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As of 05/13/2026 06:15 AM Eastern

JAR vs. MSI, JARB, RFX, FIH, and STRL

Should you buy Jardine Matheson stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Jardine Matheson 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 Jardine Matheson include MS INTERNATIONAL (MSI), Jardine Matheson (JARB), Ramsdens (RFX), FIH group (FIH), and Stirling Industries (STRL). These companies are all part of the "conglomerates" industry.

How does Jardine Matheson compare to MS INTERNATIONAL?

MS INTERNATIONAL (LON:MSI) and Jardine Matheson (LON:JAR) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, institutional ownership, profitability, analyst recommendations, risk, valuation, dividends and media sentiment.

MS INTERNATIONAL has a net margin of 12.10% compared to Jardine Matheson's net margin of 3.24%. MS INTERNATIONAL's return on equity of 22.79% beat Jardine Matheson's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
MS INTERNATIONAL12.10% 22.79% 8.03%
Jardine Matheson 3.24%3.86%2.53%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
MS INTERNATIONAL£118.60M2.36£11.24M£86.3019.72
Jardine Matheson£34.22B0.01£5.21B£377.000.19

MS INTERNATIONAL has a beta of 0.04, indicating that its stock price is 96% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Jardine Matheson has a beta of 0.4, indicating that its stock price is 60% less volatile than the broader market.

MS INTERNATIONAL pays an annual dividend of GBX 23 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.4%. Jardine Matheson pays an annual dividend of GBX 219.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 303.4%. MS INTERNATIONAL pays out 26.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Jardine Matheson pays out 58.2% 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.

In the previous week, Jardine Matheson had 4 more articles in the media than MS INTERNATIONAL. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Jardine Matheson and 0 mentions for MS INTERNATIONAL. Jardine Matheson's average media sentiment score of 0.05 beat MS INTERNATIONAL's score of 0.00 indicating that Jardine Matheson is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
MS INTERNATIONAL Neutral
Jardine Matheson Neutral

4.6% of MS INTERNATIONAL shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 28.5% of Jardine Matheson shares are owned by institutional investors. 37.7% of MS INTERNATIONAL shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 55.9% of Jardine Matheson shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Jardine Matheson beats MS INTERNATIONAL on 9 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Jardine Matheson compare to Jardine Matheson?

Jardine Matheson (LON:JARB) and Jardine Matheson (LON:JAR) are both small-cap conglomerates industry companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, profitability, dividends, valuation, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, earnings and risk.

In the previous week, Jardine Matheson had 3 more articles in the media than Jardine Matheson. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Jardine Matheson and 1 mentions for Jardine Matheson. Jardine Matheson's average media sentiment score of 0.95 beat Jardine Matheson's score of 0.05 indicating that Jardine Matheson is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Jardine Matheson
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Jardine Matheson
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Jardine Matheson£35.12B0.00£80M£6.01N/A
Jardine Matheson£34.22B0.01£5.21B£377.000.19

Jardine Matheson has a net margin of 3.24% compared to Jardine Matheson's net margin of 0.23%. Jardine Matheson's return on equity of 3.86% beat Jardine Matheson's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Jardine Matheson0.23% 2.40% 2.53%
Jardine Matheson 3.24%3.86%2.53%

18.9% of Jardine Matheson shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 28.5% of Jardine Matheson shares are held by institutional investors. 33.5% of Jardine Matheson shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 55.9% of Jardine Matheson shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Jardine Matheson has a beta of 0.4, indicating that its stock price is 60% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Jardine Matheson has a beta of 0.4, indicating that its stock price is 60% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Jardine Matheson beats Jardine Matheson on 7 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Jardine Matheson compare to Ramsdens?

Ramsdens (LON:RFX) and Jardine Matheson (LON:JAR) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, profitability, dividends, valuation, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, earnings and risk.

3.9% of Ramsdens shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 28.5% of Jardine Matheson shares are held by institutional investors. 5.1% of Ramsdens shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 55.9% of Jardine Matheson shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Jardine Matheson had 4 more articles in the media than Ramsdens. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Jardine Matheson and 0 mentions for Ramsdens. Jardine Matheson's average media sentiment score of 0.05 beat Ramsdens' score of 0.00 indicating that Jardine Matheson is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Ramsdens Neutral
Jardine Matheson Neutral

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Ramsdens£116.80M1.18£7.85M£36.0011.78
Jardine Matheson£34.22B0.01£5.21B£377.000.19

Ramsdens has a net margin of 10.18% compared to Jardine Matheson's net margin of 3.24%. Ramsdens' return on equity of 20.23% beat Jardine Matheson's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Ramsdens10.18% 20.23% 10.23%
Jardine Matheson 3.24%3.86%2.53%

Ramsdens has a beta of 0.581, indicating that its stock price is 42% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Jardine Matheson has a beta of 0.4, indicating that its stock price is 60% less volatile than the broader market.

