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THG vs. EIG, PFG, GOCO, CNC, and ESNT

Should you buy THG stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares THG 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 THG include Ei Group plc (EIG.L) (EIG), Vanquis Banking Group (PFG), GoCo Group plc (GOCO.L) (GOCO), Concurrent Technologies (CNC), and Essentra (ESNT). These companies are all part of the "insurance" industry.

How does THG compare to Ei Group plc (EIG.L)?

Ei Group plc (EIG.L) (LON:EIG) and THG (LON:THG) are both small-cap consumer cyclical companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, earnings, dividends, media sentiment, risk, valuation, institutional ownership and analyst recommendations.

Ei Group plc (EIG.L) has higher earnings, but lower revenue than THG. Ei Group plc (EIG.L) is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than THG, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Ei Group plc (EIG.L)£724M0.00N/A-£46.20N/A
THG£1.72B0.27-£235.23M£4.007.43

8.1% of THG shares are held by institutional investors. 22.9% of THG 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.

In the previous week, THG had 7 more articles in the media than Ei Group plc (EIG.L). MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for THG and 0 mentions for Ei Group plc (EIG.L). THG's average media sentiment score of 0.88 beat Ei Group plc (EIG.L)'s score of 0.00 indicating that THG is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Ei Group plc (EIG.L) Neutral
THG Positive

THG has a net margin of 3.15% compared to Ei Group plc (EIG.L)'s net margin of 0.00%. THG's return on equity of 12.75% beat Ei Group plc (EIG.L)'s return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Ei Group plc (EIG.L)N/A N/A N/A
THG 3.15%12.75%-2.68%

THG has a consensus price target of GBX 57.50, suggesting a potential upside of 93.47%. Given THG's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe THG is more favorable than Ei Group plc (EIG.L).

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Ei Group plc (EIG.L)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
THG
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

Summary

THG beats Ei Group plc (EIG.L) on 12 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does THG compare to Vanquis Banking Group?

THG (LON:THG) and Vanquis Banking Group (LON:PFG) are both small-cap insurance companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, valuation, risk, analyst recommendations, dividends, earnings, profitability and institutional ownership.

Vanquis Banking Group has a net margin of 8.73% compared to THG's net margin of 3.15%. Vanquis Banking Group's return on equity of 17.19% beat THG's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
THG3.15% 12.75% -2.68%
Vanquis Banking Group 8.73%17.19%4.14%

8.1% of THG shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 84.0% of Vanquis Banking Group shares are held by institutional investors. 22.9% of THG shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 2.6% of Vanquis Banking Group shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
THG£1.72B0.27-£235.23M£4.007.43
Vanquis Banking Group£446.50M0.00£103.50M£0.41N/A

THG currently has a consensus price target of GBX 57.50, suggesting a potential upside of 93.47%. Given THG's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe THG is more favorable than Vanquis Banking Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
THG
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50
Vanquis Banking Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

In the previous week, THG had 7 more articles in the media than Vanquis Banking Group. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for THG and 0 mentions for Vanquis Banking Group. THG's average media sentiment score of 0.88 beat Vanquis Banking Group's score of 0.00 indicating that THG is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
THG Positive
Vanquis Banking Group Neutral

THG has a beta of 2.446, meaning that its share price is 145% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Vanquis Banking Group has a beta of 1.5, meaning that its share price is 50% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

THG beats Vanquis Banking Group on 9 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does THG compare to GoCo Group plc (GOCO.L)?

GoCo Group plc (GOCO.L) (LON:GOCO) and THG (LON:THG) are both small-cap insurance companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, valuation, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, dividends, profitability, earnings and risk.

THG has a net margin of 3.15% compared to GoCo Group plc (GOCO.L)'s net margin of 0.00%. THG's return on equity of 12.75% beat GoCo Group plc (GOCO.L)'s return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
GoCo Group plc (GOCO.L)N/A N/A N/A
THG 3.15%12.75%-2.68%

THG has a consensus target price of GBX 57.50, indicating a potential upside of 93.47%. Given THG's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe THG is more favorable than GoCo Group plc (GOCO.L).

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
GoCo Group plc (GOCO.L)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
THG
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

GoCo Group plc (GOCO.L) has higher earnings, but lower revenue than THG. GoCo Group plc (GOCO.L) is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than THG, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
GoCo Group plc (GOCO.L)£159.20M0.00N/A£2.70N/A
THG£1.72B0.27-£235.23M£4.007.43

In the previous week, THG had 7 more articles in the media than GoCo Group plc (GOCO.L). MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for THG and 0 mentions for GoCo Group plc (GOCO.L). THG's average media sentiment score of 0.88 beat GoCo Group plc (GOCO.L)'s score of 0.00 indicating that THG is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
GoCo Group plc (GOCO.L) Neutral
THG Positive

8.1% of THG shares are held by institutional investors. 22.9% of THG shares are held by company 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.

