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As of 09/23/2026 07:39 AM Eastern

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

Should you buy Kropz stock or one of its competitors? Kropz's main competitors and comparable companies include Plant Health Care (PHC), Itaconix (ITX), Haydale Graphene Industries (HAYD), Wilmcote Holdings plc (WCH.L) (WCH), and Volga Gas (VGAS). 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 superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, institutional ownership, risk, valuation, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, dividends and earnings.

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

24.0% of Plant Health Care shares are held by institutional investors. 72.2% of Plant Health Care shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 3.6% of Kropz 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.

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, indicating that its stock price is 19% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Kropz has a beta of 0.322, indicating that its stock price is 68% less volatile than the broader market.

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£38.52M0.21-£137.40M£0.780.64

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 investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, valuation, institutional ownership, risk, profitability, dividends, analyst recommendations and media sentiment.

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

Company Overall Sentiment
Itaconix Neutral
Kropz Neutral

Itaconix presently has a consensus price target of GBX 375, indicating a potential upside of 101.61%. Given Itaconix's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly 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

Itaconix has a beta of 1.051, suggesting that its stock price is 5% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Kropz has a beta of 0.322, suggesting that its stock price is 68% 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£13.97M1.80-£1.49M-£10.20N/A
Kropz£38.52M0.21-£137.40M£0.780.64

10.2% of Itaconix shares are owned by institutional investors. 77.5% of Itaconix shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 3.6% of Kropz shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Kropz has a net margin of 13.33% compared to Itaconix's net margin of -9.06%. Kropz's return on equity of 7.17% beat Itaconix's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Itaconix-9.06% -15.42% -9.90%
Kropz 13.33%7.17%-7.02%

Summary

Itaconix beats Kropz on 8 of the 14 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 superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, institutional ownership, media sentiment, earnings, dividends, analyst recommendations, valuation and profitability.

In the previous week, Haydale Graphene Industries had 1 more articles in the media than Kropz. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Haydale Graphene Industries and 0 mentions for Kropz. 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 a beta of 2.286, meaning that its share price is 129% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Kropz has a beta of 0.322, meaning that its share price is 68% less volatile than the broader market.

8.1% of Haydale Graphene Industries shares are held by institutional investors. 6.0% of Haydale Graphene Industries shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 3.6% of Kropz shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

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£3.61M7.20-£18.01M-£0.33N/A
Kropz£38.52M0.21-£137.40M£0.780.64

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%

Summary

Haydale Graphene Industries and Kropz tied by winning 6 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

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

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

Wilmcote Holdings plc (WCH.L) has lower revenue, but higher earnings 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
Kropz£38.52M0.21-£137.40M£0.780.64
Wilmcote Holdings plc (WCH.L)N/AN/AN/A-£0.60N/A

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
Kropz13.33% 7.17% -7.02%
Wilmcote Holdings plc (WCH.L) N/A N/A N/A

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

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

Summary

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

How does Kropz compare to Volga Gas?

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

Volga Gas has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Kropz. Volga Gas 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£38.52M0.21-£137.40M£0.780.64
Volga Gas£18.73M0.00N/A-£19.20N/A

In the previous week, Kropz's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Volga Gas'average media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Kropz Neutral
Volga Gas Neutral

Kropz has a net margin of 13.33% compared to Volga Gas' net margin of 0.00%. Kropz's return on equity of 7.17% beat Volga Gas' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Kropz13.33% 7.17% -7.02%
Volga Gas N/A N/A N/A

Summary

Kropz beats Volga Gas on 5 of the 6 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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KRPZ vs. The Competition

MetricKropzChemicals IndustryMaterials SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£8.24M£11.30B£4.91B£2.88B
Dividend YieldN/A2.88%4.71%6.22%
P/E Ratio0.6437.4924.34366.48
Price / Sales0.2155.4917,613.1390,069.93
Price / Cash43.0015.0826.8927.89
Price / Book0.173.209.856.39
Net Income-£137.40M£222.40M£158.14M£5.89B
7 Day PerformanceN/A-1.54%0.13%-0.04%
1 Month Performance-37.50%-3.15%-2.49%6.15%
1 Year PerformanceN/A17.32%25.49%19.05%

Kropz Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
KRPZ
Kropz
N/AGBX 0.50
-9.1%
N/AN/A£8.24M£38.52M0.6423
PHC
Plant Health Care
N/AN/AN/AN/A£32.50M£11.21MN/A56
ITX
Itaconix
N/AGBX 193
-1.0%
GBX 375
+94.3%
+83.7%£26.03M£13.97MN/A17
HAYD
Haydale Graphene Industries
N/AGBX 0.33
-2.9%
N/A-39.2%£25.66M£3.61MN/A67
WCH
Wilmcote Holdings plc (WCH.L)
N/AN/AN/AN/A£20.13MN/AN/A3

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This page (LON:KRPZ) was last updated on 9/24/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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