Which has preferable earnings & valuation, CRST or WJG?

Crest Nicholson has higher revenue and earnings than Watkin Jones. Watkin Jones is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Crest Nicholson, 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 Crest Nicholson £610.80M 0.29 -£26.61M £0.90 77.56 Watkin Jones £250.83M 0.19 -£30.76M -£3.35 N/A

Which has better valuation & earnings, GLE or WJG?

MJ Gleeson has higher revenue and earnings than Watkin Jones. Watkin Jones is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than MJ Gleeson, 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 MJ Gleeson £381.06M 0.37 £20.04M £24.53 9.95 Watkin Jones £250.83M 0.19 -£30.76M -£3.35 N/A

Is GLE or WJG more profitable?

MJ Gleeson has a net margin of 3.76% compared to Watkin Jones' net margin of -3.43%. MJ Gleeson's return on equity of 4.67% beat Watkin Jones' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets MJ Gleeson 3.76% 4.67% 4.73% Watkin Jones -3.43% -6.89% -5.63%

Do analysts rate SPR or WJG?

Watkin Jones has a consensus target price of GBX 38, suggesting a potential upside of 100.00%. Given Watkin Jones' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Watkin Jones is more favorable than Springfield Properties. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Springfield Properties 0 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 0.00 Watkin Jones 0 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 1 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 3.00

Do analysts rate GLV or WJG?

Watkin Jones has a consensus target price of GBX 38, suggesting a potential upside of 100.00%. Given Watkin Jones' higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Watkin Jones is more favorable than Glenveagh Properties. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Glenveagh Properties 0 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 1 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 3.00 Watkin Jones 0 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 1 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 3.00

Do analysts prefer WJG or BDEV?

Watkin Jones presently has a consensus target price of GBX 38, indicating a potential upside of 100.00%. Given Watkin Jones' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe Watkin Jones is more favorable than Barratt Developments. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Watkin Jones 0 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 1 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 3.00 Barratt Developments 0 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 0.00

Watkin Jones (WJG) Competitors

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WJG vs. CRST, GLE, SPR, GLV, and BDEV

Should you buy Watkin Jones stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Watkin Jones 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 Watkin Jones include Crest Nicholson (CRST), MJ Gleeson (GLE), Springfield Properties (SPR), Glenveagh Properties (GLV), and Barratt Developments (BDEV). These companies are all part of the "residential construction" industry.

How does Watkin Jones compare to Crest Nicholson?

Crest Nicholson (LON:CRST) and Watkin Jones (LON:WJG) are both small-cap consumer cyclical companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, earnings, profitability, risk, dividends, media sentiment, institutional ownership and valuation.

Crest Nicholson presently has a consensus price target of GBX 109.57, indicating a potential upside of 56.98%. Watkin Jones has a consensus price target of GBX 38, indicating a potential upside of 100.00%. Given Watkin Jones' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Watkin Jones is more favorable than Crest Nicholson.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Crest Nicholson	0 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.43
Watkin Jones	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00

Crest Nicholson has a beta of 1.334, meaning that its share price is 33% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Watkin Jones has a beta of 1.378, meaning that its share price is 38% more volatile than the broader market.

60.9% of Crest Nicholson shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 22.8% of Watkin Jones shares are owned by institutional investors. 4.5% of Crest Nicholson shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 3.9% of Watkin Jones shares are owned by 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.

Crest Nicholson has a net margin of 0.36% compared to Watkin Jones' net margin of -3.43%. Crest Nicholson's return on equity of 0.30% beat Watkin Jones' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Crest Nicholson	0.36%	0.30%	0.16%
Watkin Jones	-3.43%	-6.89%	-5.63%

In the previous week, Crest Nicholson had 1 more articles in the media than Watkin Jones. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Crest Nicholson and 0 mentions for Watkin Jones. Crest Nicholson's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Watkin Jones'average media sentiment score.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Crest Nicholson	Neutral
Watkin Jones	Neutral

Crest Nicholson has higher revenue and earnings than Watkin Jones. Watkin Jones is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Crest Nicholson, 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
Crest Nicholson	£610.80M	0.29	-£26.61M	£0.90	77.56
Watkin Jones	£250.83M	0.19	-£30.76M	-£3.35	N/A

Summary

Crest Nicholson beats Watkin Jones on 12 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Watkin Jones compare to MJ Gleeson?

