Which has higher earnings & valuation, ZTF or IOF?

Zotefoams has higher revenue and earnings than Iofina. Zotefoams is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Iofina, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Zotefoams £176.29M 1.20 £9.80M £50.29 8.50 Iofina £68.69M 1.53 £4.28M £4.00 13.73

Is ZTF or IOF more profitable?

Zotefoams has a net margin of 13.88% compared to Iofina's net margin of 12.91%. Zotefoams' return on equity of 18.18% beat Iofina's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Zotefoams 13.88% 18.18% 5.48% Iofina 12.91% 15.30% 5.18%

Which has preferable valuation and earnings, IOF or TET?

Treatt has higher revenue and earnings than Iofina. Iofina is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Treatt, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Iofina £68.69M 1.53 £4.28M £4.00 13.73 Treatt £128.29M 1.40 £11.22M £7.22 42.24

Is IOF or TET more profitable?

Iofina has a net margin of 12.91% compared to Treatt's net margin of 3.40%. Iofina's return on equity of 15.30% beat Treatt's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Iofina 12.91% 15.30% 5.18% Treatt 3.40% 3.22% 6.72%

Which has preferable earnings & valuation, IOF or SYNT?

Iofina has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Synthomer. Synthomer is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Iofina, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Iofina £68.69M 1.53 £4.28M £4.00 13.73 Synthomer £1.80B 0.10 -£82.04M -£73.60 N/A

Is IOF or SYNT more profitable?

Iofina has a net margin of 12.91% compared to Synthomer's net margin of -6.81%. Iofina's return on equity of 15.30% beat Synthomer's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Iofina 12.91% 15.30% 5.18% Synthomer -6.81% -13.27% -0.28%

Do analysts recommend IOF or HDD?

Iofina presently has a consensus target price of GBX 70, suggesting a potential upside of 27.50%. Given Iofina's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Iofina is more favorable than Hardide. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Iofina 0 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 1 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 3.00 Hardide 0 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 0.00

Which has preferable earnings and valuation, IOF or HDD?

Iofina has higher revenue and earnings than Hardide. Iofina is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Hardide, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Iofina £68.69M 1.53 £4.28M £4.00 13.73 Hardide £8.02M 9.55 -£1.89M £1.80 53.97

Is IOF or HDD more profitable?

Hardide has a net margin of 15.60% compared to Iofina's net margin of 12.91%. Hardide's return on equity of 32.49% beat Iofina's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Iofina 12.91% 15.30% 5.18% Hardide 15.60% 32.49% -9.80%

Do analysts recommend HAYD or IOF?

Iofina has a consensus target price of GBX 70, indicating a potential upside of 27.50%. Given Iofina's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Iofina is more favorable than Haydale Graphene Industries. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Haydale Graphene Industries 0 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 0.00 Iofina 0 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 1 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 3.00

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IOF vs. ZTF, TET, SYNT, HDD, and HAYD

Should you buy Iofina stock or one of its competitors? Iofina's main competitors and comparable companies include Zotefoams (ZTF), Treatt (TET), Synthomer (SYNT), Hardide (HDD), and Haydale Graphene Industries (HAYD). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "specialty chemicals" industry.

How does Iofina compare to Zotefoams?

Zotefoams (LON:ZTF) and Iofina (LON:IOF) are both small-cap materials companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, earnings, valuation, profitability, risk, dividends and media sentiment.

In the previous week, Iofina's average media sentiment score of 1.45 beat Zotefoams' score of 0.00 indicating that Iofina is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Zotefoams	Neutral
Iofina	Positive

Zotefoams has a net margin of 13.88% compared to Iofina's net margin of 12.91%. Zotefoams' return on equity of 18.18% beat Iofina's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Zotefoams	13.88%	18.18%	5.48%
Iofina	12.91%	15.30%	5.18%

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

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Zotefoams	£176.29M	1.20	£9.80M	£50.29	8.50
Iofina	£68.69M	1.53	£4.28M	£4.00	13.73

Zotefoams has a beta of 1.238, meaning that its stock price is 24% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Iofina has a beta of 0.883, meaning that its stock price is 12% less volatile than the broader market.

