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GBX 0.80 -0.10 (-11.11%)
As of 08/14/2026 09:57 AM Eastern

KRPZ vs. PHC, ITX, WCH, EDEN, and HAYD

Should you buy Kropz stock or one of its competitors? Kropz's main competitors and comparable companies include Plant Health Care (PHC), Itaconix (ITX), Wilmcote Holdings plc (WCH.L) (WCH), Eden Research (EDEN), and Haydale Graphene Industries (HAYD). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "chemicals" industry.

How does Kropz compare to Plant Health Care?

Plant Health Care (LON:PHC) and Kropz (LON:KRPZ) are both small-cap materials companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, dividends, profitability, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, media sentiment, risk and valuation.

24.0% of Plant Health Care shares are owned by institutional investors. 72.2% of Plant Health Care shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 3.6% of Kropz shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Plant Health Care£11.21M0.00-£4M-£0.01N/A
Kropz£38.52M0.34-£137.40M£0.781.03

Kropz has a net margin of 13.33% compared to Plant Health Care's net margin of -35.69%. Kropz's return on equity of 7.17% beat Plant Health Care's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Plant Health Care-35.69% -40.17% -20.92%
Kropz 13.33%7.17%-7.02%

Plant Health Care has a beta of 0.81, suggesting that its stock price is 19% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Kropz has a beta of 0.405, suggesting that its stock price is 60% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Plant Health Care's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Kropz'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Plant Health Care Neutral
Kropz Neutral

Summary

Kropz beats Plant Health Care on 6 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Kropz compare to Itaconix?

Itaconix (LON:ITX) and Kropz (LON:KRPZ) are both small-cap materials companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, media sentiment, valuation, profitability, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, risk and dividends.

Itaconix has a beta of 0.967, indicating that its stock price is 3% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Kropz has a beta of 0.405, indicating that its stock price is 60% less volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Itaconix£10.50M2.24-£1.49M-£10.20N/A
Kropz£38.52M0.34-£137.40M£0.781.03

In the previous week, Itaconix had 1 more articles in the media than Kropz. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Itaconix and 0 mentions for Kropz. Itaconix's average media sentiment score of 0.67 beat Kropz's score of 0.00 indicating that Itaconix is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Itaconix Positive
Kropz Neutral

10.9% of Itaconix shares are held by institutional investors. 77.5% of Itaconix shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 3.6% of Kropz shares are held 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.

Kropz has a net margin of 13.33% compared to Itaconix's net margin of -13.17%. Kropz's return on equity of 7.17% beat Itaconix's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Itaconix-13.17% -15.66% -9.90%
Kropz 13.33%7.17%-7.02%

Itaconix currently has a consensus price target of GBX 375, indicating a potential upside of 115.52%. Given Itaconix's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Itaconix is more favorable than Kropz.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Itaconix
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Kropz
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

Summary

Itaconix beats Kropz on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Kropz compare to Wilmcote Holdings plc (WCH.L)?

Wilmcote Holdings plc (WCH.L) (LON:WCH) and Kropz (LON:KRPZ) are both small-cap materials companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, media sentiment, valuation, earnings, analyst recommendations, profitability, risk and dividends.

In the previous week, Wilmcote Holdings plc (WCH.L)'s average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Kropz'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Wilmcote Holdings plc (WCH.L) Neutral
Kropz Neutral

Wilmcote Holdings plc (WCH.L) has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Kropz. Wilmcote Holdings plc (WCH.L) is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Kropz, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Wilmcote Holdings plc (WCH.L)N/AN/AN/A-£0.60N/A
Kropz£38.52M0.34-£137.40M£0.781.03

Kropz has a net margin of 13.33% compared to Wilmcote Holdings plc (WCH.L)'s net margin of 0.00%. Kropz's return on equity of 7.17% beat Wilmcote Holdings plc (WCH.L)'s return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Wilmcote Holdings plc (WCH.L)N/A N/A N/A
Kropz 13.33%7.17%-7.02%

Summary

Kropz beats Wilmcote Holdings plc (WCH.L) on 5 of the 6 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Kropz compare to Eden Research?

Kropz (LON:KRPZ) and Eden Research (LON:EDEN) are both small-cap materials companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, valuation, earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, dividends, profitability and risk.

Kropz has a beta of 0.405, indicating that its stock price is 60% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Eden Research has a beta of 1.569, indicating that its stock price is 57% more volatile than the broader market.

13.5% of Eden Research shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.6% of Kropz shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 3.2% of Eden Research 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.

Kropz has a net margin of 13.33% compared to Eden Research's net margin of -44.31%. Kropz's return on equity of 7.17% beat Eden Research's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Kropz13.33% 7.17% -7.02%
Eden Research -44.31%-15.05%-11.29%

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

Company Overall Sentiment
Kropz Neutral
Eden Research Positive

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Kropz£38.52M0.34-£137.40M£0.781.03
Eden Research£3.62M5.21-£1.52M-£0.44N/A

Summary

Kropz beats Eden Research on 7 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Kropz compare to Haydale Graphene Industries?

Haydale Graphene Industries (LON:HAYD) and Kropz (LON:KRPZ) are both small-cap materials companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, dividends, earnings, media sentiment, risk, institutional ownership, profitability and analyst recommendations.

8.2% of Haydale Graphene Industries shares are held by institutional investors. 6.0% of Haydale Graphene Industries shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 3.6% of Kropz shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Kropz has a net margin of 13.33% compared to Haydale Graphene Industries' net margin of -432.48%. Kropz's return on equity of 7.17% beat Haydale Graphene Industries' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Haydale Graphene Industries-432.48% -85.45% -20.66%
Kropz 13.33%7.17%-7.02%

In the previous week, Haydale Graphene Industries' average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Kropz'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Haydale Graphene Industries Neutral
Kropz Neutral

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Haydale Graphene Industries£3.61M5.56-£18.01M-£0.33N/A
Kropz£38.52M0.34-£137.40M£0.781.03

Haydale Graphene Industries has a beta of 2.278, suggesting that its stock price is 128% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Kropz has a beta of 0.405, suggesting that its stock price is 60% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Kropz beats Haydale Graphene Industries on 6 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

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KRPZ vs. The Competition

MetricKropzChemicals IndustryMaterials SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£13.18M£11.40B£4.82B£2.88B
Dividend YieldN/A2.86%4.71%6.11%
P/E Ratio1.0342.5325.56368.68
Price / Sales0.3452.004,528.6183,339.32
Price / Cash43.0015.4327.0527.89
Price / Book0.273.848.827.18
Net Income-£137.40M£221.17M£154.16M£5.89B
7 Day PerformanceN/A0.18%0.96%0.91%
1 Month Performance-20.00%3.03%7.10%2.94%
1 Year Performance45.45%19.87%43.37%64.32%

Kropz Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
KRPZ
Kropz
N/AGBX 0.80
-11.1%
N/A+60.0%£13.18M£38.52M1.0319
PHC
Plant Health Care
N/AN/AN/AN/A£32.50M£11.21MN/A56
ITX
Itaconix
2.3141 of 5 stars
GBX 173.99
-0.6%
GBX 375
+115.5%
+35.5%£23.46M£10.50MN/A17
WCH
Wilmcote Holdings plc (WCH.L)
N/AN/AN/AN/A£20.13MN/AN/A3
EDEN
Eden Research
N/AGBX 2.50
-4.2%
N/A-29.5%£20.08M£3.62MN/A19

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This page (LON:KRPZ) was last updated on 8/15/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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