Itaconix (ITX) Competitors

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ITX vs. HDD, HAYD, WCH, DCTA, and BIOM

Should you be buying Itaconix stock or one of its competitors? The main competitors of Itaconix include Hardide (HDD), Haydale Graphene Industries (HAYD), Wilmcote Holdings plc (WCH.L) (WCH), Directa Plus (DCTA), and Biome Technologies (BIOM). These companies are all part of the "specialty chemicals" industry.

How does Itaconix compare to Hardide?

Itaconix (LON:ITX) and Hardide (LON:HDD) are both small-cap basic materials companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, media sentiment, earnings, dividends, analyst recommendations, risk, valuation and institutional ownership.

: In the previous week, Hardide had 1 more articles in the media than Itaconix. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Hardide and 0 mentions for Itaconix. Hardide's average media sentiment score of 1.01 beat Itaconix's score of 0.00 indicating that Hardide is being referred to more favorably in the news media.
Company Overall Sentiment
Itaconix Neutral
Hardide Positive
: Itaconix has a beta of 1.253, suggesting that its share price is 25% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Hardide has a beta of 1.052, suggesting that its share price is 5% more volatile than the S&P 500.
: Itaconix currently has a consensus target price of GBX 325, suggesting a potential upside of 197.21%. Given Itaconix's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe Itaconix is more favorable than Hardide.
Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Itaconix
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
: Itaconix has higher revenue and earnings than Hardide. Itaconix 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
Itaconix £10.50M 1.40 -£1.49M -£10.20 N/A
Hardide £6.03M 5.23 -£1.89M £0.20 199.95
: 11.9% of Itaconix shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 10.2% of Hardide shares are held by institutional investors. 77.5% of Itaconix shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 65.7% of Hardide shares are held 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.
: Hardide has a net margin of 3.49% compared to Itaconix's net margin of -13.82%. Hardide's return on equity of 5.59% beat Itaconix's return on equity.
Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Itaconix -13.82% -16.82% -9.90%
Hardide 3.49% 5.59% -9.80%

Company	Overall Sentiment
Itaconix	Neutral
Hardide	Positive

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Itaconix	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

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Itaconix	£10.50M	1.40	-£1.49M	-£10.20	N/A
Hardide	£6.03M	5.23	-£1.89M	£0.20	199.95

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Itaconix	-13.82%	-16.82%	-9.90%
Hardide	3.49%	5.59%	-9.80%

Summary

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

How does Itaconix compare to Haydale Graphene Industries?

Haydale Graphene Industries (LON:HAYD) and Itaconix (LON:ITX) are both small-cap basic materials companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, analyst recommendations, dividends, media sentiment, institutional ownership, earnings, risk and valuation.

: In the previous week, Haydale Graphene Industries had 1 more articles in the media than Itaconix. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Haydale Graphene Industries and 0 mentions for Itaconix. Haydale Graphene Industries' average media sentiment score of 0.67 beat Itaconix's score of 0.00 indicating that Haydale Graphene Industries is being referred to more favorably in the media.
Company Overall Sentiment
Haydale Graphene Industries Positive
Itaconix Neutral
: 8.0% of Haydale Graphene Industries shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 11.9% of Itaconix shares are held by institutional investors. 5.3% of Haydale Graphene Industries shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 77.5% of Itaconix shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.
: Itaconix has higher revenue and earnings than Haydale Graphene Industries. Itaconix is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Haydale Graphene Industries, 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 7.13 -£18.01M -£0.33 N/A
Itaconix £10.50M 1.40 -£1.49M -£10.20 N/A
: Haydale Graphene Industries has a beta of 2.161, meaning that its share price is 116% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Itaconix has a beta of 1.253, meaning that its share price is 25% more volatile than the S&P 500.
: Itaconix has a consensus price target of GBX 325, indicating a potential upside of 197.21%. Given Itaconix's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Itaconix 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
Itaconix
0 Sell rating(s)

0 Hold rating(s)

1 Buy rating(s)

0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
: Itaconix has a net margin of -13.82% compared to Haydale Graphene Industries' net margin of -1,236.23%. Itaconix's return on equity of -16.82% beat Haydale Graphene Industries' return on equity.
Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Haydale Graphene Industries -1,236.23% -222.53% -20.66%
Itaconix -13.82% -16.82% -9.90%

Company	Overall Sentiment
Haydale Graphene Industries	Positive
Itaconix	Neutral

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Haydale Graphene Industries	£3.61M	7.13	-£18.01M	-£0.33	N/A
Itaconix	£10.50M	1.40	-£1.49M	-£10.20	N/A

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
Itaconix	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Haydale Graphene Industries	-1,236.23%	-222.53%	-20.66%
Itaconix	-13.82%	-16.82%	-9.90%

Summary

Itaconix beats Haydale Graphene Industries on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Itaconix compare to Wilmcote Holdings plc (WCH.L)?

