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HVO vs. ARIX, BTG, SCLP, 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 Arix Bioscience (ARIX), BTG (BTG), Scancell (SCLP), Circassia Group (CIR), and Tiziana Life Sciences (TILS). These companies are all part of the "biotechnology" industry.

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 better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, profitability, dividends, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, institutional ownership, earnings and risk.

Arix Bioscience has a beta of 1.05, indicating that its share price is 5% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, hVIVO has a beta of 1.707, indicating that its share price is 71% more volatile than the broader market.

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£46.77M0.99£17.84M-£0.87N/A

41.3% of Arix Bioscience shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 11.8% of hVIVO shares are owned by institutional investors. 20.7% of Arix Bioscience shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 4.9% of hVIVO shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

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 1.27 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%

hVIVO has a consensus price target of GBX 15, suggesting a potential upside of 123.81%. Given hVIVO's stronger consensus rating and higher possible 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

Summary

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

How does hVIVO compare to BTG?

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

hVIVO has higher earnings, but lower revenue 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
hVIVO£46.77M0.99£17.84M-£0.87N/A
BTG£159.40M1.10N/A£6.0018.05

hVIVO pays an annual dividend of GBX 0.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.0%. BTG pays an annual dividend of GBX 4.30 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.0%. hVIVO pays out -23.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. BTG pays out 71.7% 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.

11.8% of hVIVO shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 19.2% of BTG shares are owned by institutional investors. 4.9% of hVIVO shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 19.7% of BTG shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

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 1.27 beat BTG's score of -0.10 indicating that hVIVO is being referred to more favorably in the media.

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

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
hVIVO-12.48% -14.65% 11.97%
BTG N/A N/A N/A

hVIVO presently has a consensus target price of GBX 15, suggesting a potential upside of 123.81%. BTG has a consensus target price of GBX 160, suggesting a potential upside of 47.71%. Given hVIVO's higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe hVIVO is more favorable than BTG.

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
BTG
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

Summary

BTG beats hVIVO on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does hVIVO compare to Scancell?

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

In the previous week, hVIVO and hVIVO both had 1 articles in the media. hVIVO's average media sentiment score of 1.27 beat Scancell's score of 0.00 indicating that hVIVO is being referred to more favorably in the media.

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

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
hVIVO£46.77M0.99£17.84M-£0.87N/A
Scancell£4.71M29.24-£6.75M-£0.55N/A

11.8% of hVIVO shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 1.5% of Scancell shares are held by institutional investors. 4.9% of hVIVO shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 15.5% of Scancell shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

hVIVO has a net margin of -12.48% compared to Scancell's net margin of -116.98%. Scancell's return on equity of 90.29% beat hVIVO's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
hVIVO-12.48% -14.65% 11.97%
Scancell -116.98%90.29%-45.28%

hVIVO has a beta of 1.707, suggesting that its share price is 71% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Scancell has a beta of 0.736, suggesting that its share price is 26% less volatile than the broader market.

hVIVO currently has a consensus target price of GBX 15, suggesting a potential upside of 123.81%. Given hVIVO's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe hVIVO is more favorable than Scancell.

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
Scancell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

Summary

hVIVO beats Scancell on 11 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does hVIVO compare to Circassia Group?

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

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
Circassia GroupN/A N/A N/A
hVIVO -12.48%-14.65%11.97%

11.8% of hVIVO shares are held by institutional investors. 4.9% of hVIVO shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

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
Circassia Group£27.90M0.00N/A£0.01N/A
hVIVO£46.77M0.99£17.84M-£0.87N/A

hVIVO has a consensus target price of GBX 15, indicating a potential upside of 123.81%. Given hVIVO's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe hVIVO is more favorable than Circassia Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Circassia Group
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

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 1.27 beat Circassia Group's score of 0.00 indicating that hVIVO is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Circassia Group Neutral
hVIVO Positive

Summary

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

How does hVIVO compare to Tiziana Life Sciences?

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

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
hVIVO-12.48% -14.65% 11.97%
Tiziana Life Sciences N/A N/A N/A

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
hVIVO£46.77M0.99£17.84M-£0.87N/A
Tiziana Life Sciences-£3.60M0.00N/A-£16.30N/A

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 1.27 beat Tiziana Life Sciences' score of 0.00 indicating that hVIVO is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
hVIVO Positive
Tiziana Life Sciences Neutral

hVIVO presently has a consensus price target of GBX 15, suggesting a potential upside of 123.81%. Given hVIVO's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe hVIVO is more favorable than Tiziana Life Sciences.

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
Tiziana Life Sciences
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

11.8% of hVIVO shares are held by institutional investors. 4.9% of hVIVO shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

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£46.14M£524.40M£6.96B£2.78B
Dividend Yield2.68%3.90%2.68%6.12%
P/E Ratio-7.703.1427.20368.15
Price / Sales0.996,506.03578.2684,722.19
Price / Cash4.9413.1349.2527.89
Price / Book1.2186.9810.737.49
Net Income£17.84M-£96.07M£3.59B£5.89B
7 Day Performance-0.89%-1.99%-1.95%0.03%
1 Month Performance-15.16%1.08%2.19%-1.36%
1 Year Performance-35.09%54.65%23.80%62.04%

hVIVO Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
HVO
hVIVO
2.8305 of 5 stars
GBX 6.70
-2.2%
GBX 15
+123.8%
-33.5%£46.13M£46.77MN/AN/A
ARIX
Arix Bioscience
N/AN/AN/AN/A£183.73M£14.16M1,290.919
BTG
BTG
4.37 of 5 stars
GBX 111.15
+0.1%
GBX 160
+43.9%
N/A£179.11M£159.40M18.534,690
SCLP
Scancell
N/AGBX 14
+1.8%
N/A+37.8%£145.29M£4.71MN/A51
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 7/17/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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