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Irish Continental Group (ICGC) Competitors

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ICGC vs. CKN, OCN, FSJ, GPH, and BMS

Should you buy Irish Continental Group stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Irish Continental Group 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 Irish Continental Group include Clarkson (CKN), Ocean Wilsons (OCN), James Fisher and Sons (FSJ), Global Ports (GPH), and Braemar (BMS). These companies are all part of the "marine shipping" industry.

How does Irish Continental Group compare to Clarkson?

Clarkson (LON:CKN) and Irish Continental Group (LON:ICGC) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, earnings, valuation, profitability, risk and dividends.

Clarkson presently has a consensus price target of GBX 4,775, suggesting a potential upside of 1.55%. Given Clarkson's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Clarkson is more favorable than Irish Continental Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Clarkson
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.75
Irish Continental Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Clarkson£631.40M2.29£82.85M£212.9022.09
Irish Continental Group£666.70M1.21£74.00M£45.8011.86

In the previous week, Clarkson and Clarkson both had 1 articles in the media. Clarkson's average media sentiment score of 0.75 equaled Irish Continental Group'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Clarkson
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Irish Continental Group
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

72.0% of Clarkson shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 24.4% of Irish Continental Group shares are held by institutional investors. 5.4% of Clarkson shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 23.6% of Irish Continental Group shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Clarkson has a beta of 0.703, indicating that its share price is 30% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Irish Continental Group has a beta of 0.378, indicating that its share price is 62% less volatile than the broader market.

Irish Continental Group has a net margin of 11.23% compared to Clarkson's net margin of 10.41%. Irish Continental Group's return on equity of 25.50% beat Clarkson's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Clarkson10.41% 12.93% 7.79%
Irish Continental Group 11.23%25.50%6.96%

Clarkson pays an annual dividend of GBX 110 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.3%. Irish Continental Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 15.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.9%. Clarkson pays out 51.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Irish Continental Group pays out 34.5% 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. Irish Continental Group is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Summary

Clarkson beats Irish Continental Group on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Irish Continental Group compare to Ocean Wilsons?

Ocean Wilsons (LON:OCN) and Irish Continental Group (LON:ICGC) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, media sentiment, earnings, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, risk, valuation and profitability.

Ocean Wilsons has a net margin of 350.28% compared to Irish Continental Group's net margin of 11.23%. Irish Continental Group's return on equity of 25.50% beat Ocean Wilsons' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Ocean Wilsons350.28% 11.66% 6.02%
Irish Continental Group 11.23%25.50%6.96%

Ocean Wilsons pays an annual dividend of GBX 181.77 per share and has a dividend yield of 15.4%. Irish Continental Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 15.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.9%. Ocean Wilsons pays out 19.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Irish Continental Group pays out 34.5% 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. Ocean Wilsons is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

In the previous week, Irish Continental Group had 1 more articles in the media than Ocean Wilsons. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Irish Continental Group and 0 mentions for Ocean Wilsons. Irish Continental Group's average media sentiment score of 0.75 beat Ocean Wilsons' score of 0.00 indicating that Irish Continental Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Ocean Wilsons Neutral
Irish Continental Group Positive

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Ocean Wilsons£26.66M12.52£76.94M£916.601.29
Irish Continental Group£666.70M1.21£74.00M£45.8011.86

12.1% of Ocean Wilsons shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 24.4% of Irish Continental Group shares are held by institutional investors. 31.2% of Ocean Wilsons shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 23.6% of Irish Continental Group shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Ocean Wilsons has a beta of 0.96, suggesting that its stock price is 4% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Irish Continental Group has a beta of 0.378, suggesting that its stock price is 62% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Ocean Wilsons beats Irish Continental Group on 8 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Irish Continental Group compare to James Fisher and Sons?

James Fisher and Sons (LON:FSJ) and Irish Continental Group (LON:ICGC) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, valuation, institutional ownership, media sentiment, risk, profitability, dividends and analyst recommendations.

In the previous week, Irish Continental Group had 1 more articles in the media than James Fisher and Sons. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Irish Continental Group and 0 mentions for James Fisher and Sons. Irish Continental Group's average media sentiment score of 0.75 beat James Fisher and Sons' score of 0.00 indicating that Irish Continental Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
James Fisher and Sons Neutral
Irish Continental Group Positive

James Fisher and Sons has a beta of 0.803, indicating that its share price is 20% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Irish Continental Group has a beta of 0.378, indicating that its share price is 62% less volatile than the broader market.

James Fisher and Sons currently has a consensus target price of GBX 690, suggesting a potential upside of 49.66%. Given James Fisher and Sons' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe James Fisher and Sons is more favorable than Irish Continental Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
James Fisher and Sons
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Irish Continental Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

Irish Continental Group has a net margin of 11.23% compared to James Fisher and Sons' net margin of -1.12%. Irish Continental Group's return on equity of 25.50% beat James Fisher and Sons' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
James Fisher and Sons-1.12% -2.37% 2.84%
Irish Continental Group 11.23%25.50%6.96%

39.8% of James Fisher and Sons shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 24.4% of Irish Continental Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.1% of James Fisher and Sons shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 23.6% of Irish Continental Group shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
James Fisher and Sons£394.40M0.59-£52.66M-£8.70N/A
Irish Continental Group£666.70M1.21£74.00M£45.8011.86

Summary

Irish Continental Group beats James Fisher and Sons on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Irish Continental Group compare to Global Ports?

