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SNR vs. COB, QQ, CHG, BOE, and GEC

Should you buy Senior stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Senior 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 Senior include Cobham (COB), QinetiQ Group (QQ), Chemring Group (CHG), Boeing (BOE), and General Electric (GEC). These companies are all part of the "aerospace & defense" industry.

How does Senior compare to Cobham?

Senior (LON:SNR) and Cobham (LON:COB) are both industrials companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, earnings, media sentiment, dividends, analyst recommendations, valuation, risk and profitability.

Senior has a net margin of 3.98% compared to Cobham's net margin of 0.00%. Senior's return on equity of 7.31% beat Cobham's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Senior3.98% 7.31% 2.65%
Cobham N/A N/A N/A

In the previous week, Senior and Senior both had 1 articles in the media. Senior's average media sentiment score of 1.04 beat Cobham's score of 0.22 indicating that Senior is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Senior
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Cobham
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Senior£738.20M1.61£30.78M-£1.02N/A
Cobham£1.97B0.00N/A-£1.90N/A

42.4% of Senior shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.6% of Senior shares are owned 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.

Senior currently has a consensus target price of GBX 253.33, suggesting a potential downside of 12.19%. Given Cobham's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Cobham is more favorable than Senior.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Senior
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Cobham
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

Summary

Senior beats Cobham on 9 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Senior compare to QinetiQ Group?

Senior (LON:SNR) and QinetiQ Group (LON:QQ) are both industrials companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, dividends, profitability, risk, analyst recommendations, valuation, earnings and institutional ownership.

Senior has a beta of 1.059, suggesting that its share price is 6% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, QinetiQ Group has a beta of 0.325, suggesting that its share price is 68% less volatile than the broader market.

Senior pays an annual dividend of GBX 2.50 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.9%. QinetiQ Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 8 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.8%. Senior pays out -245.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. QinetiQ Group pays out 33.1% 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.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Senior£738.20M1.61£30.78M-£1.02N/A
QinetiQ Group£1.89B1.32£132.62M£24.1518.68

In the previous week, QinetiQ Group had 2 more articles in the media than Senior. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for QinetiQ Group and 1 mentions for Senior. QinetiQ Group's average media sentiment score of 1.13 beat Senior's score of 1.04 indicating that QinetiQ Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Senior
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
QinetiQ Group
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

QinetiQ Group has a net margin of 5.59% compared to Senior's net margin of 3.98%. QinetiQ Group's return on equity of 19.34% beat Senior's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Senior3.98% 7.31% 2.65%
QinetiQ Group 5.59%19.34%6.47%

42.4% of Senior shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 59.5% of QinetiQ Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.6% of Senior shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 12.1% of QinetiQ Group shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Senior currently has a consensus target price of GBX 253.33, suggesting a potential downside of 12.19%. QinetiQ Group has a consensus target price of GBX 1,921.75, suggesting a potential upside of 325.92%. Given QinetiQ Group's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe QinetiQ Group is more favorable than Senior.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Senior
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
QinetiQ Group
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.60

Summary

QinetiQ Group beats Senior on 13 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Senior compare to Chemring Group?

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

In the previous week, Senior had 1 more articles in the media than Chemring Group. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Senior and 0 mentions for Chemring Group. Senior's average media sentiment score of 1.04 beat Chemring Group's score of 0.00 indicating that Senior is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Chemring Group Neutral
Senior Positive

68.8% of Chemring Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 42.4% of Senior shares are held by institutional investors. 1.2% of Chemring Group shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.6% of Senior shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Chemring Group£512M2.84£2.18M£12.3043.70
Senior£738.20M1.61£30.78M-£1.02N/A

Chemring Group has a net margin of 6.77% compared to Senior's net margin of 3.98%. Chemring Group's return on equity of 9.03% beat Senior's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Chemring Group6.77% 9.03% 7.03%
Senior 3.98%7.31%2.65%

Chemring Group has a beta of 0.801, suggesting that its stock price is 20% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Senior has a beta of 1.059, suggesting that its stock price is 6% more volatile than the broader market.

Chemring Group currently has a consensus target price of GBX 619, indicating a potential upside of 15.16%. Senior has a consensus target price of GBX 253.33, indicating a potential downside of 12.19%. Given Chemring Group's higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Chemring Group is more favorable than Senior.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Chemring Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Senior
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

Chemring Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 8 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.5%. Senior pays an annual dividend of GBX 2.50 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.9%. Chemring Group pays out 65.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Senior pays out -245.1% 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.

