Wickes Group (WIX) Competitors

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WIX vs. SPT, VTY, GEN, DOCS, and CNIC

Should you buy Wickes Group stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Wickes 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 Wickes Group include Spirent Communications (SPT), Vistry Group (VTY), Genuit Group (GEN), Dr. Martens (DOCS), and CentralNic Group (CNIC). These companies are all part of the "computer software" industry.

How does Wickes Group compare to Spirent Communications?

Spirent Communications (LON:SPT) and Wickes Group (LON:WIX) are both small-cap computer software companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, analyst recommendations, dividends, media sentiment, risk, valuation and institutional ownership.

In the previous week, Wickes Group had 2 more articles in the media than Spirent Communications. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Wickes Group and 0 mentions for Spirent Communications. Spirent Communications' average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Wickes Group'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Spirent Communications Neutral
Wickes Group Neutral

57.4% of Spirent Communications shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 57.7% of Wickes Group shares are held by institutional investors. 22.0% of Spirent Communications shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.7% of Wickes Group shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Spirent Communications currently has a consensus price target of GBX 199, suggesting a potential upside of 0.10%. Wickes Group has a consensus price target of GBX 246.67, suggesting a potential upside of 39.20%. Given Wickes Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Wickes Group is more favorable than Spirent Communications.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Spirent Communications
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Wickes Group
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

Wickes Group has a net margin of 2.35% compared to Spirent Communications' net margin of 1.53%. Wickes Group's return on equity of 29.52% beat Spirent Communications' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Spirent Communications1.53% 1.82% 2.77%
Wickes Group 2.35%29.52%3.77%

Spirent Communications has a beta of 0.57, suggesting that its share price is 43% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Wickes Group has a beta of 0.857, suggesting that its share price is 14% less volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Spirent Communications£471M2.49£16.67M£0.0116,032.26
Wickes Group£1.64B0.24£29.25M£16.4010.80

Summary

Wickes Group beats Spirent Communications on 12 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Wickes Group compare to Vistry Group?

Vistry Group (LON:VTY) and Wickes Group (LON:WIX) are both small-cap consumer cyclical companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, media sentiment, profitability, analyst recommendations, risk, institutional ownership and dividends.

68.4% of Vistry Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 57.7% of Wickes Group shares are held by institutional investors. 1.2% of Vistry Group shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.7% of Wickes Group shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Vistry Group has a net margin of 3.82% compared to Wickes Group's net margin of 2.35%. Wickes Group's return on equity of 29.52% beat Vistry Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Vistry Group3.82% 4.20% 3.43%
Wickes Group 2.35%29.52%3.77%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Vistry Group£3.61B0.21£245.05M£42.005.67
Wickes Group£1.64B0.24£29.25M£16.4010.80

In the previous week, Wickes Group had 1 more articles in the media than Vistry Group. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Wickes Group and 1 mentions for Vistry Group. Wickes Group's average media sentiment score of 0.00 beat Vistry Group's score of -0.28 indicating that Wickes Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Vistry Group
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Wickes Group
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Vistry Group has a beta of 1.847, suggesting that its stock price is 85% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Wickes Group has a beta of 0.857, suggesting that its stock price is 14% less volatile than the broader market.

Vistry Group currently has a consensus target price of GBX 463.30, suggesting a potential upside of 94.66%. Wickes Group has a consensus target price of GBX 246.67, suggesting a potential upside of 39.20%. Given Vistry Group's higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Vistry Group is more favorable than Wickes Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Vistry Group
4 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.80
Wickes Group
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

Summary

Vistry Group and Wickes Group tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Wickes Group compare to Genuit Group?

Genuit Group (LON:GEN) and Wickes Group (LON:WIX) are both small-cap computer software companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, analyst recommendations, valuation, risk, dividends, media sentiment and institutional ownership.

74.4% of Genuit Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 57.7% of Wickes Group shares are held by institutional investors. 4.2% of Genuit Group shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.7% of Wickes Group shares are held by 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.

In the previous week, Wickes Group had 2 more articles in the media than Genuit Group. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Wickes Group and 0 mentions for Genuit Group. Genuit Group's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Wickes Group'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Genuit Group Neutral
Wickes Group Neutral

Genuit Group has a beta of 1.469, meaning that its stock price is 47% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Wickes Group has a beta of 0.857, meaning that its stock price is 14% less volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Genuit Group£602.10M1.10£23.57M£17.8014.79
Wickes Group£1.64B0.24£29.25M£16.4010.80

Genuit Group presently has a consensus price target of GBX 430.40, suggesting a potential upside of 63.53%. Wickes Group has a consensus price target of GBX 246.67, suggesting a potential upside of 39.20%. Given Genuit Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Genuit Group is more favorable than Wickes Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Genuit Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Wickes Group
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

Genuit Group has a net margin of 7.51% compared to Wickes Group's net margin of 2.35%. Wickes Group's return on equity of 29.52% beat Genuit Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Genuit Group7.51% 6.89% 4.59%
Wickes Group 2.35%29.52%3.77%

Genuit Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 12.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.8%. Wickes Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 10.90 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.2%. Genuit Group pays out 70.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Wickes Group pays out 66.5% 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. Wickes Group is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Summary

Genuit Group beats Wickes Group on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Wickes Group compare to Dr. Martens?

