Which has preferable valuation & earnings, MPL or GPRT?

Goldenport has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Mercantile Ports & Logistics. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Mercantile Ports & Logistics £1.40M 8.10 -£21.86M -£8.10 N/A Goldenport N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

Is MPL or GPRT more profitable?

Goldenport's return on equity of 0.00% beat Mercantile Ports & Logistics' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Mercantile Ports & Logistics N/A -27.50% -2.36% Goldenport N/A N/A N/A

Do analysts recommend CKN or MPL?

Clarkson presently has a consensus price target of GBX 5,056.25, suggesting a potential downside of 3.96%. Given Clarkson's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe Clarkson is more favorable than Mercantile Ports & Logistics. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Clarkson 0 Sell rating(s) 1 Hold rating(s) 3 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.75 Mercantile Ports & Logistics 0 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 0.00

Does the media prefer CKN or MPL?

In the previous week, Clarkson had 2 more articles in the media than Mercantile Ports & Logistics. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Clarkson and 2 mentions for Mercantile Ports & Logistics. Clarkson's average media sentiment score of 0.54 beat Mercantile Ports & Logistics' score of 0.00 indicating that Clarkson is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Clarkson 0 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Mercantile Ports & Logistics 0 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Does the media favor ICGC or MPL?

In the previous week, Mercantile Ports & Logistics had 1 more articles in the media than Irish Continental Group. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Mercantile Ports & Logistics and 1 mentions for Irish Continental Group. Irish Continental Group's average media sentiment score of 0.80 beat Mercantile Ports & Logistics' score of 0.00 indicating that Irish Continental Group is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Irish Continental Group 0 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Mercantile Ports & Logistics 0 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

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MPL vs. GPRT, CKN, ICGC, OCN, and GPH

Should you buy Mercantile Ports & Logistics stock or one of its competitors? Mercantile Ports & Logistics's main competitors and comparable companies include Goldenport (GPRT), Clarkson (CKN), Irish Continental Group (ICGC), Ocean Wilsons (OCN), and Global Ports (GPH). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "marine transportation" industry.

How does Mercantile Ports & Logistics compare to Goldenport?

Mercantile Ports & Logistics (LON:MPL) and Goldenport (LON:GPRT) are both industrials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, valuation, dividends, media sentiment, profitability, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations and risk.

In the previous week, Mercantile Ports & Logistics had 2 more articles in the media than Goldenport. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Mercantile Ports & Logistics and 0 mentions for Goldenport. Mercantile Ports & Logistics' average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Goldenport'saverage media sentiment score.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Mercantile Ports & Logistics	Neutral
Goldenport	Neutral

9.0% of Mercantile Ports & Logistics shares are owned by institutional investors. 44.5% of Mercantile Ports & Logistics shares are owned by company 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.

Goldenport has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Mercantile Ports & Logistics.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Mercantile Ports & Logistics	£1.40M	8.10	-£21.86M	-£8.10	N/A
Goldenport	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Goldenport's return on equity of 0.00% beat Mercantile Ports & Logistics' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Mercantile Ports & Logistics	N/A	-27.50%	-2.36%
Goldenport	N/A	N/A	N/A

Summary

Mercantile Ports & Logistics beats Goldenport on 4 of the 6 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Mercantile Ports & Logistics compare to Clarkson?

Clarkson (LON:CKN) and Mercantile Ports & Logistics (LON:MPL) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, analyst recommendations, risk, institutional ownership, media sentiment, valuation, dividends and profitability.

Clarkson has a beta of 0.702, meaning that its stock price is 30% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Mercantile Ports & Logistics has a beta of 0.41, meaning that its stock price is 59% less volatile than the broader market.

Clarkson has a net margin of 10.40% compared to Mercantile Ports & Logistics' net margin of 0.00%. Clarkson's return on equity of 14.50% beat Mercantile Ports & Logistics' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Clarkson	10.40%	14.50%	7.79%
Mercantile Ports & Logistics	N/A	-27.50%	-2.36%

72.0% of Clarkson shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 9.0% of Mercantile Ports & Logistics shares are held by institutional investors. 5.4% of Clarkson shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 44.5% of Mercantile Ports & Logistics 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.

