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SYNT vs. SCPA, ZTF, TET, IOF, and HDD

Should you buy Synthomer stock or one of its competitors? Synthomer's main competitors and comparable companies include Scapa Group (SCPA), Zotefoams (ZTF), Treatt (TET), Iofina (IOF), and Hardide (HDD). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "specialty chemicals" industry.

How does Synthomer compare to Scapa Group?

Synthomer (LON:SYNT) and Scapa Group (LON:SCPA) are both small-cap materials companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, analyst recommendations, risk, earnings, profitability, institutional ownership, media sentiment and valuation.

Synthomer presently has a consensus price target of GBX 119, indicating a potential upside of 20.20%. Given Synthomer's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe Synthomer is more favorable than Scapa Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Synthomer
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.20
Scapa Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

In the previous week, Synthomer had 1 more articles in the media than Scapa Group. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Synthomer and 0 mentions for Scapa Group. Synthomer's average media sentiment score of 0.22 beat Scapa Group's score of 0.00 indicating that Synthomer is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Synthomer Neutral
Scapa Group Neutral

14.9% of Synthomer shares are owned by institutional investors. 5.0% of Synthomer shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Synthomer£1.80B0.09-£82.04M-£96.00N/A
Scapa Group£281.80M0.00N/A-£29.30N/A

Scapa Group has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Synthomer's net margin of -6.81%. Scapa Group's return on equity of 0.00% beat Synthomer's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Synthomer-6.81% -13.27% -0.28%
Scapa Group N/A N/A N/A

Summary

Synthomer beats Scapa Group on 9 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Synthomer compare to Zotefoams?

Synthomer (LON:SYNT) and Zotefoams (LON:ZTF) are both small-cap materials companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, earnings, analyst recommendations, dividends, valuation, institutional ownership, profitability and risk.

In the previous week, Zotefoams had 5 more articles in the media than Synthomer. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Zotefoams and 1 mentions for Synthomer. Zotefoams' average media sentiment score of 0.98 beat Synthomer's score of 0.22 indicating that Zotefoams is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Synthomer
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Zotefoams
1 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Synthomer£1.80B0.09-£82.04M-£96.00N/A
Zotefoams£176.29M1.24£9.80M£44.879.91

Synthomer currently has a consensus target price of GBX 119, indicating a potential upside of 20.20%. Zotefoams has a consensus target price of GBX 605, indicating a potential upside of 36.04%. Given Zotefoams' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Zotefoams is more favorable than Synthomer.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Synthomer
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.20
Zotefoams
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

14.9% of Synthomer shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 28.9% of Zotefoams shares are held by institutional investors. 5.0% of Synthomer shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 4.5% of Zotefoams shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Synthomer has a beta of 1.03, meaning that its share price is 3% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Zotefoams has a beta of 1.243, meaning that its share price is 24% more volatile than the broader market.

Zotefoams has a net margin of 13.88% compared to Synthomer's net margin of -6.81%. Zotefoams' return on equity of 18.18% beat Synthomer's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Synthomer-6.81% -13.27% -0.28%
Zotefoams 13.88%18.18%5.48%

Summary

Zotefoams beats Synthomer on 14 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Synthomer compare to Treatt?

Treatt (LON:TET) and Synthomer (LON:SYNT) are both small-cap materials companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, earnings, analyst recommendations, dividends, risk, institutional ownership, profitability and valuation.

Treatt has a beta of 0.907, meaning that its stock price is 9% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Synthomer has a beta of 1.03, meaning that its stock price is 3% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Synthomer had 1 more articles in the media than Treatt. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Synthomer and 0 mentions for Treatt. Synthomer's average media sentiment score of 0.22 beat Treatt's score of 0.00 indicating that Synthomer is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Treatt Neutral
Synthomer Neutral

Treatt currently has a consensus price target of GBX 248.33, indicating a potential downside of 18.58%. Synthomer has a consensus price target of GBX 119, indicating a potential upside of 20.20%. Given Synthomer's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Synthomer is more favorable than Treatt.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Treatt
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33
Synthomer
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.20

17.5% of Treatt shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 14.9% of Synthomer shares are owned by institutional investors. 4.1% of Treatt shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 5.0% of Synthomer shares are owned 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.

