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

Should you buy Senior stock or one of its competitors? Senior's main competitors and comparable companies include Cobham (COB), QinetiQ Group (QQ), Ultra Electronics (ULE), Chemring Group (CHG), and Boeing (BOE). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "aerospace & defense" industry.

How does Senior compare to Cobham?

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

Senior has a consensus target price of GBX 261.67, indicating a potential downside of 11.90%. Given Cobham's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Cobham is more favorable than Senior.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Cobham
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Senior
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

In the previous week, Cobham and Cobham both had 1 articles in the media. Cobham's average media sentiment score of 0.59 beat Senior's score of 0.00 indicating that Cobham is being referred to more favorably in the media.

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

Senior has lower revenue, but higher earnings 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
Cobham£1.97B0.00N/A-£1.90N/A
Senior£757.80M1.62£30.78M-£2.36N/A

42.1% 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, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Cobham has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Senior's net margin of -0.62%. Cobham's return on equity of 0.00% beat Senior's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
CobhamN/A N/A N/A
Senior -0.62%-1.30%2.65%

Summary

Cobham beats Senior on 7 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Senior compare to QinetiQ Group?

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

59.5% of QinetiQ Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 42.1% of Senior shares are held by institutional investors. 12.1% of QinetiQ Group shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.6% of Senior shares are held 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.

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
QinetiQ Group£1.89B1.41£132.62M£24.1519.92
Senior£757.80M1.62£30.78M-£2.36N/A

QinetiQ Group currently has a consensus target price of GBX 1,663.40, suggesting a potential upside of 245.82%. Senior has a consensus target price of GBX 261.67, suggesting a potential downside of 11.90%. Given QinetiQ Group's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe QinetiQ Group is more favorable than Senior.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
QinetiQ Group
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.60
Senior
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

In the previous week, QinetiQ Group had 3 more articles in the media than Senior. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for QinetiQ Group and 1 mentions for Senior. QinetiQ Group's average media sentiment score of 0.31 beat Senior's score of 0.00 indicating that QinetiQ Group is being referred to more favorably in the media.

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

QinetiQ Group has a beta of 0.325, meaning that its share price is 68% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Senior has a beta of 1.05, meaning that its share price is 5% more volatile than the broader market.

QinetiQ Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 8 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.7%. Senior pays an annual dividend of GBX 3 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.0%. QinetiQ Group pays out 33.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Senior pays out -127.1% 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 a net margin of 5.59% compared to Senior's net margin of -0.62%. QinetiQ Group's return on equity of 19.34% beat Senior's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
QinetiQ Group5.59% 19.34% 6.47%
Senior -0.62%-1.30%2.65%

Summary

QinetiQ Group beats Senior on 14 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Senior compare to Ultra Electronics?

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

42.1% of Senior shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.6% of Senior shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Senior presently has a consensus price target of GBX 261.67, suggesting a potential downside of 11.90%. Given Ultra Electronics' higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Ultra Electronics is more favorable than Senior.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Senior
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67
Ultra Electronics
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

Ultra Electronics has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Senior's net margin of -0.62%. Ultra Electronics' return on equity of 0.00% beat Senior's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Senior-0.62% -1.30% 2.65%
Ultra Electronics N/A N/A N/A

Senior pays an annual dividend of GBX 3 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.0%. Ultra Electronics pays an annual dividend of GBX 0.58 per share. Senior pays out -127.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Ultra Electronics pays out 61.4% 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. Senior is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Senior£757.80M1.62£30.78M-£2.36N/A
Ultra Electronics£850.70M0.00N/A£0.94N/A

In the previous week, Senior had 1 more articles in the media than Ultra Electronics. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Senior and 0 mentions for Ultra Electronics. Senior's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Ultra Electronics'average media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Senior Neutral
Ultra Electronics Neutral

Summary

Senior beats Ultra Electronics on 8 of the 14 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 stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, institutional ownership, valuation, media sentiment, earnings, analyst recommendations, profitability and risk.

Chemring Group has a net margin of 6.77% compared to Senior's net margin of -0.62%. 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 -0.62%-1.30%2.65%

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£512M2.80£2.18M£12.3043.01
Senior£757.80M1.62£30.78M-£2.36N/A

68.8% of Chemring Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 42.1% 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 endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

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 3 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.0%. Chemring Group pays out 65.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Senior pays out -127.1% 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.

Chemring Group presently has a consensus price target of GBX 637, indicating a potential upside of 20.42%. Senior has a consensus price target of GBX 261.67, indicating a potential downside of 11.90%. Given Chemring Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly 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)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

In the previous week, Chemring Group and Chemring Group both had 1 articles in the media. Chemring Group's average media sentiment score of 0.75 beat Senior's score of 0.00 indicating that Chemring Group is being referred to more favorably in the media.

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

Chemring Group has a beta of 0.797, suggesting that its share price is 20% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Senior has a beta of 1.05, suggesting that its share price is 5% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Chemring Group beats Senior on 12 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 better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, dividends, valuation, profitability, earnings, institutional ownership and media sentiment.

In the previous week, Boeing had 30 more articles in the media than Senior. MarketBeat recorded 31 mentions for Boeing and 1 mentions for Senior. Boeing's average media sentiment score of 0.13 beat Senior's score of 0.00 indicating that Boeing is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Boeing
3 Very Positive mention(s)
7 Positive mention(s)
16 Neutral mention(s)
4 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Senior
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

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£757.80M1.62£30.78M-£2.36N/A

Boeing has a beta of 1.43, suggesting that its stock price is 43% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Senior has a beta of 1.05, suggesting that its stock price is 5% more volatile than the broader market.

59.4% of Boeing shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 42.1% of Senior shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.1% of Boeing shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.6% of Senior shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Senior has a net margin of -0.62% compared to Boeing's net margin of -5.86%. Boeing's return on equity of 0.00% beat Senior's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Boeing-5.86% N/A 0.04%
Senior -0.62%-1.30%2.65%

Senior has a consensus price target of GBX 261.67, indicating a potential downside of 11.90%. Given Boeing's higher probable upside, 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)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

Summary

Boeing beats Senior on 8 of the 15 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£1.22B£20.41B£10.24B£2.80B
Dividend Yield1.01%1.70%96.75%6.18%
P/E Ratio-125.8536.3225.43366.17
Price / Sales1.62126.91274.4589,425.29
Price / Cash6.1925.5123.8227.89
Price / Book2.717.234.816.83
Net Income£30.78M£567.33M£616.47M£5.89B
7 Day Performance0.34%-2.77%-0.93%-0.75%
1 Month Performance1.02%-4.86%-1.87%16.85%
1 Year Performance50.00%-4.17%3.07%16.40%

Senior Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
SNR
Senior
0.6815 of 5 stars
GBX 297
+0.2%
GBX 261.67
-11.9%
+49.9%£1.22B£757.80MN/A6,679
COB
Cobham
N/AN/AN/AN/A£3.96B£1.97BN/A10,898
QQ
QinetiQ Group
3.991 of 5 stars
GBX 483.40
+0.0%
GBX 1,663.40
+244.1%
-11.0%£2.67B£1.89B20.027,378
ULE
Ultra Electronics
N/AN/AN/AN/A£2.51B£850.70M3,723.404,531
CHG
Chemring Group
2.8201 of 5 stars
GBX 547
+1.8%
GBX 637
+16.5%
-7.6%£1.48B£512M44.472,600

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This page (LON:SNR) was last updated on 10/2/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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