Wilmcote Holdings plc (WCH.L) (LON:WCH) and Itaconix (LON:ITX) are both small-cap basic materials companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, risk, media sentiment, profitability and valuation.

: In the previous week, Wilmcote Holdings plc (WCH.L)'s average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Itaconix'saverage media sentiment score.
Company Overall Sentiment
Wilmcote Holdings plc (WCH.L) Neutral
Itaconix Neutral
: Wilmcote Holdings plc (WCH.L) has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Itaconix's net margin of -13.82%. Wilmcote Holdings plc (WCH.L)'s return on equity of 0.00% beat Itaconix's return on equity.
Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Wilmcote Holdings plc (WCH.L) N/A N/A N/A
Itaconix -13.82% -16.82% -9.90%
: Wilmcote Holdings plc (WCH.L) has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Itaconix. Itaconix is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Wilmcote Holdings plc (WCH.L), 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
Wilmcote Holdings plc (WCH.L) N/A N/A N/A -£0.60 N/A
Itaconix £10.50M 1.40 -£1.49M -£10.20 N/A
: Itaconix has a consensus price target of GBX 325, indicating a potential upside of 197.21%. Given Itaconix's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Itaconix is more favorable than Wilmcote Holdings plc (WCH.L).
Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Wilmcote Holdings plc (WCH.L)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)

0 Buy rating(s)

0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Itaconix
0 Sell rating(s)

0 Hold rating(s)

1 Buy rating(s)

0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
: 11.9% of Itaconix shares are owned by institutional investors. 77.5% of Itaconix shares are owned 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.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Wilmcote Holdings plc (WCH.L)	Neutral
Itaconix	Neutral

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Wilmcote Holdings plc (WCH.L)	N/A	N/A	N/A
Itaconix	-13.82%	-16.82%	-9.90%

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Wilmcote Holdings plc (WCH.L)	N/A	N/A	N/A	-£0.60	N/A
Itaconix	£10.50M	1.40	-£1.49M	-£10.20	N/A

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Wilmcote Holdings plc (WCH.L)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0.00
Itaconix	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00

Summary

Itaconix beats Wilmcote Holdings plc (WCH.L) on 6 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Itaconix compare to Directa Plus?

Itaconix (LON:ITX) and Directa Plus (LON:DCTA) are both small-cap basic materials companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, risk, institutional ownership, dividends, analyst recommendations, valuation, earnings and media sentiment.

: Itaconix has higher revenue and earnings than Directa Plus. Itaconix is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Directa Plus, 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
Itaconix £10.50M 1.40 -£1.49M -£10.20 N/A
Directa Plus £7.17M 0.98 -£9.74M -£4.00 N/A
: Itaconix presently has a consensus price target of GBX 325, suggesting a potential upside of 197.21%. Given Itaconix's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Itaconix is more favorable than Directa Plus.
Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Itaconix
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)

1 Buy rating(s)

0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Directa Plus
0 Sell rating(s)

0 Hold rating(s)

0 Buy rating(s)

0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
: In the previous week, Itaconix's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Directa Plus'average media sentiment score.
Company Overall Sentiment
Itaconix Neutral
Directa Plus Neutral
: Itaconix has a beta of 1.253, meaning that its share price is 25% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Directa Plus has a beta of 0.74, meaning that its share price is 26% less volatile than the S&P 500.
: Itaconix has a net margin of -13.82% compared to Directa Plus' net margin of -60.20%. Itaconix's return on equity of -16.82% beat Directa Plus' return on equity.
Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Itaconix -13.82% -16.82% -9.90%
Directa Plus -60.20% -69.24% -22.41%
: 11.9% of Itaconix shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 9.0% of Directa Plus shares are held by institutional investors. 77.5% of Itaconix shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 10.3% of Directa Plus 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.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Itaconix	£10.50M	1.40	-£1.49M	-£10.20	N/A
Directa Plus	£7.17M	0.98	-£9.74M	-£4.00	N/A

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Itaconix	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00
Directa Plus	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0.00

Company	Overall Sentiment
Itaconix	Neutral
Directa Plus	Neutral

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Itaconix	-13.82%	-16.82%	-9.90%
Directa Plus	-60.20%	-69.24%	-22.41%

Summary

Itaconix beats Directa Plus on 12 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Itaconix compare to Biome Technologies?

