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SPX vs. SMIN, IMI, WEIR, MRO, and ROR

Should you buy Spirax-Sarco Engineering stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Spirax-Sarco Engineering 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 Spirax-Sarco Engineering include Smiths Group (SMIN), IMI (IMI), The Weir Group (WEIR), Melrose Industries (MRO), and Rotork (ROR). These companies are all part of the "industrials" sector.

How does Spirax-Sarco Engineering compare to Smiths Group?

Smiths Group (LON:SMIN) and Spirax-Sarco Engineering (LON:SPX) are both mid-cap industrials companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, earnings, valuation, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, dividends, risk and institutional ownership.

Smiths Group presently has a consensus price target of GBX 2,876.67, indicating a potential upside of 8.31%. Spirax-Sarco Engineering has a consensus price target of GBX 8,012.50, indicating a potential upside of 12.69%. Given Spirax-Sarco Engineering's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Spirax-Sarco Engineering is more favorable than Smiths Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Smiths Group
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67
Spirax-Sarco Engineering
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.22

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Smiths Group£2.91B2.73£245.01M£76.8034.58
Spirax-Sarco Engineering£1.70B3.08£192.00M£221.2032.14

Smiths Group has a net margin of 11.39% compared to Spirax-Sarco Engineering's net margin of 9.60%. Spirax-Sarco Engineering's return on equity of 13.86% beat Smiths Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Smiths Group11.39% 13.71% 6.47%
Spirax-Sarco Engineering 9.60%13.86%6.93%

83.3% of Smiths Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 71.1% of Spirax-Sarco Engineering shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.8% of Smiths Group shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of Spirax-Sarco Engineering 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, Smiths Group had 4 more articles in the media than Spirax-Sarco Engineering. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Smiths Group and 0 mentions for Spirax-Sarco Engineering. Smiths Group's average media sentiment score of 1.03 beat Spirax-Sarco Engineering's score of 0.00 indicating that Smiths Group is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Smiths Group Positive
Spirax-Sarco Engineering Neutral

Smiths Group has a beta of 0.732, suggesting that its share price is 27% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Spirax-Sarco Engineering has a beta of 1.147, suggesting that its share price is 15% more volatile than the broader market.

Smiths Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 46 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.7%. Spirax-Sarco Engineering pays an annual dividend of GBX 166.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.3%. Smiths Group pays out 59.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Spirax-Sarco Engineering pays out 75.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future.

Summary

Smiths Group beats Spirax-Sarco Engineering on 11 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Spirax-Sarco Engineering compare to IMI?

IMI (LON:IMI) and Spirax-Sarco Engineering (LON:SPX) are both mid-cap industrials companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, risk, profitability, valuation, earnings and dividends.

In the previous week, IMI had 10 more articles in the media than Spirax-Sarco Engineering. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for IMI and 0 mentions for Spirax-Sarco Engineering. IMI's average media sentiment score of 1.01 beat Spirax-Sarco Engineering's score of 0.00 indicating that IMI is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
IMI Positive
Spirax-Sarco Engineering Neutral

IMI has a beta of 1.046, suggesting that its stock price is 5% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Spirax-Sarco Engineering has a beta of 1.147, suggesting that its stock price is 15% more volatile than the broader market.

IMI pays an annual dividend of GBX 32.10 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.1%. Spirax-Sarco Engineering pays an annual dividend of GBX 166.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.3%. IMI pays out 25.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Spirax-Sarco Engineering pays out 75.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future.

IMI presently has a consensus price target of GBX 3,073.33, indicating a potential upside of 4.41%. Spirax-Sarco Engineering has a consensus price target of GBX 8,012.50, indicating a potential upside of 12.69%. Given Spirax-Sarco Engineering's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Spirax-Sarco Engineering is more favorable than IMI.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
IMI
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.83
Spirax-Sarco Engineering
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.22

IMI has a net margin of 14.09% compared to Spirax-Sarco Engineering's net margin of 9.60%. IMI's return on equity of 32.41% beat Spirax-Sarco Engineering's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
IMI14.09% 32.41% 9.55%
Spirax-Sarco Engineering 9.60%13.86%6.93%

IMI has higher revenue and earnings than Spirax-Sarco Engineering. IMI is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Spirax-Sarco Engineering, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
IMI£2.37B2.94£246.00M£123.8023.78
Spirax-Sarco Engineering£1.70B3.08£192.00M£221.2032.14

87.8% of IMI shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 71.1% of Spirax-Sarco Engineering shares are held by institutional investors. 1.2% of IMI shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of Spirax-Sarco Engineering shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

IMI beats Spirax-Sarco Engineering on 12 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Spirax-Sarco Engineering compare to The Weir Group?

