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 business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, media sentiment, profitability, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, earnings, dividends and risk.

59.4% of National Grid shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 62.2% of Wheaton Precious Metals shares are held by institutional investors. 0.2% of National Grid shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of Wheaton Precious Metals shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

National Grid has a beta of 0.624, meaning that its stock price is 38% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Wheaton Precious Metals has a beta of 1.175, meaning that its stock price is 18% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, National Grid had 8 more articles in the media than Wheaton Precious Metals. MarketBeat recorded 12 mentions for National Grid and 4 mentions for Wheaton Precious Metals. Wheaton Precious Metals' average media sentiment score of 1.47 beat National Grid's score of 0.48 indicating that Wheaton Precious Metals is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
National Grid	3 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	2 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Wheaton Precious Metals	3 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

National Grid pays an annual dividend of GBX 57 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.5%. Wheaton Precious Metals pays an annual dividend of GBX 66 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.6%. 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 20.4% 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 16.43%. 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	16.43%	7.66%	3.66%
Wheaton Precious Metals	65.55%	21.32%	5.35%

National Grid currently has a consensus target price of GBX 1,305.50, suggesting a potential upside of 2.31%. Wheaton Precious Metals has a consensus target price of £117, suggesting a potential upside of 13.61%. 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)	2 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.33
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	2.41	£3.00B	£60.87	20.96
Wheaton Precious Metals	£2.75B	17.03	£754.42M	£323.70	31.82

Summary

Wheaton Precious Metals beats National Grid on 12 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does National Grid compare to International Consolidated Airlines Group?

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

In the previous week, International Consolidated Airlines Group had 10 more articles in the media than National Grid. MarketBeat recorded 22 mentions for International Consolidated Airlines Group and 12 mentions for National Grid. National Grid's average media sentiment score of 0.48 beat International Consolidated Airlines Group's score of 0.15 indicating that National Grid is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
International Consolidated Airlines Group	1 Very Positive mention(s)	7 Positive mention(s)	10 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	1 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
National Grid	3 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	2 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

30.4% of International Consolidated Airlines Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 59.4% of National Grid shares are held by institutional investors. 0.2% of International Consolidated Airlines Group 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 stock will outperform the market over the long term.

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
International Consolidated Airlines Group	£33.35B	0.52	£3.43B	£69.50	5.59
National Grid	£25.99B	2.41	£3.00B	£60.87	20.96

National Grid has a net margin of 16.43% compared to International Consolidated Airlines Group's net margin of 11.41%. International Consolidated Airlines Group's return on equity of 75.16% beat National Grid's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
International Consolidated Airlines Group	11.41%	75.16%	5.44%
National Grid	16.43%	7.66%	3.66%

International Consolidated Airlines Group has a beta of 1.328, indicating that its stock price is 33% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, National Grid has a beta of 0.624, indicating that its stock price is 38% less volatile than the broader market.

International Consolidated Airlines Group presently has a consensus target price of GBX 466, suggesting a potential upside of 19.98%. National Grid has a consensus target price of GBX 1,305.50, suggesting a potential upside of 2.31%. Given International Consolidated Airlines Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe International Consolidated Airlines Group is more favorable than National Grid.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
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	1 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.33

International Consolidated Airlines Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 10.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.8%. National Grid pays an annual dividend of GBX 57 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.5%. International Consolidated Airlines Group pays out 15.5% 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.

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 better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, valuation, dividends, analyst recommendations, risk, media sentiment, profitability and earnings.

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

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 4.5%. 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.

National Grid has a consensus target price of GBX 1,305.50, suggesting a potential upside of 2.31%. 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)	2 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.33

Yamana Gold has a beta of 1.29, suggesting that its share price is 29% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, National Grid has a beta of 0.624, suggesting that its share price is 38% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, National Grid had 12 more articles in the media than Yamana Gold. MarketBeat recorded 12 mentions for National Grid and 0 mentions for Yamana Gold. National Grid's average media sentiment score of 0.48 beat Yamana Gold's score of 0.00 indicating that National Grid is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Yamana Gold	Neutral
National Grid	Neutral

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	2.41	£3.00B	£60.87	20.96

National Grid has a net margin of 16.43% compared to Yamana Gold's net margin of -54.36%. National Grid's return on equity of 7.66% 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	16.43%	7.66%	3.66%

Summary

National Grid beats Yamana Gold on 13 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does National Grid compare to BTG?

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

59.4% of National Grid shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 19.3% of BTG shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.2% of National Grid shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 19.8% of BTG shares are owned by company 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 pays an annual dividend of GBX 57 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.5%. BTG pays an annual dividend of GBX 4.30 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.6%. 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. BTG pays out 71.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

National Grid presently has a consensus target price of GBX 1,305.50, suggesting a potential upside of 2.31%. BTG has a consensus target price of GBX 160, suggesting a potential upside of 34.45%. Given BTG's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe BTG is more favorable than National Grid.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
National Grid	1 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.33
BTG	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00

In the previous week, National Grid had 9 more articles in the media than BTG. MarketBeat recorded 12 mentions for National Grid and 3 mentions for BTG. National Grid's average media sentiment score of 0.48 beat BTG's score of -0.33 indicating that National Grid is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
National Grid	3 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	2 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
BTG	0 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	1 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

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
National Grid	£25.99B	2.41	£3.00B	£60.87	20.96
BTG	£159.40M	1.20	N/A	£6.00	19.83

National Grid has a net margin of 16.43% compared to BTG's net margin of 0.00%. National Grid's return on equity of 7.66% beat BTG's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
National Grid	16.43%	7.66%	3.66%
BTG	N/A	N/A	N/A

Summary

National Grid beats BTG on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does National Grid compare to Severfield?