Biome Technologies (LON:BIOM) and Itaconix (LON:ITX) are both small-cap basic materials companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, dividends, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, risk, institutional ownership, profitability and earnings.

: Itaconix has a consensus price target of GBX 325, indicating a potential upside of 197.21%. Given Itaconix's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Itaconix is more favorable than Biome Technologies.
Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Biome Technologies
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)

0 Buy rating(s)

0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Itaconix
0 Sell rating(s)

0 Hold rating(s)

1 Buy rating(s)

0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
: 1.1% of Biome Technologies shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 11.9% of Itaconix shares are owned by institutional investors. 83.9% of Biome Technologies shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 77.5% of Itaconix shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.
: Itaconix has higher revenue and earnings than Biome Technologies. Biome Technologies is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Itaconix, 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
Biome Technologies £5.75M 0.85 -£17.71M -£0.34 N/A
Itaconix £10.50M 1.40 -£1.49M -£10.20 N/A
: In the previous week, Biome Technologies' average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Itaconix'saverage media sentiment score.
Company Overall Sentiment
Biome Technologies Neutral
Itaconix Neutral
: Biome Technologies has a beta of 2.26, suggesting that its stock price is 126% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Itaconix has a beta of 1.253, suggesting that its stock price is 25% more volatile than the S&P 500.
: Itaconix has a net margin of -13.82% compared to Biome Technologies' net margin of -22.35%. Itaconix's return on equity of -16.82% beat Biome Technologies' return on equity.
Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Biome Technologies -22.35% -103.59% -27.95%
Itaconix -13.82% -16.82% -9.90%

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Biome Technologies	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0.00
Itaconix	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Biome Technologies	£5.75M	0.85	-£17.71M	-£0.34	N/A
Itaconix	£10.50M	1.40	-£1.49M	-£10.20	N/A

Company	Overall Sentiment
Biome Technologies	Neutral
Itaconix	Neutral

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Biome Technologies	-22.35%	-103.59%	-27.95%
Itaconix	-13.82%	-16.82%	-9.90%

Summary

Itaconix beats Biome Technologies on 11 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

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ITX vs. The Competition

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Metric	Itaconix	Specialty Chemicals Industry	Materials Sector	LON Exchange
Market Cap	£14.75M	£8.62B	£4.71B	£2.73B
Dividend Yield	N/A	3.46%	4.98%	6.11%
P/E Ratio	-10.72	17.56	20.46	365.28
Price / Sales	1.40	112.26	7,361.38	87,989.37
Price / Cash	24.96	19.25	27.28	27.89
Price / Book	1.83	3.20	7.70	7.39
Net Income	-£1.49M	£213.62M	£159.29M	£5.89B
7 Day Performance	1.25%	5.62%	0.01%	0.88%
1 Month Performance	1.25%	10.94%	2.58%	5.27%
1 Year Performance	7.21%	31.98%	76.05%	80.43%

Itaconix Competitors List

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
ITX Itaconix	N/A	GBX 109.35 +2.4%	GBX 325 +197.2%	N/A	£14.75M	£10.50M	N/A	17	Gap Up High Trading Volume
HDD Hardide	N/A	GBX 38.91 +8.9%	N/A	N/A	£30.66M	£6.03M	194.54	46	Positive News Gap Down High Trading Volume
HAYD Haydale Graphene Industries	N/A	GBX 0.33 +2.2%	N/A	N/A	£25.81M	£3.61M	N/A	67	Gap Up
WCH Wilmcote Holdings plc (WCH.L)	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	£20.13M	N/A	N/A	3
DCTA Directa Plus	N/A	GBX 6.75 flat	N/A	N/A	£7.05M	£7.17M	N/A	187

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