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PSN vs. BDEV, HWDN, BTRW, BKG, and TW

Should you buy Persimmon stock or one of its competitors? Persimmon's main competitors and comparable companies include Barratt Developments (BDEV), Howden Joinery Group (HWDN), Barratt Redrow (BTRW), The Berkeley Group (BKG), and Taylor Wimpey (TW). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "household durables" industry.

How does Persimmon compare to Barratt Developments?

Barratt Developments (LON:BDEV) and Persimmon (LON:PSN) are both mid-cap consumer discretionary companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, risk, valuation, earnings, dividends and media sentiment.

Barratt Developments has a beta of 1.63, suggesting that its share price is 63% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Persimmon has a beta of 1.404, suggesting that its share price is 40% more volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Barratt Developments£4.17B0.00£114.10M£0.12N/A
Persimmon£3.98B0.94£257.98M£94.2012.35

Barratt Developments pays an annual dividend of GBX 16 per share. Persimmon pays an annual dividend of GBX 60 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.2%. Barratt Developments pays out 13,333.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Persimmon pays out 63.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Persimmon is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

In the previous week, Persimmon had 2 more articles in the media than Barratt Developments. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Persimmon and 0 mentions for Barratt Developments. Persimmon's average media sentiment score of 0.26 beat Barratt Developments' score of 0.00 indicating that Persimmon is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Barratt Developments Neutral
Persimmon Neutral

Persimmon has a consensus price target of GBX 2,564.30, suggesting a potential upside of 120.49%. Given Persimmon's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Persimmon is more favorable than Barratt Developments.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Barratt Developments
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Persimmon
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.90

Persimmon has a net margin of 7.68% compared to Barratt Developments' net margin of 2.74%. Persimmon's return on equity of 8.45% beat Barratt Developments' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Barratt Developments2.74% 2.07% 2.77%
Persimmon 7.68%8.45%8.28%

60.2% of Barratt Developments shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 60.8% of Persimmon shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.5% of Barratt Developments shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.6% of Persimmon shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Persimmon beats Barratt Developments on 14 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Persimmon compare to Howden Joinery Group?

Howden Joinery Group (LON:HWDN) and Persimmon (LON:PSN) are both mid-cap consumer discretionary companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, valuation, profitability, institutional ownership, earnings, dividends, risk and analyst recommendations.

67.4% of Howden Joinery Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 60.8% of Persimmon shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.9% of Howden Joinery Group shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.6% of Persimmon shares are owned 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.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Howden Joinery Group£2.45B1.69£253.42M£48.8015.57
Persimmon£3.98B0.94£257.98M£94.2012.35

Howden Joinery Group has a net margin of 10.86% compared to Persimmon's net margin of 7.68%. Howden Joinery Group's return on equity of 22.80% beat Persimmon's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Howden Joinery Group10.86% 22.80% 10.70%
Persimmon 7.68%8.45%8.28%

Howden Joinery Group has a beta of 1.29, indicating that its share price is 29% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Persimmon has a beta of 1.404, indicating that its share price is 40% more volatile than the broader market.

Howden Joinery Group presently has a consensus target price of GBX 1,009.40, suggesting a potential upside of 32.82%. Persimmon has a consensus target price of GBX 2,564.30, suggesting a potential upside of 120.49%. Given Persimmon's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Persimmon is more favorable than Howden Joinery Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Howden Joinery Group
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.40
Persimmon
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.90

In the previous week, Howden Joinery Group had 2 more articles in the media than Persimmon. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Howden Joinery Group and 2 mentions for Persimmon. Howden Joinery Group's average media sentiment score of 0.87 beat Persimmon's score of 0.26 indicating that Howden Joinery Group is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Howden Joinery Group
2 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Persimmon
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Howden Joinery Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 21.90 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.9%. Persimmon pays an annual dividend of GBX 60 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.2%. Howden Joinery Group pays out 44.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Persimmon pays out 63.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years.

Summary

Howden Joinery Group and Persimmon tied by winning 9 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Persimmon compare to Barratt Redrow?

Persimmon (LON:PSN) and Barratt Redrow (LON:BTRW) are both mid-cap consumer discretionary companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, media sentiment, valuation, earnings, analyst recommendations, dividends, institutional ownership and risk.

Persimmon has a beta of 1.404, indicating that its stock price is 40% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Barratt Redrow has a beta of 1.369, indicating that its stock price is 37% more volatile than the broader market.

60.8% of Persimmon shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 74.2% of Barratt Redrow shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.6% of Persimmon shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of Barratt Redrow shares are owned 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.

Persimmon has a net margin of 7.68% compared to Barratt Redrow's net margin of 3.60%. Persimmon's return on equity of 8.45% beat Barratt Redrow's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Persimmon7.68% 8.45% 8.28%
Barratt Redrow 3.60%2.73%N/A

Persimmon pays an annual dividend of GBX 60 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.2%. Barratt Redrow pays an annual dividend of GBX 17.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.7%. Persimmon pays out 63.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Barratt Redrow pays out 118.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future.

Persimmon currently has a consensus target price of GBX 2,564.30, indicating a potential upside of 120.49%. Barratt Redrow has a consensus target price of GBX 373.10, indicating a potential upside of 21.89%. Given Persimmon's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Persimmon is more favorable than Barratt Redrow.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Persimmon
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.90
Barratt Redrow
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.80

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Persimmon£3.98B0.94£257.98M£94.2012.35
Barratt Redrow£5.93B0.71N/A£14.9020.54

In the previous week, Barratt Redrow had 3 more articles in the media than Persimmon. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Barratt Redrow and 2 mentions for Persimmon. Persimmon's average media sentiment score of 0.26 beat Barratt Redrow's score of 0.15 indicating that Persimmon is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Persimmon
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Barratt Redrow
2 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Summary

Persimmon beats Barratt Redrow on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Persimmon compare to The Berkeley Group?

