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JSG vs. SRP, MTO, CPI, RST, and DWF

Should you buy Johnson Service Group stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Johnson Service Group 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 Service Group include Serco Group (SRP), Mitie Group (MTO), Capita (CPI), Restore (RST), and DWF Group (DWF). These companies are all part of the "specialty business services" industry.

How does Johnson Service Group compare to Serco Group?

Serco Group (LON:SRP) and Johnson Service Group (LON:JSG) are both industrials companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, profitability, earnings, dividends, institutional ownership, media sentiment, analyst recommendations and valuation.

Serco Group currently has a consensus target price of GBX 264.50, indicating a potential upside of 15.50%. Johnson Service Group has a consensus target price of GBX 178.33, indicating a potential upside of 6.91%. Given Serco Group's higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe Serco Group is more favorable than Johnson Service Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Serco Group
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.40
Johnson Service Group
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

In the previous week, Serco Group and Serco Group both had 1 articles in the media. Serco Group's average media sentiment score of 0.94 beat Johnson Service Group's score of 0.55 indicating that Serco Group is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Serco Group
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Johnson Service Group
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Johnson Service Group has a net margin of 6.93% compared to Serco Group's net margin of 2.97%. Serco Group's return on equity of 16.69% beat Johnson Service Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Serco Group2.97% 16.69% 4.45%
Johnson Service Group 6.93%13.04%6.40%

Serco Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 4.27 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.9%. Johnson Service Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 4.30 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.6%. Serco Group pays out 30.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Johnson Service Group pays out 46.7% 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.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Serco Group£4.88B0.46£130.15M£14.0716.28
Johnson Service Group£535.40M1.16£31.14M£9.2018.13

Serco Group has a beta of 0.498, meaning that its stock price is 50% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Johnson Service Group has a beta of 1.041, meaning that its stock price is 4% more volatile than the broader market.

53.0% of Serco Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 40.0% of Johnson Service Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.1% of Serco Group shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.7% of Johnson Service Group shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Serco Group and Johnson Service Group tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Johnson Service Group compare to Mitie Group?

Mitie Group (LON:MTO) and Johnson Service Group (LON:JSG) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, media sentiment, risk, analyst recommendations, earnings, institutional ownership, valuation and dividends.

Johnson Service Group has a net margin of 6.93% compared to Mitie Group's net margin of 1.47%. Mitie Group's return on equity of 15.86% beat Johnson Service Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Mitie Group1.47% 15.86% 5.94%
Johnson Service Group 6.93%13.04%6.40%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Mitie Group£5.62B0.33£120.92M£6.1024.34
Johnson Service Group£535.40M1.16£31.14M£9.2018.13

Mitie Group currently has a consensus target price of GBX 192.20, suggesting a potential upside of 29.43%. Johnson Service Group has a consensus target price of GBX 178.33, suggesting a potential upside of 6.91%. Given Mitie Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Mitie Group is more favorable than Johnson Service Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Mitie Group
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.80
Johnson Service Group
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

41.9% of Mitie Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 40.0% of Johnson Service Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.8% of Mitie Group shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.7% of Johnson Service Group shares are owned by company 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.

In the previous week, Mitie Group had 5 more articles in the media than Johnson Service Group. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Mitie Group and 1 mentions for Johnson Service Group. Mitie Group's average media sentiment score of 1.54 beat Johnson Service Group's score of 0.55 indicating that Mitie Group is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Mitie Group
3 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive
Johnson Service Group
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Mitie Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 4.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.0%. Johnson Service Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 4.30 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.6%. Mitie Group pays out 72.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Johnson Service Group pays out 46.7% 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.

Mitie Group has a beta of 0.871, suggesting that its stock price is 13% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Johnson Service Group has a beta of 1.041, suggesting that its stock price is 4% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Mitie Group beats Johnson Service Group on 11 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Johnson Service Group compare to Capita?

Johnson Service Group (LON:JSG) and Capita (LON:CPI) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, media sentiment, dividends, earnings, valuation, profitability, risk and institutional ownership.

In the previous week, Capita had 5 more articles in the media than Johnson Service Group. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Capita and 1 mentions for Johnson Service Group. Capita's average media sentiment score of 1.11 beat Johnson Service Group's score of 0.55 indicating that Capita is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Johnson Service Group
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Capita
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

40.0% of Johnson Service Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 28.2% of Capita shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.7% of Johnson Service Group shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 5.3% of Capita shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Johnson Service Group has a beta of 1.041, suggesting that its stock price is 4% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Capita has a beta of 0.905, suggesting that its stock price is 10% less volatile than the broader market.

Johnson Service Group presently has a consensus price target of GBX 178.33, suggesting a potential upside of 6.91%. Capita has a consensus price target of GBX 464.20, suggesting a potential upside of 65.13%. Given Capita's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Capita is more favorable than Johnson Service Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Johnson Service Group
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67
Capita
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

Johnson Service Group has a net margin of 6.93% compared to Capita's net margin of -7.45%. Johnson Service Group's return on equity of 13.04% beat Capita's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Johnson Service Group6.93% 13.04% 6.40%
Capita -7.45%-142.88%1.57%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Johnson Service Group£535.40M1.16£31.14M£9.2018.13
Capita£2.31B0.15-£40.73M-£144.13N/A

Summary

Johnson Service Group beats Capita on 9 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Johnson Service Group compare to Restore?

