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Millicom International Cellular (MICC) Competitors

GBX 1,309.98 +11.98 (+0.92%)
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MICC vs. VOD, AAF, INF, PSON, and ZEG

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 Zegona Communications (ZEG). These companies are all part of the "communication services" sector.

How does Millicom International Cellular compare to Vodafone Group Public?

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

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

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
Millicom International CellularN/A N/A N/A
Vodafone Group Public -1.02%-0.79%1.45%

In the previous week, Millicom International Cellular had 1 more articles in the media than Vodafone Group Public. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Millicom International Cellular and 1 mentions for Vodafone Group Public. Millicom International Cellular's average media sentiment score of 1.88 beat Vodafone Group Public's score of 0.67 indicating that Millicom International Cellular is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Millicom International Cellular
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive
Vodafone Group Public
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

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
Millicom International Cellular£7.91B1.01N/A£48.0027.29
Vodafone Group Public£40.46B0.64£797.39M-£1.65N/A

Vodafone Group Public has a consensus target price of GBX 114.60, suggesting a potential upside of 1.60%. Given Vodafone Group Public's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, 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
Millicom International Cellular
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Vodafone Group Public
2 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

Summary

Millicom International Cellular and Vodafone Group Public tied by winning 7 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 businesses based on the strength of their risk, dividends, institutional ownership, earnings, valuation, media sentiment, profitability and analyst recommendations.

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£6.42B1.97-£97.44M£18.6018.67
Millicom International Cellular£7.91B1.01N/A£48.0027.29

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

5.5% of Airtel Africa shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 43.9% of Millicom International Cellular shares are owned by institutional investors. 24.9% of Airtel Africa shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of Millicom International Cellular shares are owned by 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, Airtel Africa had 1 more articles in the media than Millicom International Cellular. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Airtel Africa and 2 mentions for Millicom International Cellular. Millicom International Cellular's average media sentiment score of 1.88 beat Airtel Africa's score of 0.27 indicating that Millicom International Cellular is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Airtel Africa
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Millicom International Cellular
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive

Summary

Airtel Africa beats Millicom International Cellular on 6 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Millicom International Cellular compare to Informa?

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

In the previous week, Millicom International Cellular had 1 more articles in the media than Informa. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Millicom International Cellular and 1 mentions for Informa. Millicom International Cellular's average media sentiment score of 1.88 beat Informa's score of 0.38 indicating that Millicom International Cellular is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Millicom International Cellular
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive
Informa
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Informa has a consensus target price of GBX 1,100.83, indicating a potential upside of 36.34%. Given Informa's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Informa 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
Informa
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.83

43.9% of Millicom International Cellular shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 55.9% of Informa shares are held by institutional investors. 0.1% of Millicom International Cellular shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of Informa shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Informa has lower revenue, but higher earnings 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
Millicom International Cellular£7.91B1.01N/A£48.0027.29
Informa£4.04B2.51£304.77M£0.801,009.25

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
Millicom International CellularN/A N/A N/A
Informa 1.64%0.87%3.63%

Summary

Informa beats Millicom International Cellular on 10 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 businesses based on the strength of their risk, valuation, profitability, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, earnings, institutional ownership and dividends.

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%

Pearson has a consensus target price of GBX 1,254.33, suggesting a potential upside of 9.65%. 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

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 hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Pearson had 1 more articles in the media than Millicom International Cellular. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Pearson and 2 mentions for Millicom International Cellular. Millicom International Cellular's average media sentiment score of 1.88 beat Pearson's score of 0.14 indicating that Millicom International Cellular is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Millicom International Cellular
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive
Pearson
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

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£7.91B1.01N/A£48.0027.29
Pearson£3.58B1.92£346.29M£50.7022.56

Summary

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

How does Millicom International Cellular compare to Zegona Communications?

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

In the previous week, Millicom International Cellular had 1 more articles in the media than Zegona Communications. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Millicom International Cellular and 1 mentions for Zegona Communications. Millicom International Cellular's average media sentiment score of 1.88 beat Zegona Communications' score of 0.67 indicating that Millicom International Cellular is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Zegona Communications
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Millicom International Cellular
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Zegona Communications£302.06M13.36-£136.50M£11.00162.18
Millicom International Cellular£7.91B1.01N/A£48.0027.29

42.0% of Zegona Communications shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 43.9% of Millicom International Cellular shares are owned by institutional investors. 41.7% of Zegona Communications shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of Millicom International Cellular 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.

Zegona Communications currently has a consensus target price of GBX 1,683.33, indicating a potential downside of 5.64%. Given Zegona Communications' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Zegona Communications is more favorable than Millicom International Cellular.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Zegona Communications
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
3 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

Millicom International Cellular has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Zegona Communications' net margin of -14.56%. Millicom International Cellular's return on equity of 0.00% beat Zegona Communications' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Zegona Communications-14.56% -35.13% -0.50%
Millicom International Cellular N/A N/A N/A

Summary

Millicom International Cellular beats Zegona Communications on 8 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£8.02B£31.48B£3.43B£2.72B
Dividend YieldN/A2.75%6.72%6.13%
P/E Ratio27.2914.9314.20366.57
Price / Sales1.017.12116.5986,640.48
Price / CashN/A9.3715.8227.87
Price / BookN/A2.745.027.62
Net IncomeN/A£2.66B£124.16M£5.89B
7 Day Performance5.05%-3.21%-1.87%-1.31%
1 Month Performance20.90%-1.47%-0.95%0.85%
1 Year PerformanceN/A47.10%2.75%70.33%

Millicom International Cellular Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
MICC
Millicom International Cellular
N/AGBX 1,309.98
+0.9%
N/AN/A£8.02B£7.91B27.29N/A
VOD
Vodafone Group Public
2.4057 of 5 stars
GBX 111.28
-1.8%
GBX 114.60
+3.0%
+50.3%£25.65B£40.46BN/A104,000
AAF
Airtel Africa
N/AGBX 336.40
+0.1%
N/A+95.3%£12.27B£6.42B18.094,098
INF
Informa
3.5944 of 5 stars
GBX 813.80
+1.3%
GBX 1,100.83
+35.3%
+1.5%£10.26B£4.04B1,017.2511,135
PSON
Pearson
2.4063 of 5 stars
GBX 1,134.50
+2.0%
GBX 1,254.33
+10.6%
+6.3%£6.86B£3.58B22.3821,400

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This page (LON:MICC) was last updated on 6/10/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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