Do analysts rate MWG or PNN?

Pennon Group has a consensus target price of GBX 1,297.14, suggesting a potential upside of 178.46%. Given Pennon Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Pennon Group is more favorable than Modern Water plc (MWG.L). Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Modern Water plc (MWG.L) 0 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 0.00 Pennon Group 0 Sell rating(s) 2 Hold rating(s) 5 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.71

Does the media refer more to UU or PNN?

In the previous week, United Utilities Group had 1 more articles in the media than Pennon Group. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for United Utilities Group and 1 mentions for Pennon Group. Pennon Group's average media sentiment score of 1.02 beat United Utilities Group's score of 0.74 indicating that Pennon Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment United Utilities Group 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Pennon Group 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Which has better earnings and valuation, SVT or PNN?

Severn Trent has higher revenue and earnings than Pennon Group. Pennon Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Severn Trent, 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 Severn Trent £2.83B 3.18 £177.90M £123.10 24.22 Pennon Group £1.29B 1.70 -£16.20M £19.30 24.14

Does the media refer more to SVT or PNN?

In the previous week, Severn Trent and Severn Trent both had 1 articles in the media. Severn Trent's average media sentiment score of 1.16 beat Pennon Group's score of 1.02 indicating that Severn Trent is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Severn Trent 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Pennon Group 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Which has preferable valuation & earnings, CNA or PNN?

Centrica has higher revenue and earnings than Pennon Group. Centrica is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Pennon Group, 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 Centrica £19.55B 0.35 £1.05B £15.10 9.97 Pennon Group £1.29B 1.70 -£16.20M £19.30 24.14

Is CNA or PNN more profitable?

Pennon Group has a net margin of 7.09% compared to Centrica's net margin of 3.64%. Centrica's return on equity of 21.92% beat Pennon Group's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Centrica 3.64% 21.92% -33.70% Pennon Group 7.09% 6.61% 1.81%

Does the media refer more to CNA or PNN?

In the previous week, Centrica had 1 more articles in the media than Pennon Group. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Centrica and 1 mentions for Pennon Group. Pennon Group's average media sentiment score of 1.02 beat Centrica's score of -0.83 indicating that Pennon Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Centrica 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 1 Very Negative mention(s) Negative Pennon Group 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Which has preferable valuation and earnings, DRX or PNN?

Drax Group has higher revenue and earnings than Pennon Group. Pennon Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Drax Group, 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 Drax Group £5.22B 0.51 £621.39M £8.50 92.48 Pennon Group £1.29B 1.70 -£16.20M £19.30 24.14

Is DRX or PNN more profitable?

Pennon Group has a net margin of 7.09% compared to Drax Group's net margin of 0.37%. Pennon Group's return on equity of 6.61% beat Drax Group's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Drax Group 0.37% 1.10% 11.44% Pennon Group 7.09% 6.61% 1.81%

Does the media prefer DRX or PNN?

In the previous week, Drax Group had 4 more articles in the media than Pennon Group. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Drax Group and 1 mentions for Pennon Group. Pennon Group's average media sentiment score of 1.02 beat Drax Group's score of 0.84 indicating that Pennon Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Drax Group 3 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Pennon Group 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Pennon Group (PNN) Competitors

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PNN vs. MWG, UU, SVT, CNA, and DRX

Should you buy Pennon Group stock or one of its competitors? Pennon Group's main competitors and comparable companies include Modern Water plc (MWG.L) (MWG), United Utilities Group (UU), Severn Trent (SVT), Centrica (CNA), and Drax Group (DRX). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "utilities" sector.

How does Pennon Group compare to Modern Water plc (MWG.L)?

Modern Water plc (MWG.L) (LON:MWG) and Pennon Group (LON:PNN) are both utilities companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, risk, institutional ownership, valuation, profitability, earnings, analyst recommendations and dividends.

Pennon Group has a consensus target price of GBX 1,297.14, suggesting a potential upside of 178.46%. Given Pennon Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Pennon Group is more favorable than Modern Water plc (MWG.L).

