Do analysts recommend HDD or ITX?

Itaconix has a consensus target price of GBX 375, indicating a potential upside of 102.70%. Given Itaconix's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Itaconix is more favorable than Hardide. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Hardide 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

Which has better valuation and earnings, HDD or ITX?

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 Hardide £8.02M 10.32 -£1.89M £1.80 58.31 Itaconix £13.97M 1.79 -£1.49M -£9.20 N/A

Is HDD or ITX more profitable?

Hardide has a net margin of 15.60% compared to Itaconix's net margin of -9.06%. Hardide's return on equity of 32.49% beat Itaconix's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Hardide 15.60% 32.49% -9.80% Itaconix -9.06% -15.42% -9.90%

Do analysts prefer HAYD or ITX?

Itaconix has a consensus target price of GBX 375, indicating a potential upside of 102.70%. Given Itaconix's stronger consensus rating and higher probable 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

Do analysts prefer ITX or WCH?

Itaconix presently has a consensus price target of GBX 375, indicating a potential upside of 102.70%. Given Itaconix's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe Itaconix is more favorable than Wilmcote Holdings plc (WCH.L). 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 Wilmcote Holdings plc (WCH.L) 0 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 0.00

Do analysts recommend ITX or DCTA?

Itaconix presently has a consensus target price of GBX 375, suggesting a potential upside of 102.70%. Given Itaconix's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, 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

Is ITX or DCTA more profitable?

Itaconix has a net margin of -9.06% compared to Directa Plus' net margin of -77.17%. Itaconix's return on equity of -15.42% beat Directa Plus' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Itaconix -9.06% -15.42% -9.90% Directa Plus -77.17% -82.00% -22.41%

Do analysts prefer ITX or BIOM?

Itaconix presently has a consensus price target of GBX 375, suggesting a potential upside of 102.70%. Given Itaconix's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe Itaconix is more favorable than Biome Technologies. 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 Biome Technologies 0 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 0.00

Itaconix (ITX) Competitors

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

Should you buy Itaconix stock or one of its competitors? Itaconix's main competitors and comparable companies include Hardide (HDD), Haydale Graphene Industries (HAYD), Wilmcote Holdings plc (WCH.L) (WCH), Directa Plus (DCTA), and Biome Technologies (BIOM). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "specialty chemicals" industry.

How does Itaconix compare to Hardide?

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

Itaconix has a consensus target price of GBX 375, indicating a potential upside of 102.70%. Given Itaconix's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Itaconix is more favorable than Hardide.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Hardide	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 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
Hardide	£8.02M	10.32	-£1.89M	£1.80	58.31
Itaconix	£13.97M	1.79	-£1.49M	-£9.20	N/A

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 1.40 beat Itaconix's score of 0.00 indicating that Hardide is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Hardide	Positive
Itaconix	Neutral

10.2% of Hardide shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 10.2% of Itaconix shares are owned by institutional investors. 65.7% of Hardide shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 77.5% of Itaconix shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Hardide has a net margin of 15.60% compared to Itaconix's net margin of -9.06%. Hardide's return on equity of 32.49% beat Itaconix's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Hardide	15.60%	32.49%	-9.80%
Itaconix	-9.06%	-15.42%	-9.90%

Hardide has a beta of 1.146, suggesting that its stock price is 15% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Itaconix has a beta of 1.051, suggesting that its stock price is 5% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Hardide beats Itaconix on 9 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 materials companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, risk, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, earnings, valuation, dividends and institutional ownership.

Itaconix has a consensus target price of GBX 375, indicating a potential upside of 102.70%. Given Itaconix's stronger consensus rating and higher probable 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 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	5.39	-£18.01M	-£0.33	N/A
Itaconix	£13.97M	1.79	-£1.49M	-£9.20	N/A

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 0.00 equaled Itaconix'saverage media sentiment score.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Haydale Graphene Industries	Neutral
Itaconix	Neutral

8.1% of Haydale Graphene Industries shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 10.2% of Itaconix shares are held by institutional investors. 6.0% 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 endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Haydale Graphene Industries has a beta of 2.24, indicating that its share price is 124% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Itaconix has a beta of 1.051, indicating that its share price is 5% more volatile than the broader market.

Itaconix has a net margin of -9.06% compared to Haydale Graphene Industries' net margin of -432.48%. Itaconix's return on equity of -15.42% 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%
Itaconix	-9.06%	-15.42%	-9.90%

Summary

Itaconix beats Haydale Graphene Industries on 10 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

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

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

Itaconix presently has a consensus price target of GBX 375, indicating a potential upside of 102.70%. Given Itaconix's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe Itaconix is more favorable than Wilmcote Holdings plc (WCH.L).

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
Wilmcote Holdings plc (WCH.L)	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 Wilmcote Holdings plc (WCH.L)'saverage media sentiment score.

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

Wilmcote Holdings plc (WCH.L) has lower revenue, but higher earnings 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
Itaconix	£13.97M	1.79	-£1.49M	-£9.20	N/A
Wilmcote Holdings plc (WCH.L)	N/A	N/A	N/A	-£0.60	N/A

10.2% of Itaconix shares are held by institutional investors. 77.5% of Itaconix shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Wilmcote Holdings plc (WCH.L) has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Itaconix's net margin of -9.06%. 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
Itaconix	-9.06%	-15.42%	-9.90%
Wilmcote Holdings plc (WCH.L)	N/A	N/A	N/A

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 materials companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, profitability, risk, institutional ownership, dividends, media sentiment, valuation and earnings.

