Which has better earnings and valuation, DPLM or SUNB?

Diploma has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Sunbelt Rentals. Sunbelt Rentals is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Diploma, 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 Diploma £1.65B 6.17 £115.40M £140.80 53.84 Sunbelt Rentals £11.15B 2.13 N/A £315.00 18.43

Do analysts prefer SUNB or AGK?

Sunbelt Rentals presently has a consensus price target of GBX 5,500, suggesting a potential downside of 5.24%. Given Aggreko's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Aggreko is more favorable than Sunbelt Rentals. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Sunbelt Rentals 0 Sell rating(s) 1 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.00 Aggreko 0 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 0.00

Which has preferable earnings and valuation, SUNB or AGK?

Aggreko is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Sunbelt Rentals, 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 Sunbelt Rentals £11.15B 2.13 N/A £315.00 18.43 Aggreko £1.36B 0.00 N/A -£43.50 N/A

Is SUNB or AGK more profitable?

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Sunbelt Rentals N/A N/A N/A Aggreko N/A N/A N/A

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SUNB vs. AHT, DPLM, RS1, GFTU, and AGK

Should you buy Sunbelt Rentals stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Sunbelt Rentals 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 Sunbelt Rentals include Ashtead Group (AHT), Diploma (DPLM), RS Group (RS1), Grafton Group (GFTU), and Aggreko (AGK). These companies are all part of the "trading companies & distributors" industry.

How does Sunbelt Rentals compare to Ashtead Group?

Sunbelt Rentals (LON:SUNB) and Ashtead Group (LON:AHT) are both large-cap industrials companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, earnings, risk, profitability, analyst recommendations, valuation, dividends and media sentiment.

In the previous week, Ashtead Group had 1 more articles in the media than Sunbelt Rentals. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Ashtead Group and 0 mentions for Sunbelt Rentals. Ashtead Group's average media sentiment score of 0.75 beat Sunbelt Rentals' score of 0.00 indicating that Ashtead Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Sunbelt Rentals	Neutral
Ashtead Group	Positive

68.7% of Sunbelt Rentals shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 61.0% of Ashtead Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 4.7% of Sunbelt Rentals shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 4.6% of Ashtead Group shares are owned 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.

Ashtead Group has a net margin of 13.30% compared to Sunbelt Rentals' net margin of 0.00%. Ashtead Group's return on equity of 15.82% beat Sunbelt Rentals' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Sunbelt Rentals	N/A	N/A	N/A
Ashtead Group	13.30%	15.82%	7.78%

Ashtead Group has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Sunbelt Rentals. Ashtead Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Sunbelt Rentals, 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
Sunbelt Rentals	£11.15B	2.13	N/A	£315.00	18.43
Ashtead Group	£10.86B	2.03	£1.93B	£330.70	16.11

Sunbelt Rentals currently has a consensus target price of GBX 5,500, indicating a potential downside of 5.24%. Ashtead Group has a consensus target price of GBX 5,075, indicating a potential downside of 4.71%. Given Ashtead Group's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Ashtead Group is more favorable than Sunbelt Rentals.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Sunbelt Rentals	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00
Ashtead Group	1 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.75

Summary

Ashtead Group beats Sunbelt Rentals on 7 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Sunbelt Rentals compare to Diploma?

Diploma (LON:DPLM) and Sunbelt Rentals (LON:SUNB) are both large-cap industrials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, analyst recommendations, dividends, media sentiment, risk, valuation and institutional ownership.

Diploma has a net margin of 9.42% compared to Sunbelt Rentals' net margin of 0.00%. Diploma's return on equity of 18.55% beat Sunbelt Rentals' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Diploma	9.42%	18.55%	8.32%
Sunbelt Rentals	N/A	N/A	N/A

Diploma currently has a consensus target price of GBX 7,044.29, indicating a potential downside of 7.07%. Sunbelt Rentals has a consensus target price of GBX 5,500, indicating a potential downside of 5.24%. Given Sunbelt Rentals' higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Sunbelt Rentals is more favorable than Diploma.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Diploma	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.63
Sunbelt Rentals	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00

67.0% of Diploma shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 68.7% of Sunbelt Rentals shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.1% of Diploma shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 4.7% of Sunbelt Rentals shares are owned by 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.

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

Company	Overall Sentiment
Diploma	Neutral
Sunbelt Rentals	Neutral

Diploma has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Sunbelt Rentals. Sunbelt Rentals is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Diploma, 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
Diploma	£1.65B	6.17	£115.40M	£140.80	53.84
Sunbelt Rentals	£11.15B	2.13	N/A	£315.00	18.43

Summary

Diploma beats Sunbelt Rentals on 8 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Sunbelt Rentals compare to RS Group?

Sunbelt Rentals (LON:SUNB) and RS Group (LON:RS1) are both industrials companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, earnings, institutional ownership, risk, dividends, media sentiment, valuation and profitability.

In the previous week, RS Group had 1 more articles in the media than Sunbelt Rentals. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for RS Group and 0 mentions for Sunbelt Rentals. Sunbelt Rentals' average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled RS Group'saverage media sentiment score.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Sunbelt Rentals	Neutral
RS Group	Neutral

Sunbelt Rentals currently has a consensus price target of GBX 5,500, suggesting a potential downside of 5.24%. RS Group has a consensus price target of GBX 696.25, suggesting a potential downside of 5.27%. Given Sunbelt Rentals' higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Sunbelt Rentals is more favorable than RS Group.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Sunbelt Rentals	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00
RS Group	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.78

68.7% of Sunbelt Rentals shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 71.6% of RS Group shares are held by institutional investors. 4.7% of Sunbelt Rentals shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.7% of RS Group shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

RS Group has a net margin of 5.62% compared to Sunbelt Rentals' net margin of 0.00%. RS Group's return on equity of 11.55% beat Sunbelt Rentals' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Sunbelt Rentals	N/A	N/A	N/A
RS Group	5.62%	11.55%	6.58%

RS Group has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Sunbelt Rentals. Sunbelt Rentals is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than RS 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
Sunbelt Rentals	£11.15B	2.13	N/A	£315.00	18.43
RS Group	£2.88B	1.20	£181.90M	£34.50	21.30

Summary

RS Group beats Sunbelt Rentals on 8 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Sunbelt Rentals compare to Grafton Group?