Zotefoams currently has a consensus target price of GBX 605, indicating a potential upside of 41.53%. Iofina has a consensus target price of GBX 70, indicating a potential upside of 27.50%. Given Zotefoams' higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe Zotefoams is more favorable than Iofina.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Zotefoams	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00
Iofina	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00

27.7% of Zotefoams shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 1.3% of Iofina shares are held by institutional investors. 4.5% of Zotefoams shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 13.4% of Iofina shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Zotefoams beats Iofina on 10 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Iofina compare to Treatt?

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

Iofina has a net margin of 12.91% compared to Treatt's net margin of 3.40%. Iofina's return on equity of 15.30% beat Treatt's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Iofina	12.91%	15.30%	5.18%
Treatt	3.40%	3.22%	6.72%

1.3% of Iofina shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 17.5% of Treatt shares are held by institutional investors. 13.4% of Iofina shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 4.1% of Treatt shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Iofina has a beta of 0.883, meaning that its share price is 12% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Treatt has a beta of 0.907, meaning that its share price is 9% less volatile than the broader market.

Iofina currently has a consensus target price of GBX 70, suggesting a potential upside of 27.50%. Treatt has a consensus target price of GBX 242.50, suggesting a potential downside of 20.49%. Given Iofina's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Iofina is more favorable than Treatt.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Iofina	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00
Treatt	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50

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

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Iofina	£68.69M	1.53	£4.28M	£4.00	13.73
Treatt	£128.29M	1.40	£11.22M	£7.22	42.24

In the previous week, Iofina's average media sentiment score of 1.45 beat Treatt's score of 0.00 indicating that Iofina is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Iofina	Positive
Treatt	Neutral

Summary

Iofina and Treatt tied by winning 7 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Iofina compare to Synthomer?

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

Iofina has a net margin of 12.91% compared to Synthomer's net margin of -6.81%. Iofina's return on equity of 15.30% beat Synthomer's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Iofina	12.91%	15.30%	5.18%
Synthomer	-6.81%	-13.27%	-0.28%

1.3% of Iofina shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 14.9% of Synthomer shares are owned by institutional investors. 13.4% of Iofina shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 5.0% of Synthomer shares are owned by company 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, Synthomer had 3 more articles in the media than Iofina. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Synthomer and 0 mentions for Iofina. Iofina's average media sentiment score of 1.45 beat Synthomer's score of 0.00 indicating that Iofina is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Iofina	Positive
Synthomer	Neutral

Iofina has a beta of 0.883, indicating that its share price is 12% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Synthomer has a beta of 1.044, indicating that its share price is 4% more volatile than the broader market.

Iofina currently has a consensus target price of GBX 70, indicating a potential upside of 27.50%. Synthomer has a consensus target price of GBX 119, indicating a potential upside of 11.42%. Given Iofina's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe Iofina is more favorable than Synthomer.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Iofina	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00
Synthomer	0 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.20

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

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Iofina	£68.69M	1.53	£4.28M	£4.00	13.73
Synthomer	£1.80B	0.10	-£82.04M	-£73.60	N/A

Summary

Iofina beats Synthomer on 11 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Iofina compare to Hardide?

Iofina (LON:IOF) and Hardide (LON:HDD) are both small-cap materials 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.

Iofina has a beta of 0.883, meaning that its stock price is 12% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Hardide has a beta of 1.146, meaning that its stock price is 15% more volatile than the broader market.

