Marks and Spencer Group Competitors

Persimmon (LON:PSN) and Marks and Spencer Group (LON:MKS) are both consumer cyclical companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, valuation, risk, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, earnings and dividends.

Profitability

This table compares Persimmon and Marks and Spencer Group's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Persimmon and Marks and Spencer Group's revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Marks and Spencer Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Persimmon, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Dividends

Persimmon pays an annual dividend of GBX 1.10 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.0%. Marks and Spencer Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 0.04 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.0%. Persimmon pays out 0.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Marks and Spencer Group pays out -0.5% 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.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current ratings and target prices for Persimmon and Marks and Spencer Group, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Persimmon presently has a consensus price target of GBX 3,044.80, suggesting a potential downside of 4.91%. Marks and Spencer Group has a consensus price target of GBX 135.14, suggesting a potential downside of 13.56%. Given Persimmon's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Persimmon is more favorable than Marks and Spencer Group.

Summary

Persimmon beats Marks and Spencer Group on 6 of the 9 factors compared between the two stocks.

Entain (LON:ENT) and Marks and Spencer Group (LON:MKS) are both mid-cap consumer cyclical companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, earnings, valuation, profitability, risk and dividends.

Profitability

This table compares Entain and Marks and Spencer Group's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Entain and Marks and Spencer Group's top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Marks and Spencer Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Entain, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current ratings and price targets for Entain and Marks and Spencer Group, as reported by MarketBeat.

Entain currently has a consensus target price of GBX 1,799.80, indicating a potential upside of 9.24%. Marks and Spencer Group has a consensus target price of GBX 135.14, indicating a potential downside of 13.56%. Given Entain's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe Entain is more favorable than Marks and Spencer Group.

Summary

Entain beats Marks and Spencer Group on 5 of the 7 factors compared between the two stocks.

Smurfit Kappa Group (LON:SKG) and Marks and Spencer Group (LON:MKS) are both mid-cap consumer cyclical companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, earnings, valuation, profitability, risk and dividends.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current ratings and price targets for Smurfit Kappa Group and Marks and Spencer Group, as reported by MarketBeat.

Marks and Spencer Group has a consensus target price of GBX 135.14, indicating a potential downside of 13.56%. Given Marks and Spencer Group's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Marks and Spencer Group is more favorable than Smurfit Kappa Group.

Dividends

Smurfit Kappa Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 1.09 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.0%. Marks and Spencer Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 0.04 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.0%. Smurfit Kappa Group pays out 0.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Marks and Spencer Group pays out -0.5% 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.

Profitability

This table compares Smurfit Kappa Group and Marks and Spencer Group's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Smurfit Kappa Group and Marks and Spencer Group's top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Marks and Spencer Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Smurfit Kappa Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Marks and Spencer Group (LON:MKS) and Barratt Developments (LON:BDEV) are both mid-cap consumer cyclical companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, dividends, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, earnings, risk and profitability.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current ratings and recommmendations for Marks and Spencer Group and Barratt Developments, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Marks and Spencer Group currently has a consensus target price of GBX 135.14, indicating a potential downside of 13.56%. Barratt Developments has a consensus target price of GBX 743.67, indicating a potential downside of 5.07%. Given Barratt Developments' higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Barratt Developments is more favorable than Marks and Spencer Group.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Marks and Spencer Group and Barratt Developments' top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Marks and Spencer Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Barratt Developments, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Profitability

This table compares Marks and Spencer Group and Barratt Developments' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

Barratt Developments beats Marks and Spencer Group on 4 of the 7 factors compared between the two stocks.

THG (LON:THG) and Marks and Spencer Group (LON:MKS) are both mid-cap consumer cyclical companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, profitability, risk, valuation, dividends and earnings.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent ratings for THG and Marks and Spencer Group, as provided by MarketBeat.

THG presently has a consensus price target of GBX 921.67, indicating a potential upside of 37.66%. Marks and Spencer Group has a consensus price target of GBX 135.14, indicating a potential downside of 13.56%. Given THG's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe THG is more favorable than Marks and Spencer Group.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares THG and Marks and Spencer Group's gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Marks and Spencer Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than THG, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Profitability

This table compares THG and Marks and Spencer Group's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

THG beats Marks and Spencer Group on 4 of the 7 factors compared between the two stocks.

Pearson (LON:PSON) and Marks and Spencer Group (LON:MKS) are both mid-cap consumer cyclical companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, institutional ownership, profitability, valuation, analyst recommendations, risk and earnings.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Pearson and Marks and Spencer Group's revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Marks and Spencer Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Pearson, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Dividends

Pearson pays an annual dividend of GBX 0.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.0%. Marks and Spencer Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 0.04 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.0%. Pearson pays out 0.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Marks and Spencer Group pays out -0.5% 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. Marks and Spencer Group is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of recent recommendations and price targets for Pearson and Marks and Spencer Group, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Pearson presently has a consensus price target of GBX 658.40, indicating a potential downside of 19.39%. Marks and Spencer Group has a consensus price target of GBX 135.14, indicating a potential downside of 13.56%. Given Marks and Spencer Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Marks and Spencer Group is more favorable than Pearson.

Profitability

This table compares Pearson and Marks and Spencer Group's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

Marks and Spencer Group beats Pearson on 6 of the 9 factors compared between the two stocks.