The Weir Group (LON:WEIR) and Spirax-Sarco Engineering (LON:SPX) are both mid-cap industrials companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, institutional ownership, risk, dividends, analyst recommendations, profitability, earnings and valuation.

The Weir Group presently has a consensus target price of GBX 3,375, indicating a potential upside of 27.60%. Spirax-Sarco Engineering has a consensus target price of GBX 8,012.50, indicating a potential upside of 12.69%. Given The Weir Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe The Weir Group is more favorable than Spirax-Sarco Engineering.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
The Weir Group
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.89
Spirax-Sarco Engineering
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.22

The Weir Group has a net margin of 9.97% compared to Spirax-Sarco Engineering's net margin of 9.60%. Spirax-Sarco Engineering's return on equity of 13.86% beat The Weir Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
The Weir Group9.97% 13.45% 5.84%
Spirax-Sarco Engineering 9.60%13.86%6.93%

In the previous week, The Weir Group had 19 more articles in the media than Spirax-Sarco Engineering. MarketBeat recorded 19 mentions for The Weir Group and 0 mentions for Spirax-Sarco Engineering. The Weir Group's average media sentiment score of 0.66 beat Spirax-Sarco Engineering's score of 0.00 indicating that The Weir Group is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
The Weir Group Positive
Spirax-Sarco Engineering Neutral

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
The Weir Group£2.64B2.60£218.85M£95.1027.81
Spirax-Sarco Engineering£1.70B3.08£192.00M£221.2032.14

The Weir Group has a beta of 1.071, suggesting that its stock price is 7% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Spirax-Sarco Engineering has a beta of 1.147, suggesting that its stock price is 15% more volatile than the broader market.

The Weir Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 41.70 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.6%. Spirax-Sarco Engineering pays an annual dividend of GBX 166.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.3%. The Weir Group pays out 43.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Spirax-Sarco Engineering pays out 75.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future.

82.4% of The Weir Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 71.1% of Spirax-Sarco Engineering shares are held by institutional investors. 0.7% of The Weir Group shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of Spirax-Sarco Engineering shares are held by company 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.

Summary

The Weir Group beats Spirax-Sarco Engineering on 11 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Spirax-Sarco Engineering compare to Melrose Industries?

Spirax-Sarco Engineering (LON:SPX) and Melrose Industries (LON:MRO) are both mid-cap industrials companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, risk, dividends, earnings, valuation, media sentiment, profitability and analyst recommendations.

Spirax-Sarco Engineering has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Melrose Industries. Melrose Industries is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Spirax-Sarco Engineering, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Spirax-Sarco Engineering£1.70B3.08£192.00M£221.2032.14
Melrose Industries£3.74B1.56-£38.41M£29.0016.11

Spirax-Sarco Engineering has a net margin of 9.60% compared to Melrose Industries' net margin of 4.28%. Spirax-Sarco Engineering's return on equity of 13.86% beat Melrose Industries' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Spirax-Sarco Engineering9.60% 13.86% 6.93%
Melrose Industries 4.28%5.63%0.11%

Spirax-Sarco Engineering pays an annual dividend of GBX 166.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.3%. Melrose Industries pays an annual dividend of GBX 6.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.4%. Spirax-Sarco Engineering pays out 75.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Melrose Industries pays out 22.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

In the previous week, Melrose Industries had 5 more articles in the media than Spirax-Sarco Engineering. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Melrose Industries and 0 mentions for Spirax-Sarco Engineering. Melrose Industries' average media sentiment score of 1.00 beat Spirax-Sarco Engineering's score of 0.00 indicating that Melrose Industries is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Spirax-Sarco Engineering Neutral
Melrose Industries Positive

Spirax-Sarco Engineering has a beta of 1.147, indicating that its share price is 15% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Melrose Industries has a beta of 0.842, indicating that its share price is 16% less volatile than the broader market.

