVO on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does hVIVO compare to Arix Bioscience?

Arix Bioscience (LON:ARIX) and hVIVO (LON:HVO) are both small-cap medical companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, media sentiment, dividends, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, valuation, earnings and risk.

41.3% of Arix Bioscience shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 10.2% of hVIVO shares are owned by institutional investors. 20.7% of Arix Bioscience shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 5.2% of hVIVO shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

hVIVO has a consensus target price of GBX 15, suggesting a potential upside of 70.16%. Given hVIVO's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe hVIVO is more favorable than Arix Bioscience.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Arix Bioscience
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
hVIVO
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Arix Bioscience£14.16M0.00£14.96M£0.11N/A
hVIVO£46.77M1.30£17.84M-£0.87N/A

In the previous week, hVIVO had 1 more articles in the media than Arix Bioscience. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for hVIVO and 0 mentions for Arix Bioscience. hVIVO's average media sentiment score of 0.78 beat Arix Bioscience's score of 0.00 indicating that hVIVO is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Arix Bioscience Neutral
hVIVO Positive

Arix Bioscience has a net margin of 105.64% compared to hVIVO's net margin of -12.48%. Arix Bioscience's return on equity of 6.41% beat hVIVO's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Arix Bioscience105.64% 6.41% 2.18%
hVIVO -12.48%-14.65%11.97%

Arix Bioscience has a beta of 1.05, indicating that its stock price is 5% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, hVIVO has a beta of 1.685, indicating that its stock price is 69% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

hVIVO beats Arix Bioscience on 9 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does hVIVO compare to Circassia Group?

hVIVO (LON:HVO) and Circassia Group (LON:CIR) are both small-cap medical companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, media sentiment, valuation, institutional ownership, earnings, dividends, analyst recommendations and profitability.

hVIVO currently has a consensus price target of GBX 15, suggesting a potential upside of 70.16%. Given hVIVO's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe hVIVO is more favorable than Circassia Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
hVIVO
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67
Circassia Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

10.2% of hVIVO shares are held by institutional investors. 5.2% of hVIVO shares are held 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.

In the previous week, hVIVO had 1 more articles in the media than Circassia Group. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for hVIVO and 0 mentions for Circassia Group. hVIVO's average media sentiment score of 0.78 beat Circassia Group's score of 0.00 indicating that hVIVO is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
hVIVO Positive
Circassia Group Neutral

Circassia Group has a net margin of 0.00% compared to hVIVO's net margin of -12.48%. Circassia Group's return on equity of 0.00% beat hVIVO's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
hVIVO-12.48% -14.65% 11.97%
Circassia Group N/A N/A N/A

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
hVIVO£46.77M1.30£17.84M-£0.87N/A
Circassia Group£27.90M0.00N/A£0.01N/A

Summary

hVIVO beats Circassia Group on 9 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does hVIVO compare to Tiziana Life Sciences?

Tiziana Life Sciences (LON:TILS) and hVIVO (LON:HVO) are both small-cap medical companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, institutional ownership, profitability, dividends, valuation, analyst recommendations, earnings and media sentiment.

hVIVO has a consensus target price of GBX 15, indicating a potential upside of 70.16%. Given hVIVO's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe hVIVO is more favorable than Tiziana Life Sciences.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Tiziana Life Sciences
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
hVIVO
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Tiziana Life Sciences-£3.60M0.00N/A-£16.30N/A
hVIVO£46.77M1.30£17.84M-£0.87N/A

10.2% of hVIVO shares are owned by institutional investors. 5.2% of hVIVO shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, hVIVO had 1 more articles in the media than Tiziana Life Sciences. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for hVIVO and 0 mentions for Tiziana Life Sciences. hVIVO's average media sentiment score of 0.78 beat Tiziana Life Sciences' score of 0.00 indicating that hVIVO is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Tiziana Life Sciences Neutral
hVIVO Positive

Tiziana Life Sciences has a net margin of 0.00% compared to hVIVO's net margin of -12.48%. Tiziana Life Sciences' return on equity of 0.00% beat hVIVO's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Tiziana Life SciencesN/A N/A N/A
hVIVO -12.48%-14.65%11.97%

Summary

hVIVO beats Tiziana Life Sciences on 10 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

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HVO vs. The Competition

MetrichVIVOBiotechnology IndustryMedical SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£60.68M£461.59M£6.49B£2.77B
Dividend Yield2.68%3.87%2.67%6.12%
P/E Ratio-10.133.1420.30365.54
Price / Sales1.306,606.57517.3387,173.10
Price / Cash4.9413.1342.3527.85
Price / Book1.5983.479.737.68
Net Income£17.84M-£96.07M£3.56B£5.89B
7 Day Performance8.83%-1.70%-3.19%-0.55%
1 Month Performance19.12%0.74%-0.11%3.15%
1 Year Performance-18.00%70.06%25.29%73.57%

hVIVO Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
HVO
hVIVO
2.484 of 5 stars
GBX 8.82
+4.9%
GBX 15
+70.2%
-19.2%£60.68M£46.77MN/AN/A
VRP
Verona Pharma plc (VRP.L)
N/AN/AN/AN/A£228MN/AN/A22
BTG
BTG
4.1624 of 5 stars
GBX 125
-0.4%
GBX 160
+28.0%
N/A£201.31M£159.40M20.834,690
ARIX
Arix Bioscience
N/AN/AN/AN/A£183.73M£14.16M1,290.919
CIR
Circassia Group
N/AN/AN/AN/A£142.66M£27.90M3,400.00111

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This page (LON:HVO) was last updated on 6/5/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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