Do analysts rate AUY or NG?

National Grid has a consensus price target of GBX 1,315.43, suggesting a potential upside of 5.28%. Given National Grid's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe National Grid is more favorable than Yamana Gold. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Yamana Gold 0 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 0.00 National Grid 1 Sell rating(s) 3 Hold rating(s) 3 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.29

Which has better earnings and valuation, AUY or NG?

National Grid has higher revenue and earnings than Yamana Gold. Yamana Gold is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than National Grid, 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 Yamana Gold £1.81B 0.00 -£982.30M -£0.83 N/A National Grid £25.99B 2.36 £3.00B £60.87 20.53

Which has stronger valuation & earnings, BTG or NG?

National Grid has higher revenue and earnings than BTG. BTG is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than National Grid, 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 BTG £159.40M 1.09 N/A £6.00 17.92 National Grid £25.99B 2.36 £3.00B £60.87 20.53

Is BTG or NG more profitable?

National Grid has a net margin of 18.32% compared to BTG's net margin of 0.00%. National Grid's return on equity of 8.47% beat BTG's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets BTG N/A N/A N/A National Grid 18.32% 8.47% 3.66%

Which has stronger earnings and valuation, SFR or NG?

National Grid has higher revenue and earnings than Severfield. Severfield is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than National Grid, 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 Severfield £454.25M 0.25 £15.24M -£12.03 N/A National Grid £25.99B 2.36 £3.00B £60.87 20.53

National Grid (NG) Competitors

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NG vs. WPM, IAG, AUY, BTG, and SFR

Should you buy National Grid stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares National Grid 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 National Grid include Wheaton Precious Metals (WPM), International Consolidated Airlines Group (IAG), Yamana Gold (AUY), BTG (BTG), and Severfield (SFR). These companies are all part of the "precious metals" industry.

How does National Grid compare to Wheaton Precious Metals?

National Grid (LON:NG) and Wheaton Precious Metals (LON:WPM) are both large-cap precious metals companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, earnings, valuation, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, risk, institutional ownership and dividends.

National Grid pays an annual dividend of GBX 57 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.6%. Wheaton Precious Metals pays an annual dividend of GBX 69 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.8%. National Grid pays out 93.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Wheaton Precious Metals pays out 17.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

Wheaton Precious Metals has a net margin of 65.55% compared to National Grid's net margin of 18.32%. Wheaton Precious Metals' return on equity of 21.32% beat National Grid's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
National Grid	18.32%	8.47%	3.66%
Wheaton Precious Metals	65.55%	21.32%	5.35%

National Grid presently has a consensus price target of GBX 1,315.43, suggesting a potential upside of 5.28%. Wheaton Precious Metals has a consensus price target of £117, suggesting a potential upside of 38.30%. Given Wheaton Precious Metals' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Wheaton Precious Metals is more favorable than National Grid.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
National Grid	1 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.29
Wheaton Precious Metals	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00

National Grid has higher revenue and earnings than Wheaton Precious Metals. National Grid is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Wheaton Precious Metals, 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
National Grid	£25.99B	2.36	£3.00B	£60.87	20.53
Wheaton Precious Metals	£2.75B	13.99	£754.42M	£395.70	21.38

In the previous week, Wheaton Precious Metals had 1 more articles in the media than National Grid. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Wheaton Precious Metals and 0 mentions for National Grid. Wheaton Precious Metals' average media sentiment score of 1.69 beat National Grid's score of 0.00 indicating that Wheaton Precious Metals is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
National Grid	Neutral
Wheaton Precious Metals	Very Positive

59.4% of National Grid shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 63.5% of Wheaton Precious Metals shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.2% of National Grid shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of Wheaton Precious Metals shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

National Grid has a beta of 0.599, suggesting that its stock price is 40% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Wheaton Precious Metals has a beta of 1.187, suggesting that its stock price is 19% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Wheaton Precious Metals beats National Grid on 13 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does National Grid compare to International Consolidated Airlines Group?

National Grid (LON:NG) and International Consolidated Airlines Group (LON:IAG) are both large-cap precious metals companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, media sentiment, earnings, institutional ownership, dividends, profitability, risk and valuation.

