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GBX 1,852 -48.00 (-2.53%)
As of 07/8/2026 12:38 PM Eastern

JMAT vs. CRDA, ELM, VCT, SCPA, and ESNT

Should you buy Johnson Matthey stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Johnson Matthey 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 Johnson Matthey include Croda International (CRDA), Elementis (ELM), Victrex (VCT), Scapa Group (SCPA), and Essentra (ESNT). These companies are all part of the "specialty chemicals" industry.

How does Johnson Matthey compare to Croda International?

Croda International (LON:CRDA) and Johnson Matthey (LON:JMAT) are both mid-cap basic materials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, risk, media sentiment, valuation, earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and profitability.

Croda International presently has a consensus price target of GBX 3,140, suggesting a potential upside of 8.39%. Johnson Matthey has a consensus price target of GBX 2,298.33, suggesting a potential upside of 24.10%. Given Johnson Matthey's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Johnson Matthey is more favorable than Croda International.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Croda International
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50
Johnson Matthey
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.60

Croda International pays an annual dividend of GBX 111 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.8%. Johnson Matthey pays an annual dividend of GBX 77 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.2%. Croda International pays out 250.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Johnson Matthey pays out -134.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Johnson Matthey is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Croda International has a net margin of 3.65% compared to Johnson Matthey's net margin of -0.76%. Croda International's return on equity of 2.82% beat Johnson Matthey's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Croda International3.65% 2.82% 3.69%
Johnson Matthey -0.76%-4.66%3.41%

Croda International has a beta of 0.922, meaning that its share price is 8% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Johnson Matthey has a beta of 0.938, meaning that its share price is 6% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Johnson Matthey had 1 more articles in the media than Croda International. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Johnson Matthey and 1 mentions for Croda International. Croda International's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Johnson Matthey'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Croda International
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Johnson Matthey
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

56.0% of Croda International shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 56.0% of Johnson Matthey shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.8% of Croda International shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.6% of Johnson Matthey 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.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Croda International£1.70B2.38£162.90M£44.4065.25
Johnson Matthey£12.57B0.25£98.34M-£57.20N/A

Summary

Croda International beats Johnson Matthey on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Johnson Matthey compare to Elementis?

Elementis (LON:ELM) and Johnson Matthey (LON:JMAT) are both basic materials companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, earnings, institutional ownership, dividends, risk, profitability, media sentiment and valuation.

Johnson Matthey has a net margin of -0.76% compared to Elementis' net margin of -7.58%. Johnson Matthey's return on equity of -4.66% beat Elementis' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Elementis-7.58% -6.85% 4.49%
Johnson Matthey -0.76%-4.66%3.41%

In the previous week, Johnson Matthey had 1 more articles in the media than Elementis. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Johnson Matthey and 1 mentions for Elementis. Elementis' average media sentiment score of 0.67 beat Johnson Matthey's score of 0.00 indicating that Elementis is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Elementis
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Johnson Matthey
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Elementis currently has a consensus target price of GBX 200, indicating a potential upside of 32.45%. Johnson Matthey has a consensus target price of GBX 2,298.33, indicating a potential upside of 24.10%. Given Elementis' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Elementis is more favorable than Johnson Matthey.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Elementis
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.75
Johnson Matthey
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.60

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Elementis£597.50M1.44-£43.57M-£7.80N/A
Johnson Matthey£12.57B0.25£98.34M-£57.20N/A

Elementis has a beta of 0.919, meaning that its stock price is 8% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Johnson Matthey has a beta of 0.938, meaning that its stock price is 6% less volatile than the broader market.

57.5% of Elementis shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 56.0% of Johnson Matthey shares are held by institutional investors. 1.9% of Elementis shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.6% of Johnson Matthey 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.

Elementis pays an annual dividend of GBX 4.37 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.9%. Johnson Matthey pays an annual dividend of GBX 77 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.2%. Elementis pays out -56.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Johnson Matthey pays out -134.6% 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. Johnson Matthey is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Summary

Elementis beats Johnson Matthey on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Johnson Matthey compare to Victrex?

Victrex (LON:VCT) and Johnson Matthey (LON:JMAT) are both basic materials companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, earnings, institutional ownership, risk, profitability and valuation.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Victrex£296.40M1.94£30.80M-£22.40N/A
Johnson Matthey£12.57B0.25£98.34M-£57.20N/A

Victrex pays an annual dividend of GBX 59.56 per share and has a dividend yield of 9.0%. Johnson Matthey pays an annual dividend of GBX 77 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.2%. Victrex pays out -265.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Johnson Matthey pays out -134.6% 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. Victrex is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Victrex presently has a consensus price target of GBX 674.29, indicating a potential upside of 2.16%. Johnson Matthey has a consensus price target of GBX 2,298.33, indicating a potential upside of 24.10%. Given Johnson Matthey's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Johnson Matthey is more favorable than Victrex.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Victrex
1 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.14
Johnson Matthey
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.60

Victrex has a beta of 0.756, meaning that its stock price is 24% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Johnson Matthey has a beta of 0.938, meaning that its stock price is 6% less volatile than the broader market.

75.5% of Victrex shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 56.0% of Johnson Matthey shares are owned by institutional investors. 4.2% of Victrex shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.6% of Johnson Matthey 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.

