Which has better earnings & valuation, WEIR or SMIN?

Smiths Group has higher revenue and earnings than The Weir Group. The Weir Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Smiths Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio The Weir Group £2.56B 2.40 £218.85M £95.10 24.92 Smiths Group £2.91B 2.66 £245.01M £76.80 33.44

Does the media favor WEIR or SMIN?

In the previous week, The Weir Group had 1 more articles in the media than Smiths Group. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for The Weir Group and 1 mentions for Smiths Group. The Weir Group's average media sentiment score of 0.50 beat Smiths Group's score of 0.40 indicating that The Weir Group is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment The Weir Group 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Smiths Group 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Which has preferable earnings and valuation, WEIR or IMI?

IMI has lower revenue, but higher earnings than The Weir Group. IMI is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than The Weir Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio The Weir Group £2.56B 2.40 £218.85M £95.10 24.92 IMI £2.30B 3.03 £246.00M £123.80 23.68

Is WEIR or IMI more profitable?

IMI has a net margin of 14.33% compared to The Weir Group's net margin of 9.63%. IMI's return on equity of 24.91% beat The Weir Group's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets The Weir Group 9.63% 13.42% 5.84% IMI 14.33% 24.91% 9.55%

Does the media favor WEIR or IMI?

In the previous week, The Weir Group had 1 more articles in the media than IMI. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for The Weir Group and 1 mentions for IMI. IMI's average media sentiment score of 1.11 beat The Weir Group's score of 0.50 indicating that IMI is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment The Weir Group 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive IMI 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Does the media refer more to MRO or WEIR?

In the previous week, Melrose Industries and Melrose Industries both had 2 articles in the media. The Weir Group's average media sentiment score of 0.50 beat Melrose Industries' score of 0.00 indicating that The Weir Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Melrose Industries 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral The Weir Group 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Does the media refer more to SPX or WEIR?

In the previous week, The Weir Group had 1 more articles in the media than Spirax-Sarco Engineering. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for The Weir Group and 1 mentions for Spirax-Sarco Engineering. The Weir Group's average media sentiment score of 0.50 beat Spirax-Sarco Engineering's score of 0.00 indicating that The Weir Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Spirax-Sarco Engineering 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral The Weir Group 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Which has higher earnings & valuation, ROR or WEIR?

The Weir Group has higher revenue and earnings than Rotork. Rotork is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than The Weir Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Rotork £777.30M 3.12 £117.29M £13.70 21.75 The Weir Group £2.56B 2.40 £218.85M £95.10 24.92

Is ROR or WEIR more profitable?

Rotork has a net margin of 14.85% compared to The Weir Group's net margin of 9.63%. Rotork's return on equity of 20.10% beat The Weir Group's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Rotork 14.85% 20.10% 14.75% The Weir Group 9.63% 13.42% 5.84%

Does the media refer more to ROR or WEIR?

In the previous week, The Weir Group had 1 more articles in the media than Rotork. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for The Weir Group and 1 mentions for Rotork. The Weir Group's average media sentiment score of 0.50 beat Rotork's score of 0.00 indicating that The Weir Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Rotork 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral The Weir Group 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

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WEIR vs. SMIN, IMI, MRO, SPX, and ROR

Should you buy The Weir Group stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares The Weir Group 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 The Weir Group include Smiths Group (SMIN), IMI (IMI), Melrose Industries (MRO), Spirax-Sarco Engineering (SPX), and Rotork (ROR). These companies are all part of the "specialty industrial machinery" industry.

How does The Weir Group compare to Smiths Group?

The Weir Group (LON:WEIR) and Smiths Group (LON:SMIN) are both mid-cap industrials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, valuation, earnings, profitability, risk and media sentiment.

The Weir Group currently has a consensus price target of GBX 3,452, indicating a potential upside of 45.65%. Smiths Group has a consensus price target of GBX 3,128.33, indicating a potential upside of 21.82%. Given The Weir Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe The Weir Group is more favorable than Smiths Group.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
The Weir Group	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.89
Smiths Group	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.83

In the previous week, The Weir Group had 1 more articles in the media than Smiths Group. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for The Weir Group and 1 mentions for Smiths Group. The Weir Group's average media sentiment score of 0.50 beat Smiths Group's score of 0.40 indicating that The Weir Group is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
The Weir Group	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Smiths Group	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

83.0% of The Weir Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 83.3% of Smiths Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.7% of The Weir Group shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.8% of Smiths Group shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

The Weir Group has a beta of 1.073, suggesting that its stock price is 7% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Smiths Group has a beta of 0.73, suggesting that its stock price is 27% less volatile than the broader market.