National Grid has a net margin of 18.32% compared to International Consolidated Airlines Group's net margin of 11.41%. International Consolidated Airlines Group's return on equity of 71.82% beat National Grid's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
National Grid	18.32%	8.47%	3.66%
International Consolidated Airlines Group	11.41%	71.82%	5.44%

National Grid presently has a consensus price target of GBX 1,315.43, indicating a potential upside of 5.28%. International Consolidated Airlines Group has a consensus price target of GBX 466, indicating a potential upside of 5.24%. Given National Grid's higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe National Grid is more favorable than International Consolidated Airlines Group.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
National Grid	1 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.29
International Consolidated Airlines Group	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.60

National Grid has a beta of 0.599, meaning that its share price is 40% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, International Consolidated Airlines Group has a beta of 1.33, meaning that its share price is 33% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, International Consolidated Airlines Group had 3 more articles in the media than National Grid. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for International Consolidated Airlines Group and 0 mentions for National Grid. International Consolidated Airlines Group's average media sentiment score of 0.41 beat National Grid's score of 0.00 indicating that International Consolidated Airlines Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
National Grid	Neutral
International Consolidated Airlines Group	Neutral

59.4% of National Grid shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 25.1% of International Consolidated Airlines Group shares are held by institutional investors. 0.2% of National Grid shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of International Consolidated Airlines Group shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

International Consolidated Airlines Group has higher revenue and earnings than National Grid. International Consolidated Airlines Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than National Grid, 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
National Grid	£25.99B	2.36	£3.00B	£60.87	20.53
International Consolidated Airlines Group	£33.35B	0.59	£3.43B	£72.17	6.14

National Grid pays an annual dividend of GBX 57 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.6%. International Consolidated Airlines Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 10.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.4%. National Grid pays out 93.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. International Consolidated Airlines Group pays out 15.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

Summary

International Consolidated Airlines Group beats National Grid on 12 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does National Grid compare to Yamana Gold?

Yamana Gold (LON:AUY) and National Grid (LON:NG) are both precious metals companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, earnings, analyst recommendations, risk, valuation, dividends, media sentiment and institutional ownership.

National Grid has higher revenue and earnings than Yamana Gold. Yamana Gold is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than National Grid, 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
Yamana Gold	£1.81B	0.00	-£982.30M	-£0.83	N/A
National Grid	£25.99B	2.36	£3.00B	£60.87	20.53

National Grid has a net margin of 18.32% compared to Yamana Gold's net margin of -54.36%. National Grid's return on equity of 8.47% beat Yamana Gold's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Yamana Gold	-54.36%	-31.37%	-13.38%
National Grid	18.32%	8.47%	3.66%

Yamana Gold pays an annual dividend of GBX 10 per share. National Grid pays an annual dividend of GBX 57 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.6%. Yamana Gold pays out -1,204.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. National Grid pays out 93.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future.

63.8% of Yamana Gold shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 59.4% of National Grid shares are held by institutional investors. 0.3% of Yamana Gold shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of National Grid 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.

In the previous week, Yamana Gold's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled National Grid'saverage media sentiment score.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Yamana Gold	Neutral
National Grid	Neutral

National Grid has a consensus price target of GBX 1,315.43, suggesting a potential upside of 5.28%. Given National Grid's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe National Grid is more favorable than Yamana Gold.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Yamana Gold	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0.00
National Grid	1 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.29

Yamana Gold has a beta of 1.29, meaning that its share price is 29% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, National Grid has a beta of 0.599, meaning that its share price is 40% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

National Grid beats Yamana Gold on 11 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does National Grid compare to BTG?

BTG (LON:BTG) and National Grid (LON:NG) are both precious metals companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, earnings, dividends, media sentiment, risk, analyst recommendations, valuation and institutional ownership.

National Grid has higher revenue and earnings than BTG. BTG is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than National Grid, 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
BTG	£159.40M	1.09	N/A	£6.00	17.92
National Grid	£25.99B	2.36	£3.00B	£60.87	20.53

BTG currently has a consensus target price of GBX 160, suggesting a potential upside of 48.84%. National Grid has a consensus target price of GBX 1,315.43, suggesting a potential upside of 5.28%. Given BTG's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe BTG is more favorable than National Grid.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
BTG	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00
National Grid	1 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.29

BTG pays an annual dividend of GBX 4.30 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.0%. National Grid pays an annual dividend of GBX 57 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.6%. BTG pays out 71.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. National Grid pays out 93.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future.

National Grid has a net margin of 18.32% compared to BTG's net margin of 0.00%. National Grid's return on equity of 8.47% beat BTG's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
BTG	N/A	N/A	N/A
National Grid	18.32%	8.47%	3.66%

In the previous week, BTG had 2 more articles in the media than National Grid. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for BTG and 0 mentions for National Grid. National Grid's average media sentiment score of 0.00 beat BTG's score of -0.10 indicating that National Grid is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
BTG	Neutral
National Grid	Neutral

19.2% of BTG shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 59.4% of National Grid shares are owned by institutional investors. 19.7% of BTG shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of National Grid shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

National Grid beats BTG on 10 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does National Grid compare to Severfield?

Severfield (LON:SFR) and National Grid (LON:NG) are both precious metals companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, risk, analyst recommendations, dividends, media sentiment, institutional ownership and profitability.

Severfield has a beta of 0.92, indicating that its stock price is 8% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, National Grid has a beta of 0.599, indicating that its stock price is 40% less volatile than the broader market.

