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LUCE vs. SMS, VLX, CWR, XPP, and TFW

Should you buy Luceco stock or one of its competitors? Luceco's main competitors and comparable companies include Smart Metering Systems (SMS), Volex (VLX), Ceres Power (CWR), XP Power (XPP), and FW Thorpe (TFW). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "electrical equipment" industry.

How does Luceco compare to Smart Metering Systems?

Smart Metering Systems (LON:SMS) and Luceco (LON:LUCE) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, risk, valuation, profitability, earnings, institutional ownership, dividends and media sentiment.

Smart Metering Systems pays an annual dividend of GBX 30 per share. Luceco pays an annual dividend of GBX 5.10 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.4%. Smart Metering Systems pays out 27,272.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Luceco pays out 38.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Luceco is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Smart Metering Systems has a beta of 0.42, indicating that its stock price is 58% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Luceco has a beta of 1.344, indicating that its stock price is 34% more volatile than the broader market.

Smart Metering Systems has a net margin of 10.97% compared to Luceco's net margin of 7.15%. Luceco's return on equity of 19.62% beat Smart Metering Systems' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Smart Metering Systems10.97% 2.73% 2.79%
Luceco 7.15%19.62%8.58%

Luceco has higher revenue and earnings than Smart Metering Systems. Smart Metering Systems is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Luceco, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Smart Metering Systems£135.52M0.00£14.87M£0.11N/A
Luceco£271.40M1.13£19.13M£13.4015.60

74.9% of Smart Metering Systems shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 17.2% of Luceco shares are owned by institutional investors. 8.9% of Smart Metering Systems shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 23.2% of Luceco shares are owned 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.

In the previous week, Smart Metering Systems and Smart Metering Systems both had 1 articles in the media. Smart Metering Systems' average media sentiment score of 0.55 beat Luceco's score of 0.44 indicating that Smart Metering Systems is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Smart Metering Systems
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Luceco
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Luceco has a consensus target price of GBX 295, suggesting a potential upside of 41.15%. Given Luceco's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Luceco is more favorable than Smart Metering Systems.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Smart Metering Systems
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Luceco
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.75

Summary

Luceco beats Smart Metering Systems on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Luceco compare to Volex?

Volex (LON:VLX) and Luceco (LON:LUCE) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, risk, dividends, media sentiment, profitability, valuation, earnings and institutional ownership.

In the previous week, Volex and Volex both had 1 articles in the media. Volex's average media sentiment score of 0.46 beat Luceco's score of 0.44 indicating that Volex is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Volex
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Luceco
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

19.1% of Volex shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 17.2% of Luceco shares are held by institutional investors. 35.5% of Volex shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 23.2% of Luceco shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Volex pays an annual dividend of GBX 6.10 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.9%. Luceco pays an annual dividend of GBX 5.10 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.4%. Volex pays out 17.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Luceco pays out 38.1% 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.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Volex£1.24B0.97£54.37M£34.9018.83
Luceco£271.40M1.13£19.13M£13.4015.60

Volex has a beta of 1.204, indicating that its stock price is 20% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Luceco has a beta of 1.344, indicating that its stock price is 34% more volatile than the broader market.

Volex presently has a consensus price target of GBX 594, suggesting a potential downside of 9.59%. Luceco has a consensus price target of GBX 295, suggesting a potential upside of 41.15%. Given Luceco's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Luceco is more favorable than Volex.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Volex
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.80
Luceco
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.75

Luceco has a net margin of 7.15% compared to Volex's net margin of 5.29%. Luceco's return on equity of 19.62% beat Volex's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Volex5.29% 15.29% 6.30%
Luceco 7.15%19.62%8.58%

Summary

Volex beats Luceco on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Luceco compare to Ceres Power?

Luceco (LON:LUCE) and Ceres Power (LON:CWR) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, media sentiment, valuation, risk, earnings, dividends, analyst recommendations and institutional ownership.

In the previous week, Ceres Power had 2 more articles in the media than Luceco. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Ceres Power and 1 mentions for Luceco. Luceco's average media sentiment score of 0.44 beat Ceres Power's score of 0.39 indicating that Luceco is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Luceco
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Ceres Power
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Luceco has a beta of 1.344, suggesting that its share price is 34% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Ceres Power has a beta of 3.00253, suggesting that its share price is 200% more volatile than the broader market.

17.2% of Luceco shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 28.2% of Ceres Power shares are held by institutional investors. 23.2% of Luceco shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 7.3% of Ceres Power shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Luceco£271.40M1.13£19.13M£13.4015.60
Ceres Power£34.32M25.71-£40.57M-£24.52N/A

Luceco has a net margin of 7.15% compared to Ceres Power's net margin of -130.56%. Luceco's return on equity of 19.62% beat Ceres Power's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Luceco7.15% 19.62% 8.58%
Ceres Power -130.56%-29.93%-12.83%

Luceco presently has a consensus price target of GBX 295, suggesting a potential upside of 41.15%. Ceres Power has a consensus price target of GBX 935, suggesting a potential upside of 126.61%. Given Ceres Power's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Ceres Power is more favorable than Luceco.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Luceco
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.75
Ceres Power
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

Summary

Luceco beats Ceres Power on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Luceco compare to XP Power?

