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Norman Broadbent (NBB) Competitors

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NBB vs. EMR, RTC, HYDG, PRP, and AQSG

Should you buy Norman Broadbent stock or one of its competitors? Norman Broadbent's main competitors and comparable companies include Empresaria Group (EMR), RTC Group (RTC), Hydrogen Group Plc (HYDG.L) (HYDG), Prime People (PRP), and Aquila Services Group (AQSG). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "professional services" industry.

How does Norman Broadbent compare to Empresaria Group?

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

Norman Broadbent has a beta of 0.074, indicating that its share price is 93% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Empresaria Group has a beta of 0.281, indicating that its share price is 72% less volatile than the broader market.

Norman Broadbent has higher earnings, but lower revenue 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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Norman Broadbent£15.14M0.23£221.78K£31.605.86
Empresaria Group£239M0.06-£5.75M-£19.00N/A

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
Norman Broadbent4.09% 31.30% 3.92%
Empresaria Group -3.89%-52.54%2.08%

0.8% of Norman Broadbent shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 3.2% of Empresaria Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 21.8% of Norman Broadbent shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 41.9% of Empresaria Group shares are owned by company 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.

In the previous week, Empresaria Group had 1 more articles in the media than Norman Broadbent. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Empresaria Group and 0 mentions for Norman Broadbent. Norman Broadbent's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Empresaria Group'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Norman Broadbent Neutral
Empresaria Group Neutral

Summary

Norman Broadbent beats Empresaria Group on 7 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Norman Broadbent compare to RTC Group?

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

Norman Broadbent has a net margin of 4.09% compared to RTC Group's net margin of 1.57%. 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
Norman Broadbent4.09% 31.30% 3.92%
RTC Group 1.57%17.93%8.70%

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

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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Norman Broadbent£15.14M0.23£221.78K£31.605.86
RTC Group£92.49M0.12£1.74M£11.697.80

Norman Broadbent has a beta of 0.074, indicating that its stock price is 93% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, RTC Group has a beta of 0.734, indicating that its stock price is 27% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, RTC Group had 1 more articles in the media than Norman Broadbent. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for RTC Group and 0 mentions for Norman Broadbent. RTC Group's average media sentiment score of 1.36 beat Norman Broadbent's score of 0.00 indicating that RTC Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Norman Broadbent Neutral
RTC Group Positive

Summary

RTC Group beats Norman Broadbent on 9 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Norman Broadbent compare to Hydrogen Group Plc (HYDG.L)?

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

In the previous week, Hydrogen Group Plc (HYDG.L)'s average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Norman Broadbent'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Hydrogen Group Plc (HYDG.L) Neutral
Norman Broadbent Neutral

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

Norman Broadbent has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Hydrogen Group Plc (HYDG.L). Hydrogen Group Plc (HYDG.L) is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Norman Broadbent, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Hydrogen Group Plc (HYDG.L)£102.62M0.00N/A£0.40N/A
Norman Broadbent£15.14M0.23£221.78K£31.605.86

Norman Broadbent has a net margin of 4.09% compared to Hydrogen Group Plc (HYDG.L)'s net margin of 0.00%. Norman Broadbent's return on equity of 31.30% beat Hydrogen Group Plc (HYDG.L)'s return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Hydrogen Group Plc (HYDG.L)N/A N/A N/A
Norman Broadbent 4.09%31.30%3.92%

Summary

Norman Broadbent beats Hydrogen Group Plc (HYDG.L) on 6 of the 8 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Norman Broadbent compare to Prime People?

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

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

Company Overall Sentiment
Norman Broadbent Neutral
Prime People Neutral

0.8% of Norman Broadbent shares are owned by institutional investors. 21.8% of Norman Broadbent 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.

Norman Broadbent has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Prime People. Prime People is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Norman Broadbent, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Norman Broadbent£15.14M0.23£221.78K£31.605.86
Prime People£19.72M0.00N/A£6.10N/A

Norman Broadbent has a net margin of 4.09% compared to Prime People's net margin of 0.00%. Norman Broadbent's return on equity of 31.30% beat Prime People's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Norman Broadbent4.09% 31.30% 3.92%
Prime People N/A N/A N/A

Summary

Norman Broadbent beats Prime People on 6 of the 8 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Norman Broadbent compare to Aquila Services Group?

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

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

Company Overall Sentiment
Aquila Services Group Neutral
Norman Broadbent Neutral

0.6% of Aquila Services Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.8% of Norman Broadbent shares are owned by institutional investors. 80.6% of Aquila Services Group shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 21.8% of Norman Broadbent shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Norman Broadbent has higher revenue and earnings than Aquila Services Group. Aquila Services 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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Aquila Services Group£12.30M0.00N/A£0.01N/A
Norman Broadbent£15.14M0.23£221.78K£31.605.86

Aquila Services Group has a beta of 0.37, meaning that its stock price is 63% 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 Aquila Services Group's net margin of 2.78%. Norman Broadbent's return on equity of 31.30% beat Aquila Services Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Aquila Services Group2.78% 5.46% 4.15%
Norman Broadbent 4.09%31.30%3.92%

Summary

Norman Broadbent beats Aquila Services Group on 5 of the 9 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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MetricNorman BroadbentProfessional Services IndustryIndustrials SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£3.68M£7.89B£10.69B£2.54B
Dividend Yield5.24%3.72%97.12%6.17%
P/E Ratio5.8637.5826.69367.57
Price / Sales0.2325.85328.8083,481.74
Price / Cash37.5023.2924.4727.89
Price / Book85.367.194.497.19
Net Income£221.78K£237.15M£612.35M£5.89B
7 Day Performance-1.28%0.41%-1.41%0.30%
1 Month Performance0.05%8.39%2.54%3.31%
1 Year Performance-13.02%-4.52%12.36%22.13%

Norman Broadbent Competitors List

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CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
NBB
Norman Broadbent
N/AGBX 185.10
-2.6%		N/A-13.0%£3.68M£15.14M5.8652
EMR
Empresaria Group
N/AGBX 27
-5.3%		N/A-28.1%£13.24M£239MN/A3,150
RTC
RTC Group
N/AGBX 95
+5.6%		N/A-5.0%£11.93M£92.49M8.13361
HYDG
Hydrogen Group Plc (HYDG.L)
N/AN/AN/AN/A£11.82M£102.62M106.25320
PRP
Prime People
N/AN/AN/AN/A£8.15M£19.72M10.9813,100

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This page (LON:NBB) was last updated on 8/23/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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