Which has higher valuation & earnings, RTC or NBB?

RTC Group has higher revenue and earnings than Norman Broadbent. Norman Broadbent is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than RTC 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 RTC Group £95.54M 0.13 £1.74M £14.10 7.23 Norman Broadbent £15.14M 0.21 £221.78K £31.60 5.50

Do analysts prefer HAS or NBB?

Hays currently has a consensus target price of GBX 71.60, suggesting a potential upside of 123.89%. Given Hays' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Hays is more favorable than Norman Broadbent. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Hays 1 Sell rating(s) 1 Hold rating(s) 3 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.40 Norman Broadbent 0 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 0.00

Is HAS or NBB more profitable?

Norman Broadbent has a net margin of 4.09% compared to Hays' net margin of -0.16%. Norman Broadbent's return on equity of 31.30% beat Hays' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Hays -0.16% -2.24% 2.27% Norman Broadbent 4.09% 31.30% 3.92%

Do analysts prefer PAGE or NBB?

PageGroup presently has a consensus price target of GBX 228.33, suggesting a potential upside of 116.95%. Given PageGroup's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe PageGroup is more favorable than Norman Broadbent. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score PageGroup 0 Sell rating(s) 1 Hold rating(s) 2 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.67 Norman Broadbent 0 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 0.00

Which has stronger valuation & earnings, PAGE or NBB?

PageGroup has higher revenue and earnings than Norman Broadbent. Norman Broadbent is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than PageGroup, 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 PageGroup £1.60B 0.21 £50.57M £2.90 36.29 Norman Broadbent £15.14M 0.21 £221.78K £31.60 5.50

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NBB vs. RTC, EMR, HAS, IPEL, and PAGE

Should you buy Norman Broadbent stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Norman Broadbent 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 Norman Broadbent include RTC Group (RTC), Empresaria Group (EMR), Hays (HAS), Impellam Group (IPEL), and PageGroup (PAGE). These companies are all part of the "staffing & employment services" industry.

How does Norman Broadbent compare to RTC Group?

RTC Group (LON:RTC) and Norman Broadbent (LON:NBB) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, media sentiment, risk, profitability, analyst recommendations, valuation, earnings and dividends.

2.0% of RTC Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.8% of Norman Broadbent shares are owned by institutional investors. 38.1% of RTC Group shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 21.8% of Norman Broadbent shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Norman Broadbent has a net margin of 4.09% compared to RTC Group's net margin of 1.90%. Norman Broadbent's return on equity of 31.30% beat RTC Group's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
RTC Group	1.90%	23.24%	8.70%
Norman Broadbent	4.09%	31.30%	3.92%

In the previous week, RTC Group's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Norman Broadbent'saverage media sentiment score.

Company	Overall Sentiment
RTC Group	Neutral
Norman Broadbent	Neutral

RTC Group has a beta of 0.765, indicating that its stock price is 24% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Norman Broadbent has a beta of 0.074, indicating that its stock price is 93% less volatile than the broader market.

RTC Group has higher revenue and earnings than Norman Broadbent. Norman Broadbent is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than RTC 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
RTC Group	£95.54M	0.13	£1.74M	£14.10	7.23
Norman Broadbent	£15.14M	0.21	£221.78K	£31.60	5.50

Summary

RTC Group beats Norman Broadbent on 7 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Norman Broadbent compare to Empresaria Group?

Empresaria Group (LON:EMR) and Norman Broadbent (LON:NBB) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, risk, analyst recommendations, profitability, valuation, dividends, institutional ownership and media sentiment.

In the previous week, Empresaria Group's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Norman Broadbent'saverage media sentiment score.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Empresaria Group	Neutral
Norman Broadbent	Neutral

Norman Broadbent has a net margin of 4.09% compared to Empresaria Group's net margin of -3.89%. Norman Broadbent's return on equity of 31.30% beat Empresaria Group's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Empresaria Group	-3.89%	-52.54%	2.08%
Norman Broadbent	4.09%	31.30%	3.92%

Norman Broadbent has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Empresaria Group. Empresaria Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Norman Broadbent, 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
Empresaria Group	£239M	0.04	-£5.75M	-£19.00	N/A
Norman Broadbent	£15.14M	0.21	£221.78K	£31.60	5.50

3.2% of Empresaria Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.8% of Norman Broadbent shares are held by institutional investors. 41.9% of Empresaria Group shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 21.8% of Norman Broadbent shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Empresaria Group has a beta of 0.255, indicating that its share price is 75% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Norman Broadbent has a beta of 0.074, indicating that its share price is 93% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Norman Broadbent beats Empresaria Group on 7 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Norman Broadbent compare to Hays?

