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Melrose Industries (MRO) Competitors

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MRO vs. BPT, GPOR, TTE, KOS, and DEC

Should you buy Melrose Industries stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Melrose Industries 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 Melrose Industries include Bridgepoint Group (BPT), Great Portland Estates (GPOR), TotalEnergies (TTE), Kosmos Energy (KOS), and Diversified Energy (DEC). These companies are all part of the "petroleum and natural gas" industry.

How does Melrose Industries compare to Bridgepoint Group?

Bridgepoint Group (LON:BPT) and Melrose Industries (LON:MRO) are both mid-cap petroleum and natural gas 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.

Bridgepoint Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 9.30 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.5%. Melrose Industries pays an annual dividend of GBX 6.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.3%. Bridgepoint Group pays out 189.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Melrose Industries pays out 22.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

26.9% of Bridgepoint Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 78.4% of Melrose Industries shares are held by institutional investors. 0.9% of Bridgepoint Group shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 2.6% of Melrose Industries shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Melrose Industries has a net margin of 10.31% compared to Bridgepoint Group's net margin of 7.68%. Melrose Industries' return on equity of 13.03% beat Bridgepoint Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Bridgepoint Group7.68% 4.25% 3.47%
Melrose Industries 10.31%13.03%0.11%

Bridgepoint Group has a beta of 1.367, suggesting that its stock price is 37% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Melrose Industries has a beta of 0.856, suggesting that its stock price is 14% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Bridgepoint Group had 1 more articles in the media than Melrose Industries. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Bridgepoint Group and 4 mentions for Melrose Industries. Melrose Industries' average media sentiment score of 1.35 beat Bridgepoint Group's score of 0.36 indicating that Melrose Industries is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Bridgepoint Group
1 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Melrose Industries
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Bridgepoint Group presently has a consensus target price of GBX 385, indicating a potential upside of 42.91%. Melrose Industries has a consensus target price of GBX 680, indicating a potential upside of 40.64%. Given Bridgepoint Group's higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Bridgepoint Group is more favorable than Melrose Industries.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Bridgepoint Group
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67
Melrose Industries
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.75

Bridgepoint Group has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Melrose Industries. Melrose Industries is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Bridgepoint Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Bridgepoint Group£476M4.95£45.58M£4.9054.98
Melrose Industries£3.59B1.68-£38.41M£29.0016.67

Summary

Melrose Industries beats Bridgepoint Group on 10 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Melrose Industries compare to Great Portland Estates?

Great Portland Estates (LON:GPOR) and Melrose Industries (LON:MRO) are both petroleum and natural gas companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, valuation, profitability, dividends, analyst recommendations, earnings, institutional ownership and risk.

78.4% of Melrose Industries shares are held by institutional investors. 2.6% of Melrose Industries shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Melrose Industries has a consensus price target of GBX 680, suggesting a potential upside of 40.64%. Given Melrose Industries' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Melrose Industries is more favorable than Great Portland Estates.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Great Portland Estates
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Melrose Industries
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.75

Melrose Industries has a net margin of 10.31% compared to Great Portland Estates' net margin of 0.00%. Melrose Industries' return on equity of 13.03% beat Great Portland Estates' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Great Portland EstatesN/A N/A N/A
Melrose Industries 10.31%13.03%0.11%

In the previous week, Melrose Industries had 4 more articles in the media than Great Portland Estates. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Melrose Industries and 0 mentions for Great Portland Estates. Melrose Industries' average media sentiment score of 1.35 beat Great Portland Estates' score of 0.00 indicating that Melrose Industries is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Great Portland Estates Neutral
Melrose Industries Positive

Great Portland Estates pays an annual dividend of GBX 0.13 per share. Melrose Industries pays an annual dividend of GBX 6.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.3%. Great Portland Estates pays out 2.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Melrose Industries pays out 22.1% 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.

Great Portland Estates has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Melrose Industries. Great Portland Estates is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Melrose Industries, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Great Portland Estates£100.70M0.00N/A£5.90N/A
Melrose Industries£3.59B1.68-£38.41M£29.0016.67

Summary

Melrose Industries beats Great Portland Estates on 13 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Melrose Industries compare to TotalEnergies?

TotalEnergies (LON:TTE) and Melrose Industries (LON:MRO) are both petroleum and natural gas companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, risk, earnings, dividends, valuation, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and media sentiment.

TotalEnergies pays an annual dividend of GBX 396.61 per share and has a dividend yield of 589.8%. Melrose Industries pays an annual dividend of GBX 6.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.3%. TotalEnergies pays out 58.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Melrose Industries pays out 22.1% 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.

TotalEnergies has a beta of 0.045, suggesting that its stock price is 96% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Melrose Industries has a beta of 0.856, suggesting that its stock price is 14% less volatile than the broader market.

Melrose Industries has a consensus target price of GBX 680, indicating a potential upside of 40.64%. Given Melrose Industries' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Melrose Industries is more favorable than TotalEnergies.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
TotalEnergies
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Melrose Industries
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.75

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
TotalEnergies£183.96B0.01£2.27T£674.000.10
Melrose Industries£3.59B1.68-£38.41M£29.0016.67

32.4% of TotalEnergies shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 78.4% of Melrose Industries shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.0% of TotalEnergies shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.6% of Melrose Industries shares are owned by company 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.

In the previous week, TotalEnergies had 1 more articles in the media than Melrose Industries. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for TotalEnergies and 4 mentions for Melrose Industries. Melrose Industries' average media sentiment score of 1.35 beat TotalEnergies' score of 0.73 indicating that Melrose Industries is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
TotalEnergies
1 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Melrose Industries
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Melrose Industries has a net margin of 10.31% compared to TotalEnergies' net margin of 8.20%. Melrose Industries' return on equity of 13.03% beat TotalEnergies' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
TotalEnergies8.20% 12.86% 6.35%
Melrose Industries 10.31%13.03%0.11%

Summary

Melrose Industries beats TotalEnergies on 12 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Melrose Industries compare to Kosmos Energy?

