PageGroup (PAGE) Competitors

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As of 06/26/2026 12:11 PM Eastern

PAGE vs. HAS, IPEL, STEM, RWA, and GATC

Should you buy PageGroup stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares PageGroup 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 PageGroup include Hays (HAS), Impellam Group (IPEL), SThree (STEM), Robert Walters (RWA), and Gattaca (GATC). These companies are all part of the "staffing & employment services" industry.

How does PageGroup compare to Hays?

PageGroup (LON:PAGE) and Hays (LON:HAS) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, media sentiment, valuation, institutional ownership, dividends, analyst recommendations, risk and earnings.

80.4% of PageGroup shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 48.3% of Hays shares are held by institutional investors. 1.2% of PageGroup shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.8% of Hays shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

PageGroup pays an annual dividend of GBX 17.11 per share and has a dividend yield of 15.8%. Hays pays an annual dividend of GBX 1.24 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.7%. PageGroup pays out 590.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Hays pays out -187.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

PageGroup has a beta of 1.031975, suggesting that its share price is 3% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Hays has a beta of 0.774, suggesting that its share price is 23% less volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
PageGroup£1.60B0.21£50.57M£2.9037.31
Hays£6.49B0.08-£4.87M-£0.66N/A

In the previous week, Hays had 2 more articles in the media than PageGroup. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Hays and 0 mentions for PageGroup. Hays' average media sentiment score of 0.51 beat PageGroup's score of 0.00 indicating that Hays is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
PageGroup Neutral
Hays Positive

PageGroup has a net margin of 0.56% compared to Hays' net margin of -0.16%. PageGroup's return on equity of 4.18% beat Hays' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
PageGroup0.56% 4.18% 7.59%
Hays -0.16%-2.24%2.27%

PageGroup presently has a consensus target price of GBX 228.33, suggesting a potential upside of 111.03%. Hays has a consensus target price of GBX 71.60, suggesting a potential upside of 112.09%. Given Hays' higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Hays is more favorable than PageGroup.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
PageGroup
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67
Hays
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.40

Summary

PageGroup beats Hays on 12 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does PageGroup compare to Impellam Group?

PageGroup (LON:PAGE) and Impellam Group (LON:IPEL) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, profitability, risk, media sentiment, valuation, earnings, institutional ownership and dividends.

PageGroup has a beta of 1.031975, meaning that its stock price is 3% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Impellam Group has a beta of 0.41, meaning that its stock price is 59% less volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
PageGroup£1.60B0.21£50.57M£2.9037.31
Impellam Group£2.04B0.00£15.70M£0.35N/A

In the previous week, PageGroup's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Impellam Group'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
PageGroup Neutral
Impellam Group Neutral

PageGroup currently has a consensus target price of GBX 228.33, indicating a potential upside of 111.03%. Given PageGroup's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe PageGroup is more favorable than Impellam Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
PageGroup
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67
Impellam Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

PageGroup pays an annual dividend of GBX 17.11 per share and has a dividend yield of 15.8%. Impellam Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 112 per share. PageGroup pays out 590.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Impellam Group pays out 32,000.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. PageGroup is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

80.4% of PageGroup shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 8.4% of Impellam Group shares are held by institutional investors. 1.2% of PageGroup shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 85.8% of Impellam Group 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.

PageGroup has a net margin of 0.56% compared to Impellam Group's net margin of 0.32%. Impellam Group's return on equity of 7.78% beat PageGroup's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
PageGroup0.56% 4.18% 7.59%
Impellam Group 0.32%7.78%1.23%

Summary

PageGroup beats Impellam Group on 11 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does PageGroup compare to SThree?

SThree (LON:STEM) and PageGroup (LON:PAGE) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, dividends, analyst recommendations, valuation, profitability, institutional ownership, risk and earnings.

SThree presently has a consensus price target of GBX 270, suggesting a potential upside of 72.61%. PageGroup has a consensus price target of GBX 228.33, suggesting a potential upside of 111.03%. Given PageGroup's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe PageGroup is more favorable than SThree.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
SThree
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
PageGroup
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

SThree has a beta of 0.645, suggesting that its share price is 36% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, PageGroup has a beta of 1.031975, suggesting that its share price is 3% more volatile than the broader market.

65.5% of SThree shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 80.4% of PageGroup shares are held by institutional investors. 15.4% of SThree shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.2% of PageGroup shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, SThree's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled PageGroup'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
SThree Neutral
PageGroup Neutral

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
SThree£1.30B0.15£48.77M£13.6011.50
PageGroup£1.60B0.21£50.57M£2.9037.31

SThree has a net margin of 1.36% compared to PageGroup's net margin of 0.56%. SThree's return on equity of 7.83% beat PageGroup's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
SThree1.36% 7.83% 10.67%
PageGroup 0.56%4.18%7.59%

SThree pays an annual dividend of GBX 14.30 per share and has a dividend yield of 9.1%. PageGroup pays an annual dividend of GBX 17.11 per share and has a dividend yield of 15.8%. SThree pays out 105.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. PageGroup pays out 590.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future.

