hVIVO (HVO) Competitors

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HVO vs. SCLP, 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 Scancell (SCLP), 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 Scancell?

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

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

Company Overall Sentiment
hVIVO Neutral
Scancell Neutral

hVIVO presently has a consensus price target of GBX 15, indicating a potential upside of 115.83%. Given hVIVO's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly 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

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£46.77M1.02£17.84M-£0.87N/A
Scancell£4.71M40.53-£6.75M-£0.55N/A

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 1.724, indicating that its stock price is 72% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Scancell has a beta of 0.71, indicating that its stock price is 29% less volatile than the broader market.

11.8% of hVIVO shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 1.5% of Scancell shares are owned by institutional investors. 4.9% of hVIVO shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 15.5% of Scancell shares are owned 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.

Summary

hVIVO beats Scancell on 10 of the 15 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 contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, dividends, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, risk, media sentiment and profitability.

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£159.40M1.18N/A£6.0019.53
hVIVO£46.77M1.02£17.84M-£0.87N/A

In the previous week, BTG had 7 more articles in the media than hVIVO. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for BTG and 0 mentions for hVIVO. BTG's average media sentiment score of 0.04 beat hVIVO's score of 0.00 indicating that BTG is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
BTG Neutral
hVIVO Neutral

BTG presently has a consensus target price of GBX 160, indicating a potential upside of 36.54%. hVIVO has a consensus target price of GBX 15, indicating a potential upside of 115.83%. 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

19.7% of BTG shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 11.8% of hVIVO shares are owned by institutional investors. 19.7% of BTG shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 4.9% 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.

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%

BTG pays an annual dividend of GBX 4.30 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.7%. hVIVO pays an annual dividend of GBX 0.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.9%. 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.

Summary

BTG beats hVIVO on 13 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 better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, earnings, institutional ownership, dividends, valuation, media sentiment, analyst recommendations and risk.

41.3% of Arix Bioscience shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 11.8% of hVIVO shares are held by institutional investors. 20.7% of Arix Bioscience shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 4.9% of hVIVO shares are held by 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.

hVIVO has a consensus price target of GBX 15, suggesting a potential upside of 115.83%. 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

In the previous week, Arix Bioscience's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled hVIVO'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Arix Bioscience Neutral
hVIVO Neutral

Arix Bioscience has a beta of 1.05, meaning that its stock price is 5% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, hVIVO has a beta of 1.724, meaning that its stock price is 72% 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£46.77M1.02£17.84M-£0.87N/A

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%

Summary

hVIVO beats Arix Bioscience on 7 of the 13 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 stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, earnings, institutional ownership, profitability, dividends, analyst recommendations, media sentiment and valuation.

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

11.8% of hVIVO shares are owned by institutional investors. 4.9% of hVIVO shares are owned by 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.

hVIVO presently has a consensus target price of GBX 15, indicating a potential upside of 115.83%. Given hVIVO's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities 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

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£46.77M1.02£17.84M-£0.87N/A
Circassia Group£27.90M0.00N/A£0.01N/A

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

Company Overall Sentiment
hVIVO Neutral
Circassia Group Neutral

Summary

hVIVO beats Circassia Group on 7 of the 11 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 better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, dividends, earnings, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, profitability, institutional ownership and risk.

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£46.77M1.02£17.84M-£0.87N/A

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 stock will outperform the market over the long term.

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%

hVIVO has a consensus target price of GBX 15, suggesting a potential upside of 115.83%. 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
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

In the previous week, Tiziana Life Sciences had 1 more articles in the media than hVIVO. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Tiziana Life Sciences and 0 mentions for hVIVO. Tiziana Life Sciences' average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled hVIVO'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Tiziana Life Sciences Neutral
hVIVO Neutral

Summary

hVIVO beats Tiziana Life Sciences on 8 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

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HVO vs. The Competition

MetrichVIVOBiotechnology IndustryMedical SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£47.84M£496.86M£6.80B£2.77B
Dividend Yield2.68%3.86%2.68%6.16%
P/E Ratio-7.993.1825.79366.66
Price / Sales1.027,182.40550.5885,978.63
Price / Cash4.9413.1346.3327.87
Price / Book1.2588.5410.777.76
Net Income£17.84M-£96.07M£3.57B£5.89B
7 Day Performance-11.60%1.95%3.15%-0.71%
1 Month Performance-14.20%0.80%2.34%-1.20%
1 Year Performance-40.34%72.01%33.42%65.93%

hVIVO Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
HVO
hVIVO
1.9103 of 5 stars
GBX 6.95
-4.1%
GBX 15
+115.8%
-39.1%£47.84M£46.77MN/AN/A
SCLP
Scancell
N/AGBX 19
-7.3%
N/A+95.9%£197.18M£4.71MN/A51
BTG
BTG
4.5563 of 5 stars
GBX 119
-0.8%
GBX 160
+34.5%
N/A£191.72M£159.40M19.834,690
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 6/26/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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