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VSVS vs. FXPO, ZIOC, EVR, GGP, and MNDI

Should you buy Vesuvius stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Vesuvius 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 Vesuvius include Ferrexpo (FXPO), Zanaga Iron Ore (ZIOC), EVRAZ (EVR), Greatland Resources (GGP), and Mondi (MNDI).

How does Vesuvius compare to Ferrexpo?

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

Ferrexpo currently has a consensus target price of GBX 53, indicating a potential upside of 85.44%. Vesuvius has a consensus target price of GBX 467, indicating a potential upside of 19.13%. Given Ferrexpo's higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe Ferrexpo is more favorable than Vesuvius.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Ferrexpo
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Vesuvius
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.60

In the previous week, Vesuvius had 7 more articles in the media than Ferrexpo. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for Vesuvius and 2 mentions for Ferrexpo. Vesuvius' average media sentiment score of 0.19 beat Ferrexpo's score of -1.67 indicating that Vesuvius is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Ferrexpo
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Negative
Vesuvius
2 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

8.9% of Ferrexpo shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 53.8% of Vesuvius shares are held by institutional investors. 49.9% of Ferrexpo shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 25.0% of Vesuvius shares are held 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.

Ferrexpo has a beta of 0.89, suggesting that its stock price is 11% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Vesuvius has a beta of 1.151, suggesting that its stock price is 15% more volatile than the broader market.

Vesuvius has a net margin of 2.09% compared to Ferrexpo's net margin of -5.36%. Vesuvius' return on equity of 3.36% beat Ferrexpo's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Ferrexpo-5.36% -4.91% 2.21%
Vesuvius 2.09%3.36%4.90%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Ferrexpo£837.34M0.20-£69.51M-£51.25N/A
Vesuvius£1.82B0.53£100.45M£20.9018.76

Summary

Vesuvius beats Ferrexpo on 14 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Vesuvius compare to Zanaga Iron Ore?

Vesuvius (LON:VSVS) and Zanaga Iron Ore (LON:ZIOC) are both small-cap materials companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, institutional ownership, risk, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, profitability, valuation and dividends.

Vesuvius has a net margin of 2.09% compared to Zanaga Iron Ore's net margin of 0.00%. Vesuvius' return on equity of 3.36% beat Zanaga Iron Ore's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Vesuvius2.09% 3.36% 4.90%
Zanaga Iron Ore N/A -4.06%-2.48%

In the previous week, Vesuvius had 7 more articles in the media than Zanaga Iron Ore. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for Vesuvius and 2 mentions for Zanaga Iron Ore. Vesuvius' average media sentiment score of 0.19 beat Zanaga Iron Ore's score of 0.13 indicating that Vesuvius is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Vesuvius
2 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Zanaga Iron Ore
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Vesuvius has higher revenue and earnings than Zanaga Iron Ore. Zanaga Iron Ore is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Vesuvius, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Vesuvius£1.82B0.53£100.45M£20.9018.76
Zanaga Iron OreN/AN/A-£4.62K-£0.70N/A

53.8% of Vesuvius shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 1.5% of Zanaga Iron Ore shares are held by institutional investors. 25.0% of Vesuvius shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 15.4% of Zanaga Iron Ore shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Vesuvius has a beta of 1.151, suggesting that its share price is 15% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Zanaga Iron Ore has a beta of 1.887, suggesting that its share price is 89% more volatile than the broader market.

Vesuvius currently has a consensus target price of GBX 467, indicating a potential upside of 19.13%. Given Vesuvius' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe Vesuvius is more favorable than Zanaga Iron Ore.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Vesuvius
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.60
Zanaga Iron Ore
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

Summary

Vesuvius beats Zanaga Iron Ore on 14 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Vesuvius compare to EVRAZ?

Vesuvius (LON:VSVS) and EVRAZ (LON:EVR) are related small-cap companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, risk, valuation, profitability, analyst recommendations, dividends, earnings and institutional ownership.

Vesuvius has a beta of 1.151, suggesting that its stock price is 15% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, EVRAZ has a beta of 0.78, suggesting that its stock price is 22% less volatile than the broader market.

Vesuvius pays an annual dividend of GBX 23.50 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.0%. EVRAZ pays an annual dividend of GBX 75 per share and has a dividend yield of 9,259.6%. Vesuvius pays out 112.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. EVRAZ pays out 61.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. EVRAZ is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

EVRAZ has a net margin of 11.76% compared to Vesuvius' net margin of 2.09%. EVRAZ's return on equity of 63.37% beat Vesuvius' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Vesuvius2.09% 3.36% 4.90%
EVRAZ 11.76%63.37%27.67%

In the previous week, Vesuvius had 9 more articles in the media than EVRAZ. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for Vesuvius and 0 mentions for EVRAZ. Vesuvius' average media sentiment score of 0.19 beat EVRAZ's score of 0.00 indicating that Vesuvius is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Vesuvius Neutral
EVRAZ Neutral

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Vesuvius£1.82B0.53£100.45M£20.9018.76
EVRAZ£15.41B0.00£2.23B£123.000.01

53.8% of Vesuvius shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 4.1% of EVRAZ shares are owned by institutional investors. 25.0% of Vesuvius shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 31.8% of EVRAZ 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.

