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MACF vs. RM2, RBN, SYM, CRU, and SWR

Should you buy Macfarlane Group stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Macfarlane 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 Macfarlane Group include RM2 International S.A. (RM2.L) (RM2), Robinson (RBN), Symphony Environmental Technologies (SYM), Coral Products (CRU), and Smurfit Westrock (di) (SWR). These companies are all part of the "packaging & containers" industry.

How does Macfarlane Group compare to RM2 International S.A. (RM2.L)?

RM2 International S.A. (RM2.L) (LON:RM2) and Macfarlane Group (LON:MACF) are both small-cap packaging & containers industry companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, institutional ownership, earnings, dividends, media sentiment, valuation, profitability and analyst recommendations.

35.3% of Macfarlane Group shares are held by institutional investors. 2.4% of Macfarlane 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.

In the previous week, RM2 International S.A. (RM2.L) and RM2 International S.A. (RM2.L) both had 1 articles in the media. Macfarlane Group's average media sentiment score of 0.35 beat RM2 International S.A. (RM2.L)'s score of 0.00 indicating that Macfarlane Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
RM2 International S.A. (RM2.L)
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Macfarlane Group
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Macfarlane Group has a net margin of 2.10% compared to RM2 International S.A. (RM2.L)'s net margin of 0.00%. Macfarlane Group's return on equity of 5.20% beat RM2 International S.A. (RM2.L)'s return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
RM2 International S.A. (RM2.L)N/A N/A N/A
Macfarlane Group 2.10%5.20%6.12%

Macfarlane Group has higher revenue and earnings than RM2 International S.A. (RM2.L). RM2 International S.A. (RM2.L) is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Macfarlane Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
RM2 International S.A. (RM2.L)£5.49M0.00N/A-£692.00N/A
Macfarlane Group£300.81M0.34£14.61M£3.9816.61

Macfarlane Group has a consensus target price of GBX 120, indicating a potential upside of 81.54%. Given Macfarlane Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Macfarlane Group is more favorable than RM2 International S.A. (RM2.L).

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
RM2 International S.A. (RM2.L)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Macfarlane Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

Summary

Macfarlane Group beats RM2 International S.A. (RM2.L) on 12 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Macfarlane Group compare to Robinson?

Macfarlane Group (LON:MACF) and Robinson (LON:RBN) are both small-cap consumer cyclical companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, earnings, media sentiment, valuation, profitability, dividends, risk and analyst recommendations.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Macfarlane Group£300.81M0.34£14.61M£3.9816.61
Robinson£56.21M0.40£541.00K£13.609.87

Macfarlane Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 3.66 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.5%. Robinson pays an annual dividend of GBX 6 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.5%. Macfarlane Group pays out 92.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Robinson pays out 44.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

Macfarlane Group currently has a consensus price target of GBX 120, indicating a potential upside of 81.54%. Given Macfarlane Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Macfarlane Group is more favorable than Robinson.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Macfarlane Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Robinson
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

In the previous week, Macfarlane Group and Macfarlane Group both had 1 articles in the media. Macfarlane Group's average media sentiment score of 0.35 beat Robinson's score of 0.00 indicating that Macfarlane Group is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Macfarlane Group
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Robinson
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Robinson has a net margin of 4.05% compared to Macfarlane Group's net margin of 2.10%. Robinson's return on equity of 8.96% beat Macfarlane Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Macfarlane Group2.10% 5.20% 6.12%
Robinson 4.05%8.96%2.58%

35.3% of Macfarlane Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.0% of Robinson shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.4% of Macfarlane Group shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 12.1% of Robinson 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.

Macfarlane Group has a beta of 0.532, indicating that its stock price is 47% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Robinson has a beta of 0.055, indicating that its stock price is 95% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Macfarlane Group beats Robinson on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Macfarlane Group compare to Symphony Environmental Technologies?

Macfarlane Group (LON:MACF) and Symphony Environmental Technologies (LON:SYM) are both small-cap consumer cyclical companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, valuation, risk, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, earnings and profitability.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Macfarlane Group£300.81M0.34£14.61M£3.9816.61
Symphony Environmental Technologies£6.08M3.01-£2.16M-£0.58N/A

Macfarlane Group has a net margin of 2.10% compared to Symphony Environmental Technologies' net margin of -21.47%. Macfarlane Group's return on equity of 5.20% beat Symphony Environmental Technologies' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Macfarlane Group2.10% 5.20% 6.12%
Symphony Environmental Technologies -21.47%-327.48%-18.50%

Macfarlane Group currently has a consensus target price of GBX 120, indicating a potential upside of 81.54%. Given Macfarlane Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Macfarlane Group is more favorable than Symphony Environmental Technologies.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Macfarlane Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Symphony Environmental Technologies
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

Macfarlane Group has a beta of 0.532, indicating that its stock price is 47% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Symphony Environmental Technologies has a beta of 0.582, indicating that its stock price is 42% less volatile than the broader market.

35.3% of Macfarlane Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 4.7% of Symphony Environmental Technologies shares are held by institutional investors. 2.4% of Macfarlane Group shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 18.8% of Symphony Environmental Technologies shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Macfarlane Group and Macfarlane Group both had 1 articles in the media. Symphony Environmental Technologies' average media sentiment score of 0.75 beat Macfarlane Group's score of 0.35 indicating that Symphony Environmental Technologies is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Macfarlane Group
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Symphony Environmental Technologies
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

Macfarlane Group beats Symphony Environmental Technologies on 11 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Macfarlane Group compare to Coral Products?