Restore (LON:RST) and Johnson Service Group (LON:JSG) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, analyst recommendations, profitability, valuation, media sentiment, risk, institutional ownership and earnings.

Restore pays an annual dividend of GBX 6 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.3%. Johnson Service Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 4.30 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.6%. Restore pays out -127.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Johnson Service Group pays out 46.7% 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.

Restore currently has a consensus price target of GBX 367.33, suggesting a potential upside of 38.36%. Johnson Service Group has a consensus price target of GBX 178.33, suggesting a potential upside of 6.91%. Given Restore's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe Restore is more favorable than Johnson Service Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Restore
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Johnson Service Group
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

Johnson Service Group has a net margin of 6.93% compared to Restore's net margin of 0.43%. Johnson Service Group's return on equity of 13.04% beat Restore's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Restore0.43% 0.58% 3.37%
Johnson Service Group 6.93%13.04%6.40%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Restore£304.70M1.16£3.74M-£4.70N/A
Johnson Service Group£535.40M1.16£31.14M£9.2018.13

Restore has a beta of 0.113, suggesting that its stock price is 89% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Johnson Service Group has a beta of 1.041, suggesting that its stock price is 4% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Restore had 2 more articles in the media than Johnson Service Group. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Restore and 1 mentions for Johnson Service Group. Restore's average media sentiment score of 0.81 beat Johnson Service Group's score of 0.55 indicating that Restore is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Restore
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Johnson Service Group
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

21.2% of Restore shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 40.0% of Johnson Service Group shares are held by institutional investors. 16.3% of Restore shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 2.7% of Johnson Service Group shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Johnson Service Group beats Restore on 10 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Johnson Service Group compare to DWF Group?

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

40.0% of Johnson Service Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 36.2% of DWF Group shares are held by institutional investors. 2.7% of Johnson Service Group shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 54.9% of DWF Group shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Johnson Service Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 4.30 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.6%. DWF Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 5 per share. Johnson Service Group pays out 46.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. DWF Group pays out 12,500.0% 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 Service Group is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

In the previous week, Johnson Service Group had 1 more articles in the media than DWF Group. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Johnson Service Group and 0 mentions for DWF Group. Johnson Service Group's average media sentiment score of 0.55 beat DWF Group's score of 0.00 indicating that Johnson Service Group is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Johnson Service Group Positive
DWF Group Neutral

Johnson Service Group currently has a consensus target price of GBX 178.33, suggesting a potential upside of 6.91%. Given Johnson Service Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Johnson Service Group is more favorable than DWF Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Johnson Service Group
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67
DWF Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

Johnson Service Group has a beta of 1.041, indicating that its share price is 4% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, DWF Group has a beta of 0.62, indicating that its share price is 38% less volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Johnson Service Group£535.40M1.16£31.14M£9.2018.13
DWF Group£451.64M0.00£12.45M£0.04N/A

Johnson Service Group has a net margin of 6.93% compared to DWF Group's net margin of 2.76%. DWF Group's return on equity of 19.89% beat Johnson Service Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Johnson Service Group6.93% 13.04% 6.40%
DWF Group 2.76%19.89%5.74%

Summary

Johnson Service Group beats DWF Group on 14 of the 17 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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JSG vs. The Competition

MetricJohnson Service GroupSpecialty Business Services IndustryIndustrials SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£620.36M£5.20B£9.70B£2.80B
Dividend Yield2.83%4.88%3.52%6.15%
P/E Ratio18.1327.0226.88369.11
Price / Sales1.1689.882,231.6184,664.53
Price / Cash54.2440.5427.6027.87
Price / Book2.397.154.537.67
Net Income£31.14M£144.67M£791.21M£5.89B
7 Day Performance0.51%0.75%-0.09%-0.06%
1 Month Performance10.46%-0.52%0.37%-0.59%
1 Year Performance6.65%-0.53%17.38%62.50%

Johnson Service Group Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
JSG
Johnson Service Group
1.7606 of 5 stars
GBX 166.80
-1.5%
GBX 178.33
+6.9%
+7.0%£620.36M£535.40M18.136,165
SRP
Serco Group
2.696 of 5 stars
GBX 229.98
+0.4%
GBX 264.50
+15.0%
+12.3%£2.27B£4.88B16.3550,000
MTO
Mitie Group
4.6027 of 5 stars
GBX 152
+0.6%
GBX 192.20
+26.4%
+7.2%£1.91B£5.62B20.8268,145
CPI
Capita
4.4612 of 5 stars
GBX 311.50
+1.8%
GBX 464.20
+49.0%
-18.2%£373.12M£2.31BN/A43,000
RST
Restore
3.7183 of 5 stars
GBX 272
+1.1%
GBX 367.33
+35.0%
+1.7%£363.47M£304.70MN/A2,700

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