Sunbelt Rentals (LON:SUNB) and Grafton Group (LON:GFTU) are both industrials companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, dividends, institutional ownership, earnings, valuation, risk, media sentiment and analyst recommendations.

68.7% of Sunbelt Rentals shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.0% of Grafton Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 4.7% of Sunbelt Rentals shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 9.3% of Grafton Group 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.

Grafton Group has a net margin of 5.42% compared to Sunbelt Rentals' net margin of 0.00%. Grafton Group's return on equity of 8.38% beat Sunbelt Rentals' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Sunbelt Rentals	N/A	N/A	N/A
Grafton Group	5.42%	8.38%	3.60%

Sunbelt Rentals presently has a consensus price target of GBX 5,500, suggesting a potential downside of 5.24%. Grafton Group has a consensus price target of GBX 2,825, suggesting a potential upside of 173.79%. Given Grafton Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Grafton Group is more favorable than Sunbelt Rentals.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Sunbelt Rentals	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00
Grafton Group	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00

Grafton Group has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Sunbelt Rentals. Grafton Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Sunbelt Rentals, 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
Sunbelt Rentals	£11.15B	2.13	N/A	£315.00	18.43
Grafton Group	£2.52B	0.95	£127.90M	£91.53	11.27

In the previous week, Grafton Group had 4 more articles in the media than Sunbelt Rentals. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Grafton Group and 0 mentions for Sunbelt Rentals. Grafton Group's average media sentiment score of 0.53 beat Sunbelt Rentals' score of 0.00 indicating that Grafton Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Sunbelt Rentals	Neutral
Grafton Group	Positive

Summary

Grafton Group beats Sunbelt Rentals on 9 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Sunbelt Rentals compare to Aggreko?

Sunbelt Rentals (LON:SUNB) and Aggreko (LON:AGK) are both 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.

Aggreko is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Sunbelt Rentals, 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
Sunbelt Rentals	£11.15B	2.13	N/A	£315.00	18.43
Aggreko	£1.36B	0.00	N/A	-£43.50	N/A

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Sunbelt Rentals	N/A	N/A	N/A
Aggreko	N/A	N/A	N/A

68.7% of Sunbelt Rentals shares are owned by institutional investors. 4.7% of Sunbelt Rentals shares are owned 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.

In the previous week, Sunbelt Rentals' average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Aggreko'saverage media sentiment score.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Sunbelt Rentals	Neutral
Aggreko	Neutral

Sunbelt Rentals presently has a consensus price target of GBX 5,500, suggesting a potential downside of 5.24%. Given Aggreko's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Aggreko is more favorable than Sunbelt Rentals.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Sunbelt Rentals	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00
Aggreko	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0.00

Summary

Sunbelt Rentals beats Aggreko on 6 of the 7 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

This chart shows the average media sentiment of LON and its competitors over the past 90 days as caculated by MarketBeat. The averaged score is equivalent to the following: Very Negative Sentiment <= -1.5, Negative Sentiment > -1.5 and <= -0.5, Neutral Sentiment > -0.5 and < 0.5, Positive Sentiment >= 0.5 and < 1.5, and Very Positive Sentiment >= 1.5.

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Metric	Sunbelt Rentals	Trading Companies & Distributors Industry	Industrials Sector	LON Exchange
Market Cap	£23.79B	£9.61B	£10.82B	£2.88B
Dividend Yield	3.79%	3.38%	97.10%	6.11%
P/E Ratio	18.43	29.17	28.32	368.30
Price / Sales	2.13	23.67	347.94	83,648.02
Price / Cash	N/A	48.67	24.70	27.89
Price / Book	N/A	3.88	4.90	7.22
Net Income	N/A	£370.07M	£607.14M	£5.89B
7 Day Performance	6.03%	3.13%	2.12%	1.53%
1 Month Performance	5.03%	3.33%	1.61%	2.33%
1 Year Performance	N/A	10.32%	14.47%	74.71%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
SUNB Sunbelt Rentals	0.7679 of 5 stars	GBX 5,804 -2.5%	GBX 5,500 -5.2%	N/A	£23.79B	£11.15B	18.43	N/A
AHT Ashtead Group	1.1454 of 5 stars	GBX 5,326 0.0%	GBX 5,075 -4.7%	+5.2%	£22.10B	£10.86B	16.11	120	High Trading Volume
DPLM Diploma	1.1765 of 5 stars	GBX 7,700 +0.3%	GBX 7,044.29 -8.5%	+42.3%	£10.33B	£1.65B	54.69	3,500
RS1 RS Group	1.4381 of 5 stars	GBX 747.50 +0.1%	GBX 696.25 -6.9%	+30.9%	£3.52B	£2.88B	21.67	6,500
GFTU Grafton Group	3.9523 of 5 stars	GBX 1,041.80 +1.2%	GBX 2,825 +171.2%	+18.4%	£2.41B	£2.52B	11.38	9,000

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