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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?

Scapa Group (LON:SCPA) 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 valuation, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, earnings, risk, institutional ownership, profitability and dividends.

Scapa Group has higher earnings, but lower revenue 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
Scapa Group£281.80M0.00N/A-£29.30N/A
Synthomer£1.80B0.09-£82.04M-£73.60N/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
Scapa GroupN/A N/A N/A
Synthomer -6.81%-13.27%-0.28%

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

Synthomer has a consensus target price of GBX 119, indicating a potential upside of 14.64%. Given Synthomer's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Synthomer is more favorable than Scapa Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Scapa Group
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, Scapa Group's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Synthomer'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Scapa Group Neutral
Synthomer Neutral

Summary

Synthomer beats Scapa Group on 7 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Synthomer compare to Zotefoams?

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

Zotefoams has higher earnings, but lower revenue 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
Zotefoams£176.29M1.21£9.80M£50.298.62
Synthomer£1.80B0.09-£82.04M-£73.60N/A

In the previous week, Zotefoams' average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Synthomer'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Zotefoams Neutral
Synthomer Neutral

27.7% of Zotefoams shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 14.9% of Synthomer shares are owned by institutional investors. 4.5% of Zotefoams 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.

Zotefoams currently has a consensus target price of GBX 605, suggesting a potential upside of 39.56%. Synthomer has a consensus target price of GBX 119, suggesting a potential upside of 14.64%. Given Zotefoams' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe Zotefoams is more favorable than Synthomer.

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

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
Zotefoams13.88% 18.18% 5.48%
Synthomer -6.81%-13.27%-0.28%

Zotefoams has a beta of 1.238, meaning that its share price is 24% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Synthomer has a beta of 1.044, meaning that its share price is 4% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Zotefoams beats Synthomer on 12 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Synthomer compare to Treatt?

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

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
Synthomer-6.81% -13.27% -0.28%
Treatt 3.40%3.22%6.72%

Synthomer presently has a consensus target price of GBX 119, suggesting a potential upside of 14.64%. Treatt has a consensus target price of GBX 242.50, suggesting a potential downside of 20.49%. Given Synthomer's higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe Synthomer is more favorable than Treatt.

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
Treatt
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

In the previous week, Synthomer's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Treatt'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Synthomer Neutral
Treatt Neutral

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

Synthomer has a beta of 1.044, suggesting that its stock price is 4% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Treatt has a beta of 0.907, suggesting that its stock price is 9% less volatile than the broader market.

Treatt has lower revenue, but higher earnings 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
Synthomer£1.80B0.09-£82.04M-£73.60N/A
Treatt£128.29M1.40£11.22M£7.2242.24

Summary

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

How does Synthomer compare to Iofina?

Iofina (LON:IOF) and Synthomer (LON:SYNT) 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, media sentiment, valuation, earnings, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, risk and profitability.

Iofina currently has a consensus price target of GBX 70, indicating a potential upside of 33.59%. Synthomer has a consensus price target of GBX 119, indicating a potential upside of 14.64%. Given Iofina's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe Iofina is more favorable than Synthomer.

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

1.3% of Iofina shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 14.9% of Synthomer shares are owned by institutional investors. 13.4% of Iofina 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, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Iofina has a net margin of 12.91% compared to Synthomer's net margin of -6.81%. Iofina's return on equity of 15.30% beat Synthomer's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Iofina12.91% 15.30% 5.18%
Synthomer -6.81%-13.27%-0.28%

Iofina has a beta of 0.883, meaning that its share price is 12% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Synthomer has a beta of 1.044, meaning that its share price is 4% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Iofina had 6 more articles in the media than Synthomer. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Iofina and 0 mentions for Synthomer. Iofina's average media sentiment score of 0.30 beat Synthomer's score of 0.00 indicating that Iofina is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Iofina Neutral
Synthomer Neutral

Iofina has higher earnings, but lower revenue 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
Iofina£68.69M1.46£4.28M£4.0013.10
Synthomer£1.80B0.09-£82.04M-£73.60N/A

Summary

Iofina beats Synthomer on 12 of the 15 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 better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, valuation, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, profitability, earnings, dividends and institutional ownership.

In the previous week, Hardide had 4 more articles in the media than Synthomer. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Hardide and 0 mentions for Synthomer. Synthomer's average media sentiment score of 0.00 beat Hardide's score of -0.06 indicating that Synthomer is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Hardide Neutral
Synthomer 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%

Synthomer has a consensus target price of GBX 119, indicating a potential upside of 14.64%. Given Synthomer's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly 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

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 hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

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£8.02M9.83-£1.89M£1.8055.56
Synthomer£1.80B0.09-£82.04M-£73.60N/A

Hardide has a beta of 1.146, suggesting that its stock price is 15% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Synthomer has a beta of 1.044, suggesting that its stock price is 4% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Hardide beats Synthomer on 9 of the 16 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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SYNT vs. The Competition

MetricSynthomerChemicals IndustryMaterials SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£170.17M£11.17B£4.75B£2.89B
Dividend Yield28.47%2.92%4.73%6.22%
P/E Ratio-1.4138.0025.48366.61
Price / Sales0.0948.5416,510.7589,510.94
Price / Cash2.2814.9224.5027.89
Price / Book0.163.1910.066.33
Net Income-£82.04M£222.40M£157.81M£5.89B
7 Day Performance-7.32%-1.51%-1.70%-0.12%
1 Month Performance4.11%-3.93%-3.97%5.22%
1 Year Performance44.57%16.75%22.13%18.52%

Synthomer Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
SYNT
Synthomer
1.5272 of 5 stars
GBX 103.80
-4.1%
GBX 119
+14.6%
+50.7%£170.17M£1.80BN/A4,200
SCPA
Scapa Group
N/AN/AN/AN/A£402.98M£281.80MN/A1,461
ZTF
Zotefoams
N/AGBX 428
-1.4%
GBX 605
+41.4%
+7.6%£211.02M£176.29M8.51549
TET
Treatt
N/AGBX 305
flat
GBX 242.50
-20.5%
N/A£180.06M£128.29M42.24350
IOF
Iofina
3.5606 of 5 stars
GBX 53.25
-2.3%
GBX 70
+31.5%
+129.6%£102.16M£68.69M13.3195

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This page (LON:SYNT) was last updated on 9/28/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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