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

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
The Weir Group	£2.56B	2.40	£218.85M	£95.10	24.92
Smiths Group	£2.91B	2.66	£245.01M	£76.80	33.44

The Weir Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 41.70 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.8%. Smiths Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 46 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.8%. The Weir Group pays out 43.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Smiths Group pays out 59.9% 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.

Smiths Group has a net margin of 11.39% compared to The Weir Group's net margin of 9.63%. Smiths Group's return on equity of 13.71% beat The Weir Group's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
The Weir Group	9.63%	13.42%	5.84%
Smiths Group	11.39%	13.71%	6.47%

Summary

Smiths Group beats The Weir Group on 10 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does The Weir Group compare to IMI?

The Weir Group (LON:WEIR) and IMI (LON:IMI) are both mid-cap industrials companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, earnings, risk, media sentiment, profitability, dividends, analyst recommendations and valuation.

The Weir Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 41.70 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.8%. IMI pays an annual dividend of GBX 32.10 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.1%. The Weir Group pays out 43.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. IMI pays out 25.9% 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.

The Weir Group has a beta of 1.073, suggesting that its stock price is 7% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, IMI has a beta of 1.042, suggesting that its stock price is 4% more volatile than the broader market.

The Weir Group presently has a consensus target price of GBX 3,452, indicating a potential upside of 45.65%. IMI has a consensus target price of GBX 2,772.86, indicating a potential downside of 5.43%. Given The Weir Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe The Weir Group is more favorable than IMI.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
The Weir Group	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.89
IMI	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.86

In the previous week, The Weir Group had 1 more articles in the media than IMI. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for The Weir Group and 1 mentions for IMI. IMI's average media sentiment score of 1.11 beat The Weir Group's score of 0.50 indicating that IMI is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
The Weir Group	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
IMI	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

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

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
The Weir Group	£2.56B	2.40	£218.85M	£95.10	24.92
IMI	£2.30B	3.03	£246.00M	£123.80	23.68

83.0% of The Weir Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 87.8% of IMI shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.7% of The Weir Group shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.2% of IMI shares are owned by company 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.

IMI has a net margin of 14.33% compared to The Weir Group's net margin of 9.63%. IMI's return on equity of 24.91% beat The Weir Group's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
The Weir Group	9.63%	13.42%	5.84%
IMI	14.33%	24.91%	9.55%

Summary

IMI beats The Weir Group on 10 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does The Weir Group compare to Melrose Industries?

Melrose Industries (LON:MRO) and The Weir Group (LON:WEIR) are both mid-cap industrials companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, earnings, profitability, institutional ownership, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, valuation and risk.

Melrose Industries has a beta of 0.856, meaning that its share price is 14% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, The Weir Group has a beta of 1.073, meaning that its share price is 7% more volatile than the broader market.

Melrose Industries has a net margin of 10.31% compared to The Weir Group's net margin of 9.63%. The Weir Group's return on equity of 13.42% beat Melrose Industries' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Melrose Industries	10.31%	13.03%	0.11%
The Weir Group	9.63%	13.42%	5.84%

78.4% of Melrose Industries shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 83.0% of The Weir Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.6% of Melrose Industries shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.7% of The Weir Group shares are owned 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.

Melrose Industries presently has a consensus price target of GBX 680, indicating a potential upside of 46.30%. The Weir Group has a consensus price target of GBX 3,452, indicating a potential upside of 45.65%. Given Melrose Industries' higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe Melrose Industries is more favorable than The Weir Group.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Melrose Industries	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.75
The Weir Group	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.89

In the previous week, Melrose Industries and Melrose Industries both had 2 articles in the media. The Weir Group's average media sentiment score of 0.50 beat Melrose Industries' score of 0.00 indicating that The Weir Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Melrose Industries	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
The Weir Group	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

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

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Melrose Industries	£3.59B	1.61	-£38.41M	£29.00	16.03
The Weir Group	£2.56B	2.40	£218.85M	£95.10	24.92

Melrose Industries pays an annual dividend of GBX 6.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.4%. The Weir Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 41.70 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.8%. Melrose Industries pays out 22.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. The Weir Group pays out 43.8% 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.