Vesuvius currently has a consensus price target of GBX 467, suggesting a potential upside of 19.13%. Given Vesuvius' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe Vesuvius is more favorable than EVRAZ.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Vesuvius
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.60
EVRAZ
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

Summary

Vesuvius and EVRAZ tied by winning 9 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Vesuvius compare to Greatland Resources?

Vesuvius (LON:VSVS) and Greatland Resources (LON:GGP) are both materials companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, valuation, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, profitability, dividends, institutional ownership and risk.

In the previous week, Vesuvius had 8 more articles in the media than Greatland Resources. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for Vesuvius and 1 mentions for Greatland Resources. Greatland Resources' average media sentiment score of 0.39 beat Vesuvius' score of 0.19 indicating that Greatland Resources is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Vesuvius
2 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Greatland Resources
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Vesuvius currently has a consensus price target of GBX 467, suggesting a potential upside of 19.13%. Greatland Resources has a consensus price target of GBX 755.67, suggesting a potential upside of 25.42%. Given Greatland Resources' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Greatland Resources is more favorable than Vesuvius.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Vesuvius
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.60
Greatland Resources
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Vesuvius£1.82B0.53£100.45M£20.9018.76
Greatland Resources£2.97B1.36-£58.89M£177.293.40

Vesuvius has a beta of 1.151, suggesting that its stock price is 15% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Greatland Resources has a beta of 1.5431277, suggesting that its stock price is 54% more volatile than the broader market.

53.8% of Vesuvius shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 33.9% of Greatland Resources shares are held by institutional investors. 25.0% of Vesuvius shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 39.5% of Greatland Resources shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Greatland Resources has a net margin of 33.53% compared to Vesuvius' net margin of 2.09%. Greatland Resources' return on equity of 41.93% beat Vesuvius' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Vesuvius2.09% 3.36% 4.90%
Greatland Resources 33.53%41.93%-7.97%

Summary

Greatland Resources beats Vesuvius on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Vesuvius compare to Mondi?

Mondi (LON:MNDI) and Vesuvius (LON:VSVS) are both materials companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, profitability, dividends, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, institutional ownership, earnings and risk.

In the previous week, Mondi had 1 more articles in the media than Vesuvius. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for Mondi and 9 mentions for Vesuvius. Vesuvius' average media sentiment score of 0.19 beat Mondi's score of 0.13 indicating that Vesuvius is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Mondi
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
4 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Vesuvius
2 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Vesuvius has a net margin of 2.09% compared to Mondi's net margin of -3.39%. Vesuvius' return on equity of 3.36% beat Mondi's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Mondi-3.39% -5.68% 3.13%
Vesuvius 2.09%3.36%4.90%

55.1% of Mondi shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 53.8% of Vesuvius shares are held by institutional investors. 0.2% of Mondi shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 25.0% of Vesuvius shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Mondi presently has a consensus price target of GBX 912.50, suggesting a potential upside of 0.32%. Vesuvius has a consensus price target of GBX 467, suggesting a potential upside of 19.13%. Given Vesuvius' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Vesuvius is more favorable than Mondi.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Mondi
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50
Vesuvius
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.60

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Mondi£7.73B0.52£460.67M£37.4024.32
Vesuvius£1.82B0.53£100.45M£20.9018.76

Mondi has a beta of 0.577, meaning that its stock price is 42% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Vesuvius has a beta of 1.151, meaning that its stock price is 15% more volatile than the broader market.

Mondi pays an annual dividend of GBX 71.07 per share and has a dividend yield of 7.8%. Vesuvius pays an annual dividend of GBX 23.50 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.0%. Mondi pays out 190.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Vesuvius pays out 112.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future.

Summary

Vesuvius beats Mondi on 11 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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VSVS vs. The Competition

MetricVesuviusMetals & Mining IndustryMaterials SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£965.10M£3.73B£4.80B£2.87B
Dividend Yield6.36%5.28%4.75%6.13%
P/E Ratio18.7622.3720.89369.49
Price / Sales0.538,797.105,224.2283,955.55
Price / Cash5.7929.2026.7127.89
Price / Book0.8210.228.627.07
Net Income£100.45M£122.62M£155.10M£5.89B
7 Day Performance7.46%5.07%4.28%1.18%
1 Month Performance-13.43%0.93%1.23%0.90%
1 Year Performance8.83%51.78%41.72%75.31%

Vesuvius Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
VSVS
Vesuvius
4.6934 of 5 stars
GBX 392
+2.1%
GBX 467
+19.1%
+8.4%£965.10M£1.82B18.7611,302
FXPO
Ferrexpo
1.4714 of 5 stars
GBX 28.58
flat
GBX 53
+85.4%
-39.4%£168.16M£837.34MN/A8,000
ZIOC
Zanaga Iron Ore
N/AGBX 4.41
flat
N/A-58.5%£43.71MN/AN/AN/A
EVR
EVRAZ
N/AGBX 0.81
flat
N/AN/A£11.82M£15.41B0.0171,591
GGP
Greatland Resources
2.4023 of 5 stars
GBX 517.50
+0.2%
GBX 755.67
+46.0%
+132.7%£3.48B£2.97B2.9225

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