Macfarlane Group (LON:MACF) and Coral Products (LON:CRU) are both small-cap consumer cyclical companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, risk, analyst recommendations, dividends, profitability, valuation, institutional ownership and earnings.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Macfarlane Group£300.81M0.34£14.61M£3.9816.61
Coral Products£33.26M0.15-£908.66K£2.142.69

Macfarlane Group presently has a consensus target price of GBX 120, suggesting a potential upside of 81.54%. Given Macfarlane Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe Macfarlane Group is more favorable than Coral Products.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Macfarlane Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Coral Products
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

35.3% of Macfarlane Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 6.8% of Coral Products shares are held by institutional investors. 2.4% of Macfarlane Group shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 32.9% of Coral Products shares are held 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.

In the previous week, Macfarlane Group had 1 more articles in the media than Coral Products. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Macfarlane Group and 0 mentions for Coral Products. Macfarlane Group's average media sentiment score of 0.35 beat Coral Products' score of 0.00 indicating that Macfarlane Group is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Macfarlane Group Neutral
Coral Products Neutral

Macfarlane Group has a beta of 0.532, indicating that its share price is 47% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Coral Products has a beta of 0.292, indicating that its share price is 71% less volatile than the broader market.

Coral Products has a net margin of 5.39% compared to Macfarlane Group's net margin of 2.10%. Coral Products' return on equity of 14.91% beat Macfarlane Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Macfarlane Group2.10% 5.20% 6.12%
Coral Products 5.39%14.91%0.70%

Macfarlane Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 3.66 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.5%. Coral Products pays an annual dividend of GBX 0.25 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.3%. Macfarlane Group pays out 92.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Coral Products pays out 11.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

Summary

Macfarlane Group beats Coral Products on 14 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Macfarlane Group compare to Smurfit Westrock (di)?

Macfarlane Group (LON:MACF) and Smurfit Westrock (di) (LON:SWR) are both packaging & containers industry companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, dividends, institutional ownership, risk, valuation, media sentiment, earnings and analyst recommendations.

Macfarlane Group has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Smurfit Westrock (di). Macfarlane Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Smurfit Westrock (di), indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Macfarlane Group£300.81M0.34£14.61M£3.9816.61
Smurfit Westrock (di)£31.24B0.50N/A£72.0041.68

Macfarlane Group has a net margin of 2.10% compared to Smurfit Westrock (di)'s net margin of 0.00%. Macfarlane Group's return on equity of 5.20% beat Smurfit Westrock (di)'s return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Macfarlane Group2.10% 5.20% 6.12%
Smurfit Westrock (di) N/A N/A N/A

35.3% of Macfarlane Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 84.4% of Smurfit Westrock (di) shares are held by institutional investors. 2.4% of Macfarlane Group shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.7% of Smurfit Westrock (di) shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Macfarlane Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 3.66 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.5%. Smurfit Westrock (di) pays an annual dividend of GBX 174.47 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.8%. Macfarlane Group pays out 92.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Smurfit Westrock (di) pays out 242.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future.

Macfarlane Group presently has a consensus price target of GBX 120, suggesting a potential upside of 81.54%. Smurfit Westrock (di) has a consensus price target of GBX 4,200, suggesting a potential upside of 39.95%. Given Macfarlane Group's higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Macfarlane Group is more favorable than Smurfit Westrock (di).

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Macfarlane Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Smurfit Westrock (di)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

In the previous week, Macfarlane Group had 1 more articles in the media than Smurfit Westrock (di). MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Macfarlane Group and 0 mentions for Smurfit Westrock (di). Macfarlane Group's average media sentiment score of 0.35 beat Smurfit Westrock (di)'s score of 0.00 indicating that Macfarlane Group is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Macfarlane Group Neutral
Smurfit Westrock (di) Neutral

Summary

Macfarlane Group beats Smurfit Westrock (di) on 8 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

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MACF vs. The Competition

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MetricMacfarlane GroupPackaging & Containers IndustryCyclical SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£103.10M£4.21B£4.01B£2.79B
Dividend Yield5.55%3.48%3.47%6.07%
P/E Ratio16.6113.9778.01365.59
Price / Sales0.3431.40326.8288,235.94
Price / Cash24.8428.2830.8727.89
Price / Book0.903.943.277.70
Net Income£14.61M£131.91M£247.47M£5.89B
7 Day Performance0.76%0.19%1.22%0.93%
1 Year Performance-43.74%-10.76%1.75%79.19%

Macfarlane Group Competitors List

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CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
MACF
Macfarlane Group
3.9716 of 5 stars		GBX 66.10
-0.9%		GBX 120
+81.5%		-43.8%£103.10M£300.81M16.611,000
RM2
RM2 International S.A. (RM2.L)
N/AN/AN/AN/A£28.89M£5.49MN/A93
RBN
Robinson
N/AGBX 120.10
-3.9%		N/A-8.4%£20.12M£56.21M8.83346
SYM
Symphony Environmental Technologies
N/AGBX 7.75
+3.3%		N/A+11.4%£18.32M£6.08MN/A1,120
CRU
Coral Products
N/AGBX 5.67
+0.8%		N/A-44.0%£5.04M£33.26M2.65186

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