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KGF vs. WIX, VIC, TPT, CMO, and NXT

Should you buy Kingfisher stock or one of its competitors? Kingfisher's main competitors and comparable companies include Wickes Group (WIX), Victorian Plumbing Group (VIC), Topps Tiles (TPT), CMO Group (CMO), and NEXT (NXT). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size.

How does Kingfisher compare to Wickes Group?

Wickes Group (LON:WIX) and Kingfisher (LON:KGF) are related 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.

Wickes Group has a net margin of 2.35% compared to Kingfisher's net margin of 1.89%. Wickes Group's return on equity of 29.52% beat Kingfisher's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Wickes Group2.35% 29.52% 3.77%
Kingfisher 1.89%3.91%3.55%

In the previous week, Kingfisher had 2 more articles in the media than Wickes Group. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Kingfisher and 0 mentions for Wickes Group. Kingfisher's average media sentiment score of 0.72 beat Wickes Group's score of 0.00 indicating that Kingfisher is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Wickes Group Neutral
Kingfisher Positive

Wickes Group currently has a consensus target price of GBX 248, indicating a potential upside of 25.39%. Kingfisher has a consensus target price of GBX 306.63, indicating a potential downside of 4.66%. Given Wickes Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Wickes Group is more favorable than Kingfisher.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Wickes Group
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50
Kingfisher
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.13

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Wickes Group£1.64B0.27£29.25M£16.4012.06
Kingfisher£12.95B0.41£329.55M£13.8023.30

Wickes Group has a beta of 0.857, meaning that its stock price is 14% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Kingfisher has a beta of 1.13, meaning that its stock price is 13% more volatile than the broader market.

56.5% of Wickes Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 65.7% of Kingfisher shares are held by institutional investors. 0.7% of Wickes Group shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.4% of Kingfisher 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.

Wickes Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 10.90 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.5%. Kingfisher pays an annual dividend of GBX 12.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.9%. Wickes Group pays out 66.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Kingfisher pays out 89.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Wickes Group is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Summary

Wickes Group beats Kingfisher on 10 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Kingfisher compare to Victorian Plumbing Group?

Kingfisher (LON:KGF) and Victorian Plumbing Group (LON:VIC) are both consumer discretionary companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, valuation, dividends, profitability, risk, earnings, analyst recommendations and institutional ownership.

Kingfisher has a beta of 1.13, indicating that its share price is 13% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Victorian Plumbing Group has a beta of 1.133, indicating that its share price is 13% more volatile than the broader market.

65.7% of Kingfisher shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 20.6% of Victorian Plumbing Group shares are held by institutional investors. 0.4% of Kingfisher shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 48.2% of Victorian Plumbing Group shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Kingfisher pays an annual dividend of GBX 12.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.9%. Victorian Plumbing Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 2.15 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.8%. Kingfisher pays out 89.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Victorian Plumbing Group pays out 52.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

Victorian Plumbing Group has a net margin of 4.75% compared to Kingfisher's net margin of 1.89%. Victorian Plumbing Group's return on equity of 24.66% beat Kingfisher's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Kingfisher1.89% 3.91% 3.55%
Victorian Plumbing Group 4.75%24.66%9.24%

In the previous week, Kingfisher had 1 more articles in the media than Victorian Plumbing Group. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Kingfisher and 1 mentions for Victorian Plumbing Group. Kingfisher's average media sentiment score of 0.72 beat Victorian Plumbing Group's score of 0.67 indicating that Kingfisher is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Kingfisher
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Victorian Plumbing Group
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Kingfisher presently has a consensus price target of GBX 306.63, suggesting a potential downside of 4.66%. Victorian Plumbing Group has a consensus price target of GBX 107.40, suggesting a potential upside of 41.38%. Given Victorian Plumbing Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Victorian Plumbing Group is more favorable than Kingfisher.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Kingfisher
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.13
Victorian Plumbing Group
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.60

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Kingfisher£12.95B0.41£329.55M£13.8023.30
Victorian Plumbing Group£326.10M0.77£5.66M£4.1018.53

Summary

Victorian Plumbing Group beats Kingfisher on 10 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Kingfisher compare to Topps Tiles?

Topps Tiles (LON:TPT) and Kingfisher (LON:KGF) are both consumer discretionary 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.

Topps Tiles currently has a consensus target price of GBX 51.50, suggesting a potential upside of 44.14%. Kingfisher has a consensus target price of GBX 306.63, suggesting a potential downside of 4.66%. Given Topps Tiles' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe Topps Tiles is more favorable than Kingfisher.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Topps Tiles
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50
Kingfisher
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.13

22.1% of Topps Tiles shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 65.7% of Kingfisher shares are owned by institutional investors. 15.2% of Topps Tiles shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.4% of Kingfisher shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Topps Tiles has a beta of 0.877, meaning that its share price is 12% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Kingfisher has a beta of 1.13, meaning that its share price is 13% more volatile than the broader market.

Kingfisher has a net margin of 1.89% compared to Topps Tiles' net margin of 1.74%. Topps Tiles' return on equity of 89.58% beat Kingfisher's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Topps Tiles1.74% 89.58% 3.06%
Kingfisher 1.89%3.91%3.55%

Topps Tiles pays an annual dividend of GBX 2.90 per share and has a dividend yield of 8.1%. Kingfisher pays an annual dividend of GBX 12.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.9%. Topps Tiles pays out 112.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Kingfisher pays out 89.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future.