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

National Grid has a net margin of 16.43% compared to Severfield's net margin of -3.80%. National Grid's return on equity of 7.66% beat Severfield's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
National Grid	16.43%	7.66%	3.66%
Severfield	-3.80%	-8.57%	4.69%

National Grid pays an annual dividend of GBX 57 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.5%. Severfield pays an annual dividend of GBX 1.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.5%. 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. Severfield pays out -27.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Severfield is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

59.4% of National Grid shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 60.3% of Severfield shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.2% of National Grid shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.9% of Severfield shares are owned by company 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 beta of 0.624, suggesting that its share price is 38% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Severfield has a beta of 0.919, suggesting that its share price is 8% less volatile than the broader market.

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
National Grid	£25.99B	2.41	£3.00B	£60.87	20.96
Severfield	£404.71M	0.19	£15.24M	-£5.16	N/A

In the previous week, National Grid had 11 more articles in the media than Severfield. MarketBeat recorded 12 mentions for National Grid and 1 mentions for Severfield. Severfield's average media sentiment score of 0.67 beat National Grid's score of 0.48 indicating that Severfield is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
National Grid	3 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	2 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Severfield	0 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

National Grid presently has a consensus target price of GBX 1,305.50, suggesting a potential upside of 2.31%. Severfield has a consensus target price of GBX 44, suggesting a potential upside of 71.88%. Given Severfield's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Severfield is more favorable than National Grid.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
National Grid	1 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.33
Severfield	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00

Summary

National Grid and Severfield tied by winning 9 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

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NG vs. The Competition

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Metric	National Grid	Utilities Industry	Utilities Sector	LON Exchange
Market Cap	£62.65B	£21.66B	£19.16B	£2.79B
Dividend Yield	5.74%	4.87%	3.76%	6.09%
P/E Ratio	20.96	14.27	22.53	366.15
Price / Sales	2.41	379.68	51.13	88,429.84
Price / Cash	12.60	122.34	19.52	27.89
Price / Book	1.60	2.01	2.36	7.74
Net Income	£3.00B	£869.29M	£777.56M	£5.89B
7 Day Performance	-1.71%	0.40%	-0.06%	0.82%
1 Month Performance	-3.32%	0.85%	-1.37%	2.78%
1 Year Performance	26.78%	16.23%	22.41%	87.90%

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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	2.3366 of 5 stars	GBX 1,276 -0.1%	GBX 1,305.50 +2.3%	+24.6%	£62.65B	£25.99B	20.96	10	Earnings Report Analyst Forecast High Trading Volume
WPM Wheaton Precious Metals	2.4222 of 5 stars	£102.36 -3.0%	£117 +14.3%	+78.7%	£46.48B	£2.75B	31.62	42	Positive News Analyst Forecast
IAG International Consolidated Airlines Group	3.8119 of 5 stars	GBX 401.60 -2.0%	GBX 466 +16.0%	+22.1%	£17.99B	£33.35B	5.78	5,360	Analyst Forecast
AUY Yamana Gold	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	£4.57B	£1.81B	N/A	11,600
BTG BTG	3.7675 of 5 stars	GBX 118 flat	GBX 160 +35.6%	N/A	£190.04M	£159.40M	19.67	4,690

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

How does National Grid compare to Wheaton Precious Metals?

Do institutionals and insiders believe in NG or WPM?

Which has more volatility & risk, NG or WPM?

Does the media prefer NG or WPM?

Is NG or WPM a better dividend stock?

Is NG or WPM more profitable?

Do analysts rate NG or WPM?

Which has higher valuation & earnings, NG or WPM?

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Does the media refer more to IAG or NG?

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

Which has higher earnings and valuation, IAG or NG?

Is IAG or NG more profitable?

Which has more risk & volatility, IAG or NG?

Do analysts prefer IAG or NG?

Is IAG or NG a better dividend stock?

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How does National Grid compare to Yamana Gold?

Do institutionals and insiders believe in AUY or NG?

Is AUY or NG a better dividend stock?

Do analysts prefer AUY or NG?

Which has more volatility & risk, AUY or NG?

Does the media favor AUY or NG?

Which has stronger earnings & valuation, AUY or NG?

Is AUY or NG more profitable?

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How does National Grid compare to BTG?

Do institutionals & insiders have more ownership in NG or BTG?

Is NG or BTG a better dividend stock?

Do analysts rate NG or BTG?

Does the media prefer NG or BTG?

Which has higher earnings and valuation, NG or BTG?

Is NG or BTG more profitable?

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How does National Grid compare to Severfield?

Is NG or SFR more profitable?

Is NG or SFR a better dividend stock?

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

Which has more risk and volatility, NG or SFR?

Which has higher earnings and valuation, NG or SFR?

Does the media refer more to NG or SFR?

Do analysts rate NG or SFR?

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