Paragon Banking Group (PAG) Competitors

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PAG vs. JD, BBY, SIG, RS1, and HSTG

Should you buy Paragon Banking Group stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Paragon Banking Group 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 Paragon Banking Group include JD Sports Fashion (JD), Balfour Beatty (BBY), Signature Aviation (SIG), RS Group (RS1), and Hastings Group Holdings plc (HSTG.L) (HSTG). These companies are all part of the "retail" industry.

How does Paragon Banking Group compare to JD Sports Fashion?

Paragon Banking Group (LON:PAG) and JD Sports Fashion (LON:JD) are both retail companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, media sentiment, earnings, dividends, analyst recommendations, risk, valuation and institutional ownership.

65.7% of Paragon Banking Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 33.0% of JD Sports Fashion shares are held by institutional investors. 2.1% of Paragon Banking Group shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 51.9% of JD Sports Fashion shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Paragon Banking Group had 1 more articles in the media than JD Sports Fashion. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Paragon Banking Group and 0 mentions for JD Sports Fashion. Paragon Banking Group's average media sentiment score of 0.63 beat JD Sports Fashion's score of 0.00 indicating that Paragon Banking Group is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Paragon Banking Group Positive
JD Sports Fashion Neutral

Paragon Banking Group has a beta of 1.182, meaning that its stock price is 18% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, JD Sports Fashion has a beta of 1.65, meaning that its stock price is 65% more volatile than the broader market.

JD Sports Fashion has higher revenue and earnings than Paragon Banking Group. Paragon Banking Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than JD Sports Fashion, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Paragon Banking Group£525.20M2.69£185.69M£90.008.48
JD Sports Fashion£10.79B0.41£342.20M£0.10853.40

Paragon Banking Group currently has a consensus target price of GBX 1,040.17, suggesting a potential upside of 36.24%. JD Sports Fashion has a consensus target price of GBX 232.67, suggesting a potential upside of 172.63%. Given JD Sports Fashion's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe JD Sports Fashion is more favorable than Paragon Banking Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Paragon Banking Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
JD Sports Fashion
1 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.25

Paragon Banking Group has a net margin of 14.98% compared to JD Sports Fashion's net margin of 3.17%. JD Sports Fashion's return on equity of 14.97% beat Paragon Banking Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Paragon Banking Group14.98% 11.98% 1.09%
JD Sports Fashion 3.17%14.97%7.05%

Paragon Banking Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 43.90 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.7%. JD Sports Fashion pays an annual dividend of GBX 1 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.2%. Paragon Banking Group pays out 48.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. JD Sports Fashion pays out 1,000.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Paragon Banking Group is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Summary

Paragon Banking Group beats JD Sports Fashion on 10 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Paragon Banking Group compare to Balfour Beatty?

Balfour Beatty (LON:BBY) and Paragon Banking Group (LON:PAG) are both retail 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.

In the previous week, Balfour Beatty had 1 more articles in the media than Paragon Banking Group. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Balfour Beatty and 1 mentions for Paragon Banking Group. Balfour Beatty's average media sentiment score of 0.69 beat Paragon Banking Group's score of 0.63 indicating that Balfour Beatty is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Balfour Beatty
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Paragon Banking Group
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Balfour Beatty has a beta of 0.596, meaning that its share price is 40% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Paragon Banking Group has a beta of 1.182, meaning that its share price is 18% more volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Balfour Beatty£9.49B0.43£219.98M£52.0016.36
Paragon Banking Group£525.20M2.69£185.69M£90.008.48

60.9% of Balfour Beatty shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 65.7% of Paragon Banking Group shares are held by institutional investors. 1.2% of Balfour Beatty shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 2.1% of Paragon Banking 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.

Balfour Beatty pays an annual dividend of GBX 12.90 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.5%. Paragon Banking Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 43.90 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.7%. Balfour Beatty pays out 24.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Paragon Banking Group pays out 48.8% 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.

