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Steppe Cement (STCM) Competitors

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STCM vs. NWF, MBH, EML, ECOB, and SKY

Should you buy Steppe Cement stock or one of its competitors? Steppe Cement's main competitors and comparable companies include NWF Group (NWF), Michelmersh Brick (MBH), Emmerson (EML), Eco Buildings Group (ECOB), and SKY (SKY). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "construction materials" industry.

How does Steppe Cement compare to NWF Group?

NWF Group (LON:NWF) and Steppe Cement (LON:STCM) are both small-cap materials companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, profitability, earnings, dividends, media sentiment, valuation, risk and institutional ownership.

NWF Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 8.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.4%. Steppe Cement pays an annual dividend of GBX 2.02 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.3%. NWF Group pays out 45.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Steppe Cement pays out 133.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future.

NWF Group presently has a consensus target price of GBX 216.50, suggesting a potential upside of 39.22%. Given NWF Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe NWF Group is more favorable than Steppe Cement.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
NWF Group
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50
Steppe Cement
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

3.4% of NWF Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 3.9% of Steppe Cement shares are held by institutional investors. 4.4% of NWF Group shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 9.4% of Steppe Cement shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

NWF Group has a beta of 0.233, meaning that its share price is 77% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Steppe Cement has a beta of 0.712, meaning that its share price is 29% less volatile than the broader market.

Steppe Cement has a net margin of 10.51% compared to NWF Group's net margin of 1.00%. Steppe Cement's return on equity of 19.85% beat NWF Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
NWF Group1.00% 10.04% 3.71%
Steppe Cement 10.51%19.85%-0.22%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
NWF Group£920.30M0.08£9.14M£18.308.50
Steppe Cement£121.65M0.58£1.21M£1.5121.21

In the previous week, NWF Group and NWF Group both had 1 articles in the media. NWF Group's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Steppe Cement'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
NWF Group
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Steppe Cement
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Summary

NWF Group and Steppe Cement tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Steppe Cement compare to Michelmersh Brick?

Steppe Cement (LON:STCM) and Michelmersh Brick (LON:MBH) are both small-cap materials companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, earnings, valuation, profitability, dividends, media sentiment and institutional ownership.

Steppe Cement has a beta of 0.712, suggesting that its stock price is 29% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Michelmersh Brick has a beta of 0.806, suggesting that its stock price is 19% less volatile than the broader market.

3.9% of Steppe Cement shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 5.5% of Michelmersh Brick shares are owned by institutional investors. 9.4% of Steppe Cement shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 35.6% of Michelmersh Brick shares are owned 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.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Steppe Cement£121.65M0.58£1.21M£1.5121.21
Michelmersh Brick£65.55M1.05£8.05M£4.0718.43

Michelmersh Brick has a consensus target price of GBX 125, indicating a potential upside of 66.67%. Given Michelmersh Brick's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Michelmersh Brick is more favorable than Steppe Cement.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Steppe Cement
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Michelmersh Brick
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

Steppe Cement has a net margin of 10.51% compared to Michelmersh Brick's net margin of 5.66%. Steppe Cement's return on equity of 19.85% beat Michelmersh Brick's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Steppe Cement10.51% 19.85% -0.22%
Michelmersh Brick 5.66%4.06%5.16%

In the previous week, Steppe Cement and Steppe Cement both had 1 articles in the media. Michelmersh Brick's average media sentiment score of 0.75 beat Steppe Cement's score of 0.00 indicating that Michelmersh Brick is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Steppe Cement
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Michelmersh Brick
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Steppe Cement pays an annual dividend of GBX 2.02 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.3%. Michelmersh Brick pays an annual dividend of GBX 4.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.1%. Steppe Cement pays out 133.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Michelmersh Brick pays out 113.0% 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

Michelmersh Brick beats Steppe Cement on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Steppe Cement compare to Emmerson?

Emmerson (LON:EML) and Steppe Cement (LON:STCM) are both small-cap materials companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, media sentiment, institutional ownership, valuation, earnings, risk, profitability and dividends.