Luceco (LON:LUCE) and XP Power (LON:XPP) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, profitability, valuation, institutional ownership, earnings, media sentiment, risk and dividends.

Luceco currently has a consensus price target of GBX 295, suggesting a potential upside of 41.15%. XP Power has a consensus price target of GBX 1,974.50, suggesting a potential downside of 2.25%. Given Luceco's higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe Luceco is more favorable than XP Power.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Luceco
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.75
XP Power
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.75

Luceco has a net margin of 7.15% compared to XP Power's net margin of -3.72%. Luceco's return on equity of 19.62% beat XP Power's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Luceco7.15% 19.62% 8.58%
XP Power -3.72%-4.89%2.24%

Luceco has a beta of 1.344, indicating that its share price is 34% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, XP Power has a beta of 1.802, indicating that its share price is 80% more volatile than the broader market.

17.2% of Luceco shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 40.0% of XP Power shares are owned by institutional investors. 23.2% of Luceco shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 5.2% of XP Power shares are owned 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.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Luceco£271.40M1.13£19.13M£13.4015.60
XP Power£228.30M2.48-£15.01M-£31.20N/A

In the previous week, Luceco had 1 more articles in the media than XP Power. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Luceco and 0 mentions for XP Power. XP Power's average media sentiment score of 1.16 beat Luceco's score of 0.44 indicating that XP Power is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Luceco Neutral
XP Power Positive

Summary

Luceco beats XP Power on 10 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Luceco compare to FW Thorpe?

FW Thorpe (LON:TFW) and Luceco (LON:LUCE) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, risk, institutional ownership, profitability, earnings, dividends, media sentiment and valuation.

FW Thorpe pays an annual dividend of GBX 7.12 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.7%. Luceco pays an annual dividend of GBX 5.10 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.4%. FW Thorpe pays out 32.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Luceco pays out 38.1% 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. FW Thorpe is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

FW Thorpe has a net margin of 14.73% compared to Luceco's net margin of 7.15%. Luceco's return on equity of 19.62% beat FW Thorpe's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
FW Thorpe14.73% 13.58% 8.02%
Luceco 7.15%19.62%8.58%

Luceco has a consensus price target of GBX 295, indicating a potential upside of 41.15%. Given Luceco's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Luceco is more favorable than FW Thorpe.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
FW Thorpe
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Luceco
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.75

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
FW Thorpe£173.20M1.73£24.42M£21.9012.21
Luceco£271.40M1.13£19.13M£13.4015.60

In the previous week, FW Thorpe and FW Thorpe both had 1 articles in the media. Luceco's average media sentiment score of 0.44 beat FW Thorpe's score of 0.00 indicating that Luceco is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
FW Thorpe Neutral
Luceco Neutral

3.2% of FW Thorpe shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 17.2% of Luceco shares are held by institutional investors. 55.5% of FW Thorpe shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 23.2% of Luceco shares are held 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.

FW Thorpe has a beta of 0.433, meaning that its share price is 57% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Luceco has a beta of 1.344, meaning that its share price is 34% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Luceco beats FW Thorpe on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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LUCE vs. The Competition

MetricLucecoElectrical Equipment IndustryIndustrials SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£307.63M£10.46B£10.13B£2.80B
Dividend Yield2.90%2.34%96.85%6.18%
P/E Ratio15.6045.6325.16366.15
Price / Sales1.131,557.66273.3289,242.70
Price / Cash17.8534.0823.8227.89
Price / Book3.556.944.776.52
Net Income£19.13M£139.54M£616.98M£5.89B
7 Day Performance-4.13%-1.38%1,553.45%-0.45%
1 Month Performance-2.79%-0.89%-2.06%11.39%
1 Year Performance60.03%-0.26%2.98%16.37%

Luceco Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
LUCE
Luceco
4.515 of 5 stars
GBX 209
-1.9%
GBX 295
+41.1%
+66.7%£307.63M£271.40M15.601,504
SMS
Smart Metering Systems
N/AN/AN/AN/A£1.27B£135.52M8,654.551,361
VLX
Volex
2.0449 of 5 stars
GBX 633
+1.4%
GBX 594
-6.2%
+78.3%£1.16B£1.24B18.1412,000
CWR
Ceres Power
2.2373 of 5 stars
GBX 389
+0.1%
GBX 935
+140.4%
+188.7%£831.79M£34.32MN/A591
XPP
XP Power
1.5852 of 5 stars
GBX 2,033.43
+0.2%
GBX 1,974.50
-2.9%
+115.6%£570.01M£228.30MN/A2,435

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This page (LON:LUCE) was last updated on 10/1/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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