Balfour Beatty currently has a consensus target price of GBX 856.67, suggesting a potential upside of 0.73%. Paragon Banking Group has a consensus target price of GBX 1,040.17, suggesting a potential upside of 36.24%. Given Paragon Banking Group's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Paragon Banking Group is more favorable than Balfour Beatty.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Balfour Beatty
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Paragon Banking Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

Paragon Banking Group has a net margin of 14.98% compared to Balfour Beatty's net margin of 2.77%. Balfour Beatty's return on equity of 23.73% beat Paragon Banking Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Balfour Beatty2.77% 23.73% 1.63%
Paragon Banking Group 14.98%11.98%1.09%

Summary

Paragon Banking Group beats Balfour Beatty on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Paragon Banking Group compare to Signature Aviation?

Paragon Banking Group (LON:PAG) and Signature Aviation (LON:SIG) are both retail companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, earnings, media sentiment, dividends, analyst recommendations, valuation, risk and profitability.

65.7% of Paragon Banking Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.1% of Paragon Banking Group shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Paragon Banking Group currently has a consensus target price of GBX 1,040.17, suggesting a potential upside of 36.24%. Given Paragon Banking Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Paragon Banking Group is more favorable than Signature Aviation.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Paragon Banking Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Signature Aviation
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

In the previous week, Paragon Banking Group had 1 more articles in the media than Signature Aviation. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Paragon Banking Group and 0 mentions for Signature Aviation. Paragon Banking Group's average media sentiment score of 0.63 beat Signature Aviation's score of 0.00 indicating that Paragon Banking Group is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Paragon Banking Group Positive
Signature Aviation Neutral

Paragon Banking Group has a net margin of 14.98% compared to Signature Aviation's net margin of 0.00%. Paragon Banking Group's return on equity of 11.98% beat Signature Aviation's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Paragon Banking Group14.98% 11.98% 1.09%
Signature Aviation N/A N/A N/A

Paragon Banking Group has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Signature Aviation. Signature Aviation is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Paragon Banking Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Paragon Banking Group£525.20M2.69£185.69M£90.008.48
Signature Aviation£1.41B0.00N/A-£0.80N/A

Summary

Paragon Banking Group beats Signature Aviation on 12 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Paragon Banking Group compare to RS Group?

Paragon Banking Group (LON:PAG) and RS Group (LON:RS1) are both retail companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, dividends, analyst recommendations, earnings, institutional ownership, profitability, valuation and risk.

Paragon Banking Group currently has a consensus target price of GBX 1,040.17, suggesting a potential upside of 36.24%. RS Group has a consensus target price of GBX 682.14, suggesting a potential upside of 12.94%. Given Paragon Banking Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Paragon Banking Group is more favorable than RS Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Paragon Banking Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
RS Group
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.63

Paragon Banking Group has higher earnings, but lower revenue than RS Group. Paragon Banking Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than RS Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Paragon Banking Group£525.20M2.69£185.69M£90.008.48
RS Group£2.88B0.99£181.90M£34.5017.51

Paragon Banking Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 43.90 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.7%. RS Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 22.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.7%. Paragon Banking Group pays out 48.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. RS Group pays out 65.5% 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. Paragon Banking Group is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

In the previous week, RS Group had 1 more articles in the media than Paragon Banking Group. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for RS Group and 1 mentions for Paragon Banking Group. RS Group's average media sentiment score of 0.85 beat Paragon Banking Group's score of 0.63 indicating that RS Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Paragon Banking Group
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
RS Group
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Paragon Banking Group has a net margin of 14.98% compared to RS Group's net margin of 5.62%. Paragon Banking Group's return on equity of 11.98% beat RS Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Paragon Banking Group14.98% 11.98% 1.09%
RS Group 5.62%11.55%6.58%

Paragon Banking Group has a beta of 1.182, meaning that its stock price is 18% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, RS Group has a beta of 0.833, meaning that its stock price is 17% less volatile than the broader market.

65.7% of Paragon Banking Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 70.8% of RS Group shares are held by institutional investors. 2.1% of Paragon Banking Group shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.7% of RS 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.

