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SCLP vs. AVCT, HZD, PRTC, VRP, and ARIX

Should you buy Scancell stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Scancell 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 Scancell include Avacta Group (AVCT), Horizon Discovery Group plc (HZD.L) (HZD), PureTech Health (PRTC), Verona Pharma plc (VRP.L) (VRP), and Arix Bioscience (ARIX). These companies are all part of the "biotechnology" industry.

How does Scancell compare to Avacta Group?

Avacta Group (LON:AVCT) and Scancell (LON:SCLP) are both small-cap healthcare companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, valuation, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, earnings, profitability, media sentiment and dividends.

Avacta Group presently has a consensus target price of GBX 99, suggesting a potential upside of 45.59%. Given Avacta Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Avacta Group is more favorable than Scancell.

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

Avacta Group has a beta of 1.12, meaning that its stock price is 12% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Scancell has a beta of 0.736, meaning that its stock price is 26% less volatile than the broader market.

3.1% of Avacta Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 1.5% of Scancell shares are held by institutional investors. 47.7% of Avacta Group shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 15.5% of Scancell shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Avacta Group£113K2,819.58-£30.08M-£9.66N/A
Scancell£4.71M21.59-£6.75M-£0.55N/A

Scancell has a net margin of -116.98% compared to Avacta Group's net margin of -33,961.06%. Scancell's return on equity of 90.29% beat Avacta Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Avacta Group-33,961.06% -2,929.47% -21.80%
Scancell -116.98%90.29%-45.28%

In the previous week, Avacta Group had 1 more articles in the media than Scancell. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Avacta Group and 0 mentions for Scancell. Avacta Group's average media sentiment score of 0.75 beat Scancell's score of 0.18 indicating that Avacta Group is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Avacta Group Positive
Scancell Neutral

Summary

Avacta Group beats Scancell on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Scancell compare to Horizon Discovery Group plc (HZD.L)?

Horizon Discovery Group plc (HZD.L) (LON:HZD) and Scancell (LON:SCLP) are both small-cap healthcare companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, institutional ownership, valuation, profitability, earnings, risk, analyst recommendations and media sentiment.

Horizon Discovery Group plc (HZD.L) has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Scancell's net margin of -116.98%. Scancell's return on equity of 90.29% beat Horizon Discovery Group plc (HZD.L)'s return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Horizon Discovery Group plc (HZD.L)N/A N/A N/A
Scancell -116.98%90.29%-45.28%

1.5% of Scancell shares are held by institutional investors. 15.5% of Scancell shares are held 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.

Horizon Discovery Group plc (HZD.L) has higher revenue and earnings than Scancell. Scancell is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Horizon Discovery Group plc (HZD.L), indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Horizon Discovery Group plc (HZD.L)£54.63M0.00N/A-£5.50N/A
Scancell£4.71M21.59-£6.75M-£0.55N/A

In the previous week, Scancell's average media sentiment score of 0.18 beat Horizon Discovery Group plc (HZD.L)'s score of 0.00 indicating that Scancell is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Horizon Discovery Group plc (HZD.L) Neutral
Scancell Neutral

Summary

Scancell beats Horizon Discovery Group plc (HZD.L) on 6 of the 9 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Scancell compare to PureTech Health?

PureTech Health (LON:PRTC) and Scancell (LON:SCLP) are both small-cap healthcare companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, institutional ownership, dividends, profitability, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, earnings and valuation.

PureTech Health has a beta of 0.793, meaning that its stock price is 21% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Scancell has a beta of 0.736, meaning that its stock price is 26% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, PureTech Health had 11 more articles in the media than Scancell. MarketBeat recorded 11 mentions for PureTech Health and 0 mentions for Scancell. PureTech Health's average media sentiment score of 1.35 beat Scancell's score of 0.18 indicating that PureTech Health is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
PureTech Health Positive
Scancell Neutral

PureTech Health presently has a consensus price target of GBX 508, indicating a potential upside of 341.74%. Given PureTech Health's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe PureTech Health is more favorable than Scancell.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
PureTech Health
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Scancell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

Scancell has a net margin of -116.98% compared to PureTech Health's net margin of -2,355.32%. Scancell's return on equity of 90.29% beat PureTech Health's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
PureTech Health-2,355.32% -31.98% -13.39%
Scancell -116.98%90.29%-45.28%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
PureTech Health£4.66M60.08-£91.86M-£46.00N/A
Scancell£4.71M21.59-£6.75M-£0.55N/A

33.5% of PureTech Health shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 1.5% of Scancell shares are owned by institutional investors. 13.3% of PureTech Health shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 15.5% of Scancell shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

PureTech Health beats Scancell on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Scancell compare to Verona Pharma plc (VRP.L)?

