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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?

Princes Group (LON:PRN) and Cranswick (LON:CWK) are both consumer staples companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, valuation, dividends, risk, profitability, analyst recommendations, 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
Princes Group£1.87B0.44N/A£37.009.00
Cranswick£2.98B0.91£113.74M£290.2017.57

Princes Group currently has a consensus price target of GBX 625, indicating a potential upside of 87.69%. Cranswick has a consensus price target of GBX 6,036, indicating a potential upside of 18.35%. Given Princes Group's higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Princes Group is more favorable than Cranswick.

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
Cranswick
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

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

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
Princes GroupN/A N/A N/A
Cranswick 5.31%14.99%8.26%

In the previous week, Cranswick had 9 more articles in the media than Princes Group. MarketBeat recorded 11 mentions for Cranswick and 2 mentions for Princes Group. Cranswick's average media sentiment score of 0.72 beat Princes Group's score of 0.00 indicating that Cranswick is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Princes Group
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Cranswick
4 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

Cranswick beats Princes Group on 11 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Princes Group compare to Tate & Lyle?

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

3.3% of Princes Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 61.5% of Tate & Lyle shares are held by institutional investors. 87.5% of Princes Group shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.4% of Tate & Lyle shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Princes Group had 2 more articles in the media than Tate & Lyle. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Princes Group and 0 mentions for Tate & Lyle. Princes Group's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Tate & Lyle'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Princes Group Neutral
Tate & Lyle Neutral

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
Princes Group£1.87B0.44N/A£37.009.00
Tate & Lyle£2.01B1.23£206.63M£21.7025.76

Princes Group presently has a consensus target price of GBX 625, suggesting a potential upside of 87.69%. Tate & Lyle has a consensus target price of GBX 516, suggesting a potential downside of 7.69%. 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
Princes Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Tate & Lyle
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.25

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
Princes GroupN/A N/A N/A
Tate & Lyle 4.84%6.17%6.03%

Summary

Tate & Lyle beats Princes Group on 7 of the 12 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 consumer staples companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, analyst recommendations, dividends, institutional ownership, media sentiment, valuation, profitability and risk.

In the previous week, Princes Group had 2 more articles in the media than Greencore Group. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Princes Group and 0 mentions for Greencore Group. Princes Group's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Greencore Group'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Princes Group Neutral
Greencore Group Neutral

3.3% of Princes Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 55.5% of Greencore Group shares are held by institutional investors. 87.5% of Princes Group shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.2% of Greencore 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.

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%

Princes Group currently has a consensus price target of GBX 625, indicating a potential upside of 87.69%. Greencore Group has a consensus price target of GBX 301.50, indicating a potential upside of 20.99%. Given Princes Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly 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£1.87B0.44N/A£37.009.00
Greencore Group£2.34B0.84£48.48M£2.8089.00

Summary

Greencore Group beats Princes Group on 8 of the 13 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 superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, risk, media sentiment, valuation, earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and profitability.

Premier Foods presently has a consensus price target of GBX 242, suggesting a potential upside of 23.16%. Princes Group has a consensus price target of GBX 625, suggesting a potential upside of 87.69%. 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

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 company will outperform the market over the long term.

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£1.18B1.44£112.38M£15.5012.68
Princes Group£1.87B0.44N/A£37.009.00

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

In the previous week, Princes Group had 1 more articles in the media than Premier Foods. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Princes Group and 1 mentions for Premier Foods. Premier Foods' average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Princes Group'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Premier Foods
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Princes Group
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Summary

Premier Foods beats Princes Group on 7 of the 13 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 stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, earnings, valuation, institutional ownership, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, dividends and profitability.

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 endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

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%

In the previous week, Princes Group had 2 more articles in the media than Bakkavor Group. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Princes Group and 0 mentions for Bakkavor Group. Bakkavor Group's average media sentiment score of 0.68 beat Princes Group's score of 0.00 indicating that Bakkavor Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Princes Group Neutral
Bakkavor Group Positive

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£1.87B0.44N/A£37.009.00
Bakkavor Group£2.30B0.63£64.74M£6.3040.00

Princes Group presently has a consensus price target of GBX 625, indicating a potential upside of 87.69%. 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

Summary

Bakkavor Group beats Princes Group on 8 of the 14 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£814.86M£5.40B£15.59B£2.90B
Dividend YieldN/A3.25%3.31%6.19%
P/E Ratio9.0013.4114.15366.64
Price / Sales0.4483.83262,949.0989,806.95
Price / CashN/A112.9656.1427.89
Price / BookN/A3.714.336.36
Net IncomeN/A£772.49M£839.94M£5.89B
7 Day Performance0.91%-1.11%-0.58%0.17%
1 Month Performance8.65%-4.35%-3.95%5.52%
1 Year PerformanceN/A34.18%9.86%19.05%

Princes Group Competitors List

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CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
PRN
Princes Group
1.9947 of 5 stars		GBX 333
-0.3%		GBX 625
+87.7%		N/A£814.86M£1.87B9.00N/A
CWK
Cranswick
3.8648 of 5 stars		GBX 5,050
-1.4%		GBX 5,974
+18.3%		+1.2%£2.70B£2.98B17.4013,114
TATE
Tate & Lyle
N/AGBX 558
flat		GBX 516
-7.5%		+24.3%£2.47B£2.01B25.714,840
GNC
Greencore Group
N/AGBX 245.80
-0.2%		GBX 301.50
+22.7%		+10.4%£1.95B£2.34B87.7928,000
PFD
Premier Foods
2.9619 of 5 stars		GBX 192.70
-0.2%		GBX 242
+25.6%		+1.5%£1.66B£1.18B12.434,385

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