Dr. Martens (LON:DOCS) and Wickes Group (LON:WIX) are both small-cap consumer cyclical companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, dividends, valuation, profitability, earnings, institutional ownership and media sentiment.

Dr. Martens has a net margin of 3.11% compared to Wickes Group's net margin of 2.35%. Wickes Group's return on equity of 29.52% beat Dr. Martens' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Dr. Martens3.11% 6.89% 8.12%
Wickes Group 2.35%29.52%3.77%

In the previous week, Wickes Group had 1 more articles in the media than Dr. Martens. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Wickes Group and 1 mentions for Dr. Martens. Dr. Martens' average media sentiment score of 1.38 beat Wickes Group's score of 0.00 indicating that Dr. Martens is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Dr. Martens
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Wickes Group
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Dr. Martens pays an annual dividend of GBX 2.55 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.7%. Wickes Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 10.90 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.2%. Dr. Martens pays out 106.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Wickes Group pays out 66.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Wickes Group is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Dr. Martens currently has a consensus price target of GBX 105, indicating a potential upside of 50.32%. Wickes Group has a consensus price target of GBX 246.67, indicating a potential upside of 39.20%. Given Dr. Martens' higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Dr. Martens is more favorable than Wickes Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Dr. Martens
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50
Wickes Group
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

Dr. Martens has a beta of 0.253, indicating that its share price is 75% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Wickes Group has a beta of 0.857, indicating that its share price is 14% less volatile than the broader market.

45.1% of Dr. Martens shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 57.7% of Wickes Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.8% of Dr. Martens shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.7% of Wickes Group shares are owned 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.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Dr. Martens£764.90M0.87£68.97M£2.4029.11
Wickes Group£1.64B0.24£29.25M£16.4010.80

Summary

Wickes Group beats Dr. Martens on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Wickes Group compare to CentralNic Group?

CentralNic Group (LON:CNIC) and Wickes Group (LON:WIX) are both small-cap computer software companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, valuation, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, profitability, institutional ownership, earnings and risk.

Wickes Group has higher revenue and earnings than CentralNic Group.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
CentralNic Group£790.04M0.00-£3.18MN/AN/A
Wickes Group£1.64B0.24£29.25M£16.4010.80

CentralNic Group has a beta of 0.41, suggesting that its stock price is 59% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Wickes Group has a beta of 0.857, suggesting that its stock price is 14% less volatile than the broader market.

50.8% of CentralNic Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 57.7% of Wickes Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 23.9% of CentralNic Group shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.7% of Wickes Group shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Wickes Group has a net margin of 2.35% compared to CentralNic Group's net margin of 0.05%. Wickes Group's return on equity of 29.52% beat CentralNic Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
CentralNic Group0.05% 0.26% 3.89%
Wickes Group 2.35%29.52%3.77%

In the previous week, Wickes Group had 2 more articles in the media than CentralNic Group. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Wickes Group and 0 mentions for CentralNic Group. CentralNic Group's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Wickes Group'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
CentralNic Group Neutral
Wickes Group Neutral

Wickes Group has a consensus target price of GBX 246.67, indicating a potential upside of 39.20%. Given Wickes Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Wickes Group is more favorable than CentralNic Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
CentralNic Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Wickes Group
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

CentralNic Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 1 per share. Wickes Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 10.90 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.2%. Wickes Group pays out 66.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

Summary

Wickes Group beats CentralNic Group on 12 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

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WIX vs. The Competition

MetricWickes GroupHome Improvement Retail IndustryCyclical SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£390.54M£1.32B£3.87B£2.78B
Dividend Yield6.14%4.22%3.50%6.16%
P/E Ratio10.8012.2378.30365.72
Price / Sales0.2432.44307.3386,253.69
Price / Cash2.145.1130.8127.85
Price / Book2.854.313.337.92
Net Income£29.25M£105.72M£249.12M£5.89B
7 Day Performance-0.40%-0.80%-0.79%-0.87%
1 Month Performance-0.45%2.58%0.01%-0.76%
1 Year Performance-20.36%-7.71%-0.02%70.67%

Wickes Group Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
WIX
Wickes Group
4.1038 of 5 stars
GBX 177.20
-0.8%
GBX 246.67
+39.2%
-19.8%£390.54M£1.64B10.805,930
SPT
Spirent Communications
0.2651 of 5 stars
GBX 198.80
flat
GBX 199
+0.1%
+4.0%£1.17B£471M16,032.261,526
VTY
Vistry Group
4.4908 of 5 stars
GBX 252
+2.9%
GBX 463.30
+83.8%
-60.7%£800.33M£3.61B6.004,400
GEN
Genuit Group
4.3338 of 5 stars
GBX 274.80
+1.5%
GBX 430.40
+56.6%
-29.3%£692.46M£602.10M15.442,700
DOCS
Dr. Martens
4.1149 of 5 stars
GBX 72.30
+2.3%
GBX 105
+45.2%
-6.1%£691.97M£764.90M30.13890

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