71.1% of Spirax-Sarco Engineering shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 77.6% of Melrose Industries shares are held by institutional investors. 0.5% of Spirax-Sarco Engineering shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.6% of Melrose Industries shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Spirax-Sarco Engineering presently has a consensus price target of GBX 8,012.50, suggesting a potential upside of 12.69%. Melrose Industries has a consensus price target of GBX 660, suggesting a potential upside of 41.27%. Given Melrose Industries' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Melrose Industries is more favorable than Spirax-Sarco Engineering.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Spirax-Sarco Engineering
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.22
Melrose Industries
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

Summary

Spirax-Sarco Engineering beats Melrose Industries on 10 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Spirax-Sarco Engineering compare to Rotork?

Spirax-Sarco Engineering (LON:SPX) and Rotork (LON:ROR) are both mid-cap industrials companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, profitability, earnings, dividends, institutional ownership, media sentiment, analyst recommendations and risk.

In the previous week, Rotork had 2 more articles in the media than Spirax-Sarco Engineering. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Rotork and 0 mentions for Spirax-Sarco Engineering. Rotork's average media sentiment score of 0.84 beat Spirax-Sarco Engineering's score of 0.00 indicating that Rotork is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Spirax-Sarco Engineering Neutral
Rotork Positive

Spirax-Sarco Engineering pays an annual dividend of GBX 166.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.3%. Rotork pays an annual dividend of GBX 7.95 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.6%. Spirax-Sarco Engineering pays out 75.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Rotork pays out 58.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

Spirax-Sarco Engineering has a beta of 1.147, indicating that its stock price is 15% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Rotork has a beta of 0.98, indicating that its stock price is 2% less volatile than the broader market.

Spirax-Sarco Engineering has higher revenue and earnings than Rotork. Spirax-Sarco Engineering is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Rotork, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Spirax-Sarco Engineering£1.70B3.08£192.00M£221.2032.14
Rotork£777.30M5.09£117.29M£13.7035.50

Spirax-Sarco Engineering presently has a consensus price target of GBX 8,012.50, suggesting a potential upside of 12.69%. Rotork has a consensus price target of GBX 405, suggesting a potential downside of 16.72%. Given Spirax-Sarco Engineering's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Spirax-Sarco Engineering is more favorable than Rotork.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Spirax-Sarco Engineering
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.22
Rotork
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.83

Rotork has a net margin of 14.85% compared to Spirax-Sarco Engineering's net margin of 9.60%. Rotork's return on equity of 20.10% beat Spirax-Sarco Engineering's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Spirax-Sarco Engineering9.60% 13.86% 6.93%
Rotork 14.85%20.10%14.75%

71.1% of Spirax-Sarco Engineering shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 59.0% of Rotork shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.5% of Spirax-Sarco Engineering shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.4% of Rotork shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Rotork beats Spirax-Sarco Engineering on 10 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

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SPX vs. The Competition

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MetricSpirax-Sarco EngineeringMachinery IndustryIndustrials SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£5.25B£11.44B£10.53B£2.82B
Dividend Yield2.43%2.19%120.66%6.15%
P/E Ratio32.1420.0827.56368.45
Price / Sales3.0863.32306.8383,500.12
Price / Cash27.4823.3224.0727.89
Price / Book4.524.404.727.06
Net Income£192.00M£357.12M£610.65M£5.89B
7 Day Performance1.79%-0.24%-0.51%6.48%
1 Month Performance4.94%-2.00%-2.29%0.22%
1 Year Performance14.03%12.45%12.57%64.32%

Spirax-Sarco Engineering Competitors List

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CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
SPX
Spirax-Sarco Engineering
1.2808 of 5 stars		GBX 7,110
+2.4%		GBX 8,012.50
+12.7%		+11.8%£5.25B£1.70B32.1410,000
SMIN
Smiths Group
3.0878 of 5 stars		GBX 2,651
-0.2%		GBX 2,876.67
+8.5%		+14.5%£7.91B£2.91B34.5215,156
IMI
IMI
2.7568 of 5 stars		GBX 2,974
-0.2%		GBX 2,808.57
-5.6%		+34.9%£7.04B£2.30B24.0210,000
WEIR
The Weir Group
3.8166 of 5 stars		GBX 2,558.15
-0.6%		GBX 3,452
+34.9%		+5.4%£6.64B£2.56B26.9012,391
MRO
Melrose Industries
4.6505 of 5 stars		GBX 475.20
+0.6%		GBX 680
+43.1%		-15.5%£5.92B£3.59B16.391,570

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