Do analysts prefer RWA or STAF?

Robert Walters currently has a consensus target price of GBX 160, indicating a potential upside of 28.00%. Given Robert Walters' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Robert Walters is more favorable than Staffline Group. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Robert Walters 0 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 1 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 3.00 Staffline Group 0 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 0.00

Does the media prefer RWA or STAF?

In the previous week, Robert Walters and Robert Walters both had 2 articles in the media. Robert Walters' average media sentiment score of 0.67 beat Staffline Group's score of -0.23 indicating that Robert Walters is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Robert Walters 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Staffline Group 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Does the media prefer GTLY or STAF?

In the previous week, Gateley had 2 more articles in the media than Staffline Group. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Gateley and 2 mentions for Staffline Group. Gateley's average media sentiment score of 0.30 beat Staffline Group's score of -0.23 indicating that Gateley is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Gateley 0 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral Staffline Group 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Which has better valuation and earnings, GATC or STAF?

Gattaca has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Staffline Group. Staffline Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Gattaca, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Gattaca £417.86M 0.12 £177.08K £10.20 15.34 Staffline Group £1.18B 0.04 -£18.31M £5.40 7.41

Does the media refer more to GATC or STAF?

In the previous week, Gattaca and Gattaca both had 2 articles in the media. Gattaca's average media sentiment score of 1.28 beat Staffline Group's score of -0.23 indicating that Gattaca is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Gattaca 1 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Staffline Group 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Staffline Group (STAF) Competitors

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STAF vs. RWA, GTLY, GATC, MJH, and SECN

Should you buy Staffline Group stock or one of its competitors? Staffline Group's main competitors and comparable companies include Robert Walters (RWA), Gateley (GTLY), Gattaca (GATC), MJ Hudson Group (MJH), and SEC Newgate (SECN). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "professional services" industry.

How does Staffline Group compare to Robert Walters?

Robert Walters (LON:RWA) and Staffline Group (LON:STAF) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, analyst recommendations, earnings, media sentiment, profitability, valuation, risk and institutional ownership.

Staffline Group has a net margin of 0.56% compared to Robert Walters' net margin of -3.04%. Staffline Group's return on equity of 17.30% beat Robert Walters' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Robert Walters	-3.04%	-25.40%	2.39%
Staffline Group	0.56%	17.30%	2.83%

In the previous week, Robert Walters and Robert Walters both had 2 articles in the media. Robert Walters' average media sentiment score of 0.67 beat Staffline Group's score of -0.23 indicating that Robert Walters is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Robert Walters	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Staffline Group	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

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

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Robert Walters	£812M	0.10	£6.27M	-£37.50	N/A
Staffline Group	£1.18B	0.04	-£18.31M	£5.40	7.41

65.8% of Robert Walters shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 20.8% of Staffline Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.9% of Robert Walters shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 36.4% of Staffline 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.

Robert Walters currently has a consensus target price of GBX 160, indicating a potential upside of 28.00%. Given Robert Walters' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Robert Walters is more favorable than Staffline Group.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Robert Walters	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00
Staffline Group	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0.00

Robert Walters has a beta of 0.86, meaning that its stock price is 14% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Staffline Group has a beta of 0.514, meaning that its stock price is 49% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Robert Walters beats Staffline Group on 8 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Staffline Group compare to Gateley?

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

Gateley has a beta of 0.334, suggesting that its stock price is 67% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Staffline Group has a beta of 0.514, suggesting that its stock price is 49% less volatile than the broader market.

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

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Gateley	£194.28M	0.41	£10.34M	£2.21	26.31
Staffline Group	£1.18B	0.04	-£18.31M	£5.40	7.41

17.6% of Gateley shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 20.8% of Staffline Group shares are held by institutional investors. 4.8% of Gateley shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 36.4% of Staffline Group shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Gateley has a net margin of 1.53% compared to Staffline Group's net margin of 0.56%. Staffline Group's return on equity of 17.30% beat Gateley's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Gateley	1.53%	4.61%	8.12%
Staffline Group	0.56%	17.30%	2.83%

In the previous week, Gateley had 2 more articles in the media than Staffline Group. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Gateley and 2 mentions for Staffline Group. Gateley's average media sentiment score of 0.30 beat Staffline Group's score of -0.23 indicating that Gateley is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Gateley	0 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Staffline Group	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Summary

Gateley beats Staffline Group on 7 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Staffline Group compare to Gattaca?

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

Gattaca has a net margin of 0.79% compared to Staffline Group's net margin of 0.56%. Staffline Group's return on equity of 17.30% beat Gattaca's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Gattaca	0.79%	11.07%	1.44%
Staffline Group	0.56%	17.30%	2.83%

Gattaca has a beta of 0.926, indicating that its share price is 7% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Staffline Group has a beta of 0.514, indicating that its share price is 49% less volatile than the broader market.

4.1% of Gattaca shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 20.8% of Staffline Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 41.6% of Gattaca shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 36.4% of Staffline Group shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

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

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Gattaca	£417.86M	0.12	£177.08K	£10.20	15.34
Staffline Group	£1.18B	0.04	-£18.31M	£5.40	7.41

In the previous week, Gattaca and Gattaca both had 2 articles in the media. Gattaca's average media sentiment score of 1.28 beat Staffline Group's score of -0.23 indicating that Gattaca is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Gattaca	1 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Staffline Group	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Summary

Gattaca beats Staffline Group on 8 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Staffline Group compare to MJ Hudson Group?

