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SAG vs. TOT, ARW, FERG, GMS, and JPEI

Should you buy Science Group stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Science 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 Science Group include Total Produce (TOT), Arrow Global Group (ARW), Ferguson (FERG), Gulf Marine Services (GMS), and JPMorgan Elect plc - Managed Income (JPEI).

How does Science Group compare to Total Produce?

Total Produce (LON:TOT) and Science Group (LON:SAG) are related small-cap companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, dividends, valuation, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, profitability and earnings.

Science Group has a net margin of 14.34% compared to Total Produce's net margin of 0.00%. Science Group's return on equity of 14.83% beat Total Produce's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Total ProduceN/A N/A N/A
Science Group 14.34%14.83%4.28%

Science Group has a consensus price target of GBX 755, suggesting a potential upside of 29.95%. Given Science Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Science Group is more favorable than Total Produce.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Total Produce
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Science Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Total Produce£3.82B0.00N/A£8.80N/A
Science Group£111.66M2.12£5.92M£73.607.89

47.4% of Science Group shares are held by institutional investors. 22.5% of Science Group shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Total Produce pays an annual dividend of GBX 0.06 per share. Science Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 8 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.4%. Total Produce pays out 0.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Science Group pays out 10.9% 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.

In the previous week, Science Group had 4 more articles in the media than Total Produce. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Science Group and 0 mentions for Total Produce. Science Group's average media sentiment score of 0.39 beat Total Produce's score of 0.00 indicating that Science Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Total Produce Neutral
Science Group Neutral

Summary

Science Group beats Total Produce on 12 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Science Group compare to Arrow Global Group?

Arrow Global Group (LON:ARW) and Science Group (LON:SAG) are related small-cap companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, valuation, institutional ownership, earnings, profitability, risk, analyst recommendations and dividends.

47.4% of Science Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 22.5% of Science Group 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.

In the previous week, Science Group had 4 more articles in the media than Arrow Global Group. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Science Group and 0 mentions for Arrow Global Group. Science Group's average media sentiment score of 0.39 beat Arrow Global Group's score of 0.00 indicating that Science Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Arrow Global Group Neutral
Science Group Neutral

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Arrow Global Group£269.20M0.00N/A£8.70N/A
Science Group£111.66M2.12£5.92M£73.607.89

Science Group has a net margin of 14.34% compared to Arrow Global Group's net margin of 0.00%. Science Group's return on equity of 14.83% beat Arrow Global Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Arrow Global GroupN/A N/A N/A
Science Group 14.34%14.83%4.28%

Science Group has a consensus price target of GBX 755, indicating a potential upside of 29.95%. Given Science Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Science Group is more favorable than Arrow Global Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Arrow Global Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Science Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

Summary

Science Group beats Arrow Global Group on 11 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Science Group compare to Ferguson?

Science Group (LON:SAG) and Ferguson (LON:FERG) are both industrials companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, institutional ownership, dividends, analyst recommendations, valuation, media sentiment, profitability and earnings.

Science Group has a net margin of 14.34% compared to Ferguson's net margin of 6.55%. Ferguson's return on equity of 35.11% beat Science Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Science Group14.34% 14.83% 4.28%
Ferguson 6.55%35.11%10.15%

Science Group currently has a consensus price target of GBX 755, suggesting a potential upside of 29.95%. Given Science Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Science Group is more favorable than Ferguson.

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

47.4% of Science Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 64.7% of Ferguson shares are held by institutional investors. 22.5% of Science Group shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of Ferguson shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Science Group£111.66M2.12£5.92M£73.607.89
Ferguson£31.32B0.01£2.10B£1.02 thousand0.22

In the previous week, Ferguson had 5 more articles in the media than Science Group. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for Ferguson and 4 mentions for Science Group. Science Group's average media sentiment score of 0.39 beat Ferguson's score of 0.08 indicating that Science Group is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Science Group
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Ferguson
2 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Science Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 8 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.4%. Ferguson pays an annual dividend of GBX 337.98 per share and has a dividend yield of 149.3%. Science Group pays out 10.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Ferguson pays out 33.3% 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.

Science Group has a beta of 0.358, meaning that its share price is 64% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Ferguson has a beta of 1.118, meaning that its share price is 12% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Science Group and Ferguson tied by winning 9 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Science Group compare to Gulf Marine Services?

