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National Grid (NG) Competitors

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GBX 1,211 -37.00 (-2.96%)
As of 07/1/2026

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

National Grid presently has a consensus price target of GBX 1,315.43, suggesting a potential upside of 8.62%. Wheaton Precious Metals has a consensus price target of £117, suggesting a potential upside of 35.73%. Given Wheaton Precious Metals' stronger consensus rating and higher possible 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

In the previous week, National Grid had 5 more articles in the media than Wheaton Precious Metals. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for National Grid and 0 mentions for Wheaton Precious Metals. National Grid's average media sentiment score of 0.02 beat Wheaton Precious Metals' score of 0.00 indicating that National Grid is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
National Grid Neutral
Wheaton Precious Metals Neutral

National Grid has a beta of 0.604, meaning that its stock price is 40% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Wheaton Precious Metals has a beta of 1.16, meaning that its stock price is 16% more volatile than the broader market.

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 Grid18.32% 8.47% 3.66%
Wheaton Precious Metals 65.55%21.32%5.35%

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 insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of Wheaton Precious Metals shares are held 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.

National Grid pays an annual dividend of GBX 57 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.7%. 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.

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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
National Grid£25.99B2.29£3.00B£60.8719.90
Wheaton Precious Metals£2.75B14.26£754.42M£395.7021.78

Summary

Wheaton Precious Metals beats National Grid on 11 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 business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, media sentiment, valuation, profitability, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, risk and dividends.

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 75.16% beat National Grid's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
International Consolidated Airlines Group11.41% 75.16% 5.44%
National Grid 18.32%8.47%3.66%

International Consolidated Airlines Group currently has a consensus price target of GBX 466, indicating a potential downside of 2.47%. National Grid has a consensus price target of GBX 1,315.43, indicating a potential upside of 8.62%. Given National Grid's higher possible upside, 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
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)
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.29

In the previous week, National Grid had 1 more articles in the media than International Consolidated Airlines Group. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for National Grid and 4 mentions for International Consolidated Airlines Group. International Consolidated Airlines Group's average media sentiment score of 0.33 beat National Grid's score of 0.02 indicating that International Consolidated Airlines Group is being referred to more favorably in the media.

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

International Consolidated Airlines Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 10.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.3%. National Grid pays an annual dividend of GBX 57 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.7%. International Consolidated Airlines Group pays out 15.0% 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.

25.1% 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 hedge funds, large money managers and endowments 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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
International Consolidated Airlines Group£33.35B0.64£3.43B£72.176.62
National Grid£25.99B2.29£3.00B£60.8719.90

International Consolidated Airlines Group has a beta of 1.356, suggesting that its share price is 36% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, National Grid has a beta of 0.604, suggesting that its share price is 40% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

International Consolidated Airlines Group beats National Grid on 11 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 stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, risk, valuation, profitability, dividends, analyst recommendations, media sentiment and institutional ownership.

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 0.604, meaning that its share price is 40% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, National Grid had 5 more articles in the media than Yamana Gold. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for National Grid and 0 mentions for Yamana Gold. National Grid's average media sentiment score of 0.02 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

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 4.7%. 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 1,315.43, suggesting a potential upside of 8.62%. Given National Grid's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly 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

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 hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

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%

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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Yamana Gold£1.81B0.00-£982.30M-£0.83N/A
National Grid£25.99B2.29£3.00B£60.8719.90

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

National Grid currently has a consensus target price of GBX 1,315.43, suggesting a potential upside of 8.62%. BTG has a consensus target price of GBX 160, suggesting a potential upside of 35.19%. Given BTG's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly 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)
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.29
BTG
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

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
National Grid18.32% 8.47% 3.66%
BTG N/A N/A N/A

In the previous week, BTG had 1 more articles in the media than National Grid. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for BTG and 5 mentions for National Grid. BTG's average media sentiment score of 0.14 beat National Grid's score of 0.02 indicating that BTG is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

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

59.4% of National Grid shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 19.7% of BTG shares are held by institutional investors. 0.2% of National Grid shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 19.7% of BTG shares are held 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.

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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
National Grid£25.99B2.29£3.00B£60.8719.90
BTG£159.40M1.20N/A£6.0019.73

National Grid pays an annual dividend of GBX 57 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.7%. 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.

Summary

National Grid beats BTG on 9 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 stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, dividends, valuation, institutional ownership, earnings, media sentiment, profitability and risk.

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, National Grid had 4 more articles in the media than Severfield. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for National Grid and 1 mentions for Severfield. Severfield's average media sentiment score of 1.11 beat National Grid's score of 0.02 indicating that Severfield is being referred to more favorably in the media.

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

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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Severfield£404.71M0.26£15.24M-£5.16N/A
National Grid£25.99B2.29£3.00B£60.8719.90

60.0% of Severfield shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 59.4% of National Grid shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.9% of Severfield shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of National Grid shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Severfield presently has a consensus target price of GBX 44, indicating a potential upside of 21.86%. National Grid has a consensus target price of GBX 1,315.43, indicating a potential upside of 8.62%. Given Severfield's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly 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

Severfield has a beta of 0.926, indicating that its share price is 7% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, National Grid has a beta of 0.604, indicating that its share price is 40% less volatile than the broader market.

Severfield pays an annual dividend of GBX 1.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.9%. National Grid pays an annual dividend of GBX 57 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.7%. Severfield pays out -27.1% 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

National Grid beats Severfield on 10 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

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NG vs. The Competition

MetricNational GridUtilities IndustryUtilities SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£59.46B£21.85B£18.76B£2.80B
Dividend Yield5.74%4.87%3.94%6.15%
P/E Ratio19.9013.9220.22366.69
Price / Sales2.293,705.8939.3486,225.18
Price / Cash12.60122.2619.4527.87
Price / Book1.521.952.437.75
Net Income£3.00B£869.29M£785.96M£5.89B
7 Day Performance-2.42%-0.01%-0.68%0.45%
1 Month Performance2.28%1.03%-1.79%-1.40%
1 Year Performance12.86%15.21%12.17%65.24%

National Grid Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
NG
National Grid
3.1572 of 5 stars
GBX 1,211
-3.0%
GBX 1,315.43
+8.6%
+17.6%£59.46B£25.99B19.9010
WPM
Wheaton Precious Metals
2.3227 of 5 stars
GBX 8,358.78
0.0%
£117
+40.0%
+29.7%£37.96B£2.75B21.1242
IAG
International Consolidated Airlines Group
2.3893 of 5 stars
GBX 478.10
+0.6%
GBX 466
-2.5%
+38.2%£21.28B£33.35B6.635,360
AUY
Yamana Gold
N/AN/AN/AN/A£4.57B£1.81BN/A11,600
BTG
BTG
4.5612 of 5 stars
GBX 115.50
-2.9%
GBX 160
+38.5%
N/A£186.08M£159.40M19.254,690

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