Staffline Group (LON:STAF) and MJ Hudson Group (LON:MJH) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, institutional ownership, earnings, media sentiment, profitability, analyst recommendations, risk and valuation.

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

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Staffline Group	£1.18B	0.04	-£18.31M	£5.40	7.41
MJ Hudson Group	£47.45M	0.00	-£5.84M	-£0.03	N/A

In the previous week, Staffline Group had 2 more articles in the media than MJ Hudson Group. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Staffline Group and 0 mentions for MJ Hudson Group. MJ Hudson Group's average media sentiment score of 0.00 beat Staffline Group's score of -0.23 indicating that MJ Hudson Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Staffline Group	Neutral
MJ Hudson Group	Neutral

Staffline Group has a net margin of 0.56% compared to MJ Hudson Group's net margin of -12.31%. Staffline Group's return on equity of 17.30% beat MJ Hudson Group's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Staffline Group	0.56%	17.30%	2.83%
MJ Hudson Group	-12.31%	-16.06%	-0.86%

20.8% of Staffline Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 28.1% of MJ Hudson Group shares are held by institutional investors. 36.4% of Staffline Group shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 41.7% of MJ Hudson Group shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Staffline Group has a beta of 0.514, indicating that its stock price is 49% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, MJ Hudson Group has a beta of 0.39, indicating that its stock price is 61% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Staffline Group beats MJ Hudson Group on 8 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Staffline Group compare to SEC Newgate?

SEC Newgate (LON:SECN) and Staffline Group (LON:STAF) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, risk, dividends, valuation, institutional ownership, profitability, earnings and analyst recommendations.

Staffline Group has a net margin of 0.56% compared to SEC Newgate's net margin of 0.00%. Staffline Group's return on equity of 17.30% beat SEC Newgate's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
SEC Newgate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Staffline Group	0.56%	17.30%	2.83%

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

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
SEC Newgate	£70.13M	0.00	N/A	£3.30	N/A
Staffline Group	£1.18B	0.04	-£18.31M	£5.40	7.41

In the previous week, Staffline Group had 2 more articles in the media than SEC Newgate. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Staffline Group and 0 mentions for SEC Newgate. SEC Newgate's average media sentiment score of 0.00 beat Staffline Group's score of -0.23 indicating that SEC Newgate is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
SEC Newgate	Neutral
Staffline Group	Neutral

20.8% of Staffline Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 36.4% of Staffline Group shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Staffline Group beats SEC Newgate on 8 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Metric	Staffline Group	Professional Services Industry	Industrials Sector	LON Exchange
Market Cap	£43.77M	£7.71B	£10.31B	£2.87B
Dividend Yield	24.71%	3.80%	97.17%	6.25%
P/E Ratio	7.41	37.66	25.56	367.03
Price / Sales	0.04	24.99	328.43	89,972.82
Price / Cash	4.53	21.64	23.85	27.89
Price / Book	1.40	7.03	4.83	6.30
Net Income	-£18.31M	£236.73M	£612.13M	£5.89B
7 Day Performance	N/A	17.89%	0.08%	-1.13%
1 Month Performance	-9.30%	5.09%	-3.58%	-0.61%
1 Year Performance	-6.54%	-9.54%	5.68%	19.59%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
STAF Staffline Group	N/A	GBX 40 +2.7%	N/A	-8.9%	£43.77M	£1.18B	7.41	2,300
RWA Robert Walters	3.6556 of 5 stars	GBX 123 -3.1%	GBX 160 +30.1%	-12.5%	£80.91M	£812M	N/A	3,980
GTLY Gateley	N/A	GBX 59 -0.8%	N/A	-53.9%	£79.90M	£194.28M	26.70	1,068
GATC Gattaca	N/A	GBX 151 +0.3%	N/A	+58.1%	£46.49M	£417.86M	14.80	446	Positive News
MJH MJ Hudson Group	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	£26.69M	£47.45M	N/A	232

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Staffline Group (STAF) Competitors

STAF vs. RWA, GTLY, GATC, MJH, and SECN

How does Staffline Group compare to Robert Walters?

Is RWA or STAF more profitable?

Does the media prefer RWA or STAF?

Which has better valuation and earnings, RWA or STAF?

Do insiders and institutionals have more ownership in RWA or STAF?

Do analysts prefer RWA or STAF?

Which has more risk and volatility, RWA or STAF?

Summary

How does Staffline Group compare to Gateley?

Which has more volatility and risk, GTLY or STAF?

Which has preferable valuation and earnings, GTLY or STAF?

Do institutionals and insiders have more ownership in GTLY or STAF?

Is GTLY or STAF more profitable?

Does the media prefer GTLY or STAF?

Summary

How does Staffline Group compare to Gattaca?

Is GATC or STAF more profitable?

Which has more risk and volatility, GATC or STAF?

Do insiders & institutionals believe in GATC or STAF?

Which has better valuation and earnings, GATC or STAF?

Does the media refer more to GATC or STAF?

Summary

How does Staffline Group compare to MJ Hudson Group?

Which has higher earnings and valuation, STAF or MJH?

Does the media refer more to STAF or MJH?

Is STAF or MJH more profitable?

Do institutionals and insiders have more ownership in STAF or MJH?

Which has more risk & volatility, STAF or MJH?

Summary

How does Staffline Group compare to SEC Newgate?

Is SECN or STAF more profitable?

Which has higher earnings and valuation, SECN or STAF?

Does the media refer more to SECN or STAF?

Do insiders & institutionals have more ownership in SECN or STAF?

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