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

Should you buy Johnson Matthey stock or one of its competitors? Johnson Matthey's main competitors and comparable companies include Croda International (CRDA), Elementis (ELM), Victrex (VCT), Scapa Group (SCPA), and Zotefoams (ZTF). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "specialty chemicals" industry.

How does Johnson Matthey compare to Croda International?

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

Johnson Matthey currently has a consensus target price of GBX 2,283.33, indicating a potential downside of 1.67%. Croda International has a consensus target price of GBX 3,390, indicating a potential upside of 5.84%. Given Croda International's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Croda International is more favorable than Johnson Matthey.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Johnson Matthey
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67
Croda International
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.60

Johnson Matthey has a beta of 0.944, indicating that its share price is 6% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Croda International has a beta of 0.921, indicating that its share price is 8% less volatile than the broader market.

Croda International has a net margin of 4.61% compared to Johnson Matthey's net margin of -0.76%. Croda International's return on equity of 3.65% beat Johnson Matthey's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Johnson Matthey-0.76% -4.66% 3.41%
Croda International 4.61%3.65%3.69%

56.6% of Johnson Matthey shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 55.9% of Croda International shares are held by institutional investors. 0.6% of Johnson Matthey shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.8% of Croda International shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Johnson Matthey had 2 more articles in the media than Croda International. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Johnson Matthey and 3 mentions for Croda International. Croda International's average media sentiment score of 1.03 beat Johnson Matthey's score of 0.84 indicating that Croda International is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

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

Johnson Matthey pays an annual dividend of GBX 77 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.3%. Croda International pays an annual dividend of GBX 111 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.5%. Johnson Matthey pays out -134.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Croda International pays out 195.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future.

Croda International has lower revenue, but higher earnings 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
Johnson Matthey£12.57B0.31£98.34M-£57.20N/A
Croda International£1.72B2.59£162.90M£56.9056.29

Summary

Croda International beats Johnson Matthey on 11 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Johnson Matthey compare to Elementis?

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

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£624.90M1.62-£43.57M£12.6014.16
Johnson Matthey£12.57B0.31£98.34M-£57.20N/A

In the previous week, Johnson Matthey had 3 more articles in the media than Elementis. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Johnson Matthey and 2 mentions for Elementis. Johnson Matthey's average media sentiment score of 0.84 beat Elementis' score of 0.64 indicating that Johnson Matthey is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

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

Elementis pays an annual dividend of GBX 4.32 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.4%. Johnson Matthey pays an annual dividend of GBX 77 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.3%. Elementis pays out 34.3% 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.

Elementis has a beta of 0.93, suggesting that its share price is 7% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Johnson Matthey has a beta of 0.944, suggesting that its share price is 6% less volatile than the broader market.

Elementis presently has a consensus target price of GBX 205, suggesting a potential upside of 14.91%. Johnson Matthey has a consensus target price of GBX 2,283.33, suggesting a potential downside of 1.67%. Given Elementis' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research 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)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.80
Johnson Matthey
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

57.5% of Elementis shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 56.6% 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 endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Elementis has a net margin of 12.16% compared to Johnson Matthey's net margin of -0.76%. Elementis' return on equity of 11.29% beat Johnson Matthey's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Elementis12.16% 11.29% 4.49%
Johnson Matthey -0.76%-4.66%3.41%

Summary

Elementis beats Johnson Matthey on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Johnson Matthey compare to Victrex?

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

Johnson Matthey presently has a consensus target price of GBX 2,283.33, indicating a potential downside of 1.67%. Victrex has a consensus target price of GBX 663.33, indicating a potential downside of 19.01%. Given Johnson Matthey's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe Johnson Matthey is more favorable than Victrex.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Johnson Matthey
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67
Victrex
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.17

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
Johnson Matthey-0.76% -4.66% 3.41%
Victrex -6.70%-4.95%6.59%

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
Johnson Matthey£12.57B0.31£98.34M-£57.20N/A
Victrex£296.40M2.41£30.80M-£22.40N/A

Johnson Matthey pays an annual dividend of GBX 77 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.3%. Victrex pays an annual dividend of GBX 59.56 per share and has a dividend yield of 7.3%. Johnson Matthey pays out -134.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Victrex pays out -265.9% 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. Victrex is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

In the previous week, Johnson Matthey had 4 more articles in the media than Victrex. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Johnson Matthey and 1 mentions for Victrex. Johnson Matthey's average media sentiment score of 0.84 beat Victrex's score of 0.75 indicating that Johnson Matthey is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Johnson Matthey
2 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Victrex
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 has a beta of 0.944, indicating that its stock price is 6% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Victrex has a beta of 0.812, indicating that its stock price is 19% less volatile than the broader market.

