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NFG vs. FOUR, ASCL, NFC, NEXN, and TRS

Should you buy Next 15 Group stock or one of its competitors? Next 15 Group's main competitors and comparable companies include 4imprint Group (FOUR), Ascential (ASCL), Next Fifteen Communications Group (NFC), Nexxen International (NEXN), and Tarsus Group (TRS). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "media" industry.

How does Next 15 Group compare to 4imprint Group?

Next 15 Group (LON:NFG) and 4imprint Group (LON:FOUR) are both small-cap communication services companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, profitability, valuation, institutional ownership, risk, earnings, media sentiment and analyst recommendations.

Next 15 Group has a beta of 1.304, indicating that its stock price is 30% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, 4imprint Group has a beta of 0.698, indicating that its stock price is 30% less volatile than the broader market.

40.9% of Next 15 Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 56.4% of 4imprint Group shares are held by institutional investors. 7.6% of Next 15 Group shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 9.1% of 4imprint Group shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Next 15 Group presently has a consensus target price of GBX 494.50, suggesting a potential upside of 55.55%. 4imprint Group has a consensus target price of GBX 4,621.33, suggesting a potential upside of 6.14%. Given Next 15 Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Next 15 Group is more favorable than 4imprint Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Next 15 Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
4imprint Group
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

4imprint Group has a net margin of 7.51% compared to Next 15 Group's net margin of -4.90%. 4imprint Group's return on equity of 62.38% beat Next 15 Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Next 15 Group-4.90% -20.40% 9.17%
4imprint Group 7.51%62.38%35.62%

4imprint Group has higher revenue and earnings than Next 15 Group. Next 15 Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than 4imprint Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Next 15 Group£617.28M0.53£61.44M-£30.00N/A
4imprint Group£1.35B0.90£139.98M£361.1012.06

Next 15 Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 15.35 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.8%. 4imprint Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 242.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.6%. Next 15 Group pays out -51.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. 4imprint Group pays out 67.1% 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.

In the previous week, 4imprint Group had 1 more articles in the media than Next 15 Group. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for 4imprint Group and 1 mentions for Next 15 Group. Next 15 Group's average media sentiment score of 0.67 beat 4imprint Group's score of 0.37 indicating that Next 15 Group is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Next 15 Group
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
4imprint Group
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Summary

4imprint Group beats Next 15 Group on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Next 15 Group compare to Ascential?

Ascential (LON:ASCL) and Next 15 Group (LON:NFG) are both small-cap communication services companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, profitability, dividends, valuation, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, risk and earnings.

Ascential has a beta of 0.8, suggesting that its share price is 20% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Next 15 Group has a beta of 1.304, suggesting that its share price is 30% more volatile than the broader market.

Next 15 Group has a consensus target price of GBX 494.50, suggesting a potential upside of 55.55%. Given Next 15 Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Next 15 Group is more favorable than Ascential.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Ascential
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Next 15 Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

Ascential pays an annual dividend of GBX 6 per share. Next 15 Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 15.35 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.8%. Ascential pays out 5,000.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Next 15 Group pays out -51.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Next 15 Group is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

107.2% of Ascential shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 40.9% of Next 15 Group shares are held by institutional investors. 7.0% of Ascential shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 7.6% of Next 15 Group shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Next 15 Group had 1 more articles in the media than Ascential. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Next 15 Group and 0 mentions for Ascential. Next 15 Group's average media sentiment score of 0.67 beat Ascential's score of 0.00 indicating that Next 15 Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Ascential Neutral
Next 15 Group Positive

Next 15 Group has higher revenue and earnings than Ascential. Next 15 Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Ascential, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Ascential£228.10M0.00£39.80M£0.12N/A
Next 15 Group£617.28M0.53£61.44M-£30.00N/A

Ascential has a net margin of 137.00% compared to Next 15 Group's net margin of -4.90%. Ascential's return on equity of 8.85% beat Next 15 Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Ascential137.00% 8.85% 3.36%
Next 15 Group -4.90%-20.40%9.17%

Summary

Next 15 Group beats Ascential on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Next 15 Group compare to Next Fifteen Communications Group?

Next Fifteen Communications Group (LON:NFC) and Next 15 Group (LON:NFG) are both small-cap communication services companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, earnings, valuation, profitability, risk and dividends.

In the previous week, Next 15 Group had 1 more articles in the media than Next Fifteen Communications Group. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Next 15 Group and 0 mentions for Next Fifteen Communications Group. Next 15 Group's average media sentiment score of 0.67 beat Next Fifteen Communications Group's score of 0.00 indicating that Next 15 Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Next Fifteen Communications Group Neutral
Next 15 Group Positive

Next 15 Group has higher revenue and earnings than Next Fifteen Communications Group. Next 15 Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Next Fifteen Communications Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Next Fifteen Communications Group£602.53M0.00-£76.69M-£0.82N/A
Next 15 Group£617.28M0.53£61.44M-£30.00N/A

86.3% of Next Fifteen Communications Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 40.9% of Next 15 Group shares are held by institutional investors. 8.9% of Next Fifteen Communications Group shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 7.6% of Next 15 Group shares are held by company 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.

Next 15 Group has a consensus price target of GBX 494.50, suggesting a potential upside of 55.55%. Given Next 15 Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Next 15 Group is more favorable than Next Fifteen Communications Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Next Fifteen Communications Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Next 15 Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

Next 15 Group has a net margin of -4.90% compared to Next Fifteen Communications Group's net margin of -12.73%. Next 15 Group's return on equity of -20.40% beat Next Fifteen Communications Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Next Fifteen Communications Group-12.73% -66.09% 7.65%
Next 15 Group -4.90%-20.40%9.17%

Next Fifteen Communications Group has a beta of 1.39, indicating that its share price is 39% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Next 15 Group has a beta of 1.304, indicating that its share price is 30% more volatile than the broader market.

