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VCT vs. ELM, SCPA, ESNT, ZTF, and TET

Should you buy Victrex stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Victrex 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 Victrex include Elementis (ELM), Scapa Group (SCPA), Essentra (ESNT), Zotefoams (ZTF), and Treatt (TET).

How does Victrex compare to Elementis?

Victrex (LON:VCT) and Elementis (LON:ELM) are both small-cap materials companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, valuation, earnings, risk, media sentiment, dividends and profitability.

75.5% of Victrex shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 57.5% of Elementis shares are owned by institutional investors. 4.2% of Victrex shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.9% of Elementis shares are owned by 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.

Victrex currently has a consensus target price of GBX 663.33, suggesting a potential downside of 17.66%. Elementis has a consensus target price of GBX 208.75, suggesting a potential upside of 16.62%. Given Elementis' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Elementis is more favorable than Victrex.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Victrex
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.17
Elementis
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.80

In the previous week, Elementis had 15 more articles in the media than Victrex. MarketBeat recorded 18 mentions for Elementis and 3 mentions for Victrex. Victrex's average media sentiment score of 0.47 beat Elementis' score of 0.23 indicating that Victrex is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Victrex
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Elementis
2 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
8 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Victrex has a beta of 0.774, suggesting that its share price is 23% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Elementis has a beta of 0.919, suggesting that its share price is 8% less volatile than the broader market.

Victrex pays an annual dividend of GBX 59.56 per share and has a dividend yield of 7.4%. Elementis pays an annual dividend of GBX 4.37 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.4%. Victrex pays out -265.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Elementis pays out -56.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Victrex is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Elementis has a net margin of 12.16% compared to Victrex's net margin of -6.70%. Elementis' return on equity of 11.26% beat Victrex's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Victrex-6.70% -4.95% 6.59%
Elementis 12.16%11.26%4.49%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Victrex£296.40M2.37£30.80M-£22.40N/A
Elementis£624.90M1.63-£43.57M-£7.80N/A

Summary

Elementis beats Victrex on 10 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Victrex compare to Scapa Group?

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

Victrex has higher revenue and earnings than Scapa Group. Victrex 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
Victrex£296.40M2.37£30.80M-£22.40N/A

Scapa Group has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Victrex's net margin of -6.70%. Scapa Group's return on equity of 0.00% beat Victrex's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Scapa GroupN/A N/A N/A
Victrex -6.70%-4.95%6.59%

75.5% of Victrex shares are held by institutional investors. 4.2% of Victrex shares are held 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.

Victrex has a consensus price target of GBX 663.33, indicating a potential downside of 17.66%. Given Scapa Group's higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe Scapa Group is more favorable than Victrex.

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
Victrex
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.17

In the previous week, Victrex had 3 more articles in the media than Scapa Group. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Victrex and 0 mentions for Scapa Group. Victrex's average media sentiment score of 0.47 beat Scapa Group's score of 0.00 indicating that Victrex is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Scapa Group Neutral
Victrex Neutral

Summary

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

How does Victrex compare to Essentra?

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

Victrex presently has a consensus price target of GBX 663.33, suggesting a potential downside of 17.66%. Essentra has a consensus price target of GBX 132.50, suggesting a potential upside of 25.95%. Given Essentra's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Essentra is more favorable than Victrex.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Victrex
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.17
Essentra
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.75

75.5% of Victrex shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 69.5% of Essentra shares are held by institutional investors. 4.2% of Victrex shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of Essentra 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.

Victrex has a beta of 0.774, indicating that its share price is 23% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Essentra has a beta of 0.829, indicating that its share price is 17% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Essentra had 7 more articles in the media than Victrex. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for Essentra and 3 mentions for Victrex. Essentra's average media sentiment score of 0.67 beat Victrex's score of 0.47 indicating that Essentra is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Victrex
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Essentra
3 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Victrex has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Essentra. Victrex 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
Victrex£296.40M2.37£30.80M-£22.40N/A
Essentra£315.70M0.94£3.50M£0.70150.29

Victrex pays an annual dividend of GBX 59.56 per share and has a dividend yield of 7.4%. Essentra pays an annual dividend of GBX 2.35 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.2%. Victrex pays out -265.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Essentra pays out 335.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Victrex is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Essentra has a net margin of 1.71% compared to Victrex's net margin of -6.70%. Essentra's return on equity of 2.02% beat Victrex's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Victrex-6.70% -4.95% 6.59%
Essentra 1.71%2.02%1.74%

Summary

Essentra beats Victrex on 11 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Victrex compare to Zotefoams?