59.8% of Severfield shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 59.4% of National Grid shares are held by institutional investors. 2.9% of Severfield shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of National Grid shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

National Grid has a net margin of 18.32% compared to Severfield's net margin of -7.84%. National Grid's return on equity of 8.47% beat Severfield's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Severfield	-7.84%	-22.06%	4.69%
National Grid	18.32%	8.47%	3.66%

In the previous week, Severfield had 1 more articles in the media than National Grid. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Severfield and 0 mentions for National Grid. Severfield's average media sentiment score of 0.84 beat National Grid's score of 0.00 indicating that Severfield is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Severfield	Positive
National Grid	Neutral

Severfield presently has a consensus price target of GBX 44, suggesting a potential upside of 15.03%. National Grid has a consensus price target of GBX 1,315.43, suggesting a potential upside of 5.28%. Given Severfield's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe Severfield is more favorable than National Grid.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Severfield	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00
National Grid	1 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.29

National Grid has higher revenue and earnings than Severfield. Severfield is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than National Grid, 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
Severfield	£454.25M	0.25	£15.24M	-£12.03	N/A
National Grid	£25.99B	2.36	£3.00B	£60.87	20.53

Summary

Severfield and National Grid tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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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.

NG vs. The Competition

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Metric	National Grid	Utilities Industry	Utilities Sector	LON Exchange
Market Cap	£61.35B	£22.20B	£18.86B	£2.88B
Dividend Yield	5.74%	4.99%	3.98%	6.16%
P/E Ratio	20.53	14.09	20.04	368.27
Price / Sales	2.36	3,392.35	34.71	84,379.67
Price / Cash	12.60	122.28	19.35	27.89
Price / Book	1.57	1.92	2.44	7.61
Net Income	£3.00B	£869.29M	£785.96M	£5.89B
7 Day Performance	1.17%	0.77%	0.61%	0.38%
1 Month Performance	2.33%	-0.34%	0.75%	0.27%
1 Year Performance	15.21%	17.25%	12.12%	67.66%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
NG National Grid	1.8778 of 5 stars	GBX 1,249.50 +2.1%	GBX 1,315.43 +5.3%	+14.1%	£61.35B	£25.99B	20.53	10	High Trading Volume
WPM Wheaton Precious Metals	3.0177 of 5 stars	GBX 8,205.24 +5.5%	£117 +42.6%	+20.2%	£37.26B	£2.75B	20.74	42	Positive News
IAG International Consolidated Airlines Group	2.5085 of 5 stars	GBX 439.10 +0.2%	GBX 466 +6.1%	+19.5%	£19.45B	£33.35B	6.08	5,360
AUY Yamana Gold	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	£4.57B	£1.81B	N/A	11,600
BTG BTG	4.172 of 5 stars	GBX 106.50 -1.8%	GBX 160 +50.2%	N/A	£171.62M	£159.40M	17.75	4,690

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National Grid (NG) Competitors

NG vs. WPM, IAG, AUY, BTG, and SFR

How does National Grid compare to Wheaton Precious Metals?

Is NG or WPM a better dividend stock?

Is NG or WPM more profitable?

Do analysts rate NG or WPM?

Which has preferable earnings & valuation, NG or WPM?

Does the media refer more to NG or WPM?

Do institutionals & insiders believe in NG or WPM?

Which has more volatility & risk, NG or WPM?

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How does National Grid compare to International Consolidated Airlines Group?

Is NG or IAG more profitable?

Do analysts prefer NG or IAG?

Which has more volatility & risk, NG or IAG?

Does the media favor NG or IAG?

Do institutionals and insiders hold more shares of NG or IAG?

Which has better valuation & earnings, NG or IAG?

Is NG or IAG a better dividend stock?

Summary

How does National Grid compare to Yamana Gold?

Which has better earnings and valuation, AUY or NG?

Is AUY or NG more profitable?

Is AUY or NG a better dividend stock?

Do institutionals and insiders believe in AUY or NG?

Does the media refer more to AUY or NG?

Do analysts rate AUY or NG?

Which has more risk & volatility, AUY or NG?

Summary

How does National Grid compare to BTG?

Which has stronger valuation & earnings, BTG or NG?

Do analysts rate BTG or NG?

Is BTG or NG a better dividend stock?

Is BTG or NG more profitable?

Does the media prefer BTG or NG?

Do insiders and institutionals hold more shares of BTG or NG?

Summary

How does National Grid compare to Severfield?

Which has more risk and volatility, SFR or NG?

Do insiders and institutionals have more ownership in SFR or NG?

Is SFR or NG more profitable?

Does the media prefer SFR or NG?

Do analysts rate SFR or NG?

Which has stronger earnings and valuation, SFR or NG?

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NG vs. The Competition

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