Hays (LON:HAS) and Norman Broadbent (LON:NBB) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, risk, earnings, profitability, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, media sentiment and dividends.

Norman Broadbent has a net margin of 4.09% compared to Hays' net margin of -0.16%. Norman Broadbent's return on equity of 31.30% beat Hays' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Hays	-0.16%	-2.24%	2.27%
Norman Broadbent	4.09%	31.30%	3.92%

Norman Broadbent has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Hays. Hays is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Norman Broadbent, 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
Hays	£6.49B	0.08	-£4.87M	-£0.66	N/A
Norman Broadbent	£15.14M	0.21	£221.78K	£31.60	5.50

48.3% of Hays shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.8% of Norman Broadbent shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.8% of Hays shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 21.8% of Norman Broadbent shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Hays has a beta of 0.774, meaning that its stock price is 23% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Norman Broadbent has a beta of 0.074, meaning that its stock price is 93% less volatile than the broader market.

Hays currently has a consensus target price of GBX 71.60, suggesting a potential upside of 123.89%. Given Hays' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Hays is more favorable than Norman Broadbent.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Hays	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.40
Norman Broadbent	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0.00

In the previous week, Hays had 4 more articles in the media than Norman Broadbent. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Hays and 0 mentions for Norman Broadbent. Hays' average media sentiment score of 0.60 beat Norman Broadbent's score of 0.00 indicating that Hays is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Hays	Positive
Norman Broadbent	Neutral

Summary

Hays and Norman Broadbent tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Norman Broadbent compare to Impellam Group?

Norman Broadbent (LON:NBB) and Impellam Group (LON:IPEL) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, institutional ownership, valuation, earnings, risk, dividends, profitability and analyst recommendations.

Norman Broadbent has a beta of 0.074, suggesting that its stock price is 93% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Impellam Group has a beta of 0.41, suggesting that its stock price is 59% less volatile than the broader market.

0.8% of Norman Broadbent shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 8.4% of Impellam Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 21.8% of Norman Broadbent shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 85.8% of Impellam Group shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Norman Broadbent's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Impellam Group'saverage media sentiment score.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Norman Broadbent	Neutral
Impellam Group	Neutral

Norman Broadbent has a net margin of 4.09% compared to Impellam Group's net margin of 0.32%. Norman Broadbent's return on equity of 31.30% beat Impellam Group's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Norman Broadbent	4.09%	31.30%	3.92%
Impellam Group	0.32%	7.78%	1.23%

Impellam Group has higher revenue and earnings than Norman Broadbent. Impellam Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Norman Broadbent, 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
Norman Broadbent	£15.14M	0.21	£221.78K	£31.60	5.50
Impellam Group	£2.04B	0.00	£15.70M	£0.35	N/A

Summary

Impellam Group beats Norman Broadbent on 6 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Norman Broadbent compare to PageGroup?

PageGroup (LON:PAGE) and Norman Broadbent (LON:NBB) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, profitability, valuation, risk, dividends, media sentiment and earnings.

In the previous week, PageGroup's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Norman Broadbent'saverage media sentiment score.

Company	Overall Sentiment
PageGroup	Neutral
Norman Broadbent	Neutral

PageGroup presently has a consensus price target of GBX 228.33, suggesting a potential upside of 116.95%. Given PageGroup's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe PageGroup is more favorable than Norman Broadbent.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
PageGroup	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.67
Norman Broadbent	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0.00

80.4% of PageGroup shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.8% of Norman Broadbent shares are held by institutional investors. 1.2% of PageGroup shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 21.8% of Norman Broadbent shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

PageGroup has a beta of 0.927, meaning that its stock price is 7% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Norman Broadbent has a beta of 0.074, meaning that its stock price is 93% less volatile than the broader market.