Clarkson presently has a consensus price target of GBX 5,056.25, suggesting a potential downside of 3.96%. Given Clarkson's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe Clarkson is more favorable than Mercantile Ports & Logistics.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Clarkson	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.75
Mercantile Ports & Logistics	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0.00

Clarkson has higher revenue and earnings than Mercantile Ports & Logistics. Mercantile Ports & Logistics is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Clarkson, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Clarkson	£747.10M	2.17	£82.85M	£250.40	21.03
Mercantile Ports & Logistics	£1.40M	8.10	-£21.86M	-£8.10	N/A

In the previous week, Clarkson had 2 more articles in the media than Mercantile Ports & Logistics. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Clarkson and 2 mentions for Mercantile Ports & Logistics. Clarkson's average media sentiment score of 0.54 beat Mercantile Ports & Logistics' score of 0.00 indicating that Clarkson is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Clarkson	0 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Mercantile Ports & Logistics	0 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Summary

Clarkson beats Mercantile Ports & Logistics on 14 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Mercantile Ports & Logistics compare to Irish Continental Group?

Irish Continental Group (LON:ICGC) and Mercantile Ports & Logistics (LON:MPL) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, earnings, profitability, institutional ownership, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, valuation and risk.

Irish Continental Group has a beta of 0.37, indicating that its share price is 63% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Mercantile Ports & Logistics has a beta of 0.41, indicating that its share price is 59% less volatile than the broader market.

Irish Continental Group has higher revenue and earnings than Mercantile Ports & Logistics. Mercantile Ports & Logistics is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Irish Continental Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Irish Continental Group	£716.70M	1.39	£74.00M	£46.60	14.44
Mercantile Ports & Logistics	£1.40M	8.10	-£21.86M	-£8.10	N/A

24.8% of Irish Continental Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 9.0% of Mercantile Ports & Logistics shares are owned by institutional investors. 26.6% of Irish Continental Group shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 44.5% of Mercantile Ports & Logistics shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Irish Continental Group has a net margin of 10.34% compared to Mercantile Ports & Logistics' net margin of 0.00%. Irish Continental Group's return on equity of 26.12% beat Mercantile Ports & Logistics' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Irish Continental Group	10.34%	26.12%	6.96%
Mercantile Ports & Logistics	N/A	-27.50%	-2.36%

In the previous week, Mercantile Ports & Logistics had 1 more articles in the media than Irish Continental Group. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Mercantile Ports & Logistics and 1 mentions for Irish Continental Group. Irish Continental Group's average media sentiment score of 0.80 beat Mercantile Ports & Logistics' score of 0.00 indicating that Irish Continental Group is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Irish Continental Group	0 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Mercantile Ports & Logistics	0 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Summary

Irish Continental Group beats Mercantile Ports & Logistics on 9 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Mercantile Ports & Logistics compare to Ocean Wilsons?

Mercantile Ports & Logistics (LON:MPL) and Ocean Wilsons (LON:OCN) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, risk, profitability, media sentiment, valuation, analyst recommendations, dividends and institutional ownership.

9.0% of Mercantile Ports & Logistics shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 12.1% of Ocean Wilsons shares are owned by institutional investors. 44.5% of Mercantile Ports & Logistics shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 31.2% of Ocean Wilsons shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Ocean Wilsons has a net margin of 350.28% compared to Mercantile Ports & Logistics' net margin of 0.00%. Ocean Wilsons' return on equity of 11.66% beat Mercantile Ports & Logistics' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Mercantile Ports & Logistics	N/A	-27.50%	-2.36%
Ocean Wilsons	350.28%	11.66%	6.02%

Ocean Wilsons has higher revenue and earnings than Mercantile Ports & Logistics. Mercantile Ports & Logistics is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Ocean Wilsons, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Mercantile Ports & Logistics	£1.40M	8.10	-£21.86M	-£8.10	N/A
Ocean Wilsons	£26.66M	12.52	£76.94M	£916.60	1.29

In the previous week, Mercantile Ports & Logistics had 2 more articles in the media than Ocean Wilsons. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Mercantile Ports & Logistics and 0 mentions for Ocean Wilsons. Mercantile Ports & Logistics' average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Ocean Wilsons'average media sentiment score.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Mercantile Ports & Logistics	Neutral
Ocean Wilsons	Neutral

Mercantile Ports & Logistics has a beta of 0.41, suggesting that its share price is 59% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Ocean Wilsons has a beta of 0.96, suggesting that its share price is 4% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Ocean Wilsons beats Mercantile Ports & Logistics on 10 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Mercantile Ports & Logistics compare to Global Ports?

Mercantile Ports & Logistics (LON:MPL) and Global Ports (LON:GPH) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, earnings, valuation, institutional ownership, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, dividends and profitability.

