RWS (RWS) Competitors

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RWS vs. JSG, CPI, RST, DWF, and FRAN

Should you buy RWS stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares RWS 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 RWS include Johnson Service Group (JSG), Capita (CPI), Restore (RST), DWF Group (DWF), and Franchise Brands (FRAN). These companies are all part of the "specialty business services" industry.

How does RWS compare to Johnson Service Group?

Johnson Service Group (LON:JSG) and RWS (LON:RWS) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, valuation, risk, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, earnings and dividends.

In the previous week, RWS's average media sentiment score of 0.25 beat Johnson Service Group's score of 0.00 indicating that RWS is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Johnson Service Group Neutral
RWS Neutral

40.0% of Johnson Service Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 39.5% of RWS shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.6% of Johnson Service Group shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 24.5% of RWS shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Johnson Service Group£535.40M1.10£31.14M£9.2017.00
RWS£706.10M0.37-£36.98M-£27.00N/A

Johnson Service Group has a net margin of 6.93% compared to RWS's net margin of -13.60%. Johnson Service Group's return on equity of 13.04% beat RWS's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Johnson Service Group6.93% 13.04% 6.40%
RWS -13.60%-12.70%3.42%

Johnson Service Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 4.30 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.7%. RWS pays an annual dividend of GBX 12.45 per share and has a dividend yield of 17.7%. Johnson Service Group pays out 46.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. RWS pays out -46.1% 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. RWS is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Johnson Service Group has a beta of 1.037, indicating that its stock price is 4% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, RWS has a beta of 0.535, indicating that its stock price is 47% less volatile than the broader market.

Johnson Service Group currently has a consensus target price of GBX 178.33, suggesting a potential upside of 14.02%. RWS has a consensus target price of GBX 172.50, suggesting a potential upside of 144.85%. Given RWS's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe RWS is more favorable than Johnson Service Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Johnson Service Group
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67
RWS
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

Summary

Johnson Service Group beats RWS on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does RWS compare to Capita?

RWS (LON:RWS) and Capita (LON:CPI) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, dividends, earnings, risk, valuation and profitability.

Capita has a net margin of -7.45% compared to RWS's net margin of -13.60%. RWS's return on equity of -12.70% beat Capita's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
RWS-13.60% -12.70% 3.42%
Capita -7.45%-142.88%1.57%

RWS has a beta of 0.535, suggesting that its stock price is 47% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Capita has a beta of 0.84, suggesting that its stock price is 16% less volatile than the broader market.

39.5% of RWS shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 26.9% of Capita shares are owned by institutional investors. 24.5% of RWS shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 5.3% of Capita shares are owned by 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.

RWS presently has a consensus price target of GBX 172.50, suggesting a potential upside of 144.85%. Capita has a consensus price target of GBX 464.20, suggesting a potential upside of 53.71%. Given RWS's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe RWS is more favorable than Capita.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
RWS
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Capita
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
RWS£706.10M0.37-£36.98M-£27.00N/A
Capita£2.31B0.16-£40.73M-£144.13N/A

In the previous week, Capita had 1 more articles in the media than RWS. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Capita and 0 mentions for RWS. Capita's average media sentiment score of 0.39 beat RWS's score of 0.25 indicating that Capita is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
RWS Neutral
Capita Neutral

Summary

RWS beats Capita on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does RWS compare to Restore?

RWS (LON:RWS) and Restore (LON:RST) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, risk, media sentiment, earnings, dividends, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and valuation.

39.5% of RWS shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 21.2% of Restore shares are owned by institutional investors. 24.5% of RWS shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 16.3% of Restore shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Restore has a net margin of 0.43% compared to RWS's net margin of -13.60%. Restore's return on equity of 0.58% beat RWS's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
RWS-13.60% -12.70% 3.42%
Restore 0.43%0.58%3.37%

RWS has a beta of 0.535, meaning that its share price is 47% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Restore has a beta of 0.122, meaning that its share price is 88% less volatile than the broader market.

RWS currently has a consensus target price of GBX 172.50, indicating a potential upside of 144.85%. Restore has a consensus target price of GBX 367.33, indicating a potential upside of 43.49%. Given RWS's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe RWS is more favorable than Restore.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
RWS
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Restore
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

In the previous week, Restore had 2 more articles in the media than RWS. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Restore and 0 mentions for RWS. Restore's average media sentiment score of 1.32 beat RWS's score of 0.25 indicating that Restore is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
RWS Neutral
Restore Positive

RWS pays an annual dividend of GBX 12.45 per share and has a dividend yield of 17.7%. Restore pays an annual dividend of GBX 6 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.3%. RWS pays out -46.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Restore pays out -127.7% 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.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
RWS£706.10M0.37-£36.98M-£27.00N/A
Restore£304.70M1.12£3.74M-£4.70N/A

Summary

RWS and Restore tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does RWS compare to DWF Group?

