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Princes Group (PRN) Competitors

GBX 321 -10.50 (-3.17%)
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PRN vs. CWK, TATE, PFD, GNC, and BAKK

Should you buy Princes Group stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Princes 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 Princes Group include Cranswick (CWK), Tate & Lyle (TATE), Premier Foods (PFD), Greencore Group (GNC), and Bakkavor Group (BAKK). These companies are all part of the "packaged foods" industry.

How does Princes Group compare to Cranswick?

Cranswick (LON:CWK) and Princes Group (LON:PRN) are both packaged foods industry companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, media sentiment, risk, earnings, dividends, valuation, profitability and analyst recommendations.

71.2% of Cranswick shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 3.6% of Princes Group shares are held by institutional investors. 2.5% of Cranswick shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 87.5% of Princes Group shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Cranswick had 1 more articles in the media than Princes Group. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Cranswick and 0 mentions for Princes Group. Cranswick's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Princes Group'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Cranswick Neutral
Princes Group Neutral

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Cranswick£2.98B1.01£113.74M£290.2019.34
Princes Group£1.87B0.42N/A£37.008.68

Cranswick presently has a consensus target price of GBX 4,706.40, indicating a potential downside of 16.15%. Princes Group has a consensus target price of GBX 625, indicating a potential upside of 94.70%. Given Princes Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Princes Group is more favorable than Cranswick.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Cranswick
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.80
Princes Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

Cranswick has a net margin of 5.31% compared to Princes Group's net margin of 0.00%. Cranswick's return on equity of 14.99% beat Princes Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Cranswick5.31% 14.99% 8.26%
Princes Group N/A N/A N/A

Summary

Cranswick beats Princes Group on 10 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Princes Group compare to Tate & Lyle?

Tate & Lyle (LON:TATE) and Princes Group (LON:PRN) are both packaged foods industry 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.

Tate & Lyle presently has a consensus price target of GBX 516, suggesting a potential downside of 8.55%. Princes Group has a consensus price target of GBX 625, suggesting a potential upside of 94.70%. Given Princes Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Princes Group is more favorable than Tate & Lyle.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Tate & Lyle
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50
Princes Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

Tate & Lyle has higher revenue and earnings than Princes Group. Princes Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Tate & Lyle, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Tate & Lyle£2.01B1.24£206.63M£21.7026.00
Princes Group£1.87B0.42N/A£37.008.68

In the previous week, Tate & Lyle had 1 more articles in the media than Princes Group. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Tate & Lyle and 0 mentions for Princes Group. Tate & Lyle's average media sentiment score of 0.06 beat Princes Group's score of 0.00 indicating that Tate & Lyle is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Tate & Lyle Neutral
Princes Group Neutral

61.5% of Tate & Lyle shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 3.6% of Princes Group shares are held by institutional investors. 1.7% of Tate & Lyle shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 87.5% of Princes Group shares are held by company 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.

Tate & Lyle has a net margin of 4.84% compared to Princes Group's net margin of 0.00%. Tate & Lyle's return on equity of 6.17% beat Princes Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Tate & Lyle4.84% 6.17% 6.03%
Princes Group N/A N/A N/A

Summary

Tate & Lyle beats Princes Group on 10 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Princes Group compare to Premier Foods?

Princes Group (LON:PRN) and Premier Foods (LON:PFD) are both small-cap packaged foods industry companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, media sentiment, earnings, dividends, profitability, analyst recommendations, valuation and risk.

Princes Group presently has a consensus target price of GBX 625, indicating a potential upside of 94.70%. Premier Foods has a consensus target price of GBX 244, indicating a potential upside of 18.91%. Given Princes Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Princes Group is more favorable than Premier Foods.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Princes Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Premier Foods
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.80

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Princes Group£1.87B0.42N/A£37.008.68
Premier Foods£1.18B1.50£112.38M£15.5013.24

In the previous week, Premier Foods had 2 more articles in the media than Princes Group. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Premier Foods and 0 mentions for Princes Group. Premier Foods' average media sentiment score of 0.78 beat Princes Group's score of 0.00 indicating that Premier Foods is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Princes Group Neutral
Premier Foods Positive

3.6% of Princes Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 39.0% of Premier Foods shares are held by institutional investors. 87.5% of Princes Group shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.7% of Premier Foods shares are held 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.