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

Zotefoams has a net margin of 14.28% compared to Victrex's net margin of -6.70%. Zotefoams' return on equity of 18.25% beat Victrex's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Victrex-6.70% -4.95% 6.59%
Zotefoams 14.28%18.25%5.48%

Victrex has a beta of 0.774, suggesting that its stock price is 23% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Zotefoams has a beta of 1.239, suggesting that its stock price is 24% more volatile than the broader market.

Victrex pays an annual dividend of GBX 59.56 per share and has a dividend yield of 7.4%. Zotefoams pays an annual dividend of GBX 7.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.6%. Victrex pays out -265.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Zotefoams pays out 16.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Victrex is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Victrex presently has a consensus price target of GBX 663.33, suggesting a potential downside of 17.66%. Zotefoams has a consensus price target of GBX 605, suggesting a potential upside of 29.97%. Given Zotefoams' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Zotefoams is more favorable than Victrex.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Victrex
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.17
Zotefoams
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

In the previous week, Victrex had 3 more articles in the media than Zotefoams. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Victrex and 0 mentions for Zotefoams. Victrex's average media sentiment score of 0.47 beat Zotefoams' score of 0.00 indicating that Victrex is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Victrex Neutral
Zotefoams Neutral

75.5% of Victrex shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 29.4% of Zotefoams shares are held by institutional investors. 4.2% of Victrex shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 4.5% of Zotefoams shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Victrex has higher revenue and earnings than Zotefoams. Victrex 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
Victrex£296.40M2.37£30.80M-£22.40N/A
Zotefoams£158.49M1.44£9.80M£44.8710.37

Summary

Victrex and Zotefoams tied by winning 9 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Victrex compare to Treatt?

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

Treatt has a net margin of 3.40% compared to Victrex's net margin of -6.70%. Treatt's return on equity of 3.22% beat Victrex's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Victrex-6.70% -4.95% 6.59%
Treatt 3.40%3.22%6.72%

75.5% of Victrex shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 17.5% of Treatt shares are owned by institutional investors. 4.2% of Victrex shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 4.1% of Treatt shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Victrex currently has a consensus target price of GBX 663.33, suggesting a potential downside of 17.66%. Treatt has a consensus target price of GBX 248.33, suggesting a potential downside of 18.58%. Given Victrex's higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe Victrex is more favorable than Treatt.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Victrex
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.17
Treatt
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33

Victrex pays an annual dividend of GBX 59.56 per share and has a dividend yield of 7.4%. Treatt pays an annual dividend of GBX 5.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.8%. Victrex pays out -265.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Treatt pays out 77.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Victrex is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

In the previous week, Victrex had 3 more articles in the media than Treatt. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Victrex and 0 mentions for Treatt. Victrex's average media sentiment score of 0.47 beat Treatt's score of 0.00 indicating that Victrex is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Victrex Neutral
Treatt Neutral

Victrex has higher revenue and earnings than Treatt. Victrex 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
Victrex£296.40M2.37£30.80M-£22.40N/A
Treatt£128.29M1.40£11.22M£7.2242.24

Victrex has a beta of 0.774, suggesting that its stock price is 23% less 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.

Summary

Victrex beats Treatt on 11 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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VCT vs. The Competition

MetricVictrexChemicals IndustryMaterials SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£701.88M£11.11B£4.56B£2.83B
Dividend Yield7.62%2.84%4.76%6.15%
P/E Ratio-35.9620.9020.09368.45
Price / Sales2.3751.124,684.0183,479.66
Price / Cash34.2114.9724.3527.89
Price / Book1.523.578.217.09
Net Income£30.80M£223.51M£155.10M£5.89B
7 Day Performance5.31%0.51%-0.77%6.41%
1 Month Performance36.54%-0.02%-3.43%0.28%
1 Year Performance16.75%21.18%38.01%64.33%

Victrex Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
VCT
Victrex
1.2154 of 5 stars
GBX 805.60
+2.3%
GBX 663.33
-17.7%
+14.1%£701.88M£296.40MN/A1,109
ELM
Elementis
1.7243 of 5 stars
GBX 172.80
+1.6%
GBX 200
+15.7%
+3.5%£986.31M£597.50MN/A1,281
SCPA
Scapa Group
N/AN/AN/AN/A£402.98M£281.80MN/A1,461
ESNT
Essentra
2.5882 of 5 stars
GBX 108.40
+0.2%
GBX 132.50
+22.2%
+1.6%£307.27M£315.70M154.86350
ZTF
Zotefoams
N/AGBX 465.44
+1.2%
GBX 605
+30.0%
+67.9%£228.91M£158.49M10.37549

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This page (LON:VCT) was last updated on 8/3/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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