Ramsdens pays an annual dividend of GBX 12.10 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.9%. Jardine Matheson pays an annual dividend of GBX 219.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 303.4%. Ramsdens pays out 33.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Jardine Matheson pays out 58.2% 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

Jardine Matheson beats Ramsdens on 8 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Jardine Matheson compare to FIH group?

FIH group (LON:FIH) and Jardine Matheson (LON:JAR) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, media sentiment, dividends, institutional ownership, risk, valuation, analyst recommendations and earnings.

6.1% of FIH group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 28.5% of Jardine Matheson shares are held by institutional investors. 77.0% of FIH group shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 55.9% of Jardine Matheson shares are held by 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.

In the previous week, Jardine Matheson had 4 more articles in the media than FIH group. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Jardine Matheson and 0 mentions for FIH group. Jardine Matheson's average media sentiment score of 0.05 beat FIH group's score of 0.00 indicating that Jardine Matheson is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
FIH group Neutral
Jardine Matheson Neutral

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
FIH group£41.65M0.75£1.98M-£21.30N/A
Jardine Matheson£34.22B0.01£5.21B£377.000.19

Jardine Matheson has a net margin of 3.24% compared to FIH group's net margin of -6.40%. Jardine Matheson's return on equity of 3.86% beat FIH group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
FIH group-6.40% -7.20% 2.86%
Jardine Matheson 3.24%3.86%2.53%

FIH group has a beta of 0.55, meaning that its share price is 45% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Jardine Matheson has a beta of 0.4, meaning that its share price is 60% less volatile than the broader market.

FIH group pays an annual dividend of GBX 6.75 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.7%. Jardine Matheson pays an annual dividend of GBX 219.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 303.4%. FIH group pays out -31.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Jardine Matheson pays out 58.2% 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

Jardine Matheson beats FIH group on 10 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Jardine Matheson compare to Stirling Industries?

Jardine Matheson (LON:JAR) and Stirling Industries (LON:STRL) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, dividends, media sentiment, institutional ownership, earnings, profitability, valuation and risk.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Jardine Matheson£34.22B0.01£5.21B£377.000.19
Stirling IndustriesN/AN/AN/A-£41.60N/A

In the previous week, Jardine Matheson had 4 more articles in the media than Stirling Industries. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Jardine Matheson and 0 mentions for Stirling Industries. Jardine Matheson's average media sentiment score of 0.05 beat Stirling Industries' score of 0.00 indicating that Jardine Matheson is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Jardine Matheson Neutral
Stirling Industries Neutral

28.5% of Jardine Matheson shares are owned by institutional investors. 55.9% of Jardine Matheson shares are owned by 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.

Jardine Matheson has a net margin of 3.24% compared to Stirling Industries' net margin of 0.00%. Jardine Matheson's return on equity of 3.86% beat Stirling Industries' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Jardine Matheson3.24% 3.86% 2.53%
Stirling Industries N/A N/A N/A

Summary

Jardine Matheson beats Stirling Industries on 10 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.

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New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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JAR vs. The Competition

MetricJardine MathesonConglomerates IndustryIndustrials SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£211.69M£2.54B£9.32B£2.78B
Dividend Yield3.75%4.24%3.57%6.09%
P/E Ratio0.192.6324.86365.94
Price / Sales0.0194.175,332.8288,399.10
Price / Cash0.0214.1927.9227.89
Price / Book0.004.604.787.72
Net Income£5.21B£450.79M£792.39M£5.89B
7 Day PerformanceN/A-0.19%0.25%0.49%
1 Month Performance0.24%-0.70%3.64%2.48%
1 Year PerformanceN/A24.20%38.22%87.19%

Jardine Matheson Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
JAR
Jardine Matheson
N/AGBX 72.28
+15.6%
N/AN/A£211.69M£34.22B0.19425,000
MSI
MS INTERNATIONAL
N/AGBX 1,780
+1.7%
N/A+53.2%£292.45M£118.60M20.63455
JARB
Jardine Matheson
N/AN/AN/AN/A£151.19M£35.12B6.71443,000
RFX
Ramsdens
N/AGBX 445
+2.8%
N/A+52.1%£143.98M£116.80M12.36784
FIH
FIH group
N/AGBX 245
-0.4%
N/A+44.0%£30.67M£41.65MN/A380

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This page (LON:JAR) was last updated on 5/14/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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