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Wilmington (WIL) Competitors

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WIL vs. WEY, OBOR, MLVN, GFHG, and CODE

Should you buy Wilmington stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Wilmington 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 Wilmington include Wey Education (WEY), Starcrest Education The Belt & Road Limited (OBOR.L) (OBOR), Malvern International (MLVN), Grand Fortune High Grade (GFHG), and Northcoders Group (CODE). These companies are all part of the "education & training services" industry.

How does Wilmington compare to Wey Education?

Wilmington (LON:WIL) and Wey Education (LON:WEY) are both small-cap consumer defensive companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, profitability, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, valuation, earnings, risk and dividends.

62.4% of Wilmington shares are held by institutional investors. 12.8% of Wilmington shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Wilmington£106.60M2.18£18.57M£12.0221.63
Wey Education£8.36M0.00N/A£0.60N/A

Wilmington has a net margin of 10.68% compared to Wey Education's net margin of 0.00%. Wilmington's return on equity of 9.96% beat Wey Education's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Wilmington10.68% 9.96% 7.72%
Wey Education N/A N/A N/A

Wilmington currently has a consensus price target of GBX 451.67, indicating a potential upside of 73.72%. Given Wilmington's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Wilmington is more favorable than Wey Education.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Wilmington
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Wey Education
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

In the previous week, Wilmington had 17 more articles in the media than Wey Education. MarketBeat recorded 17 mentions for Wilmington and 0 mentions for Wey Education. Wey Education's average media sentiment score of 0.00 beat Wilmington's score of 0.00 indicating that Wey Education is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Wilmington Neutral
Wey Education Neutral

Summary

Wilmington beats Wey Education on 11 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Wilmington compare to Starcrest Education The Belt & Road Limited (OBOR.L)?

Wilmington (LON:WIL) and Starcrest Education The Belt & Road Limited (OBOR.L) (LON:OBOR) are both small-cap consumer defensive companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, profitability, earnings, valuation, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, dividends and risk.

Wilmington currently has a consensus target price of GBX 451.67, suggesting a potential upside of 73.72%. Given Wilmington's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Wilmington is more favorable than Starcrest Education The Belt & Road Limited (OBOR.L).

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Wilmington
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Starcrest Education The Belt & Road Limited (OBOR.L)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

Wilmington has a net margin of 10.68% compared to Starcrest Education The Belt & Road Limited (OBOR.L)'s net margin of 0.00%. Wilmington's return on equity of 9.96% beat Starcrest Education The Belt & Road Limited (OBOR.L)'s return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Wilmington10.68% 9.96% 7.72%
Starcrest Education The Belt & Road Limited (OBOR.L) N/A N/A N/A

In the previous week, Wilmington had 17 more articles in the media than Starcrest Education The Belt & Road Limited (OBOR.L). MarketBeat recorded 17 mentions for Wilmington and 0 mentions for Starcrest Education The Belt & Road Limited (OBOR.L). Starcrest Education The Belt & Road Limited (OBOR.L)'s average media sentiment score of 0.00 beat Wilmington's score of 0.00 indicating that Starcrest Education The Belt & Road Limited (OBOR.L) is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Wilmington Neutral
Starcrest Education The Belt & Road Limited (OBOR.L) Neutral

Wilmington has higher revenue and earnings than Starcrest Education The Belt & Road Limited (OBOR.L). Starcrest Education The Belt & Road Limited (OBOR.L) is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Wilmington, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Wilmington£106.60M2.18£18.57M£12.0221.63
Starcrest Education The Belt & Road Limited (OBOR.L)N/AN/AN/A-£547.70N/A

62.4% of Wilmington shares are owned by institutional investors. 12.8% of Wilmington shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Wilmington beats Starcrest Education The Belt & Road Limited (OBOR.L) on 12 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Wilmington compare to Malvern International?

Malvern International (LON:MLVN) and Wilmington (LON:WIL) are both small-cap consumer defensive companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, analyst recommendations, earnings, media sentiment, dividends, profitability, risk and institutional ownership.

Wilmington has a consensus target price of GBX 451.67, indicating a potential upside of 73.72%. Given Wilmington's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Wilmington is more favorable than Malvern International.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Malvern International
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Wilmington
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

In the previous week, Wilmington had 17 more articles in the media than Malvern International. MarketBeat recorded 17 mentions for Wilmington and 0 mentions for Malvern International. Malvern International's average media sentiment score of 0.00 beat Wilmington's score of 0.00 indicating that Malvern International is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Malvern International Neutral
Wilmington Neutral

Wilmington has a net margin of 10.68% compared to Malvern International's net margin of -8.50%. Malvern International's return on equity of 39.68% beat Wilmington's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Malvern International-8.50% 39.68% N/A
Wilmington 10.68%9.96%7.72%

Malvern International has a beta of 0.64, meaning that its share price is 36% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Wilmington has a beta of 0.304, meaning that its share price is 70% less volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Malvern International£17.79M0.40-£245.04K£0.3855.87
Wilmington£106.60M2.18£18.57M£12.0221.63

5.0% of Malvern International shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 62.4% of Wilmington shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.6% of Malvern International shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 12.8% of Wilmington shares are owned 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.