Summary

Paragon Banking Group beats RS Group on 12 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Paragon Banking Group compare to Hastings Group Holdings plc (HSTG.L)?

Hastings Group Holdings plc (HSTG.L) (LON:HSTG) and Paragon Banking Group (LON:PAG) are both small-cap retail companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, valuation, risk, dividends, institutional ownership, media sentiment, analyst recommendations and earnings.

65.7% of Paragon Banking Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.1% of Paragon Banking Group shares are owned 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.

Hastings Group Holdings plc (HSTG.L) pays an annual dividend of GBX 10 per share. Paragon Banking Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 43.90 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.7%. Hastings Group Holdings plc (HSTG.L) pays out 76.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Paragon Banking Group pays out 48.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Paragon Banking Group is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Paragon Banking Group has a consensus target price of GBX 1,040.17, indicating a potential upside of 36.24%. Given Paragon Banking Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Paragon Banking Group is more favorable than Hastings Group Holdings plc (HSTG.L).

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Hastings Group Holdings plc (HSTG.L)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Paragon Banking Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

Paragon Banking Group has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Hastings Group Holdings plc (HSTG.L). Hastings Group Holdings plc (HSTG.L) is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Paragon Banking Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Hastings Group Holdings plc (HSTG.L)£763.70M0.00N/A£13.10N/A
Paragon Banking Group£525.20M2.69£185.69M£90.008.48

In the previous week, Paragon Banking Group had 1 more articles in the media than Hastings Group Holdings plc (HSTG.L). MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Paragon Banking Group and 0 mentions for Hastings Group Holdings plc (HSTG.L). Paragon Banking Group's average media sentiment score of 0.63 beat Hastings Group Holdings plc (HSTG.L)'s score of 0.00 indicating that Paragon Banking Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Hastings Group Holdings plc (HSTG.L) Neutral
Paragon Banking Group Positive

Paragon Banking Group has a net margin of 14.98% compared to Hastings Group Holdings plc (HSTG.L)'s net margin of 0.00%. Paragon Banking Group's return on equity of 11.98% beat Hastings Group Holdings plc (HSTG.L)'s return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Hastings Group Holdings plc (HSTG.L)N/A N/A N/A
Paragon Banking Group 14.98%11.98%1.09%

Summary

Paragon Banking Group beats Hastings Group Holdings plc (HSTG.L) on 13 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

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New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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PAG vs. The Competition

MetricParagon Banking GroupMortgage Finance IndustryFinancial SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£1.41B£762.59M£6.06B£2.77B
Dividend Yield5.93%6.73%5.27%6.16%
P/E Ratio8.4812.1316.55365.58
Price / Sales2.6955.481,081.9486,302.69
Price / Cash0.4526.1948.6227.85
Price / Book1.151.686.687.92
Net Income£185.69M£78.23M£1.13B£5.89B
7 Day Performance-0.39%-0.91%-0.40%-1.02%
1 Month Performance2.21%0.19%0.87%-0.98%
1 Year Performance-15.54%-1.62%20.33%72.40%

Paragon Banking Group Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
PAG
Paragon Banking Group
4.6435 of 5 stars
GBX 763.50
-0.2%
GBX 1,040.17
+36.2%
-16.3%£1.41B£525.20M8.4826,500
JD
JD Sports Fashion
1.8612 of 5 stars
GBX 84.58
+0.9%
GBX 232.67
+175.1%
+17.0%£4.38B£10.79B845.80385,400
BBY
Balfour Beatty
1.7916 of 5 stars
GBX 802.73
+0.6%
GBX 856.67
+6.7%
+77.8%£3.83B£9.49B15.44105,000
SIG
Signature Aviation
N/AN/AN/AN/A£3.29B£1.41BN/A30,900
RS1
RS Group
3.6119 of 5 stars
GBX 631
+0.5%
GBX 682.14
+8.1%
+10.3%£2.99B£2.88B18.296,500

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This page (LON:PAG) was last updated on 6/23/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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