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SSPG vs. GNK, MAB, GRG, EIG, and JDW

Should you buy SSP Group stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares SSP 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 SSP Group include Greene King (GNK), Mitchells & Butlers (MAB), Greggs (GRG), Ei Group plc (EIG.L) (EIG), and J D Wetherspoon (JDW). These companies are all part of the "restaurants" industry.

How does SSP Group compare to Greene King?

SSP Group (LON:SSPG) and Greene King (LON:GNK) are both restaurants industry companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, earnings, institutional ownership, profitability, dividends, analyst recommendations, media sentiment and valuation.

44.2% of SSP Group shares are held by institutional investors. 1.1% of SSP Group shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Greene King has a net margin of 0.00% compared to SSP Group's net margin of -0.78%. Greene King's return on equity of 0.00% beat SSP Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
SSP Group-0.78% -65.76% 4.71%
Greene King N/A N/A N/A

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

Company Overall Sentiment
SSP Group Neutral
Greene King Neutral

SSP Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 4.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.0%. Greene King pays an annual dividend of GBX 0.33 per share. SSP Group pays out -116.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Greene King pays out 0.9% 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. SSP Group is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

SSP Group presently has a consensus target price of GBX 719.50, indicating a potential upside of 248.26%. Given SSP Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe SSP Group is more favorable than Greene King.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
SSP Group
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67
Greene King
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
SSP Group£3.74B0.42£7.61M-£3.60N/A
Greene King£2.22B0.00N/A£38.70N/A

Summary

SSP Group beats Greene King on 11 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does SSP Group compare to Mitchells & Butlers?

SSP Group (LON:SSPG) and Mitchells & Butlers (LON:MAB) are both small-cap consumer cyclical companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, valuation, dividends, earnings, risk, media sentiment, analyst recommendations and institutional ownership.

SSP Group has a beta of 0.911, suggesting that its stock price is 9% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Mitchells & Butlers has a beta of 1.282, suggesting that its stock price is 28% more volatile than the broader market.

SSP Group presently has a consensus target price of GBX 719.50, suggesting a potential upside of 248.26%. Mitchells & Butlers has a consensus target price of GBX 558.75, suggesting a potential upside of 102.81%. Given SSP Group's higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe SSP Group is more favorable than Mitchells & Butlers.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
SSP Group
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67
Mitchells & Butlers
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.80

In the previous week, Mitchells & Butlers had 5 more articles in the media than SSP Group. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for Mitchells & Butlers and 4 mentions for SSP Group. Mitchells & Butlers' average media sentiment score of 0.69 beat SSP Group's score of 0.39 indicating that Mitchells & Butlers is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
SSP Group
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Mitchells & Butlers
2 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
SSP Group£3.74B0.42£7.61M-£3.60N/A
Mitchells & Butlers£2.75B0.60£44.77M£30.609.00

44.2% of SSP Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 26.8% of Mitchells & Butlers shares are held by institutional investors. 1.1% of SSP Group shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 32.1% of Mitchells & Butlers shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Mitchells & Butlers has a net margin of 6.70% compared to SSP Group's net margin of -0.78%. Mitchells & Butlers' return on equity of 6.41% beat SSP Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
SSP Group-0.78% -65.76% 4.71%
Mitchells & Butlers 6.70%6.41%3.68%

Summary

Mitchells & Butlers beats SSP Group on 11 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does SSP Group compare to Greggs?

SSP Group (LON:SSPG) and Greggs (LON:GRG) are both small-cap consumer cyclical companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, valuation, dividends, risk, profitability, analyst recommendations, media sentiment and institutional ownership.

In the previous week, SSP Group had 1 more articles in the media than Greggs. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for SSP Group and 3 mentions for Greggs. SSP Group's average media sentiment score of 0.39 beat Greggs' score of 0.37 indicating that SSP Group is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
SSP Group
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Greggs
0 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
SSP Group£3.74B0.42£7.61M-£3.60N/A
Greggs£2.15B0.81£135.19M£119.3014.29

SSP Group has a beta of 0.911, suggesting that its stock price is 9% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Greggs has a beta of 1.152, suggesting that its stock price is 15% more volatile than the broader market.

SSP Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 4.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.0%. Greggs pays an annual dividend of GBX 69 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.0%. SSP Group pays out -116.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Greggs pays out 57.8% 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.

44.2% of SSP Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 58.5% of Greggs shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.1% of SSP Group shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.6% of Greggs shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Greggs has a net margin of 5.68% compared to SSP Group's net margin of -0.78%. Greggs' return on equity of 20.47% beat SSP Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
SSP Group-0.78% -65.76% 4.71%
Greggs 5.68%20.47%10.93%

SSP Group currently has a consensus price target of GBX 719.50, indicating a potential upside of 248.26%. Greggs has a consensus price target of GBX 1,824.29, indicating a potential upside of 7.00%. Given SSP Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe SSP Group is more favorable than Greggs.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
SSP Group
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67
Greggs
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.38

Summary

Greggs beats SSP Group on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does SSP Group compare to Ei Group plc (EIG.L)?