Johnson Matthey has a net margin of -0.76% compared to Victrex's net margin of -6.70%. Johnson Matthey's return on equity of -4.66% beat Victrex's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Victrex-6.70% -4.95% 6.59%
Johnson Matthey -0.76%-4.66%3.41%

In the previous week, Victrex had 3 more articles in the media than Johnson Matthey. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Victrex and 2 mentions for Johnson Matthey. Victrex's average media sentiment score of 0.79 beat Johnson Matthey's score of 0.00 indicating that Victrex is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Victrex
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Johnson Matthey
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Summary

Victrex beats Johnson Matthey on 10 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Johnson Matthey compare to Scapa Group?

Scapa Group (LON:SCPA) and Johnson Matthey (LON:JMAT) are both basic materials companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, profitability, valuation, analyst recommendations, dividends, media sentiment, earnings and risk.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Scapa Group£281.80M0.00N/A-£29.30N/A
Johnson Matthey£12.57B0.25£98.34M-£57.20N/A

56.0% of Johnson Matthey shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.6% of Johnson Matthey shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Scapa Group has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Johnson Matthey's net margin of -0.76%. Scapa Group's return on equity of 0.00% beat Johnson Matthey's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Scapa GroupN/A N/A N/A
Johnson Matthey -0.76%-4.66%3.41%

In the previous week, Johnson Matthey had 2 more articles in the media than Scapa Group. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Johnson Matthey and 0 mentions for Scapa Group. Scapa Group's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Johnson Matthey'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Scapa Group Neutral
Johnson Matthey Neutral

Johnson Matthey has a consensus target price of GBX 2,298.33, suggesting a potential upside of 24.10%. Given Johnson Matthey's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Johnson Matthey is more favorable than Scapa Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Scapa Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Johnson Matthey
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.60

Summary

Johnson Matthey beats Scapa Group on 8 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Johnson Matthey compare to Essentra?

Essentra (LON:ESNT) and Johnson Matthey (LON:JMAT) are both basic materials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, dividends, profitability, valuation, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, institutional ownership and earnings.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Essentra£302M0.77£3.50M£0.70117.14
Johnson Matthey£12.57B0.25£98.34M-£57.20N/A

Essentra presently has a consensus target price of GBX 150, suggesting a potential upside of 82.93%. Johnson Matthey has a consensus target price of GBX 2,298.33, suggesting a potential upside of 24.10%. Given Essentra's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Essentra is more favorable than Johnson Matthey.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Essentra
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.80
Johnson Matthey
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.60

In the previous week, Johnson Matthey had 1 more articles in the media than Essentra. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Johnson Matthey and 1 mentions for Essentra. Essentra's average media sentiment score of 0.75 beat Johnson Matthey's score of 0.00 indicating that Essentra is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Essentra
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Johnson Matthey
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Essentra has a net margin of 0.70% compared to Johnson Matthey's net margin of -0.76%. Essentra's return on equity of 0.79% beat Johnson Matthey's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Essentra0.70% 0.79% 1.74%
Johnson Matthey -0.76%-4.66%3.41%

69.5% of Essentra shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 56.0% of Johnson Matthey shares are held by institutional investors. 0.5% of Essentra shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.6% of Johnson Matthey shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Essentra pays an annual dividend of GBX 2.35 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.9%. Johnson Matthey pays an annual dividend of GBX 77 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.2%. Essentra pays out 335.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Johnson Matthey pays out -134.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Johnson Matthey is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Essentra has a beta of 0.829, suggesting that its stock price is 17% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Johnson Matthey has a beta of 0.938, suggesting that its stock price is 6% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Essentra beats Johnson Matthey on 10 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

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JMAT vs. The Competition

MetricJohnson MattheySpecialty Chemicals IndustryMaterials SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£3.11B£8.61B£4.52B£2.76B
Dividend Yield3.82%3.41%5.02%6.15%
P/E Ratio-32.3815.4820.69369.46
Price / Sales0.25115.455,997.1484,571.55
Price / Cash9.3119.6426.6027.87
Price / Book1.433.398.777.62
Net Income£98.34M£213.62M£157.26M£5.89B
7 Day Performance-3.49%-0.21%-2.20%-0.93%
1 Month Performance-10.10%-0.88%-3.06%-1.24%
1 Year Performance-0.01%21.49%40.77%61.31%

Johnson Matthey Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
JMAT
Johnson Matthey
3.5489 of 5 stars
GBX 1,852
-3.6%
GBX 2,298.33
+24.1%
0.0%£3.11B£12.57BN/AN/A
CRDA
Croda International
1.2517 of 5 stars
GBX 3,024
flat
GBX 3,140
+3.8%
-3.5%£4.21B£1.70B68.115,852
ELM
Elementis
2.6113 of 5 stars
GBX 153.80
flat
GBX 200
+30.0%
-11.3%£880.67M£597.50MN/A1,281
VCT
Victrex
1.5656 of 5 stars
GBX 575
flat
GBX 662.86
+15.3%
-8.3%£500.96M£296.40MN/A1,109
SCPA
Scapa Group
N/AN/AN/AN/A£402.98M£281.80MN/A1,461

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This page (LON:JMAT) was last updated on 7/9/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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