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Modern Water plc (MWG.L)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0.00
Pennon Group	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.71

In the previous week, Pennon Group had 1 more articles in the media than Modern Water plc (MWG.L). MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Pennon Group and 0 mentions for Modern Water plc (MWG.L). Pennon Group's average media sentiment score of 1.02 beat Modern Water plc (MWG.L)'s score of 0.00 indicating that Pennon Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Modern Water plc (MWG.L)	Neutral
Pennon Group	Positive

Modern Water plc (MWG.L) has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Pennon Group. Modern Water plc (MWG.L) is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Pennon Group, 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
Modern Water plc (MWG.L)	£1.74M	0.00	N/A	-£1.20	N/A
Pennon Group	£1.29B	1.70	-£16.20M	£19.30	24.14

Pennon Group has a net margin of 7.09% compared to Modern Water plc (MWG.L)'s net margin of 0.00%. Pennon Group's return on equity of 6.61% beat Modern Water plc (MWG.L)'s return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Modern Water plc (MWG.L)	N/A	N/A	N/A
Pennon Group	7.09%	6.61%	1.81%

80.8% of Pennon Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.3% of Pennon Group shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Pennon Group beats Modern Water plc (MWG.L) on 13 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Pennon Group compare to United Utilities Group?

United Utilities Group (LON:UU) and Pennon Group (LON:PNN) are both mid-cap utilities companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, media sentiment, institutional ownership, profitability, earnings, analyst recommendations, valuation and risk.

United Utilities Group has a net margin of 22.43% compared to Pennon Group's net margin of 7.09%. United Utilities Group's return on equity of 27.72% beat Pennon Group's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
United Utilities Group	22.43%	27.72%	2.02%
Pennon Group	7.09%	6.61%	1.81%

United Utilities Group has higher revenue and earnings than Pennon Group. Pennon Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than United Utilities Group, 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
United Utilities Group	£1.96B	4.76	£127.46M	£18.53	73.46
Pennon Group	£1.29B	1.70	-£16.20M	£19.30	24.14

United Utilities Group has a beta of 0.585, meaning that its share price is 42% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Pennon Group has a beta of 0.564, meaning that its share price is 44% less volatile than the broader market.

United Utilities Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 50 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.7%. Pennon Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 28.69 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.2%. United Utilities Group pays out 269.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Pennon Group pays out 148.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Pennon Group is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

In the previous week, United Utilities Group had 1 more articles in the media than Pennon Group. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for United Utilities Group and 1 mentions for Pennon Group. Pennon Group's average media sentiment score of 1.02 beat United Utilities Group's score of 0.74 indicating that Pennon Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
United Utilities Group	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Pennon Group	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

United Utilities Group currently has a consensus target price of GBX 1,419.17, suggesting a potential upside of 4.27%. Pennon Group has a consensus target price of GBX 1,297.14, suggesting a potential upside of 178.46%. Given Pennon Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Pennon Group is more favorable than United Utilities Group.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
United Utilities Group	0 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.17
Pennon Group	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.71

65.3% of United Utilities Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 80.8% of Pennon Group shares are held by institutional investors. 0.1% of United Utilities Group shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of Pennon Group shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

United Utilities Group and Pennon Group tied by winning 9 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Pennon Group compare to Severn Trent?

Severn Trent (LON:SVT) and Pennon Group (LON:PNN) are both mid-cap utilities companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, dividends, media sentiment, profitability, valuation, earnings, institutional ownership and risk.

In the previous week, Severn Trent and Severn Trent both had 1 articles in the media. Severn Trent's average media sentiment score of 1.16 beat Pennon Group's score of 1.02 indicating that Severn Trent is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Severn Trent	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Pennon Group	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Severn Trent has a beta of 0.55, suggesting that its stock price is 45% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Pennon Group has a beta of 0.564, suggesting that its stock price is 44% less volatile than the broader market.

Severn Trent pays an annual dividend of GBX 123.43 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.1%. Pennon Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 28.69 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.2%. Severn Trent pays out 100.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Pennon Group pays out 148.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future.