Next Fifteen Communications Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 13 per share. Next 15 Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 15.35 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.8%. Next Fifteen Communications Group pays out -1,585.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Next 15 Group pays out -51.2% 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.

Summary

Next 15 Group beats Next Fifteen Communications Group on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Next 15 Group compare to Nexxen International?

Nexxen International (LON:NEXN) and Next 15 Group (LON:NFG) are both small-cap communication services companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, analyst recommendations, valuation, profitability, earnings, media sentiment, institutional ownership and risk.

In the previous week, Next 15 Group had 1 more articles in the media than Nexxen International. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Next 15 Group and 0 mentions for Nexxen International. Next 15 Group's average media sentiment score of 0.67 beat Nexxen International's score of 0.00 indicating that Next 15 Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Nexxen International Neutral
Next 15 Group Positive

44.8% of Nexxen International shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 40.9% of Next 15 Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 44.1% of Nexxen International shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 7.6% of Next 15 Group shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Nexxen International has a net margin of 9.70% compared to Next 15 Group's net margin of -4.90%. Nexxen International's return on equity of 6.60% beat Next 15 Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Nexxen International9.70% 6.60% 0.59%
Next 15 Group -4.90%-20.40%9.17%

Next 15 Group has a consensus price target of GBX 494.50, indicating a potential upside of 55.55%. Given Next 15 Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Next 15 Group is more favorable than Nexxen International.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Nexxen International
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Next 15 Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

Next 15 Group has higher revenue and earnings than Nexxen International. Next 15 Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Nexxen International, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Nexxen International£315.51M0.00-£890.76K-£0.44N/A
Next 15 Group£617.28M0.53£61.44M-£30.00N/A

Nexxen International has a beta of 1.51, suggesting that its share price is 51% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Next 15 Group has a beta of 1.304, suggesting that its share price is 30% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Next 15 Group beats Nexxen International on 9 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Next 15 Group compare to Tarsus Group?

Tarsus Group (LON:TRS) and Next 15 Group (LON:NFG) are both small-cap communication services companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, earnings, valuation, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, dividends, risk and institutional ownership.

Tarsus Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 0.11 per share. Next 15 Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 15.35 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.8%. Tarsus Group pays out 1.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Next 15 Group pays out -51.2% 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. Next 15 Group is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Next 15 Group has higher revenue and earnings than Tarsus Group. Next 15 Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Tarsus Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Tarsus Group£99.73M0.00N/A£9.30N/A
Next 15 Group£617.28M0.53£61.44M-£30.00N/A

Tarsus Group has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Next 15 Group's net margin of -4.90%. Tarsus Group's return on equity of 0.00% beat Next 15 Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Tarsus GroupN/A N/A N/A
Next 15 Group -4.90%-20.40%9.17%

In the previous week, Next 15 Group had 1 more articles in the media than Tarsus Group. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Next 15 Group and 0 mentions for Tarsus Group. Next 15 Group's average media sentiment score of 0.67 beat Tarsus Group's score of 0.00 indicating that Next 15 Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Tarsus Group Neutral
Next 15 Group Positive

Next 15 Group has a consensus price target of GBX 494.50, indicating a potential upside of 55.55%. Given Next 15 Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Next 15 Group is more favorable than Tarsus Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Tarsus Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Next 15 Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

40.9% of Next 15 Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 7.6% of Next 15 Group shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Next 15 Group beats Tarsus Group on 11 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

This chart shows the average media sentiment of LON and its competitors over the past 90 days as caculated by MarketBeat. The averaged score is equivalent to the following: Very Negative Sentiment <= -1.5, Negative Sentiment > -1.5 and <= -0.5, Neutral Sentiment > -0.5 and < 0.5, Positive Sentiment >= 0.5 and < 1.5, and Very Positive Sentiment >= 1.5.
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NFG vs. The Competition

MetricNext 15 GroupMedia IndustryCommunication Services SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£323.90M£2.85B£33.89B£2.80B
Dividend Yield4.84%5.67%5.53%6.18%
P/E Ratio-10.5528.9522.63366.17
Price / Sales0.5247.7266.5289,425.29
Price / CashN/A17.0720.2527.89
Price / Book1.8612.5312.166.83
Net Income£61.44M-£11.49M£1.12B£5.89B
7 Day Performance1.17%-2.77%-1.63%-0.75%
1 Month Performance4.53%-4.49%-3.77%16.84%
1 Year Performance-6.07%-10.31%-9.26%16.40%

Next 15 Group Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
NFG
Next 15 Group
2.8848 of 5 stars
GBX 316.53
+0.0%
GBX 494.50
+56.2%
-5.2%£323.90M£617.28MN/A2,130
FOUR
4imprint Group
2.7386 of 5 stars
GBX 4,527
0.0%
GBX 4,621.33
+2.1%
+34.4%£1.27B£1.35B12.542,300
ASCL
Ascential
N/AN/AN/AN/A£1.17B£228.10M4,725.00700
NFC
Next Fifteen Communications Group
N/AN/AN/AN/A£787.02M£602.53MN/A12,800
NEXN
Nexxen International
N/AN/AN/AN/A£649.16M£315.51MN/A895

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This page (LON:NFG) was last updated on 10/2/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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