Summary

PageGroup beats SThree on 8 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does PageGroup compare to Robert Walters?

Robert Walters (LON:RWA) and PageGroup (LON:PAGE) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, risk, profitability, earnings, media sentiment, dividends, analyst recommendations and valuation.

Robert Walters pays an annual dividend of GBX 17 per share and has a dividend yield of 20.0%. PageGroup pays an annual dividend of GBX 17.11 per share and has a dividend yield of 15.8%. Robert Walters pays out -41.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. PageGroup pays out 590.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Robert Walters is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

68.7% of Robert Walters shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 80.4% of PageGroup shares are held by institutional investors. 3.9% of Robert Walters shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.2% of PageGroup shares are held by 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.

Robert Walters has a beta of 0.78, indicating that its stock price is 22% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, PageGroup has a beta of 1.031975, indicating that its stock price is 3% more volatile than the broader market.

PageGroup has a net margin of 0.56% compared to Robert Walters' net margin of -3.43%. PageGroup's return on equity of 4.18% beat Robert Walters' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Robert Walters-3.43% -24.67% 2.39%
PageGroup 0.56%4.18%7.59%

PageGroup has higher revenue and earnings than Robert Walters. Robert Walters is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than PageGroup, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Robert Walters£781.10M0.07£6.27M-£40.70N/A
PageGroup£1.60B0.21£50.57M£2.9037.31

Robert Walters currently has a consensus target price of GBX 100, indicating a potential upside of 17.65%. PageGroup has a consensus target price of GBX 228.33, indicating a potential upside of 111.03%. Given PageGroup's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe PageGroup is more favorable than Robert Walters.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Robert Walters
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
PageGroup
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

In the previous week, Robert Walters had 1 more articles in the media than PageGroup. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Robert Walters and 0 mentions for PageGroup. Robert Walters' average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled PageGroup'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Robert Walters Neutral
PageGroup Neutral

Summary

PageGroup beats Robert Walters on 13 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does PageGroup compare to Gattaca?

PageGroup (LON:PAGE) and Gattaca (LON:GATC) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, risk, profitability, media sentiment, dividends, valuation and earnings.

PageGroup presently has a consensus target price of GBX 228.33, indicating a potential upside of 111.03%. Given PageGroup's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe PageGroup is more favorable than Gattaca.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
PageGroup
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67
Gattaca
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
PageGroup£1.60B0.21£50.57M£2.9037.31
Gattaca£417.86M0.11£177.08K£10.2014.22

In the previous week, PageGroup's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Gattaca'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
PageGroup Neutral
Gattaca Neutral

80.4% of PageGroup shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 4.1% of Gattaca shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.2% of PageGroup shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 41.6% of Gattaca 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.

PageGroup pays an annual dividend of GBX 17.11 per share and has a dividend yield of 15.8%. Gattaca pays an annual dividend of GBX 3 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. PageGroup pays out 590.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Gattaca pays out 29.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

PageGroup has a beta of 1.031975, suggesting that its stock price is 3% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Gattaca has a beta of 0.855, suggesting that its stock price is 15% less volatile than the broader market.

Gattaca has a net margin of 0.79% compared to PageGroup's net margin of 0.56%. Gattaca's return on equity of 11.07% beat PageGroup's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
PageGroup0.56% 4.18% 7.59%
Gattaca 0.79%11.07%1.44%

Summary

PageGroup beats Gattaca on 11 of the 16 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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PAGE vs. The Competition

MetricPageGroupStaffing & Employment Services IndustryIndustrials SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£336.90M£471.73M£9.64B£2.77B
Dividend Yield8.11%8.98%3.54%6.16%
P/E Ratio37.317.7825.61366.66
Price / Sales0.218.284,851.7285,978.62
Price / Cash10.7713.6127.9827.87
Price / Book1.247.804.567.76
Net Income£50.57M£18.92M£792.16M£5.89B
7 Day Performance-2.70%1.45%0.14%-0.75%
1 Month Performance-9.44%-2.61%-0.85%-1.28%
1 Year Performance-59.99%-14.15%21.49%65.91%

PageGroup Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
PAGE
PageGroup
N/AGBX 108.20
-0.6%
GBX 228.33
+111.0%
-58.8%£336.90M£1.60B37.317,859
HAS
Hays
4.412 of 5 stars
GBX 33.02
+2.2%
GBX 71.60
+116.8%
-51.8%£528.00M£6.49BN/A6,490
IPEL
Impellam Group
N/AN/AN/AN/A£389.29M£2.04B2,500.001,783
STEM
SThree
4.5277 of 5 stars
GBX 158.20
+0.3%
GBX 270
+70.7%
-35.9%£194.81M£1.30B11.632,280
RWA
Robert Walters
3.2386 of 5 stars
GBX 85
+2.2%
GBX 100
+17.6%
-52.6%£55.91M£781.10MN/A3,980

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This page (LON:PAGE) was last updated on 6/27/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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