Hardide has a net margin of 15.60% compared to Iofina's net margin of 12.91%. Hardide's return on equity of 32.49% beat Iofina's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Iofina	12.91%	15.30%	5.18%
Hardide	15.60%	32.49%	-9.80%

Iofina presently has a consensus target price of GBX 70, suggesting a potential upside of 27.50%. Given Iofina's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Iofina is more favorable than Hardide.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Iofina	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00
Hardide	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0.00

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

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Iofina	£68.69M	1.53	£4.28M	£4.00	13.73
Hardide	£8.02M	9.55	-£1.89M	£1.80	53.97

1.3% of Iofina shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 10.2% of Hardide shares are held by institutional investors. 13.4% of Iofina shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 65.7% of Hardide 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, Hardide had 3 more articles in the media than Iofina. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Hardide and 0 mentions for Iofina. Iofina's average media sentiment score of 1.45 beat Hardide's score of 0.11 indicating that Iofina is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Iofina	Positive
Hardide	Neutral

Summary

Iofina and Hardide tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Iofina compare to Haydale Graphene Industries?

Haydale Graphene Industries (LON:HAYD) and Iofina (LON:IOF) are both small-cap materials companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, earnings, dividends, profitability, risk, valuation, media sentiment and analyst recommendations.

Haydale Graphene Industries has a beta of 2.286, suggesting that its stock price is 129% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Iofina has a beta of 0.883, suggesting that its stock price is 12% less volatile than the broader market.

Iofina has a consensus target price of GBX 70, indicating a potential upside of 27.50%. Given Iofina's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Iofina is more favorable than Haydale Graphene Industries.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Haydale Graphene Industries	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0.00
Iofina	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00

Iofina has a net margin of 12.91% compared to Haydale Graphene Industries' net margin of -432.48%. Iofina's return on equity of 15.30% beat Haydale Graphene Industries' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Haydale Graphene Industries	-432.48%	-85.45%	-20.66%
Iofina	12.91%	15.30%	5.18%

8.1% of Haydale Graphene Industries shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 1.3% of Iofina shares are owned by institutional investors. 6.0% of Haydale Graphene Industries shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 13.4% of Iofina 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, Haydale Graphene Industries had 1 more articles in the media than Iofina. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Haydale Graphene Industries and 0 mentions for Iofina. Iofina's average media sentiment score of 1.45 beat Haydale Graphene Industries' score of 0.75 indicating that Iofina is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Haydale Graphene Industries	Positive
Iofina	Positive

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

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Haydale Graphene Industries	£3.61M	6.96	-£18.01M	-£0.33	N/A
Iofina	£68.69M	1.53	£4.28M	£4.00	13.73

Summary

Iofina beats Haydale Graphene Industries on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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IOF vs. The Competition

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Metric	Iofina	Chemicals Industry	Materials Sector	LON Exchange
Market Cap	£103.60M	£10.99B	£4.73B	£2.46B
Dividend Yield	2.88%	2.99%	4.76%	6.25%
P/E Ratio	13.73	35.04	24.82	366.74
Price / Sales	1.53	49.48	16,595.10	89,426.67
Price / Cash	7.96	14.74	24.98	27.89
Price / Book	2.44	3.18	10.21	6.83
Net Income	£4.28M	£232.03M	£159.25M	£5.89B
7 Day Performance	6.29%	-1.24%	-2.68%	-0.72%
1 Month Performance	7.12%	-4.45%	-5.02%	-1.01%
1 Year Performance	134.88%	15.02%	17.06%	22.82%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
IOF Iofina	3.3244 of 5 stars	GBX 54.90 +4.6%	GBX 70 +27.5%	+134.9%	£103.60M	£68.69M	13.73	95
ZTF Zotefoams	N/A	GBX 441 flat	GBX 605 +37.2%	+7.5%	£217.42M	£176.29M	8.77	549	Gap Up
TET Treatt	N/A	GBX 305 flat	GBX 242.50 -20.5%	N/A	£180.06M	£128.29M	42.24	350
SYNT Synthomer	1.3513 of 5 stars	GBX 108.20 flat	GBX 119 +10.0%	+48.3%	£177.39M	£1.80B	N/A	4,200	News Coverage
HDD Hardide	N/A	GBX 99.20 flat	N/A	+1,362.0%	£78.18M	£8.02M	55.11	46	News Coverage

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