Norman Broadbent has a net margin of 4.09% compared to PageGroup's net margin of 0.56%. Norman Broadbent's return on equity of 31.30% beat PageGroup's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
PageGroup	0.56%	4.18%	7.59%
Norman Broadbent	4.09%	31.30%	3.92%

PageGroup has higher revenue and earnings than Norman Broadbent. Norman Broadbent is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than PageGroup, 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
PageGroup	£1.60B	0.21	£50.57M	£2.90	36.29
Norman Broadbent	£15.14M	0.21	£221.78K	£31.60	5.50

Summary

PageGroup beats Norman Broadbent on 9 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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NBB vs. The Competition

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Metric	Norman Broadbent	Staffing & Employment Services Industry	Industrials Sector	LON Exchange
Market Cap	£3.23M	£462.41M	£9.59B	£2.78B
Dividend Yield	5.24%	9.03%	3.54%	6.16%
P/E Ratio	5.50	7.71	25.76	365.72
Price / Sales	0.21	8.13	4,861.55	86,253.69
Price / Cash	37.50	13.63	27.85	27.85
Price / Book	80.19	7.56	4.63	7.92
Net Income	£221.78K	£18.92M	£793.53M	£5.89B
7 Day Performance	-3.39%	-2.14%	-0.07%	-0.87%
1 Month Performance	-10.36%	-4.95%	0.19%	-0.76%
1 Year Performance	21.86%	-12.65%	25.10%	70.67%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
NBB Norman Broadbent	N/A	GBX 173.90 +0.8%	N/A	+14.7%	£3.23M	£15.14M	5.50	52	Gap Up High Trading Volume
RTC RTC Group	N/A	GBX 100 -1.0%	N/A	+6.6%	£12.55M	£95.54M	7.09	361	Gap Down
EMR Empresaria Group	N/A	GBX 21.50 -4.4%	N/A	-6.0%	£10.55M	£239M	N/A	3,150	Gap Down
HAS Hays	4.37 of 5 stars	GBX 35.37 -1.1%	GBX 71.60 +102.4%	-54.3%	£565.62M	£6.49B	N/A	6,490	News Coverage Gap Up
IPEL Impellam Group	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	£389.29M	£2.04B	2,500.00	1,783

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Norman Broadbent (NBB) Competitors

NBB vs. RTC, EMR, HAS, IPEL, and PAGE

How does Norman Broadbent compare to RTC Group?

Do institutionals & insiders believe in RTC or NBB?

Is RTC or NBB more profitable?

Does the media prefer RTC or NBB?

Which has more risk and volatility, RTC or NBB?

Which has higher valuation & earnings, RTC or NBB?

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How does Norman Broadbent compare to Empresaria Group?

Does the media favor EMR or NBB?

Is EMR or NBB more profitable?

Which has stronger earnings & valuation, EMR or NBB?

Do institutionals and insiders have more ownership in EMR or NBB?

Which has more volatility & risk, EMR or NBB?

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How does Norman Broadbent compare to Hays?

Is HAS or NBB more profitable?

Which has better valuation and earnings, HAS or NBB?

Do institutionals and insiders hold more shares of HAS or NBB?

Which has more risk and volatility, HAS or NBB?

Do analysts prefer HAS or NBB?

Does the media refer more to HAS or NBB?

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How does Norman Broadbent compare to Impellam Group?

Which has more volatility & risk, NBB or IPEL?

Do institutionals & insiders hold more shares of NBB or IPEL?

Does the media favor NBB or IPEL?

Is NBB or IPEL more profitable?

Which has higher valuation and earnings, NBB or IPEL?

Summary

How does Norman Broadbent compare to PageGroup?

Does the media refer more to PAGE or NBB?

Do analysts prefer PAGE or NBB?

Do insiders and institutionals have more ownership in PAGE or NBB?

Which has more risk & volatility, PAGE or NBB?

Is PAGE or NBB more profitable?

Which has stronger valuation & earnings, PAGE or NBB?

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