Global Ports (LON:GPH) and Irish Continental Group (LON:ICGC) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, institutional ownership, media sentiment, risk, dividends, analyst recommendations, profitability and earnings.

Global Ports has a beta of 1.86, suggesting that its share price is 86% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Irish Continental Group has a beta of 0.378, suggesting that its share price is 62% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Irish Continental Group had 1 more articles in the media than Global Ports. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Irish Continental Group and 0 mentions for Global Ports. Irish Continental Group's average media sentiment score of 0.75 beat Global Ports' score of 0.00 indicating that Irish Continental Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Global Ports Neutral
Irish Continental Group Positive

Global Ports pays an annual dividend of GBX 37 per share. Irish Continental Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 15.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.9%. Global Ports pays out 370,000.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Irish Continental Group pays out 34.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Irish Continental Group is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Irish Continental Group has a net margin of 11.23% compared to Global Ports' net margin of 0.46%. Global Ports' return on equity of 34.36% beat Irish Continental Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Global Ports0.46% 34.36% 3.88%
Irish Continental Group 11.23%25.50%6.96%

9.3% of Global Ports shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 24.4% of Irish Continental Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 78.0% of Global Ports shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 23.6% of Irish Continental Group 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.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Global Ports£193.58M0.00-£19.81M£0.01N/A
Irish Continental Group£666.70M1.21£74.00M£45.8011.86

Summary

Irish Continental Group beats Global Ports on 10 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Irish Continental Group compare to Braemar?

Braemar (LON:BMS) and Irish Continental Group (LON:ICGC) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, analyst recommendations, valuation, institutional ownership, media sentiment, dividends and risk.

14.0% of Braemar shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 24.4% of Irish Continental Group shares are held by institutional investors. 16.5% of Braemar shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 23.6% of Irish Continental Group shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Irish Continental Group had 1 more articles in the media than Braemar. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Irish Continental Group and 0 mentions for Braemar. Braemar's average media sentiment score of 0.75 equaled Irish Continental Group'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Braemar Positive
Irish Continental Group Positive

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Braemar£135.61M0.54£5.01M£6.3636.32
Irish Continental Group£666.70M1.21£74.00M£45.8011.86

Irish Continental Group has a net margin of 11.23% compared to Braemar's net margin of 1.68%. Irish Continental Group's return on equity of 25.50% beat Braemar's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Braemar1.68% 2.74% 7.09%
Irish Continental Group 11.23%25.50%6.96%

Braemar pays an annual dividend of GBX 5 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.2%. Irish Continental Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 15.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.9%. Braemar pays out 78.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Irish Continental Group pays out 34.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Irish Continental Group is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Braemar has a beta of 0.504, suggesting that its stock price is 50% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Irish Continental Group has a beta of 0.378, suggesting that its stock price is 62% less volatile than the broader market.

Braemar currently has a consensus price target of GBX 320, suggesting a potential upside of 38.53%. Given Braemar's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe Braemar is more favorable than Irish Continental Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Braemar
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Irish Continental Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

Summary

Irish Continental Group beats Braemar on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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ICGC vs. The Competition

Export
MetricIrish Continental GroupMarine Shipping IndustryIndustrials SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£805.98M£5.67B£9.43B£2.78B
Dividend Yield2.53%2.52%3.53%6.15%
P/E Ratio11.8619.3426.89368.16
Price / Sales1.21184.551,962.6384,471.78
Price / Cash16.905.1327.4427.89
Price / Book3.241.754.417.49
Net Income£74.00M£180.25M£791.21M£5.89B
7 Day Performance0.55%2.09%0.01%5.74%
1 Month Performance-0.37%-0.06%-0.30%4.38%
1 Year Performance15.04%22.49%14.66%62.12%

Irish Continental Group Competitors List

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CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
ICGC
Irish Continental Group
N/AGBX 542.99
+1.0%		N/A+12.5%£805.98M£666.70M11.86288
CKN
Clarkson
1.9615 of 5 stars		GBX 4,472
+1.0%		GBX 4,775
+6.8%		+40.7%£1.37B£631.40M21.012,024
OCN
Ocean Wilsons
N/AGBX 1,180
flat		N/A-20.0%£333.82M£26.66M1.2974,200
FSJ
James Fisher and Sons
N/AGBX 461.04
+1.3%		GBX 690
+49.7%		+33.6%£232.76M£394.40MN/A2,041
GPH
Global Ports
N/AN/AN/AN/A£231.21M£193.58M30,000.0020

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