Summary

The Weir Group beats Melrose Industries on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does The Weir Group compare to Spirax-Sarco Engineering?

Spirax-Sarco Engineering (LON:SPX) and The Weir Group (LON:WEIR) are both mid-cap industrials companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, risk, institutional ownership, profitability, earnings, dividends, media sentiment and valuation.

The Weir Group has higher revenue and earnings than Spirax-Sarco Engineering. The Weir Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Spirax-Sarco Engineering, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Spirax-Sarco Engineering	£1.70B	2.99	£192.00M	£221.20	31.15
The Weir Group	£2.56B	2.40	£218.85M	£95.10	24.92

Spirax-Sarco Engineering pays an annual dividend of GBX 166.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.4%. The Weir Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 41.70 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.8%. Spirax-Sarco Engineering pays out 75.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. The Weir Group pays out 43.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

The Weir Group has a net margin of 9.63% compared to Spirax-Sarco Engineering's net margin of 9.60%. Spirax-Sarco Engineering's return on equity of 13.86% beat The Weir Group's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Spirax-Sarco Engineering	9.60%	13.86%	6.93%
The Weir Group	9.63%	13.42%	5.84%

Spirax-Sarco Engineering has a beta of 1.131, meaning that its share price is 13% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, The Weir Group has a beta of 1.073, meaning that its share price is 7% more volatile than the broader market.

Spirax-Sarco Engineering currently has a consensus price target of GBX 8,012.50, indicating a potential upside of 16.29%. The Weir Group has a consensus price target of GBX 3,452, indicating a potential upside of 45.65%. Given The Weir Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe The Weir Group is more favorable than Spirax-Sarco Engineering.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Spirax-Sarco Engineering	1 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.22
The Weir Group	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.89

71.9% of Spirax-Sarco Engineering shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 83.0% of The Weir Group shares are held by institutional investors. 0.5% of Spirax-Sarco Engineering shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.7% of The Weir Group shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, The Weir Group had 1 more articles in the media than Spirax-Sarco Engineering. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for The Weir Group and 1 mentions for Spirax-Sarco Engineering. The Weir Group's average media sentiment score of 0.50 beat Spirax-Sarco Engineering's score of 0.00 indicating that The Weir Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Spirax-Sarco Engineering	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
The Weir Group	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Summary

The Weir Group beats Spirax-Sarco Engineering on 11 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does The Weir Group compare to Rotork?

Rotork (LON:ROR) and The Weir Group (LON:WEIR) are both mid-cap industrials companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, profitability, earnings, media sentiment, valuation, analyst recommendations, risk and institutional ownership.

In the previous week, The Weir Group had 1 more articles in the media than Rotork. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for The Weir Group and 1 mentions for Rotork. The Weir Group's average media sentiment score of 0.50 beat Rotork's score of 0.00 indicating that The Weir Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Rotork	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
The Weir Group	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Rotork has a beta of 0.975, meaning that its stock price is 3% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, The Weir Group has a beta of 1.073, meaning that its stock price is 7% more volatile than the broader market.

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

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Rotork	£777.30M	3.12	£117.29M	£13.70	21.75
The Weir Group	£2.56B	2.40	£218.85M	£95.10	24.92

59.0% of Rotork shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 83.0% of The Weir Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.3% of Rotork shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.7% of The Weir Group shares are owned 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.

Rotork presently has a consensus target price of GBX 402, suggesting a potential upside of 34.90%. The Weir Group has a consensus target price of GBX 3,452, suggesting a potential upside of 45.65%. Given The Weir Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe The Weir Group is more favorable than Rotork.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Rotork	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.83
The Weir Group	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.89

Rotork has a net margin of 14.85% compared to The Weir Group's net margin of 9.63%. Rotork's return on equity of 20.10% beat The Weir Group's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Rotork	14.85%	20.10%	14.75%
The Weir Group	9.63%	13.42%	5.84%

Rotork pays an annual dividend of GBX 7.95 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.7%. The Weir Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 41.70 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.8%. Rotork pays out 58.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. The Weir Group pays out 43.8% 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.

