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Millicom International Cellular (MICC) Competitors

GBX 1,398.60 -5.40 (-0.38%)
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MICC vs. VOD, AAF, INF, PSON, and AUTO

Should you buy Millicom International Cellular stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Millicom International Cellular 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 Millicom International Cellular include Vodafone Group Public (VOD), Airtel Africa (AAF), Informa (INF), Pearson (PSON), and Auto Trader Group (AUTO). These companies are all part of the "communication services" sector.

How does Millicom International Cellular compare to Vodafone Group Public?

Vodafone Group Public (LON:VOD) and Millicom International Cellular (LON:MICC) are both communication services 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.

Millicom International Cellular has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Vodafone Group Public's net margin of -1.02%. Millicom International Cellular's return on equity of 0.00% beat Vodafone Group Public's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Vodafone Group Public-1.02% -0.79% 1.45%
Millicom International Cellular N/A N/A N/A

59.2% of Vodafone Group Public shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 43.9% of Millicom International Cellular shares are held by institutional investors. 0.5% of Vodafone Group Public shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of Millicom International Cellular 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.

Vodafone Group Public presently has a consensus price target of GBX 114.60, suggesting a potential upside of 16.82%. Given Vodafone Group Public's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe Vodafone Group Public is more favorable than Millicom International Cellular.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Vodafone Group Public
2 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Millicom International Cellular
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

In the previous week, Vodafone Group Public had 1 more articles in the media than Millicom International Cellular. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Vodafone Group Public and 0 mentions for Millicom International Cellular. Millicom International Cellular's average media sentiment score of 0.00 beat Vodafone Group Public's score of -0.45 indicating that Millicom International Cellular is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Vodafone Group Public Neutral
Millicom International Cellular Neutral

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Vodafone Group Public£40.46B0.56£797.39M-£1.65N/A
Millicom International Cellular£7.91B1.08N/A£48.0029.14

Summary

Vodafone Group Public beats Millicom International Cellular on 8 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Millicom International Cellular compare to Airtel Africa?

Airtel Africa (LON:AAF) and Millicom International Cellular (LON:MICC) are both communication services companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, profitability, earnings, media sentiment, risk, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and dividends.

5.5% of Airtel Africa shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 43.9% of Millicom International Cellular shares are held by institutional investors. 24.9% of Airtel Africa shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of Millicom International Cellular shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Airtel Africa has a net margin of 10.58% compared to Millicom International Cellular's net margin of 0.00%. Airtel Africa's return on equity of 23.75% beat Millicom International Cellular's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Airtel Africa10.58% 23.75% 9.60%
Millicom International Cellular N/A N/A N/A

In the previous week, Airtel Africa had 2 more articles in the media than Millicom International Cellular. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Airtel Africa and 0 mentions for Millicom International Cellular. Airtel Africa's average media sentiment score of 0.67 beat Millicom International Cellular's score of 0.00 indicating that Airtel Africa is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Airtel Africa Positive
Millicom International Cellular Neutral

Millicom International Cellular has higher revenue and earnings than Airtel Africa. Airtel Africa is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Millicom International Cellular, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Airtel Africa£6.42B1.91-£97.44M£18.6018.10
Millicom International Cellular£7.91B1.08N/A£48.0029.14

Airtel Africa currently has a consensus price target of GBX 450, suggesting a potential upside of 33.64%. Given Airtel Africa's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe Airtel Africa is more favorable than Millicom International Cellular.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Airtel Africa
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Millicom International Cellular
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

Summary

Airtel Africa beats Millicom International Cellular on 10 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Millicom International Cellular compare to Informa?

Informa (LON:INF) and Millicom International Cellular (LON:MICC) are both communication services companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, media sentiment, valuation, risk, earnings, profitability, institutional ownership and analyst recommendations.

Informa has a net margin of 1.64% compared to Millicom International Cellular's net margin of 0.00%. Informa's return on equity of 0.87% beat Millicom International Cellular's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Informa1.64% 0.87% 3.63%
Millicom International Cellular N/A N/A N/A

55.9% of Informa shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 43.9% of Millicom International Cellular shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.2% of Informa shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of Millicom International Cellular 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.

In the previous week, Informa had 3 more articles in the media than Millicom International Cellular. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Informa and 0 mentions for Millicom International Cellular. Millicom International Cellular's average media sentiment score of 0.00 beat Informa's score of -0.50 indicating that Millicom International Cellular is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Informa Negative
Millicom International Cellular Neutral

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Informa£4.04B2.86£304.77M£0.801,149.25
Millicom International Cellular£7.91B1.08N/A£48.0029.14

Informa presently has a consensus target price of GBX 1,093.33, indicating a potential upside of 18.92%. Given Informa's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Informa is more favorable than Millicom International Cellular.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Informa
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.83
Millicom International Cellular
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

Summary

Informa beats Millicom International Cellular on 11 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Millicom International Cellular compare to Pearson?