Persimmon (LON:PSN) and The Berkeley Group (LON:BKG) are both mid-cap consumer discretionary companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, earnings, analyst recommendations, dividends, profitability, media sentiment, institutional ownership and valuation.

The Berkeley Group has a net margin of 13.36% compared to Persimmon's net margin of 7.68%. The Berkeley Group's return on equity of 8.79% beat Persimmon's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Persimmon7.68% 8.45% 8.28%
The Berkeley Group 13.36%8.79%4.33%

In the previous week, The Berkeley Group had 4 more articles in the media than Persimmon. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for The Berkeley Group and 2 mentions for Persimmon. The Berkeley Group's average media sentiment score of 0.45 beat Persimmon's score of 0.26 indicating that The Berkeley Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Persimmon
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
The Berkeley Group
1 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Persimmon presently has a consensus price target of GBX 2,564.30, indicating a potential upside of 120.49%. The Berkeley Group has a consensus price target of GBX 8,721.57, indicating a potential upside of 159.88%. Given The Berkeley Group's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe The Berkeley Group is more favorable than Persimmon.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Persimmon
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.90
The Berkeley Group
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.43

Persimmon has a beta of 1.404, suggesting that its stock price is 40% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, The Berkeley Group has a beta of 1.185, suggesting that its stock price is 19% more volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Persimmon£3.98B0.94£257.98M£94.2012.35
The Berkeley Group£2.38B1.29£371.15M£331.1010.14

60.8% of Persimmon shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 70.0% of The Berkeley Group shares are held by institutional investors. 2.6% of Persimmon shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 8.4% of The Berkeley Group shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

The Berkeley Group beats Persimmon on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Persimmon compare to Taylor Wimpey?

Taylor Wimpey (LON:TW) and Persimmon (LON:PSN) are both mid-cap consumer discretionary companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, earnings, valuation, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, profitability, institutional ownership and risk.

Taylor Wimpey has a beta of 1.304, indicating that its stock price is 30% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Persimmon has a beta of 1.404, indicating that its stock price is 40% more volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Taylor Wimpey£3.45B0.80£250.27M£6.8511.13
Persimmon£3.98B0.94£257.98M£94.2012.35

Persimmon has a net margin of 7.68% compared to Taylor Wimpey's net margin of 6.43%. Persimmon's return on equity of 8.45% beat Taylor Wimpey's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Taylor Wimpey6.43% 5.99% 4.08%
Persimmon 7.68%8.45%8.28%

68.7% of Taylor Wimpey shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 60.8% of Persimmon shares are held by institutional investors. 0.9% of Taylor Wimpey shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.6% of Persimmon shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Taylor Wimpey pays an annual dividend of GBX 10 per share and has a dividend yield of 13.1%. Persimmon pays an annual dividend of GBX 60 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.2%. Taylor Wimpey pays out 145.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Persimmon pays out 63.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

Taylor Wimpey presently has a consensus price target of GBX 99.20, suggesting a potential upside of 30.01%. Persimmon has a consensus price target of GBX 2,564.30, suggesting a potential upside of 120.49%. Given Persimmon's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Persimmon is more favorable than Taylor Wimpey.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Taylor Wimpey
1 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.40
Persimmon
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.90

In the previous week, Taylor Wimpey had 8 more articles in the media than Persimmon. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for Taylor Wimpey and 2 mentions for Persimmon. Taylor Wimpey's average media sentiment score of 0.80 beat Persimmon's score of 0.26 indicating that Taylor Wimpey is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Taylor Wimpey
3 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Persimmon
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Summary

Persimmon beats Taylor Wimpey on 14 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

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PSN vs. The Competition

MetricPersimmonHousehold Durables IndustryConsumer Discretionary SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£3.73B£5.23B£12.42B£2.87B
Dividend Yield5.42%3.52%58.24%6.26%
P/E Ratio12.3512.6444.34366.51
Price / Sales0.9464.0193.6790,141.29
Price / Cash5.239.1228.5527.89
Price / Book1.092.744.026.38
Net Income£257.98M£270.86M£445.74M£5.89B
7 Day Performance4.40%-1.13%-1.27%-0.20%
1 Month Performance-2.02%-3.33%-4.88%-0.51%
1 Year Performance6.45%-8.08%-7.19%20.23%

Persimmon Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
PSN
Persimmon
4.6331 of 5 stars
GBX 1,163
+5.9%
GBX 2,564.30
+120.5%
+0.6%£3.73B£3.98B12.356,180
BDEV
Barratt Developments
N/AN/AN/AN/A£6.94B£4.17B4,017.506,728
HWDN
Howden Joinery Group
4.3108 of 5 stars
GBX 768.42
-0.1%
GBX 1,009.40
+31.4%
-10.8%£4.19B£2.45B15.7512,000
BTRW
Barratt Redrow
4.0926 of 5 stars
GBX 298.65
-0.8%
GBX 373.10
+24.9%
-24.5%£4.14B£5.93B20.046,270
BKG
The Berkeley Group
4.1811 of 5 stars
GBX 3,416
-0.8%
GBX 8,721.57
+155.3%
-10.3%£3.12B£2.38B10.322,610

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