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GBX 306.50 +0.50 (+0.16%)
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PRN vs. CWK, TATE, GNC, PFD, and BAKK

Should you buy Princes Group stock or one of its competitors? Princes Group's main competitors and comparable companies include Cranswick (CWK), Tate & Lyle (TATE), Greencore Group (GNC), Premier Foods (PFD), and Bakkavor Group (BAKK). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "food products" industry.

How does Princes Group compare to Cranswick?

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

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£2.98B0.94£113.74M£290.2017.99
Princes Group£1.87B0.40N/A£37.008.28

In the previous week, Cranswick had 3 more articles in the media than Princes Group. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Cranswick and 0 mentions for Princes Group. Cranswick's average media sentiment score of 0.67 beat Princes Group's score of 0.00 indicating that Cranswick is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Cranswick Positive
Princes Group Neutral

71.2% of Cranswick shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 3.3% of Princes Group shares are held by institutional investors. 2.6% of Cranswick shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 87.5% of Princes Group shares are held by 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.

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

Cranswick currently has a consensus target price of GBX 5,974, indicating a potential upside of 14.43%. Princes Group has a consensus target price of GBX 625, indicating a potential upside of 103.92%. Given Princes Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly 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

Summary

Cranswick beats Princes Group on 11 of the 14 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 consumer staples companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, earnings, risk, institutional ownership, profitability and dividends.

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

61.5% of Tate & Lyle shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 3.3% of Princes Group shares are held by institutional investors. 1.4% of Tate & Lyle shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 87.5% of Princes 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.

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£2.01B1.23£206.63M£21.7025.67
Princes Group£1.87B0.40N/A£37.008.28

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 0.37 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

Tate & Lyle presently has a consensus target price of GBX 516, indicating a potential downside of 7.36%. Princes Group has a consensus target price of GBX 625, indicating a potential upside of 103.92%. Given Princes Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly 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)
3 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.25
Princes Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

Summary

Tate & Lyle beats Princes Group on 9 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Princes Group compare to Greencore Group?

Greencore Group (LON:GNC) and Princes Group (LON:PRN) are both consumer staples companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, profitability, institutional ownership, earnings, media sentiment, valuation, risk and analyst recommendations.

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
Greencore Group0.30% 0.73% 4.43%
Princes Group N/A N/A N/A

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
Greencore Group£2.34B0.87£48.48M£2.8091.36
Princes Group£1.87B0.40N/A£37.008.28

Greencore Group currently has a consensus price target of GBX 301.50, suggesting a potential upside of 17.87%. Princes Group has a consensus price target of GBX 625, suggesting a potential upside of 103.92%. Given Princes Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Princes Group is more favorable than Greencore Group.

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

55.5% of Greencore Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 3.3% of Princes Group shares are held by institutional investors. 1.2% of Greencore Group shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 87.5% of Princes Group shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

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

Company Overall Sentiment
Greencore Group Neutral
Princes Group Neutral

Summary

Greencore Group beats Princes Group on 8 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Princes Group compare to Premier Foods?

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

Premier Foods has higher earnings, but lower revenue 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
Premier Foods£1.18B1.43£112.38M£15.5012.61
Princes Group£1.87B0.40N/A£37.008.28

Premier Foods presently has a consensus target price of GBX 242, indicating a potential upside of 23.83%. Princes Group has a consensus target price of GBX 625, indicating a potential upside of 103.92%. 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
Premier Foods
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

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 0.37 beat Princes Group's score of 0.00 indicating that Premier Foods is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Premier Foods Neutral
Princes Group Neutral

39.0% of Premier Foods shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 3.3% of Princes Group shares are held by institutional investors. 1.7% of Premier Foods 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, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Premier Foods has a net margin of 11.62% compared to Princes Group's net margin of 0.00%. Premier Foods' return on equity of 9.74% beat Princes Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Premier Foods11.62% 9.74% 4.78%
Princes Group N/A N/A N/A

Summary

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

How does Princes Group compare to Bakkavor Group?

Princes Group (LON:PRN) and Bakkavor Group (LON:BAKK) are both small-cap consumer staples companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, risk, earnings, analyst recommendations, valuation, dividends, media sentiment and institutional ownership.

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

Company Overall Sentiment
Princes Group Neutral
Bakkavor Group Neutral

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
Princes Group£1.87B0.40N/A£37.008.28
Bakkavor Group£2.30B0.63£64.74M£6.3040.00

3.3% of Princes Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 13.4% of Bakkavor Group shares are held by institutional investors. 87.5% of Princes Group shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 48.9% of Bakkavor Group 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.

Princes Group presently has a consensus target price of GBX 625, indicating a potential upside of 103.92%. Given Princes Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe Princes Group is more favorable than Bakkavor 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
Bakkavor Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

Bakkavor Group has a net margin of 2.43% compared to Princes Group's net margin of 0.00%. Bakkavor Group's return on equity of 9.10% beat Princes Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Princes GroupN/A N/A N/A
Bakkavor Group 2.43%9.10%4.54%

Summary

Bakkavor Group beats Princes Group on 7 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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PRN vs. The Competition

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MetricPrinces GroupFood Products IndustryConsumer Staples SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£750.02M£5.63B£15.80B£2.91B
Dividend YieldN/A3.14%3.22%6.22%
P/E Ratio8.2811.8213.48366.79
Price / Sales0.4083.39262,949.0283,772.69
Price / CashN/A112.2456.3227.89
Price / BookN/A3.864.896.72
Net IncomeN/A£765.39M£835.37M£5.89B
7 Day PerformanceN/A-0.88%-0.73%11.89%
1 Month Performance-8.87%0.92%-0.35%1.30%
1 Year PerformanceN/A40.28%11.89%21.51%

Princes Group Competitors List

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CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
PRN
Princes Group
N/AGBX 306.50
+0.2%		GBX 625
+103.9%		N/A£750.02M£1.87B8.28N/A
CWK
Cranswick
3.1765 of 5 stars		GBX 5,370
-0.2%		GBX 5,974
+11.2%		+1.9%£2.87B£2.98B18.5052,000
TATE
Tate & Lyle
0.8535 of 5 stars		GBX 555
+0.1%		GBX 516
-7.0%		+8.4%£2.45B£2.01B25.583,604
GNC
Greencore Group
N/AGBX 266.20
+0.5%		GBX 301.50
+13.3%		+4.3%£2.11B£2.34B95.0713,602
PFD
Premier Foods
3.8678 of 5 stars		GBX 196.90
-0.3%		GBX 242
+22.9%		+4.7%£1.70B£1.18B12.704,000

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