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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). These companies are all part of the "specialty chemicals" industry.

How does Victrex compare to Elementis?

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

Victrex has a net margin of -6.70% compared to Elementis' net margin of -7.58%. Victrex's return on equity of -4.95% beat Elementis' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Elementis-7.58% -6.85% 4.49%
Victrex -6.70%-4.95%6.59%

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

Victrex has lower revenue, but higher earnings 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
Elementis£597.50M1.50-£43.57M-£7.80N/A
Victrex£296.40M2.09£30.80M-£22.40N/A

In the previous week, Victrex had 5 more articles in the media than Elementis. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Victrex and 1 mentions for Elementis. Victrex's average media sentiment score of 0.89 beat Elementis' score of 0.67 indicating that Victrex is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

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

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

Elementis pays an annual dividend of GBX 4.37 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.8%. Victrex pays an annual dividend of GBX 59.56 per share and has a dividend yield of 8.4%. Elementis pays out -56.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Victrex pays out -265.9% 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.

Elementis currently has a consensus price target of GBX 200, suggesting a potential upside of 27.71%. Victrex has a consensus price target of GBX 674.29, suggesting a potential downside of 5.30%. Given Elementis' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe Elementis is more favorable than Victrex.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Elementis
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.75
Victrex
1 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.14

Summary

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

How does Victrex compare to Scapa Group?

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

Victrex presently has a consensus price target of GBX 674.29, indicating a potential downside of 5.30%. Given Scapa Group's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Scapa Group is more favorable than Victrex.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Victrex
1 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.14
Scapa Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

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
Victrex£296.40M2.09£30.80M-£22.40N/A
Scapa Group£281.80M0.00N/A-£29.30N/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
Victrex-6.70% -4.95% 6.59%
Scapa Group N/A N/A N/A

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

In the previous week, Victrex had 6 more articles in the media than Scapa Group. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Victrex and 0 mentions for Scapa Group. Victrex's average media sentiment score of 0.89 beat Scapa Group's score of 0.00 indicating that Victrex is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Victrex Positive
Scapa Group Neutral

Summary

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

How does Victrex compare to Essentra?

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

Essentra has a net margin of 0.70% compared to Victrex's net margin of -6.70%. Essentra's return on equity of 0.79% beat Victrex's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Essentra0.70% 0.79% 1.74%
Victrex -6.70%-4.95%6.59%

69.5% of Essentra shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 75.5% of Victrex shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.5% of Essentra shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 4.2% of Victrex shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Essentra pays an annual dividend of GBX 2.35 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.8%. Victrex pays an annual dividend of GBX 59.56 per share and has a dividend yield of 8.4%. 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 pays out -265.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Victrex is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

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

In the previous week, Victrex had 5 more articles in the media than Essentra. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Victrex and 1 mentions for Essentra. Victrex's average media sentiment score of 0.89 beat Essentra's score of 0.75 indicating that Victrex is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

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

Essentra presently has a consensus target price of GBX 150, indicating a potential upside of 80.29%. Victrex has a consensus target price of GBX 674.29, indicating a potential downside of 5.30%. Given Essentra's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Essentra is more favorable than Victrex.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Essentra
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.80
Victrex
1 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.14

Victrex has lower revenue, but higher earnings 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
Essentra£302M0.78£3.50M£0.70118.86
Victrex£296.40M2.09£30.80M-£22.40N/A

Summary

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

How does Victrex compare to Zotefoams?

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

29.4% of Zotefoams shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 75.5% of Victrex shares are owned by institutional investors. 4.5% of Zotefoams shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 4.2% of Victrex 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.

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
Zotefoams14.28% 18.25% 5.48%
Victrex -6.70%-4.95%6.59%

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
Zotefoams£158.49M1.34£9.80M£44.879.59
Victrex£296.40M2.09£30.80M-£22.40N/A

Zotefoams pays an annual dividend of GBX 7.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.8%. Victrex pays an annual dividend of GBX 59.56 per share and has a dividend yield of 8.4%. Zotefoams pays out 16.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Victrex pays out -265.9% 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.

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

In the previous week, Victrex had 6 more articles in the media than Zotefoams. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Victrex and 0 mentions for Zotefoams. Victrex's average media sentiment score of 0.89 beat Zotefoams' score of 0.00 indicating that Victrex is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Zotefoams Neutral
Victrex Positive

Zotefoams currently has a consensus target price of GBX 605, suggesting a potential upside of 40.53%. Victrex has a consensus target price of GBX 674.29, suggesting a potential downside of 5.30%. Given Zotefoams' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe Zotefoams is more favorable than Victrex.

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
Victrex
1 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.14

Summary

Zotefoams and Victrex 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 basic materials companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, earnings, institutional ownership, valuation, dividends, profitability and media sentiment.

Victrex pays an annual dividend of GBX 59.56 per share and has a dividend yield of 8.4%. 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.

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

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%

Victrex currently has a consensus target price of GBX 674.29, suggesting a potential downside of 5.30%. Treatt has a consensus target price of GBX 248.33, suggesting a potential downside of 18.58%. Given Victrex's higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe Victrex is more favorable than Treatt.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Victrex
1 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.14
Treatt
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33

Victrex has a beta of 0.774, indicating that its share price is 23% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Treatt has a beta of 0.907, indicating that its share price is 9% less volatile than the broader market.

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£296.40M2.09£30.80M-£22.40N/A
Treatt£128.29M1.40£11.22M£7.2242.24

In the previous week, Victrex had 6 more articles in the media than Treatt. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Victrex and 0 mentions for Treatt. Victrex's average media sentiment score of 0.89 beat Treatt's score of 0.00 indicating that Victrex is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Victrex Positive
Treatt Neutral

Summary

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

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VCT vs. The Competition

MetricVictrexSpecialty Chemicals IndustryMaterials SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£620.33M£8.61B£4.58B£2.77B
Dividend Yield8.80%3.35%5.02%6.16%
P/E Ratio-31.7915.1820.80368.13
Price / Sales2.09116.015,849.5884,621.88
Price / Cash34.2119.7224.1727.87
Price / Book1.343.418.687.51
Net Income£30.80M£213.62M£157.11M£5.89B
7 Day Performance5.17%-0.60%-1.24%-0.27%
1 Month Performance15.17%-0.71%-4.47%-1.09%
1 Year Performance-0.42%22.17%37.16%61.67%

Victrex Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
VCT
Victrex
1.3757 of 5 stars
GBX 712
+0.6%
GBX 674.29
-5.3%
-2.4%£620.33M£296.40MN/A1,109
ELM
Elementis
2.4491 of 5 stars
GBX 153.80
flat
GBX 200
+30.0%
-6.6%£880.67M£597.50MN/A1,281
SCPA
Scapa Group
N/AN/AN/AN/A£402.98M£281.80MN/A1,461
ESNT
Essentra
4.0617 of 5 stars
GBX 80.14
+0.3%
GBX 150
+87.2%
-23.3%£224.56M£302M114.49350
ZTF
Zotefoams
N/AGBX 435
-1.1%
GBX 605
+39.1%
+40.5%£213.94M£158.49M9.69549

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This page (LON:VCT) was last updated on 7/14/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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