In the previous week, Emmerson had 3 more articles in the media than Steppe Cement. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Emmerson and 1 mentions for Steppe Cement. Emmerson's average media sentiment score of 0.11 beat Steppe Cement's score of 0.00 indicating that Emmerson is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Emmerson
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Steppe Cement
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Steppe Cement has a net margin of 10.51% compared to Emmerson's net margin of 0.00%. Emmerson's return on equity of 819.86% beat Steppe Cement's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
EmmersonN/A 819.86% -7.75%
Steppe Cement 10.51%19.85%-0.22%

6.6% of Emmerson shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 3.9% of Steppe Cement shares are held by institutional investors. 7.2% of Emmerson shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 9.4% of Steppe Cement shares are held 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.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
EmmersonN/AN/A-£4.50M-£0.12N/A
Steppe Cement£121.65M0.58£1.21M£1.5121.21

Emmerson has a beta of 1.27, suggesting that its stock price is 27% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Steppe Cement has a beta of 0.712, suggesting that its stock price is 29% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Steppe Cement beats Emmerson on 7 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Steppe Cement compare to Eco Buildings Group?

Eco Buildings Group (LON:ECOB) and Steppe Cement (LON:STCM) are both small-cap materials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, dividends, risk, earnings, profitability, media sentiment and valuation.

0.4% of Eco Buildings Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 3.9% of Steppe Cement shares are owned by institutional investors. 20.9% of Eco Buildings Group shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 9.4% of Steppe Cement 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.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Eco Buildings Group£2.37M6.71-£4.02M-£3.00N/A
Steppe Cement£121.65M0.58£1.21M£1.5121.21

Eco Buildings Group has a beta of 0.817, indicating that its share price is 18% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Steppe Cement has a beta of 0.712, indicating that its share price is 29% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Eco Buildings Group had 2 more articles in the media than Steppe Cement. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Eco Buildings Group and 1 mentions for Steppe Cement. Eco Buildings Group's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Steppe Cement'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Eco Buildings Group
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Steppe Cement
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Steppe Cement has a net margin of 10.51% compared to Eco Buildings Group's net margin of -225.53%. Steppe Cement's return on equity of 19.85% beat Eco Buildings Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Eco Buildings Group-225.53% -45.47% -7.61%
Steppe Cement 10.51%19.85%-0.22%

Summary

Steppe Cement beats Eco Buildings Group on 8 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Steppe Cement compare to SKY?

SKY (LON:SKY) and Steppe Cement (LON:STCM) are both construction materials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, profitability, valuation, risk, analyst recommendations, earnings, dividends and institutional ownership.

3.9% of Steppe Cement shares are held by institutional investors. 9.4% of Steppe Cement shares are held by 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.

In the previous week, SKY had 13 more articles in the media than Steppe Cement. MarketBeat recorded 14 mentions for SKY and 1 mentions for Steppe Cement. SKY's average media sentiment score of 0.08 beat Steppe Cement's score of 0.00 indicating that SKY is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
SKY
0 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
11 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Steppe Cement
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Steppe Cement has a net margin of 10.51% compared to SKY's net margin of 0.00%. Steppe Cement's return on equity of 19.85% beat SKY's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
SKYN/A N/A N/A
Steppe Cement 10.51%19.85%-0.22%

Steppe Cement has higher revenue and earnings than SKY.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
SKYN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Steppe Cement£121.65M0.58£1.21M£1.5121.21

Summary

Steppe Cement beats SKY on 5 of the 8 factors compared between the two stocks.

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STCM vs. The Competition

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MetricSteppe CementConstruction Materials IndustryMaterials SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£70.15M£7.61B£4.69B£2.80B
Dividend Yield4.55%2.43%4.75%6.18%
P/E Ratio21.2113.7225.09366.17
Price / Sales0.5839.3716,596.5789,425.29
Price / Cash6.4230.2824.9427.89
Price / Book1.171.7210.206.83
Net Income£1.21M£631.92M£158.44M£5.89B
7 Day Performance-5.79%-0.22%-2.73%-0.75%
1 Month Performance59.36%-3.88%-4.51%16.84%
1 Year Performance75.99%-3.79%18.00%16.40%

Steppe Cement Competitors List

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CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
STCM
Steppe Cement
N/AGBX 32.03
+1.7%		N/A+77.3%£70.15M£121.65M21.21799
NWF
NWF Group
2.7758 of 5 stars		GBX 157
-0.3%		GBX 216.50
+37.9%		-12.8%£77.87M£920.30M8.581,339
MBH
Michelmersh Brick
4.0576 of 5 stars		GBX 75.89
-1.4%		GBX 125
+64.7%		-21.8%£69.64M£65.55M18.65346
EML
Emmerson
N/AGBX 1.54
+10.0%		N/A-9.9%£20.58MN/AN/A1,190
ECOB
Eco Buildings Group
N/AGBX 9.30
-0.5%		N/A+181.6%£13.45M£2.37MN/A35

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