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 presently has a consensus target price of GBX 375, suggesting a potential upside of 102.70%. Given Itaconix's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, 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

Itaconix has a beta of 1.051, meaning that its stock price is 5% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Directa Plus has a beta of 0.74, meaning that its stock price is 26% less volatile than the broader market.

Itaconix has a net margin of -9.06% compared to Directa Plus' net margin of -77.17%. Itaconix's return on equity of -15.42% beat Directa Plus' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Itaconix	-9.06%	-15.42%	-9.90%
Directa Plus	-77.17%	-82.00%	-22.41%

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	£13.97M	1.79	-£1.49M	-£9.20	N/A
Directa Plus	£7.17M	0.98	-£9.74M	-£4.00	N/A

10.2% 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 hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

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

How does Itaconix compare to Biome Technologies?

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

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
Itaconix	£13.97M	1.79	-£1.49M	-£9.20	N/A
Biome Technologies	£5.75M	0.85	-£17.71M	-£0.34	N/A

10.2% of Itaconix shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 1.1% of Biome Technologies shares are owned by institutional investors. 77.5% of Itaconix shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 83.9% of Biome Technologies 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.

Itaconix has a net margin of -9.06% compared to Biome Technologies' net margin of -22.35%. Itaconix's return on equity of -15.42% beat Biome Technologies' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Itaconix	-9.06%	-15.42%	-9.90%
Biome Technologies	-22.35%	-103.59%	-27.95%

Itaconix presently has a consensus price target of GBX 375, suggesting a potential upside of 102.70%. Given Itaconix's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe Itaconix is more favorable than Biome Technologies.

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
Biome Technologies	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0.00

Itaconix has a beta of 1.051, meaning that its stock price is 5% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Biome Technologies has a beta of 2.26, meaning that its stock price is 126% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Itaconix's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Biome Technologies'average media sentiment score.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Itaconix	Neutral
Biome Technologies	Neutral

Summary

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

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Metric	Itaconix	Chemicals Industry	Materials Sector	LON Exchange
Market Cap	£24.95M	£11.05B	£4.70B	£2.81B
Dividend Yield	N/A	2.98%	4.77%	6.26%
P/E Ratio	-20.11	28.35	21.51	366.74
Price / Sales	1.79	51.00	15,914.74	88,712.78
Price / Cash	24.96	14.72	24.84	27.85
Price / Book	3.10	3.09	9.64	7.03
Net Income	-£1.49M	£228.59M	£159.17M	£5.89B
7 Day Performance	-1.33%	-1.39%	-2.85%	0.16%
1 Month Performance	-4.67%	-3.50%	55.02%	-0.10%
1 Year Performance	76.19%	15.21%	9.26%	22.77%

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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	1.4709 of 5 stars	GBX 185 -1.3%	GBX 375 +102.7%	+76.2%	£24.95M	£13.97M	N/A	17
HDD Hardide	N/A	GBX 97.15 -0.9%	N/A	+1,255.9%	£76.57M	£8.02M	53.97	46	Positive News
HAYD Haydale Graphene Industries	N/A	GBX 0.32 -2.1%	N/A	-61.7%	£25.11M	£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 6.70 flat	N/A	-26.9%	£7.00M	£7.17M	N/A	187

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

How does Itaconix compare to Hardide?

Do analysts recommend HDD or ITX?

Which has better valuation and earnings, HDD or ITX?

Does the media prefer HDD or ITX?

Do institutionals and insiders believe in HDD or ITX?

Is HDD or ITX more profitable?

Which has more volatility & risk, HDD or ITX?

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How does Itaconix compare to Haydale Graphene Industries?

Do analysts prefer HAYD or ITX?

Which has higher earnings and valuation, HAYD or ITX?

Does the media refer more to HAYD or ITX?

Do insiders and institutionals hold more shares of HAYD or ITX?

Which has more volatility & risk, HAYD or ITX?

Is HAYD or ITX more profitable?

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

Do analysts prefer ITX or WCH?

Does the media favor ITX or WCH?

Which has higher valuation & earnings, ITX or WCH?

Do institutionals and insiders believe in ITX or WCH?

Is ITX or WCH more profitable?

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How does Itaconix compare to Directa Plus?

Does the media favor ITX or DCTA?

Do analysts recommend ITX or DCTA?

Which has more volatility and risk, ITX or DCTA?

Is ITX or DCTA more profitable?

Which has higher valuation & earnings, ITX or DCTA?

Do insiders and institutionals have more ownership in ITX or DCTA?

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How does Itaconix compare to Biome Technologies?

Which has stronger valuation & earnings, ITX or BIOM?

Do institutionals & insiders hold more shares of ITX or BIOM?

Is ITX or BIOM more profitable?

Do analysts prefer ITX or BIOM?

Which has more risk and volatility, ITX or BIOM?

Does the media refer more to ITX or BIOM?

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