Kosmos Energy (LON:KOS) and Melrose Industries (LON:MRO) are both petroleum and natural gas companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, profitability, analyst recommendations, dividends, earnings, risk, valuation and institutional ownership.

Kosmos Energy has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Melrose Industries. Kosmos Energy is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Melrose Industries, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Kosmos Energy£1.37B0.65£283.21M-£169.00N/A
Melrose Industries£3.59B1.68-£38.41M£29.0016.67

Kosmos Energy has a beta of 0.673, indicating that its share price is 33% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Melrose Industries has a beta of 0.856, indicating that its share price is 14% less volatile than the broader market.

65.4% of Kosmos Energy shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 78.4% of Melrose Industries shares are held by institutional investors. 8.5% of Kosmos Energy shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 2.6% of Melrose Industries shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Melrose Industries had 2 more articles in the media than Kosmos Energy. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Melrose Industries and 2 mentions for Kosmos Energy. Melrose Industries' average media sentiment score of 1.35 beat Kosmos Energy's score of 0.78 indicating that Melrose Industries is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Kosmos Energy
0 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Melrose Industries
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Kosmos Energy presently has a consensus target price of GBX 210, suggesting a potential upside of 39.06%. Melrose Industries has a consensus target price of GBX 680, suggesting a potential upside of 40.64%. Given Melrose Industries' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Melrose Industries is more favorable than Kosmos Energy.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Kosmos Energy
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50
Melrose Industries
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.75

Melrose Industries has a net margin of 10.31% compared to Kosmos Energy's net margin of -57.25%. Melrose Industries' return on equity of 13.03% beat Kosmos Energy's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Kosmos Energy-57.25% -109.97% 6.82%
Melrose Industries 10.31%13.03%0.11%

Summary

Melrose Industries beats Kosmos Energy on 13 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Melrose Industries compare to Diversified Energy?

Diversified Energy (LON:DEC) and Melrose Industries (LON:MRO) are both petroleum and natural gas companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, media sentiment, earnings, risk, analyst recommendations, profitability, dividends and valuation.

Diversified Energy pays an annual dividend of GBX 115.38 per share and has a dividend yield of 11.2%. Melrose Industries pays an annual dividend of GBX 6.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.3%. Diversified Energy pays out 14.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Melrose Industries pays out 22.1% 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. Diversified Energy is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Diversified Energy has a beta of 0.31, indicating that its stock price is 69% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Melrose Industries has a beta of 0.856, indicating that its stock price is 14% less volatile than the broader market.

Diversified Energy currently has a consensus price target of GBX 3,000, suggesting a potential upside of 190.70%. Melrose Industries has a consensus price target of GBX 680, suggesting a potential upside of 40.64%. Given Diversified Energy's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Diversified Energy is more favorable than Melrose Industries.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Diversified Energy
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Melrose Industries
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.75

42.8% of Diversified Energy shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 78.4% of Melrose Industries shares are held by institutional investors. 4.7% of Diversified Energy shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 2.6% of Melrose Industries shares are held 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.

Diversified Energy has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Melrose Industries. Diversified Energy is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Melrose Industries, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Diversified Energy£1.58B0.47£193.32M£797.001.29
Melrose Industries£3.59B1.68-£38.41M£29.0016.67

In the previous week, Melrose Industries had 4 more articles in the media than Diversified Energy. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Melrose Industries and 0 mentions for Diversified Energy. Melrose Industries' average media sentiment score of 1.35 beat Diversified Energy's score of 0.00 indicating that Melrose Industries is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Diversified Energy Neutral
Melrose Industries Positive

Diversified Energy has a net margin of 21.17% compared to Melrose Industries' net margin of 10.31%. Diversified Energy's return on equity of 40.10% beat Melrose Industries' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Diversified Energy21.17% 40.10% 3.52%
Melrose Industries 10.31%13.03%0.11%

Summary

Diversified Energy beats Melrose Industries on 10 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

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MRO vs. The Competition

MetricMelrose IndustriesSpecialty Industrial Machinery IndustryIndustrials SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£6.03B£7.76B£9.69B£2.77B
Dividend Yield1.54%2.64%3.54%6.14%
P/E Ratio16.6714.8730.11366.59
Price / Sales1.6839,139.454,818.9286,428.50
Price / Cash19.019.3327.7327.87
Price / Book2.072.634.677.65
Net Income-£38.41M£299.51M£791.01M£5.89B
7 Day Performance1.19%1.29%6.87%-0.07%
1 Month Performance4.27%-0.68%5.91%-1.73%
1 Year Performance-7.02%24.54%35.32%65.26%

Melrose Industries Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
MRO
Melrose Industries
4.7906 of 5 stars
GBX 481.20
+1.3%
GBX 680
+41.3%
-10.9%£6.00B£3.59B16.591,570
BPT
Bridgepoint Group
3.0815 of 5 stars
GBX 236.06
-1.8%
GBX 385
+63.1%
-15.6%£2.07B£476M48.18391
GPOR
Great Portland Estates
N/AN/AN/AN/A£1.87B£100.70M124.66210
TTE
TotalEnergies
N/AGBX 70.46
-5.4%
N/A+30.0%£1.56B£183.96B0.10101,300
KOS
Kosmos Energy
4.0993 of 5 stars
GBX 190
+5.3%
GBX 210
+10.5%
+11.9%£1.13B£1.37BN/A240

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