Treatt has a net margin of 3.40% compared to Synthomer's net margin of -6.81%. Treatt's return on equity of 3.22% beat Synthomer's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Treatt3.40% 3.22% 6.72%
Synthomer -6.81%-13.27%-0.28%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Treatt£128.29M1.40£11.22M£7.2242.24
Synthomer£1.80B0.09-£82.04M-£96.00N/A

Summary

Treatt beats Synthomer on 9 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Synthomer compare to Iofina?

Synthomer (LON:SYNT) and Iofina (LON:IOF) are both small-cap materials companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, profitability, media sentiment, dividends, analyst recommendations, risk and institutional ownership.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Synthomer£1.80B0.09-£82.04M-£96.00N/A
Iofina£66.52M1.53£4.28M£4.0013.25

14.9% of Synthomer shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 1.5% of Iofina shares are owned by institutional investors. 5.0% of Synthomer shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 13.4% of Iofina shares are owned by company 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.

Iofina has a net margin of 11.84% compared to Synthomer's net margin of -6.81%. Iofina's return on equity of 14.89% beat Synthomer's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Synthomer-6.81% -13.27% -0.28%
Iofina 11.84%14.89%5.18%

In the previous week, Synthomer and Synthomer both had 1 articles in the media. Iofina's average media sentiment score of 1.43 beat Synthomer's score of 0.22 indicating that Iofina is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Synthomer
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Iofina
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Synthomer has a beta of 1.03, suggesting that its stock price is 3% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Iofina has a beta of 0.883, suggesting that its stock price is 12% less volatile than the broader market.

Synthomer presently has a consensus price target of GBX 119, suggesting a potential upside of 20.20%. Iofina has a consensus price target of GBX 65, suggesting a potential upside of 22.64%. Given Iofina's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Iofina is more favorable than Synthomer.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Synthomer
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.20
Iofina
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

Summary

Iofina beats Synthomer on 11 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Synthomer compare to Hardide?

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

10.2% of Hardide shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 14.9% of Synthomer shares are owned by institutional investors. 65.7% of Hardide shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 5.0% of Synthomer 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.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Hardide£8.02M8.06-£1.89M£1.8045.56
Synthomer£1.80B0.09-£82.04M-£96.00N/A

Synthomer has a consensus target price of GBX 119, indicating a potential upside of 20.20%. Given Synthomer's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Synthomer is more favorable than Hardide.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Hardide
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Synthomer
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.20

In the previous week, Hardide and Hardide both had 1 articles in the media. Hardide's average media sentiment score of 0.89 beat Synthomer's score of 0.22 indicating that Hardide is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Hardide
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Synthomer
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Hardide has a net margin of 15.60% compared to Synthomer's net margin of -6.81%. Hardide's return on equity of 32.49% beat Synthomer's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Hardide15.60% 32.49% -9.80%
Synthomer -6.81%-13.27%-0.28%

Hardide has a beta of 1.163, meaning that its share price is 16% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Synthomer has a beta of 1.03, meaning that its share price is 3% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Hardide beats Synthomer on 9 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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SYNT vs. The Competition

MetricSynthomerChemicals IndustryMaterials SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£162.31M£11.33B£4.85B£2.88B
Dividend Yield28.47%2.84%4.71%6.10%
P/E Ratio-1.0341.7225.19368.46
Price / Sales0.0946.034,706.3383,426.45
Price / Cash2.2815.5124.6527.89
Price / Book0.153.598.877.08
Net Income-£82.04M£222.46M£154.79M£5.89B
7 Day Performance-11.92%-0.08%0.38%0.54%
1 Month Performance20.73%2.80%9.03%3.02%
1 Year Performance45.59%19.33%43.81%64.50%

Synthomer Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
SYNT
Synthomer
2.2108 of 5 stars
GBX 99
-2.2%
GBX 119
+20.2%
+48.8%£162.31M£1.80BN/A4,200
SCPA
Scapa Group
N/AN/AN/AN/A£402.98M£281.80MN/A1,461
ZTF
Zotefoams
4.7701 of 5 stars
GBX 428
-2.5%
GBX 605
+41.4%
+3.3%£210.50M£176.29M9.54549
TET
Treatt
N/AGBX 305
flat
GBX 248.33
-18.6%
N/A£180.06M£128.29M42.24350
IOF
Iofina
3.7705 of 5 stars
GBX 52.10
-0.8%
GBX 65
+24.8%
+104.7%£99.96M£66.52M13.0395

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This page (LON:SYNT) was last updated on 8/17/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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