Summary

Wilmington beats Malvern International on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Wilmington compare to Grand Fortune High Grade?

Grand Fortune High Grade (LON:GFHG) and Wilmington (LON:WIL) are both small-cap consumer defensive companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, media sentiment, dividends, earnings, risk, analyst recommendations, profitability and valuation.

Wilmington has higher revenue and earnings than Grand Fortune High Grade.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Grand Fortune High Grade£26.000.00N/AN/AN/A
Wilmington£106.60M2.18£18.57M£12.0221.63

In the previous week, Wilmington had 17 more articles in the media than Grand Fortune High Grade. MarketBeat recorded 17 mentions for Wilmington and 0 mentions for Grand Fortune High Grade. Grand Fortune High Grade's average media sentiment score of 0.00 beat Wilmington's score of 0.00 indicating that Grand Fortune High Grade is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Grand Fortune High Grade Neutral
Wilmington Neutral

Wilmington has a net margin of 10.68% compared to Grand Fortune High Grade's net margin of 0.00%. Wilmington's return on equity of 9.96% beat Grand Fortune High Grade's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Grand Fortune High GradeN/A -40.85% -24.81%
Wilmington 10.68%9.96%7.72%

Wilmington has a consensus target price of GBX 451.67, indicating a potential upside of 73.72%. Given Wilmington's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Wilmington is more favorable than Grand Fortune High Grade.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Grand Fortune High Grade
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Wilmington
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

62.4% of Wilmington shares are held by institutional investors. 40.2% of Grand Fortune High Grade shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 12.8% of Wilmington 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.

Grand Fortune High Grade has a beta of -0.24, suggesting that its share price is 124% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Wilmington has a beta of 0.304, suggesting that its share price is 70% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Wilmington beats Grand Fortune High Grade on 11 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Wilmington compare to Northcoders Group?

Wilmington (LON:WIL) and Northcoders Group (LON:CODE) are both small-cap consumer defensive companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, valuation, earnings, profitability, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, risk and institutional ownership.

Wilmington currently has a consensus price target of GBX 451.67, indicating a potential upside of 73.72%. Given Wilmington's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe Wilmington is more favorable than Northcoders Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Wilmington
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Northcoders Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

Wilmington has a beta of 0.304, meaning that its stock price is 70% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Northcoders Group has a beta of -0.5, meaning that its stock price is 150% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Wilmington had 17 more articles in the media than Northcoders Group. MarketBeat recorded 17 mentions for Wilmington and 0 mentions for Northcoders Group. Northcoders Group's average media sentiment score of 0.00 beat Wilmington's score of 0.00 indicating that Northcoders Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Wilmington Neutral
Northcoders Group Neutral

62.4% of Wilmington shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 1.1% of Northcoders Group shares are held by institutional investors. 12.8% of Wilmington shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 28.8% of Northcoders Group shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Wilmington has a net margin of 10.68% compared to Northcoders Group's net margin of -61.19%. Wilmington's return on equity of 9.96% beat Northcoders Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Wilmington10.68% 9.96% 7.72%
Northcoders Group -61.19%-78.38%-0.89%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Wilmington£106.60M2.18£18.57M£12.0221.63
Northcoders Group£4.95M0.42-£641.29K-£37.80N/A

Summary

Wilmington beats Northcoders Group on 14 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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WIL vs. The Competition

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MetricWilmingtonEducation & Training Services IndustryDefensive SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£232.85M£35.60M£8.10B£2.78B
Dividend Yield4.89%3.50%3.26%6.12%
P/E Ratio21.636.20891.50364.57
Price / Sales2.1850.55992,148.9887,497.12
Price / Cash13.106.17140.8827.85
Price / Book2.021.459.597.74
Net Income£18.57M£3.33M£1.03B£5.89B
7 Day Performance6.12%3.06%0.39%0.23%
1 Year Performance-26.71%23.83%256.70%74.69%

Wilmington Competitors List

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CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
WIL
Wilmington
3.07 of 5 stars		GBX 260
flat		GBX 451.67
+73.7%		-27.1%£232.85M£106.60M21.631,000
WEY
Wey Education
N/AN/AN/AN/A£66.08M£8.36M78.75200
OBOR
Starcrest Education The Belt & Road Limited (OBOR.L)
N/AN/AN/AN/A£10.89MN/AN/AN/A
MLVN
Malvern International
N/AGBX 22
flat		N/AN/A£7.36M£17.79M57.89153
GFHG
Grand Fortune High Grade
N/AN/AN/AN/A£4.40M£26.00N/AN/A

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