Scancell (LON:SCLP) and Verona Pharma plc (VRP.L) (LON:VRP) are related small-cap companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, media sentiment, earnings, dividends, valuation, institutional ownership, profitability and risk.

Verona Pharma plc (VRP.L) has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Scancell's net margin of -116.98%. Scancell's return on equity of 90.29% beat Verona Pharma plc (VRP.L)'s return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Scancell-116.98% 90.29% -45.28%
Verona Pharma plc (VRP.L) N/A N/A N/A

1.5% of Scancell shares are held by institutional investors. 15.5% of Scancell shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Scancell's average media sentiment score of 0.18 beat Verona Pharma plc (VRP.L)'s score of 0.00 indicating that Scancell is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Scancell Neutral
Verona Pharma plc (VRP.L) Neutral

Verona Pharma plc (VRP.L) has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Scancell. Scancell is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Verona Pharma plc (VRP.L), indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Scancell£4.71M21.59-£6.75M-£0.55N/A
Verona Pharma plc (VRP.L)N/AN/AN/A-£32.70N/A

Summary

Scancell beats Verona Pharma plc (VRP.L) on 6 of the 9 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Scancell compare to Arix Bioscience?

Arix Bioscience (LON:ARIX) and Scancell (LON:SCLP) are both small-cap healthcare companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, institutional ownership, dividends, analyst recommendations, profitability, risk, valuation and earnings.

Arix Bioscience has a beta of 1.05, indicating that its share price is 5% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Scancell has a beta of 0.736, indicating that its share price is 26% less volatile than the broader market.

41.3% of Arix Bioscience shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 1.5% of Scancell shares are held by institutional investors. 20.7% of Arix Bioscience shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 15.5% of Scancell shares are held 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.

In the previous week, Scancell's average media sentiment score of 0.18 beat Arix Bioscience's score of 0.00 indicating that Scancell is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Arix Bioscience Neutral
Scancell Neutral

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Arix Bioscience£14.16M0.00£14.96M£0.11N/A
Scancell£4.71M21.59-£6.75M-£0.55N/A

Arix Bioscience has a net margin of 105.64% compared to Scancell's net margin of -116.98%. Scancell's return on equity of 90.29% beat Arix Bioscience's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Arix Bioscience105.64% 6.41% 2.18%
Scancell -116.98%90.29%-45.28%

Summary

Arix Bioscience beats Scancell on 9 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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SCLP vs. The Competition

MetricScancellBiotechnology IndustryHealthcare SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£101.70M£3.51B£6.81B£2.83B
Dividend YieldN/A3.78%2.59%6.15%
P/E Ratio-17.827.39282.12368.44
Price / Sales21.591,209.27573.0883,484.29
Price / Cash7.8644.8028.6027.89
Price / Book-25.1416.9811.027.09
Net Income-£6.75M-£12.56M£3.49B£5.89B
7 Day Performance1.66%-1.85%0.47%6.25%
1 Month Performance-31.23%-8.52%-4.24%0.13%
1 Year Performance-6.62%47.51%62.63%64.12%

Scancell Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
SCLP
Scancell
N/AGBX 9.80
+0.1%
N/A-6.7%£101.70M£4.71MN/A51
AVCT
Avacta Group
2.2162 of 5 stars
GBX 68.50
-0.7%
GBX 99
+44.5%
+39.6%£320.96M£113KN/A120
HZD
Horizon Discovery Group plc (HZD.L)
N/AN/AN/AN/A£302.98M£54.63MN/A416
PRTC
PureTech Health
3.4551 of 5 stars
GBX 124
+0.5%
GBX 508
+309.7%
-13.7%£301.84M£4.66MN/A300
VRP
Verona Pharma plc (VRP.L)
N/AN/AN/AN/A£228MN/AN/A22

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This page (LON:SCLP) was last updated on 8/3/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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