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

In the previous week, Science Group had 3 more articles in the media than Gulf Marine Services. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Science Group and 1 mentions for Gulf Marine Services. Gulf Marine Services' average media sentiment score of 0.75 beat Science Group's score of 0.39 indicating that Gulf Marine Services is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Gulf Marine Services
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Science Group
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Gulf Marine Services has a beta of 0.658, suggesting that its stock price is 34% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Science Group has a beta of 0.358, suggesting that its stock price is 64% less volatile than the broader market.

Science Group has a net margin of 14.34% compared to Gulf Marine Services' net margin of 10.06%. Science Group's return on equity of 14.83% beat Gulf Marine Services' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Gulf Marine Services10.06% 4.61% 5.32%
Science Group 14.34%14.83%4.28%

8.2% of Gulf Marine Services shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 47.4% of Science Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.5% of Gulf Marine Services shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 22.5% of Science Group shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Science Group has a consensus price target of GBX 755, indicating a potential upside of 29.95%. Given Science Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Science Group is more favorable than Gulf Marine Services.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Gulf Marine Services
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Science Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Gulf Marine Services£188.12M1.13£48.19M£1.6411.24
Science Group£111.66M2.12£5.92M£73.607.89

Summary

Science Group beats Gulf Marine Services on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Science Group compare to JPMorgan Elect plc - Managed Income?

Science Group (LON:SAG) and JPMorgan Elect plc - Managed Income (LON:JPEI) are related small-cap companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, institutional ownership, profitability, dividends, earnings, analyst recommendations, valuation and risk.

Science Group has a net margin of 14.34% compared to JPMorgan Elect plc - Managed Income's net margin of 0.00%. Science Group's return on equity of 14.83% beat JPMorgan Elect plc - Managed Income's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Science Group14.34% 14.83% 4.28%
JPMorgan Elect plc - Managed Income N/A N/A N/A

47.4% of Science Group shares are held by institutional investors. 22.5% of Science Group shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Science Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 8 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.4%. JPMorgan Elect plc - Managed Income pays an annual dividend of GBX 0.05 per share. Science Group pays out 10.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. JPMorgan Elect plc - Managed Income pays out 6.3% 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.

In the previous week, Science Group had 4 more articles in the media than JPMorgan Elect plc - Managed Income. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Science Group and 0 mentions for JPMorgan Elect plc - Managed Income. Science Group's average media sentiment score of 0.39 beat JPMorgan Elect plc - Managed Income's score of 0.00 indicating that Science Group is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Science Group Neutral
JPMorgan Elect plc - Managed Income Neutral

Science Group presently has a consensus price target of GBX 755, indicating a potential upside of 29.95%. Given Science Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Science Group is more favorable than JPMorgan Elect plc - Managed Income.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Science Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
JPMorgan Elect plc - Managed Income
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

Science Group has higher revenue and earnings than JPMorgan Elect plc - Managed Income. JPMorgan Elect plc - Managed Income is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Science Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Science Group£111.66M2.12£5.92M£73.607.89
JPMorgan Elect plc - Managed IncomeN/AN/AN/A£0.75N/A

Summary

Science Group beats JPMorgan Elect plc - Managed Income on 13 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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SAG vs. The Competition

MetricScience GroupProfessional Services IndustryIndustrials SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£236.71M£7.27B£10.61B£2.78B
Dividend Yield1.72%3.87%120.66%6.15%
P/E Ratio7.8937.5427.57368.29
Price / Sales2.1224.41310.8583,501.19
Price / Cash4.5822.5824.1427.89
Price / Book3.136.004.477.04
Net Income£5.92M£235.79M£610.22M£5.89B
7 Day Performance-1.02%3.49%0.25%6.44%
1 Month Performance0.17%5.91%-2.63%0.09%
1 Year Performance3.75%-8.00%12.03%63.74%

Science Group Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
SAG
Science Group
3.3708 of 5 stars
GBX 581
-0.7%
GBX 755
+29.9%
+4.6%£236.71M£111.66M7.89443
TOT
Total Produce
N/AN/AN/AN/A£641.85M£3.82B18.755,974
ARW
Arrow Global Group
N/AN/AN/AN/A£544.66M£269.20M35.2922,300
FERG
Ferguson
N/AGBX 228.67
-0.4%
N/A-98.7%£443.48M£31.32B0.2336,000
GMS
Gulf Marine Services
N/AGBX 18.36
-0.2%
N/A-10.5%£211.54M£188.12M11.205,480

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This page (LON:SAG) was last updated on 8/1/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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