Summary

The Weir Group beats Rotork on 13 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

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WEIR vs. The Competition

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Metric	The Weir Group	Specialty Industrial Machinery Industry	Industrials Sector	LON Exchange
Market Cap	£6.15B	£7.48B	£9.61B	£2.78B
Dividend Yield	1.76%	2.65%	3.53%	6.15%
P/E Ratio	24.92	14.74	25.62	366.68
Price / Sales	2.40	39,090.72	4,852.54	85,983.18
Price / Cash	9.43	9.33	27.38	27.87
Price / Book	3.51	2.60	4.58	7.79
Net Income	£218.85M	£299.51M	£791.01M	£5.89B
7 Day Performance	-1.99%	-1.68%	-0.84%	-0.68%
1 Month Performance	-3.11%	-2.69%	-1.33%	-1.38%
1 Year Performance	-5.96%	22.44%	21.06%	66.08%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
WEIR The Weir Group	4.521 of 5 stars	GBX 2,370 +0.3%	GBX 3,452 +45.7%	-6.2%	£6.15B	£2.56B	24.92	12,391
SMIN Smiths Group	4.2686 of 5 stars	GBX 2,578 +0.2%	GBX 3,128.33 +21.3%	+14.3%	£7.75B	£2.91B	33.57	15,156
IMI IMI	2.5198 of 5 stars	GBX 2,993.32 +0.2%	GBX 2,772.86 -7.4%	+38.9%	£7.13B	£2.30B	24.18	10,000	Positive News
MRO Melrose Industries	4.2625 of 5 stars	GBX 473.40 +1.0%	GBX 680 +43.6%	-12.4%	£5.90B	£3.59B	16.32	1,570	News Coverage Positive News
SPX Spirax-Sarco Engineering	1.677 of 5 stars	GBX 7,055 +1.6%	GBX 8,012.50 +13.6%	+12.4%	£5.21B	£1.70B	31.89	10,000	Positive News

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The Weir Group (WEIR) Competitors

WEIR vs. SMIN, IMI, MRO, SPX, and ROR

How does The Weir Group compare to Smiths Group?

Do analysts rate WEIR or SMIN?

Does the media favor WEIR or SMIN?

Do institutionals and insiders hold more shares of WEIR or SMIN?

Which has more volatility and risk, WEIR or SMIN?

Which has better earnings & valuation, WEIR or SMIN?

Is WEIR or SMIN a better dividend stock?

Is WEIR or SMIN more profitable?

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How does The Weir Group compare to IMI?

Is WEIR or IMI a better dividend stock?

Which has more volatility & risk, WEIR or IMI?

Do analysts prefer WEIR or IMI?

Does the media favor WEIR or IMI?

Which has preferable earnings and valuation, WEIR or IMI?

Do insiders and institutionals hold more shares of WEIR or IMI?

Is WEIR or IMI more profitable?

Summary

How does The Weir Group compare to Melrose Industries?

Which has more risk and volatility, MRO or WEIR?

Is MRO or WEIR more profitable?

Do insiders & institutionals have more ownership in MRO or WEIR?

Do analysts prefer MRO or WEIR?

Does the media refer more to MRO or WEIR?

Which has preferable valuation and earnings, MRO or WEIR?

Is MRO or WEIR a better dividend stock?

Summary

How does The Weir Group compare to Spirax-Sarco Engineering?

Which has stronger valuation & earnings, SPX or WEIR?

Is SPX or WEIR a better dividend stock?

Is SPX or WEIR more profitable?

Which has more risk and volatility, SPX or WEIR?

Do analysts recommend SPX or WEIR?

Do institutionals & insiders have more ownership in SPX or WEIR?

Does the media refer more to SPX or WEIR?

Summary

How does The Weir Group compare to Rotork?

Does the media refer more to ROR or WEIR?

Which has more risk & volatility, ROR or WEIR?

Which has higher earnings & valuation, ROR or WEIR?

Do insiders & institutionals have more ownership in ROR or WEIR?

Do analysts prefer ROR or WEIR?

Is ROR or WEIR more profitable?

Is ROR or WEIR a better dividend stock?

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