Severn Trent currently has a consensus price target of GBX 7,447.50, suggesting a potential upside of 149.75%. Pennon Group has a consensus price target of GBX 1,297.14, suggesting a potential upside of 178.46%. Given Pennon Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Pennon Group is more favorable than Severn Trent.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Severn Trent	1 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.83
Pennon Group	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.71

Severn Trent has higher revenue and earnings than Pennon Group. Pennon Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Severn Trent, 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
Severn Trent	£2.83B	3.18	£177.90M	£123.10	24.22
Pennon Group	£1.29B	1.70	-£16.20M	£19.30	24.14

76.2% of Severn Trent shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 80.8% of Pennon Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.3% of Severn Trent shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of Pennon Group shares are owned by 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.

Severn Trent has a net margin of 13.10% compared to Pennon Group's net margin of 7.09%. Severn Trent's return on equity of 20.35% beat Pennon Group's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Severn Trent	13.10%	20.35%	2.35%
Pennon Group	7.09%	6.61%	1.81%

Summary

Severn Trent beats Pennon Group on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Pennon Group compare to Centrica?

Centrica (LON:CNA) and Pennon Group (LON:PNN) are both mid-cap utilities companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, earnings, risk, dividends, media sentiment, profitability, institutional ownership and valuation.

In the previous week, Centrica had 1 more articles in the media than Pennon Group. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Centrica and 1 mentions for Pennon Group. Pennon Group's average media sentiment score of 1.02 beat Centrica's score of -0.83 indicating that Pennon Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Centrica	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	1 Very Negative mention(s)	Negative
Pennon Group	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

52.5% of Centrica shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 80.8% of Pennon Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.4% of Centrica shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of Pennon Group 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.

Centrica has higher revenue and earnings than Pennon Group. Centrica is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Pennon Group, 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
Centrica	£19.55B	0.35	£1.05B	£15.10	9.97
Pennon Group	£1.29B	1.70	-£16.20M	£19.30	24.14

Centrica has a beta of 0.322, suggesting that its stock price is 68% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Pennon Group has a beta of 0.564, suggesting that its stock price is 44% less volatile than the broader market.

Centrica pays an annual dividend of GBX 5.50 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.7%. Pennon Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 28.69 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.2%. Centrica pays out 36.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Pennon Group pays out 148.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future.

Centrica currently has a consensus target price of GBX 216.33, indicating a potential upside of 43.70%. Pennon Group has a consensus target price of GBX 1,297.14, indicating a potential upside of 178.46%. Given Pennon Group's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Pennon Group is more favorable than Centrica.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Centrica	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.83
Pennon Group	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.71

Pennon Group has a net margin of 7.09% compared to Centrica's net margin of 3.64%. Centrica's return on equity of 21.92% beat Pennon Group's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Centrica	3.64%	21.92%	-33.70%
Pennon Group	7.09%	6.61%	1.81%

Summary

Pennon Group beats Centrica on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Pennon Group compare to Drax Group?

Drax Group (LON:DRX) and Pennon Group (LON:PNN) are both mid-cap utilities companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, institutional ownership, risk, earnings, analyst recommendations, dividends, media sentiment and profitability.

Pennon Group has a net margin of 7.09% compared to Drax Group's net margin of 0.37%. Pennon Group's return on equity of 6.61% beat Drax Group's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Drax Group	0.37%	1.10%	11.44%
Pennon Group	7.09%	6.61%	1.81%

In the previous week, Drax Group had 4 more articles in the media than Pennon Group. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Drax Group and 1 mentions for Pennon Group. Pennon Group's average media sentiment score of 1.02 beat Drax Group's score of 0.84 indicating that Pennon Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Drax Group	3 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Pennon Group	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Drax Group has a beta of 0.619, suggesting that its share price is 38% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Pennon Group has a beta of 0.564, suggesting that its share price is 44% less volatile than the broader market.

Drax Group currently has a consensus price target of GBX 3,343.33, suggesting a potential upside of 325.33%. Pennon Group has a consensus price target of GBX 1,297.14, suggesting a potential upside of 178.46%. Given Drax Group's higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe Drax Group is more favorable than Pennon Group.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Drax Group	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.67
Pennon Group	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.71

61.4% of Drax Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 80.8% of Pennon Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.3% of Drax Group shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of Pennon Group shares are owned 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.