56.6% of Johnson Matthey shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 75.5% of Victrex shares are held by institutional investors. 0.6% of Johnson Matthey shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 4.2% of Victrex shares are held by company 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.

Summary

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

56.6% of Johnson Matthey shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.6% of Johnson Matthey 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.

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£12.57B0.31£98.34M-£57.20N/A

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 5 more articles in the media than Scapa Group. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Johnson Matthey and 0 mentions for Scapa Group. Johnson Matthey's average media sentiment score of 0.84 beat Scapa Group's score of 0.00 indicating that Johnson Matthey is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Scapa Group Neutral
Johnson Matthey Positive

Johnson Matthey has a consensus price target of GBX 2,283.33, suggesting a potential downside of 1.67%. Given Scapa Group's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Scapa Group is more favorable than Johnson Matthey.

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)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

Summary

Johnson Matthey beats Scapa Group on 8 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Johnson Matthey compare to Zotefoams?

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

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Zotefoams£176.29M1.22£9.80M£44.879.78
Johnson Matthey£12.57B0.31£98.34M-£57.20N/A

Zotefoams has a net margin of 13.88% compared to Johnson Matthey's net margin of -0.76%. Zotefoams' return on equity of 18.18% beat Johnson Matthey's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Zotefoams13.88% 18.18% 5.48%
Johnson Matthey -0.76%-4.66%3.41%

Zotefoams pays an annual dividend of GBX 7.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.7%. Johnson Matthey pays an annual dividend of GBX 77 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.3%. Zotefoams pays out 16.9% 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. Johnson Matthey is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

In the previous week, Zotefoams had 2 more articles in the media than Johnson Matthey. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Zotefoams and 5 mentions for Johnson Matthey. Zotefoams' average media sentiment score of 1.22 beat Johnson Matthey's score of 0.84 indicating that Zotefoams is being referred to more favorably in the media.

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

Zotefoams currently has a consensus price target of GBX 605, suggesting a potential upside of 37.90%. Johnson Matthey has a consensus price target of GBX 2,283.33, suggesting a potential downside of 1.67%. Given Zotefoams' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Zotefoams is more favorable than Johnson Matthey.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Zotefoams
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Johnson Matthey
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

Zotefoams has a beta of 1.243, suggesting that its stock price is 24% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Johnson Matthey has a beta of 0.944, suggesting that its stock price is 6% less volatile than the broader market.

28.9% of Zotefoams shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 56.6% of Johnson Matthey shares are held by institutional investors. 4.5% of Zotefoams shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.6% of Johnson Matthey 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.

Summary

Zotefoams beats Johnson Matthey on 12 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

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JMAT vs. The Competition

MetricJohnson MattheyChemicals IndustryMaterials SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£3.90B£11.47B£4.85B£2.86B
Dividend Yield3.51%2.85%4.71%6.10%
P/E Ratio-40.5940.6726.17367.90
Price / Sales0.3152.144,303.7283,215.45
Price / Cash9.3115.5124.6527.89
Price / Book1.793.548.797.13
Net Income£98.34M£222.46M£155.10M£5.89B
7 Day Performance4.97%-0.24%-0.61%-0.11%
1 Month Performance21.06%2.15%7.85%2.55%
1 Year Performance24.84%19.33%43.97%21.92%

Johnson Matthey Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
JMAT
Johnson Matthey
2.2639 of 5 stars
GBX 2,322
+0.6%
GBX 2,283.33
-1.7%
+25.5%£3.90B£12.57BN/AN/A
CRDA
Croda International
2.2398 of 5 stars
GBX 3,263
-0.3%
GBX 3,390
+3.9%
+24.6%£4.55B£1.72B57.355,852
ELM
Elementis
2.9951 of 5 stars
GBX 186.40
+0.1%
GBX 208.75
+12.0%
+7.8%£1.06B£624.90M14.791,281
VCT
Victrex
0.7928 of 5 stars
GBX 820
+0.5%
GBX 663.33
-19.1%
+19.3%£714.43M£296.40MN/A1,109
SCPA
Scapa Group
N/AN/AN/AN/A£402.98M£281.80MN/A1,461

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