DWF Group (LON:DWF) and RWS (LON:RWS) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, valuation, risk, institutional ownership, media sentiment, earnings, analyst recommendations and dividends.

DWF Group has a net margin of 2.76% compared to RWS's net margin of -13.60%. DWF Group's return on equity of 19.89% beat RWS's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
DWF Group2.76% 19.89% 5.74%
RWS -13.60%-12.70%3.42%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
DWF Group£451.64M0.00£12.45M£0.04N/A
RWS£706.10M0.37-£36.98M-£27.00N/A

36.2% of DWF Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 39.5% of RWS shares are owned by institutional investors. 54.9% of DWF Group shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 24.5% of RWS shares are owned 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.

In the previous week, RWS's average media sentiment score of 0.25 beat DWF Group's score of 0.00 indicating that RWS is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
DWF Group Neutral
RWS Neutral

DWF Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 5 per share. RWS pays an annual dividend of GBX 12.45 per share and has a dividend yield of 17.7%. DWF Group pays out 12,500.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. RWS pays out -46.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. RWS is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

RWS has a consensus target price of GBX 172.50, suggesting a potential upside of 144.85%. Given RWS's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe RWS is more favorable than DWF Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
DWF Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
RWS
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

DWF Group has a beta of 0.62, meaning that its stock price is 38% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, RWS has a beta of 0.535, meaning that its stock price is 47% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

DWF Group and RWS tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does RWS compare to Franchise Brands?

Franchise Brands (LON:FRAN) and RWS (LON:RWS) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, institutional ownership, dividends, earnings, risk, analyst recommendations, valuation and profitability.

18.9% of Franchise Brands shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 39.5% of RWS shares are owned by institutional investors. 32.0% of Franchise Brands shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 24.5% of RWS shares are owned by 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.

Franchise Brands has a beta of 0.472, meaning that its stock price is 53% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, RWS has a beta of 0.535, meaning that its stock price is 47% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Franchise Brands had 3 more articles in the media than RWS. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Franchise Brands and 0 mentions for RWS. Franchise Brands' average media sentiment score of 0.52 beat RWS's score of 0.25 indicating that Franchise Brands is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Franchise Brands Positive
RWS Neutral

Franchise Brands currently has a consensus price target of GBX 197.50, suggesting a potential upside of 36.21%. RWS has a consensus price target of GBX 172.50, suggesting a potential upside of 144.85%. Given RWS's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe RWS is more favorable than Franchise Brands.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Franchise Brands
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
RWS
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Franchise Brands£142.15M1.96£7.75M£4.6431.25
RWS£706.10M0.37-£36.98M-£27.00N/A

Franchise Brands pays an annual dividend of GBX 2.45 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.7%. RWS pays an annual dividend of GBX 12.45 per share and has a dividend yield of 17.7%. Franchise Brands pays out 52.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. RWS pays out -46.1% 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. RWS is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Franchise Brands has a net margin of 6.32% compared to RWS's net margin of -13.60%. Franchise Brands' return on equity of 4.06% beat RWS's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Franchise Brands6.32% 4.06% 3.24%
RWS -13.60%-12.70%3.42%

Summary

Franchise Brands beats RWS on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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RWS vs. The Competition

MetricRWSSpecialty Business Services IndustryIndustrials SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£261.48M£4.96B£9.73B£2.78B
Dividend Yield8.34%4.85%3.55%6.16%
P/E Ratio-2.6128.2425.47365.72
Price / Sales0.3793.714,867.9786,253.69
Price / Cash15.9940.5427.9327.85
Price / Book0.297.214.617.92
Net Income-£36.98M£144.67M£793.53M£5.89B
7 Day Performance-12.46%-0.46%-0.07%-0.87%
1 Month Performance-27.60%-2.60%0.18%-0.76%
1 Year Performance-19.58%0.73%25.08%70.67%

RWS Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
RWS
RWS
3.321 of 5 stars
GBX 70.45
-2.7%
GBX 172.50
+144.9%
-20.8%£261.48M£706.10MN/A7,040
JSG
Johnson Service Group
N/AGBX 155.80
flat
GBX 178.33
+14.5%
+9.1%£588.91M£535.40M16.936,165
CPI
Capita
4.5497 of 5 stars
GBX 330
-2.2%
GBX 464.20
+40.7%
+9.5%£395.27M£2.31BN/A43,000
RST
Restore
3.7615 of 5 stars
GBX 259
+2.2%
GBX 367.33
+41.8%
-3.7%£346.10M£304.70MN/A2,700
DWF
DWF Group
N/AN/AN/AN/A£340.61M£451.64M2,490.004,340

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This page (LON:RWS) was last updated on 6/23/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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