Summary

THG beats GoCo Group plc (GOCO.L) on 11 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does THG compare to Concurrent Technologies?

Concurrent Technologies (LON:CNC) and THG (LON:THG) are both small-cap insurance companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, earnings, dividends, media sentiment, valuation, profitability and institutional ownership.

Concurrent Technologies has a net margin of 11.03% compared to THG's net margin of 3.15%. THG's return on equity of 12.75% beat Concurrent Technologies' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Concurrent Technologies11.03% 11.85% 8.31%
THG 3.15%12.75%-2.68%

15.5% of Concurrent Technologies shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 8.1% of THG shares are held by institutional investors. 12.4% of Concurrent Technologies shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 22.9% of THG shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Concurrent Technologies has a beta of 1.3, suggesting that its stock price is 30% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, THG has a beta of 2.446, suggesting that its stock price is 145% more volatile than the broader market.

Concurrent Technologies currently has a consensus target price of GBX 262.50, suggesting a potential upside of 1.06%. THG has a consensus target price of GBX 57.50, suggesting a potential upside of 93.47%. Given THG's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe THG is more favorable than Concurrent Technologies.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Concurrent Technologies
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
THG
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Concurrent Technologies£45.87M5.14£5.09M£5.5846.55
THG£1.72B0.27-£235.23M£4.007.43

In the previous week, THG had 6 more articles in the media than Concurrent Technologies. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for THG and 1 mentions for Concurrent Technologies. THG's average media sentiment score of 0.88 beat Concurrent Technologies' score of 0.67 indicating that THG is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Concurrent Technologies
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
THG
2 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

Concurrent Technologies beats THG on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does THG compare to Essentra?

THG (LON:THG) and Essentra (LON:ESNT) are both small-cap insurance companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, institutional ownership, earnings, valuation, media sentiment, dividends, analyst recommendations and risk.

In the previous week, THG had 5 more articles in the media than Essentra. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for THG and 2 mentions for Essentra. THG's average media sentiment score of 0.88 beat Essentra's score of 0.34 indicating that THG is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
THG
2 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Essentra
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
THG£1.72B0.27-£235.23M£4.007.43
Essentra£302M0.76£3.50M£0.70116.57

THG currently has a consensus target price of GBX 57.50, indicating a potential upside of 93.47%. Essentra has a consensus target price of GBX 150, indicating a potential upside of 83.82%. Given THG's higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe THG is more favorable than Essentra.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
THG
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50
Essentra
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.80

THG has a net margin of 3.15% compared to Essentra's net margin of 0.70%. THG's return on equity of 12.75% beat Essentra's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
THG3.15% 12.75% -2.68%
Essentra 0.70%0.79%1.74%

8.1% of THG shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 69.5% of Essentra shares are held by institutional investors. 22.9% of THG shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of Essentra shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

THG has a beta of 2.446, suggesting that its share price is 145% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Essentra has a beta of 0.822, suggesting that its share price is 18% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

THG beats Essentra on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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THG vs. The Competition

MetricTHGInternet Retail IndustryCyclical SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£466.54M£1.75B£3.86B£2.57B
Dividend YieldN/A1.51%3.48%6.15%
P/E Ratio7.4326.6978.64366.65
Price / Sales0.2717.91323.9986,088.64
Price / Cash2.384.0030.8027.87
Price / Book0.431.843.427.79
Net Income-£235.23M-£327.35M£249.12M£5.89B
7 Day Performance-6.31%-0.77%0.06%-0.58%
1 Month Performance-8.55%0.57%-0.87%-1.02%
1 Year Performance-12.59%4.94%-0.97%65.87%

THG Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
THG
THG
3.3692 of 5 stars
GBX 29.72
+0.4%
GBX 57.50
+93.5%
-12.6%£466.54M£1.72B7.437,291
EIG
Ei Group plc (EIG.L)
N/AN/AN/AN/A£1.26B£724MN/A680
PFG
Vanquis Banking Group
N/AN/AN/AN/A£571.19M£446.50M548.7819,300
GOCO
GoCo Group plc (GOCO.L)
N/AN/AN/AN/A£555.09M£159.20M48.745,450
CNC
Concurrent Technologies
1.2467 of 5 stars
GBX 263.39
+0.7%
GBX 262.50
-0.3%
+33.8%£239.27M£45.87M47.2074,300

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This page (LON:THG) was last updated on 6/28/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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