Premier Foods has a net margin of 12.17% compared to Princes Group's net margin of 0.00%. Premier Foods' return on equity of 15.61% beat Princes Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Princes GroupN/A N/A N/A
Premier Foods 12.17%15.61%4.78%

Summary

Premier Foods beats Princes Group on 9 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Princes Group compare to Greencore Group?

Princes Group (LON:PRN) and Greencore Group (LON:GNC) are both small-cap packaged foods industry companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, media sentiment, earnings, dividends, profitability, analyst recommendations, valuation and risk.

Princes Group presently has a consensus target price of GBX 625, indicating a potential upside of 94.70%. Greencore Group has a consensus target price of GBX 290.25, indicating a potential upside of 41.17%. Given Princes Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Princes Group is more favorable than Greencore Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Princes Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Greencore Group
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.75

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Princes Group£1.87B0.42N/A£37.008.68
Greencore Group£2.34B0.70£48.48M£2.8073.43

In the previous week, Greencore Group had 3 more articles in the media than Princes Group. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Greencore Group and 0 mentions for Princes Group. Greencore Group's average media sentiment score of 1.26 beat Princes Group's score of 0.00 indicating that Greencore Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Princes Group Neutral
Greencore Group Positive

3.6% of Princes Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 31.4% of Greencore Group shares are held by institutional investors. 87.5% of Princes Group shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.1% of Greencore Group shares are held 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.

Greencore Group has a net margin of 0.30% compared to Princes Group's net margin of 0.00%. Greencore Group's return on equity of 0.73% beat Princes Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Princes GroupN/A N/A N/A
Greencore Group 0.30%0.73%4.43%

Summary

Greencore Group beats Princes Group on 10 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Princes Group compare to Bakkavor Group?

Bakkavor Group (LON:BAKK) and Princes Group (LON:PRN) are both small-cap packaged foods industry 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.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Bakkavor Group£2.30B0.63£64.74M£6.3040.00
Princes Group£1.87B0.42N/A£37.008.68

13.4% of Bakkavor Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 3.6% of Princes Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 48.9% of Bakkavor Group shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 87.5% of Princes Group shares are owned 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.

Princes Group has a consensus target price of GBX 625, indicating a potential upside of 94.70%. Given Princes Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Princes Group is more favorable than Bakkavor Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Bakkavor Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Princes Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

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

Company Overall Sentiment
Bakkavor Group Neutral
Princes Group Neutral

Bakkavor Group has a net margin of 1.66% compared to Princes Group's net margin of 0.00%. Bakkavor Group's return on equity of 6.14% beat Princes Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Bakkavor Group1.66% 6.14% 4.54%
Princes Group N/A N/A N/A

Summary

Bakkavor Group beats Princes Group on 7 of the 12 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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PRN vs. The Competition

MetricPrinces GroupPackaged Foods IndustryStaples SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£785.50M£4.67B£16.46B£2.82B
Dividend YieldN/A2.54%3.40%6.18%
P/E Ratio8.682,882.0826.52367.00
Price / Sales0.423,430.9047.0786,487.87
Price / CashN/A119.3213.3827.85
Price / BookN/A22.505.667.93
Net IncomeN/A£2.71B£680.43M£5.89B
7 Day Performance6.64%1.84%3.87%0.91%
1 Month Performance-14.29%2.71%4.57%2.04%
1 Year PerformanceN/A729.39%-8.99%74.00%

Princes Group Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
PRN
Princes Group
2.0602 of 5 stars
GBX 321
-3.2%
GBX 625
+94.7%
N/A£785.50M£1.87B8.68N/A
CWK
Cranswick
2.0293 of 5 stars
GBX 5,690
+0.7%
GBX 4,706.40
-17.3%
+8.0%£3.05B£2.98B19.6152,000
TATE
Tate & Lyle
1.5677 of 5 stars
GBX 561.50
flat
GBX 516
-8.1%
+4.5%£2.49B£2.01B25.883,604
PFD
Premier Foods
3.8434 of 5 stars
GBX 207.60
+0.8%
GBX 244
+17.5%
+3.0%£1.79B£1.18B13.394,000
GNC
Greencore Group
4.7653 of 5 stars
GBX 206
+2.4%
GBX 290.25
+40.9%
-10.7%£1.63B£2.34B73.5713,602

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This page (LON:PRN) was last updated on 6/15/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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