Millicom International Cellular (LON:MICC) and Pearson (LON:PSON) are both mid-cap communication services companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, profitability, dividends, media sentiment, institutional ownership, valuation, earnings and analyst recommendations.

Pearson has a consensus price target of GBX 1,254.33, indicating a potential upside of 1.36%. Given Pearson's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Pearson is more favorable than Millicom International Cellular.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Millicom International Cellular
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Pearson
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

Pearson has a net margin of 9.37% compared to Millicom International Cellular's net margin of 0.00%. Pearson's return on equity of 9.26% beat Millicom International Cellular's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Millicom International CellularN/A N/A N/A
Pearson 9.37%9.26%4.85%

In the previous week, Pearson had 1 more articles in the media than Millicom International Cellular. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Pearson and 0 mentions for Millicom International Cellular. Pearson's average media sentiment score of 0.84 beat Millicom International Cellular's score of 0.00 indicating that Pearson is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Millicom International Cellular Neutral
Pearson Positive

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Millicom International Cellular£7.91B1.08N/A£48.0029.14
Pearson£3.58B2.08£346.29M£50.7024.41

43.9% of Millicom International Cellular shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 56.5% of Pearson shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.1% of Millicom International Cellular shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.0% of Pearson shares are owned 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.

Summary

Pearson beats Millicom International Cellular on 12 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Millicom International Cellular compare to Auto Trader Group?

Millicom International Cellular (LON:MICC) and Auto Trader Group (LON:AUTO) are both mid-cap communication services companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, valuation, earnings, profitability, media sentiment, institutional ownership, risk and dividends.

43.9% of Millicom International Cellular shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 72.2% of Auto Trader Group shares are held by institutional investors. 0.1% of Millicom International Cellular shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 3.4% of Auto Trader Group shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Auto Trader Group has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Millicom International Cellular. Auto Trader Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Millicom International Cellular, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Millicom International Cellular£7.91B1.08N/A£48.0029.14
Auto Trader Group£624.30M6.54£248.87M£34.0714.88

Auto Trader Group has a net margin of 47.08% compared to Millicom International Cellular's net margin of 0.00%. Auto Trader Group's return on equity of 60.53% beat Millicom International Cellular's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Millicom International CellularN/A N/A N/A
Auto Trader Group 47.08%60.53%33.79%

In the previous week, Auto Trader Group had 2 more articles in the media than Millicom International Cellular. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Auto Trader Group and 0 mentions for Millicom International Cellular. Auto Trader Group's average media sentiment score of 1.84 beat Millicom International Cellular's score of 0.00 indicating that Auto Trader Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Millicom International Cellular Neutral
Auto Trader Group Very Positive

Auto Trader Group has a consensus target price of GBX 553.40, indicating a potential upside of 9.15%. Given Auto Trader Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Auto Trader Group is more favorable than Millicom International Cellular.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Millicom International Cellular
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Auto Trader Group
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.80

Summary

Auto Trader Group beats Millicom International Cellular on 11 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

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MICC vs. The Competition

MetricMillicom International CellularWireless Non IndustryCommunication SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£8.56B£30.03B£3.26B£2.83B
Dividend YieldN/A3.02%6.76%6.15%
P/E Ratio29.1414.2515.21369.00
Price / Sales1.087.49104.7486,063.29
Price / CashN/A7.9215.7027.87
Price / BookN/A2.715.057.85
Net IncomeN/A£2.65B£128.81M£5.89B
7 Day Performance6.12%-1.52%-0.19%1.12%
1 Month Performance9.18%0.61%-2.10%-0.24%
1 Year PerformanceN/A30.68%-5.16%70.81%

Millicom International Cellular Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
MICC
Millicom International Cellular
N/AGBX 1,398.60
-0.4%
N/AN/A£8.56B£7.91B29.14N/A
VOD
Vodafone Group Public
3.352 of 5 stars
GBX 99.38
+0.9%
GBX 114.60
+15.3%
+21.1%£22.88B£40.46BN/A104,000
AAF
Airtel Africa
3.9126 of 5 stars
GBX 337
+3.9%
GBX 450
+33.5%
+90.1%£12.29B£6.42B18.124,098
INF
Informa
3.1278 of 5 stars
GBX 919
+0.4%
GBX 1,093.33
+19.0%
+13.7%£11.56B£4.04B1,148.7511,135
PSON
Pearson
2.0917 of 5 stars
GBX 1,243.50
+0.6%
GBX 1,254.33
+0.9%
+14.6%£7.47B£3.58B24.5321,400

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This page (LON:MICC) was last updated on 7/6/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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