SSP Group (LON:SSPG) and Ei Group plc (EIG.L) (LON:EIG) are both small-cap consumer cyclical companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, earnings, valuation, profitability, dividends, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations and media sentiment.

SSP Group presently has a consensus target price of GBX 719.50, suggesting a potential upside of 248.26%. Given SSP Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe SSP Group is more favorable than Ei Group plc (EIG.L).

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
SSP Group
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67
Ei Group plc (EIG.L)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

44.2% of SSP Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.1% of SSP Group 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.

Ei Group plc (EIG.L) has a net margin of 0.00% compared to SSP Group's net margin of -0.78%. Ei Group plc (EIG.L)'s return on equity of 0.00% beat SSP Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
SSP Group-0.78% -65.76% 4.71%
Ei Group plc (EIG.L) N/A N/A N/A

In the previous week, SSP Group had 4 more articles in the media than Ei Group plc (EIG.L). MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for SSP Group and 0 mentions for Ei Group plc (EIG.L). SSP Group's average media sentiment score of 0.39 beat Ei Group plc (EIG.L)'s score of 0.00 indicating that SSP Group is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
SSP Group Neutral
Ei Group plc (EIG.L) Neutral

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
SSP Group£3.74B0.42£7.61M-£3.60N/A
Ei Group plc (EIG.L)£724M0.00N/A-£46.20N/A

Summary

SSP Group beats Ei Group plc (EIG.L) on 10 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does SSP Group compare to J D Wetherspoon?

SSP Group (LON:SSPG) and J D Wetherspoon (LON:JDW) are both small-cap consumer cyclical companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, valuation, dividends, profitability, risk, earnings, analyst recommendations and institutional ownership.

In the previous week, J D Wetherspoon had 5 more articles in the media than SSP Group. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for J D Wetherspoon and 4 mentions for SSP Group. SSP Group's average media sentiment score of 0.39 beat J D Wetherspoon's score of 0.30 indicating that SSP Group is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
SSP Group
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
J D Wetherspoon
0 Very Positive mention(s)
6 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

SSP Group presently has a consensus price target of GBX 719.50, suggesting a potential upside of 248.26%. J D Wetherspoon has a consensus price target of GBX 666.67, suggesting a potential downside of 12.17%. Given SSP Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe SSP Group is more favorable than J D Wetherspoon.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
SSP Group
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67
J D Wetherspoon
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

44.2% of SSP Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 39.8% of J D Wetherspoon shares are held by institutional investors. 1.1% of SSP Group shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 30.5% of J D Wetherspoon shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

SSP Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 4.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.0%. J D Wetherspoon pays an annual dividend of GBX 16 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. SSP Group pays out -116.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. J D Wetherspoon pays out 28.2% 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.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
SSP Group£3.74B0.42£7.61M-£3.60N/A
J D Wetherspoon£2.13B0.38£46.29M£56.8013.36

J D Wetherspoon has a net margin of 2.52% compared to SSP Group's net margin of -0.78%. J D Wetherspoon's return on equity of 15.81% beat SSP Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
SSP Group-0.78% -65.76% 4.71%
J D Wetherspoon 2.52%15.81%4.59%

SSP Group has a beta of 0.911, indicating that its share price is 9% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, J D Wetherspoon has a beta of 1.11, indicating that its share price is 11% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

SSP Group and J D Wetherspoon tied by winning 9 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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SSPG vs. The Competition

MetricSSP GroupRestaurants IndustryCyclical SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£1.58B£1.82B£3.98B£2.83B
Dividend Yield2.30%5.06%3.47%6.15%
P/E Ratio-57.399.7977.47368.02
Price / Sales0.4247.84318.8583,965.59
Price / Cash3.3741.6530.8427.89
Price / Book4.302.263.667.27
Net Income£7.61M£89.93M£249.12M£5.89B
7 Day Performance11.49%1.18%0.77%0.37%
1 Month Performance7.72%2.18%7.16%0.38%
1 Year Performance16.07%-2.08%4.22%67.73%

SSP Group Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
SSPG
SSP Group
3.3496 of 5 stars
GBX 206.60
+6.2%
GBX 719.50
+248.3%
+7.1%£1.58B£3.74BN/A42,000
GNK
Greene King
N/AN/AN/AN/A£2.63B£2.22B21.941,010
MAB
Mitchells & Butlers
4.5501 of 5 stars
GBX 273.50
-0.4%
GBX 485
+77.3%
-7.5%£1.62B£2.75B8.9450,259
GRG
Greggs
3.0012 of 5 stars
GBX 1,591
+0.1%
GBX 1,824.29
+14.7%
-3.8%£1.62B£2.15B13.3431,839
EIG
Ei Group plc (EIG.L)
N/AN/AN/AN/A£1.26B£724MN/A680

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