In the previous week, Kingfisher had 2 more articles in the media than Topps Tiles. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Kingfisher and 0 mentions for Topps Tiles. Kingfisher's average media sentiment score of 0.72 beat Topps Tiles' score of 0.00 indicating that Kingfisher is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Topps Tiles Neutral
Kingfisher Positive

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Topps Tiles£295.45M0.24£529.29K£2.5813.85
Kingfisher£12.95B0.41£329.55M£13.8023.30

Summary

Kingfisher beats Topps Tiles on 13 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Kingfisher compare to CMO Group?

Kingfisher (LON:KGF) and CMO Group (LON:CMO) are both consumer discretionary companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, profitability, risk, valuation, institutional ownership and dividends.

Kingfisher has a beta of 1.13, suggesting that its share price is 13% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, CMO Group has a beta of 0.37, suggesting that its share price is 63% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Kingfisher had 2 more articles in the media than CMO Group. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Kingfisher and 0 mentions for CMO Group. Kingfisher's average media sentiment score of 0.72 beat CMO Group's score of 0.00 indicating that Kingfisher is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Kingfisher Positive
CMO Group Neutral

Kingfisher has a net margin of 1.89% compared to CMO Group's net margin of -2.57%. Kingfisher's return on equity of 3.91% beat CMO Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Kingfisher1.89% 3.91% 3.55%
CMO Group -2.57%-10.63%-3.98%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Kingfisher£12.95B0.41£329.55M£13.8023.30
CMO Group£61.18M0.00-£2.32M-£3.63N/A

Kingfisher currently has a consensus price target of GBX 306.63, suggesting a potential downside of 4.66%. Given CMO Group's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe CMO Group is more favorable than Kingfisher.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Kingfisher
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.13
CMO Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

65.7% of Kingfisher shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 37.0% of CMO Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.4% of Kingfisher shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 43.3% of CMO Group 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

Kingfisher beats CMO Group on 13 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Kingfisher compare to NEXT?

Kingfisher (LON:KGF) and NEXT (LON:NXT) are both consumer discretionary companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, media sentiment, profitability, institutional ownership, dividends, earnings, analyst recommendations and valuation.

Kingfisher pays an annual dividend of GBX 12.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.9%. NEXT pays an annual dividend of GBX 245 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.6%. Kingfisher pays out 89.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. NEXT pays out 32.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

Kingfisher has a beta of 1.13, suggesting that its share price is 13% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, NEXT has a beta of 1.038, suggesting that its share price is 4% more volatile than the broader market.

65.7% of Kingfisher shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 81.5% of NEXT shares are held by institutional investors. 0.4% of Kingfisher shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.6% of NEXT shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, NEXT had 26 more articles in the media than Kingfisher. MarketBeat recorded 28 mentions for NEXT and 2 mentions for Kingfisher. Kingfisher's average media sentiment score of 0.72 beat NEXT's score of 0.41 indicating that Kingfisher is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Kingfisher
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
NEXT
5 Very Positive mention(s)
5 Positive mention(s)
10 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

NEXT has a net margin of 12.87% compared to Kingfisher's net margin of 1.89%. NEXT's return on equity of 52.86% beat Kingfisher's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Kingfisher1.89% 3.91% 3.55%
NEXT 12.87%52.86%14.42%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Kingfisher£12.95B0.41£329.55M£13.8023.30
NEXT£6.90B2.57£784.86M£745.4020.87

Kingfisher currently has a consensus target price of GBX 306.63, indicating a potential downside of 4.66%. NEXT has a consensus target price of £153.55, indicating a potential downside of 1.32%. Given NEXT's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe NEXT is more favorable than Kingfisher.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Kingfisher
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.13
NEXT
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.38

Summary

NEXT beats Kingfisher on 13 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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KGF vs. The Competition

MetricKingfisherSpecialty Retail IndustryConsumer Discretionary SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£5.26B£11.95B£13.44B£2.89B
Dividend Yield3.79%99.88%53.63%6.09%
P/E Ratio23.3026.4046.46368.36
Price / Sales0.4118.4091.5283,654.20
Price / Cash9.6813.9919.3127.89
Price / Book0.906.004.547.36
Net Income£329.55M£435.71M£443.65M£5.89B
7 Day Performance0.75%-0.64%-0.01%1.55%
1 Month Performance16.98%2.78%1.80%2.52%
1 Year Performance16.69%6.52%3.06%73.98%

Kingfisher Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
KGF
Kingfisher
2.4833 of 5 stars
GBX 321.60
+0.4%
GBX 306.63
-4.7%
+17.2%£5.26B£12.95B23.3074,525
WIX
Wickes Group
4.4015 of 5 stars
GBX 194.60
flat
GBX 248
+27.4%
-9.2%£427.92M£1.64B11.875,930
VIC
Victorian Plumbing Group
4.5215 of 5 stars
GBX 74.80
flat
GBX 107.40
+43.6%
+9.0%£245.66M£326.10M18.24636
TPT
Topps Tiles
N/AGBX 35
flat
GBX 51.50
+47.1%
-5.3%£68.53M£295.45M13.571,744
CMO
CMO Group
N/AN/AN/AN/A£3.56M£61.18MN/A212

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This page (LON:KGF) was last updated on 8/11/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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