Global Ports has higher revenue and earnings than Mercantile Ports & Logistics. Mercantile Ports & Logistics is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Global Ports, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Mercantile Ports & Logistics	£1.40M	8.10	-£21.86M	-£8.10	N/A
Global Ports	£193.58M	0.00	-£19.81M	£0.01	N/A

Global Ports has a net margin of 0.46% compared to Mercantile Ports & Logistics' net margin of 0.00%. Global Ports' return on equity of 34.36% beat Mercantile Ports & Logistics' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Mercantile Ports & Logistics	N/A	-27.50%	-2.36%
Global Ports	0.46%	34.36%	3.88%

In the previous week, Mercantile Ports & Logistics had 2 more articles in the media than Global Ports. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Mercantile Ports & Logistics and 0 mentions for Global Ports. Mercantile Ports & Logistics' average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Global Ports'average media sentiment score.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Mercantile Ports & Logistics	Neutral
Global Ports	Neutral

Mercantile Ports & Logistics has a beta of 0.41, suggesting that its share price is 59% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Global Ports has a beta of 1.86, suggesting that its share price is 86% more volatile than the broader market.

9.0% of Mercantile Ports & Logistics shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 9.3% of Global Ports shares are owned by institutional investors. 44.5% of Mercantile Ports & Logistics shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 78.0% of Global Ports shares are owned 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.

Summary

Global Ports beats Mercantile Ports & Logistics on 10 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Metric	Mercantile Ports & Logistics	Marine Transportation Industry	Industrials Sector	LON Exchange
Market Cap	£11.31M	£5.53B	£10.15B	£2.79B
Dividend Yield	N/A	3.75%	96.64%	6.21%
P/E Ratio	-0.39	13.75	26.62	367.12
Price / Sales	8.09	58.99	253.17	88,484.81
Price / Cash	0.80	6.43	23.92	27.89
Price / Book	0.17	1.21	4.77	7.13
Net Income	-£21.86M	£367.90M	£615.49M	£5.89B
7 Day Performance	101.97%	0.63%	-1.14%	-0.21%
1 Month Performance	135.19%	6.76%	-3.04%	-0.65%
1 Year Performance	365.54%	54.26%	1.63%	21.97%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
MPL Mercantile Ports & Logistics	N/A	GBX 3.18 +2.4%	N/A	+360.9%	£11.31M	£1.40M	N/A	44	News Coverage Gap Down High Trading Volume
GPRT Goldenport	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	£0.00	N/A	N/A	147,000
CKN Clarkson	1.5309 of 5 stars	GBX 5,057.90 -0.8%	GBX 5,031.25 -0.5%	+46.5%	£1.55B	£747.10M	20.20	2,314	High Trading Volume
ICGC Irish Continental Group	N/A	GBX 678.76 +2.1%	N/A	+33.2%	£1.01B	£716.70M	14.57	288
OCN Ocean Wilsons	N/A	GBX 1,180 flat	N/A	+3.1%	£333.82M	£26.66M	1.29	74,200

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Mercantile Ports & Logistics (MPL) Competitors

MPL vs. GPRT, CKN, ICGC, OCN, and GPH

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How does Mercantile Ports & Logistics compare to Ocean Wilsons?

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How does Mercantile Ports & Logistics compare to Global Ports?

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Mercantile Ports & Logistics (MPL) Competitors

MPL vs. GPRT, CKN, ICGC, OCN, and GPH

How does Mercantile Ports & Logistics compare to Goldenport?

Does the media refer more to MPL or GPRT?

Do institutionals and insiders hold more shares of MPL or GPRT?

Which has preferable valuation & earnings, MPL or GPRT?

Is MPL or GPRT more profitable?

Summary

How does Mercantile Ports & Logistics compare to Clarkson?

Which has more volatility & risk, CKN or MPL?

Is CKN or MPL more profitable?

Do institutionals & insiders hold more shares of CKN or MPL?

Do analysts recommend CKN or MPL?

Which has better valuation & earnings, CKN or MPL?

Does the media prefer CKN or MPL?

Summary

How does Mercantile Ports & Logistics compare to Irish Continental Group?

Which has more volatility and risk, ICGC or MPL?

Which has better earnings & valuation, ICGC or MPL?

Do institutionals and insiders believe in ICGC or MPL?

Is ICGC or MPL more profitable?

Does the media favor ICGC or MPL?

Summary

How does Mercantile Ports & Logistics compare to Ocean Wilsons?

Do institutionals and insiders believe in MPL or OCN?

Is MPL or OCN more profitable?

Which has preferable valuation & earnings, MPL or OCN?

Does the media prefer MPL or OCN?

Which has more risk & volatility, MPL or OCN?

Summary

How does Mercantile Ports & Logistics compare to Global Ports?

Which has stronger valuation & earnings, MPL or GPH?

Is MPL or GPH more profitable?

Does the media favor MPL or GPH?

Which has more risk & volatility, MPL or GPH?

Do institutionals & insiders hold more shares of MPL or GPH?

Summary

New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

Media Sentiment Over Time

MPL vs. The Competition

Mercantile Ports & Logistics Competitors List

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