Drax Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 29 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.7%. Pennon Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 28.69 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.2%. Drax Group pays out 341.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Pennon Group pays out 148.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Pennon Group is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Drax Group has higher revenue and earnings than Pennon Group. Pennon Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Drax Group, 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
Drax Group	£5.22B	0.51	£621.39M	£8.50	92.48
Pennon Group	£1.29B	1.70	-£16.20M	£19.30	24.14

Summary

Pennon Group beats Drax Group on 10 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

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New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

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PNN vs. The Competition

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Metric	Pennon Group	Water Utilities Industry	Utilities Sector	LON Exchange
Market Cap	£2.20B	£6.21B	£15.63B	£2.91B
Dividend Yield	6.19%	3.93%	4.04%	6.18%
P/E Ratio	24.14	22.77	24.93	367.42
Price / Sales	1.70	52.43	366.34	83,891.79
Price / Cash	12.70	14.68	18.65	27.89
Price / Book	1.09	5.62	2.27	6.75
Net Income	-£16.20M	£302.59M	£701.43M	£5.89B
7 Day Performance	-2.34%	-1.89%	-0.25%	5.57%
1 Month Performance	0.99%	0.91%	-1.69%	2.30%
1 Year Performance	1.44%	3.22%	9.37%	21.81%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
PNN Pennon Group	3.8872 of 5 stars	GBX 465.83 +1.0%	GBX 1,297.14 +178.5%	+2.7%	£2.20B	£1.29B	24.14	3,000
MWG Modern Water plc (MWG.L)	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	£13.64M	£1.74M	N/A	23
UU United Utilities Group	2.0711 of 5 stars	GBX 1,436 +0.8%	GBX 1,419.17 -1.2%	+24.8%	£9.84B	£1.96B	77.51	6,000	Trending News Analyst Forecast Analyst Revision High Trading Volume
SVT Severn Trent	3.5373 of 5 stars	GBX 3,166 +0.4%	GBX 7,447.50 +135.2%	+19.8%	£9.55B	£2.83B	25.72	270	Positive News
CNA Centrica	4.1866 of 5 stars	GBX 154.70 -0.5%	GBX 216.33 +39.8%	-4.4%	£7.01B	£19.55B	10.25	6,100	Analyst Upgrade

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PNN vs. MWG, UU, SVT, CNA, and DRX

How does Pennon Group compare to Modern Water plc (MWG.L)?

Do analysts rate MWG or PNN?

Does the media refer more to MWG or PNN?

Which has stronger earnings & valuation, MWG or PNN?

Is MWG or PNN more profitable?

Do institutionals & insiders have more ownership in MWG or PNN?

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How does Pennon Group compare to United Utilities Group?

Is UU or PNN more profitable?

Which has higher earnings and valuation, UU or PNN?

Which has more risk & volatility, UU or PNN?

Is UU or PNN a better dividend stock?

Does the media refer more to UU or PNN?

Do analysts recommend UU or PNN?

Do insiders and institutionals have more ownership in UU or PNN?

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How does Pennon Group compare to Severn Trent?

Does the media refer more to SVT or PNN?

Which has more risk and volatility, SVT or PNN?

Is SVT or PNN a better dividend stock?

Do analysts prefer SVT or PNN?

Which has better earnings and valuation, SVT or PNN?

Do insiders and institutionals have more ownership in SVT or PNN?

Is SVT or PNN more profitable?

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How does Pennon Group compare to Centrica?

Does the media refer more to CNA or PNN?

Do insiders and institutionals hold more shares of CNA or PNN?

Which has preferable valuation & earnings, CNA or PNN?

Which has more risk & volatility, CNA or PNN?

Is CNA or PNN a better dividend stock?

Do analysts recommend CNA or PNN?

Is CNA or PNN more profitable?

Summary

How does Pennon Group compare to Drax Group?

Is DRX or PNN more profitable?

Does the media prefer DRX or PNN?

Which has more risk and volatility, DRX or PNN?

Do analysts prefer DRX or PNN?

Do institutionals and insiders hold more shares of DRX or PNN?

Is DRX or PNN a better dividend stock?

Which has preferable valuation and earnings, DRX or PNN?

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