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Jardine Matheson (JAR) Competitors

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GBX 62.50 0.00 (0.00%)
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JAR vs. MSI, RFX, JARB, FIH, and STRL

Should you buy Jardine Matheson stock or one of its competitors? Jardine Matheson's main competitors and comparable companies include MS INTERNATIONAL (MSI), Ramsdens (RFX), Jardine Matheson (JARB), FIH group (FIH), and Stirling Industries (STRL). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "industrial conglomerates" industry.

How does Jardine Matheson compare to MS INTERNATIONAL?

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

Jardine Matheson pays an annual dividend of GBX 230.66 per share and has a dividend yield of 369.1%. MS INTERNATIONAL pays an annual dividend of GBX 24 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.5%. Jardine Matheson pays out 60.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. MS INTERNATIONAL pays out 36.5% 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.

14.7% of Jardine Matheson shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 4.5% of MS INTERNATIONAL shares are owned by institutional investors. 56.4% of Jardine Matheson shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 38.7% of MS INTERNATIONAL shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

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

Company Overall Sentiment
Jardine Matheson Neutral
MS INTERNATIONAL Positive

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
Jardine Matheson£33.06B0.01£5.21B£379.000.16
MS INTERNATIONAL£115.01M2.26£11.24M£65.7024.05

MS INTERNATIONAL has a net margin of 9.58% compared to Jardine Matheson's net margin of 3.40%. MS INTERNATIONAL's return on equity of 16.56% beat Jardine Matheson's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Jardine Matheson3.40% 3.90% 2.53%
MS INTERNATIONAL 9.58%16.56%8.03%

Jardine Matheson has a beta of 0.444, suggesting that its share price is 56% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, MS INTERNATIONAL has a beta of 0.04, suggesting that its share price is 96% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

MS INTERNATIONAL beats Jardine Matheson on 8 of the 15 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 compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, institutional ownership, dividends, media sentiment, risk, valuation, profitability and analyst recommendations.

4.6% of Ramsdens shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 14.7% of Jardine Matheson shares are owned by institutional investors. 5.1% of Ramsdens shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 56.4% of Jardine Matheson shares are owned 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.

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£148.94M1.42£7.85M£59.1010.94
Jardine Matheson£33.06B0.01£5.21B£379.000.16

Ramsdens pays an annual dividend of GBX 13.50 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. Jardine Matheson pays an annual dividend of GBX 230.66 per share and has a dividend yield of 369.1%. Ramsdens pays out 22.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Jardine Matheson pays out 60.9% 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.

Ramsdens has a net margin of 13.25% compared to Jardine Matheson's net margin of 3.40%. Ramsdens' return on equity of 29.66% beat Jardine Matheson's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Ramsdens13.25% 29.66% 10.23%
Jardine Matheson 3.40%3.90%2.53%

Ramsdens has a beta of 0.612, meaning that its share price is 39% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Jardine Matheson has a beta of 0.444, meaning that its share price is 56% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Ramsdens' average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Jardine Matheson'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Ramsdens Neutral
Jardine Matheson Neutral

Summary

Ramsdens beats Jardine Matheson on 7 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Jardine Matheson compare to Jardine Matheson?

Jardine Matheson (LON:JAR) and Jardine Matheson (LON:JARB) 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, dividends, institutional ownership, profitability, valuation, analyst recommendations, media sentiment and risk.

Jardine Matheson has a beta of 0.444, indicating that its share price is 56% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Jardine Matheson has a beta of 0.4, indicating that its share price is 60% less volatile than the broader market.

Jardine Matheson has a net margin of 3.40% compared to Jardine Matheson's net margin of 0.23%. Jardine Matheson's return on equity of 3.90% beat Jardine Matheson's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Jardine Matheson3.40% 3.90% 2.53%
Jardine Matheson 0.23%2.40%2.53%

14.7% of Jardine Matheson shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 18.9% of Jardine Matheson shares are held by institutional investors. 56.4% of Jardine Matheson shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 33.5% of Jardine Matheson 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.