Summary

Chemring Group beats Senior on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Senior compare to Boeing?

Boeing (LON:BOE) and Senior (LON:SNR) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, earnings, dividends, profitability, valuation, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and media sentiment.

59.4% of Boeing shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 42.4% of Senior shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.1% of Boeing shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.6% of Senior shares are owned 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.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Boeing£70.54B0.00-£4.13B-£7.15N/A
Senior£738.20M1.61£30.78M-£1.02N/A

In the previous week, Boeing had 29 more articles in the media than Senior. MarketBeat recorded 30 mentions for Boeing and 1 mentions for Senior. Senior's average media sentiment score of 1.04 beat Boeing's score of -0.26 indicating that Senior is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Boeing
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
12 Neutral mention(s)
12 Negative mention(s)
5 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Senior
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Boeing has a beta of 1.43, indicating that its stock price is 43% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Senior has a beta of 1.059, indicating that its stock price is 6% more volatile than the broader market.

Senior has a consensus price target of GBX 253.33, indicating a potential downside of 12.19%. Given Boeing's higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe Boeing is more favorable than Senior.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Boeing
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Senior
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

Senior has a net margin of 3.98% compared to Boeing's net margin of -5.86%. Senior's return on equity of 7.31% beat Boeing's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Boeing-5.86% N/A 0.04%
Senior 3.98%7.31%2.65%

Summary

Senior beats Boeing on 9 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Senior compare to General Electric?

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

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Senior£738.20M1.61£30.78M-£1.02N/A
General Electric£69.52B0.00£4.19B£3.80N/A

Senior pays an annual dividend of GBX 2.50 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.9%. General Electric pays an annual dividend of GBX 112 per share. Senior pays out -245.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. General Electric pays out 2,947.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Senior is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

In the previous week, Senior had 1 more articles in the media than General Electric. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Senior and 0 mentions for General Electric. Senior's average media sentiment score of 1.04 beat General Electric's score of 0.00 indicating that Senior is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Senior Positive
General Electric Neutral

Senior has a beta of 1.059, meaning that its stock price is 6% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, General Electric has a beta of 1.25, meaning that its stock price is 25% more volatile than the broader market.

Senior currently has a consensus target price of GBX 253.33, indicating a potential downside of 12.19%. Given General Electric's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe General Electric is more favorable than Senior.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Senior
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
General Electric
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

42.4% of Senior shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 77.0% of General Electric shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.6% of Senior shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of General Electric shares are owned 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.

General Electric has a net margin of 5.05% compared to Senior's net margin of 3.98%. General Electric's return on equity of 13.64% beat Senior's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Senior3.98% 7.31% 2.65%
General Electric 5.05%13.64%2.43%

Summary

General Electric beats Senior on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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SNR vs. The Competition

MetricSeniorAerospace & Defense IndustryIndustrials SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£1.19B£17.85B£9.47B£2.84B
Dividend Yield1.04%2.58%3.55%6.16%
P/E Ratio-282.8441.3026.93368.17
Price / Sales1.6188.151,938.7084,565.95
Price / Cash6.1920.3727.3827.87
Price / Book2.635.984.487.69
Net Income£30.78M£256.04M£791.21M£5.89B
7 Day PerformanceN/A-3.03%-0.70%-0.65%
1 Month Performance0.52%-2.66%0.55%-0.08%
1 Year Performance55.95%22.64%15.68%61.70%

Senior Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
SNR
Senior
1.3218 of 5 stars
GBX 288.50
flat
GBX 253.33
-12.2%
+55.6%£1.19B£738.20MN/A6,679
COB
Cobham
N/AN/AN/AN/A£3.96B£1.97BN/A10,898
QQ
QinetiQ Group
4.4649 of 5 stars
GBX 422.40
+2.4%
GBX 1,946.25
+360.8%
-5.4%£2.33B£1.89B17.498,588
CHG
Chemring Group
3.3109 of 5 stars
GBX 524
+2.3%
GBX 619
+18.1%
-4.4%£1.42B£512M42.602,600
BOE
Boeing
N/AN/AN/AN/A£1.32B£70.54BN/A156,000

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This page (LON:SNR) was last updated on 7/11/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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