In the previous week, Jardine Matheson had 3 more articles in the media than Jardine Matheson. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Jardine Matheson and 0 mentions for Jardine Matheson. Jardine Matheson's average media sentiment score of 0.12 beat Jardine Matheson's score of 0.00 indicating that Jardine Matheson is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Jardine Matheson Neutral
Jardine Matheson Neutral

Jardine Matheson has higher earnings, but lower revenue 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£33.06B0.01£5.21B£379.000.16
Jardine Matheson£35.12B0.00£80M£6.01N/A

Summary

Jardine Matheson beats Jardine Matheson on 6 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Jardine Matheson compare to FIH group?

Jardine Matheson (LON:JAR) and FIH group (LON:FIH) 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, risk, analyst recommendations, valuation, institutional ownership, media sentiment, dividends and profitability.

Jardine Matheson has a net margin of 3.40% compared to FIH group's net margin of -4.96%. Jardine Matheson's return on equity of 3.90% beat FIH group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Jardine Matheson3.40% 3.90% 2.53%
FIH group -4.96%-5.29%2.86%

Jardine Matheson pays an annual dividend of GBX 230.66 per share and has a dividend yield of 369.1%. FIH group pays an annual dividend of GBX 6.75 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.2%. Jardine Matheson pays out 60.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. FIH group pays out 14.9% 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.

Jardine Matheson has a beta of 0.444, suggesting that its stock price is 56% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, FIH group has a beta of 0.55, suggesting that its stock price is 45% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Jardine Matheson's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled FIH group'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Jardine Matheson Neutral
FIH group Neutral

14.7% of Jardine Matheson shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 4.5% of FIH group shares are owned by institutional investors. 56.4% of Jardine Matheson shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 77.0% of FIH group shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Jardine Matheson£33.06B0.01£5.21B£379.000.16
FIH group£37.41M0.53£1.98M£45.403.50

Summary

Jardine Matheson beats FIH group on 7 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Jardine Matheson compare to Stirling Industries?

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

In the previous week, Stirling Industries' average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Jardine Matheson'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Stirling Industries Neutral
Jardine Matheson Neutral

14.7% of Jardine Matheson shares are owned by institutional investors. 56.4% of Jardine Matheson shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

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
Stirling IndustriesN/AN/AN/A-£41.60N/A
Jardine Matheson£33.06B0.01£5.21B£379.000.16

Jardine Matheson has a net margin of 3.40% compared to Stirling Industries' net margin of 0.00%. Jardine Matheson's return on equity of 3.90% beat Stirling Industries' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Stirling IndustriesN/A N/A N/A
Jardine Matheson 3.40%3.90%2.53%

Summary

Jardine Matheson beats Stirling Industries on 8 of the 8 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

This chart shows the average media sentiment of LON and its competitors over the past 90 days as caculated by MarketBeat. The averaged score is equivalent to the following: Very Negative Sentiment <= -1.5, Negative Sentiment > -1.5 and <= -0.5, Neutral Sentiment > -0.5 and < 0.5, Positive Sentiment >= 0.5 and < 1.5, and Very Positive Sentiment >= 1.5.
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JAR vs. The Competition

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MetricJardine MathesonIndustrial Conglomerates IndustryIndustrials SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£183.72M£26.00B£10.20B£2.87B
Dividend Yield3.84%3.74%97.17%6.23%
P/E Ratio0.165.2625.74366.83
Price / Sales0.0129.65433.0083,599.70
Price / Cash0.0213.9923.7127.89
Price / Book0.002.964.846.33
Net Income£5.21B£1.53B£612.68M£5.89B
7 Day PerformanceN/A-0.44%-1.56%-0.69%
1 Month Performance-1.26%-1.83%-3.85%0.18%
1 Year PerformanceN/A8.27%6.34%20.03%

Jardine Matheson Competitors List

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CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
JAR
Jardine Matheson
N/AGBX 62.50
flat		N/AN/A£183.72M£33.06B0.16425,000
MSI
MS INTERNATIONAL
N/AGBX 1,695
+0.3%		N/A+21.5%£277.86M£115.01M25.80455
RFX
Ramsdens
N/AGBX 661
-0.2%		N/A+78.4%£216.24M£148.94M11.18784
JARB
Jardine Matheson
N/AN/AN/AN/A£151.19M£35.12B6.71443,000
FIH
FIH group
N/AGBX 173.80
-4.8%		N/A-38.9%£21.76M£41.65MN/A380

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This page (LON:JAR) was last updated on 9/12/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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