MJ Gleeson (LON:GLE) and Watkin Jones (LON:WJG) are both small-cap consumer cyclical companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, earnings, valuation, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, profitability, institutional ownership and risk.

MJ Gleeson has a net margin of 3.76% compared to Watkin Jones' net margin of -3.43%. MJ Gleeson's return on equity of 4.67% beat Watkin Jones' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
MJ Gleeson	3.76%	4.67%	4.73%
Watkin Jones	-3.43%	-6.89%	-5.63%

MJ Gleeson presently has a consensus price target of GBX 310, suggesting a potential upside of 27.05%. Watkin Jones has a consensus price target of GBX 38, suggesting a potential upside of 100.00%. Given Watkin Jones' higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Watkin Jones is more favorable than MJ Gleeson.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
MJ Gleeson	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00
Watkin Jones	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00

MJ Gleeson has a beta of 0.609, suggesting that its stock price is 39% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Watkin Jones has a beta of 1.378, suggesting that its stock price is 38% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, MJ Gleeson had 3 more articles in the media than Watkin Jones. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for MJ Gleeson and 0 mentions for Watkin Jones. MJ Gleeson's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Watkin Jones'average media sentiment score.

Company	Overall Sentiment
MJ Gleeson	Neutral
Watkin Jones	Neutral

MJ Gleeson has higher revenue and earnings than Watkin Jones. Watkin Jones is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than MJ Gleeson, 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
MJ Gleeson	£381.06M	0.37	£20.04M	£24.53	9.95
Watkin Jones	£250.83M	0.19	-£30.76M	-£3.35	N/A

42.2% of MJ Gleeson shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 22.8% of Watkin Jones shares are owned by institutional investors. 13.3% of MJ Gleeson shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 3.9% of Watkin Jones shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

MJ Gleeson beats Watkin Jones on 11 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Watkin Jones compare to Springfield Properties?

Springfield Properties (LON:SPR) and Watkin Jones (LON:WJG) are both small-cap consumer cyclical companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, profitability, dividends, media sentiment, risk, institutional ownership, earnings and analyst recommendations.

In the previous week, Springfield Properties had 1 more articles in the media than Watkin Jones. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Springfield Properties and 0 mentions for Watkin Jones. Springfield Properties' average media sentiment score of 0.80 beat Watkin Jones' score of 0.00 indicating that Springfield Properties is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Springfield Properties	Positive
Watkin Jones	Neutral

Springfield Properties has a beta of 1.072, meaning that its share price is 7% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Watkin Jones has a beta of 1.378, meaning that its share price is 38% more volatile than the broader market.

Springfield Properties has higher revenue and earnings than Watkin Jones. Watkin Jones is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Springfield Properties, 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
Springfield Properties	£282.91M	0.43	£7.57M	£11.37	9.01
Watkin Jones	£250.83M	0.19	-£30.76M	-£3.35	N/A

7.6% of Springfield Properties shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 22.8% of Watkin Jones shares are owned by institutional investors. 22.0% of Springfield Properties shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 3.9% of Watkin Jones shares are owned 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.

Springfield Properties has a net margin of 5.03% compared to Watkin Jones' net margin of -3.43%. Springfield Properties' return on equity of 8.30% beat Watkin Jones' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Springfield Properties	5.03%	8.30%	3.53%
Watkin Jones	-3.43%	-6.89%	-5.63%

Watkin Jones has a consensus target price of GBX 38, suggesting a potential upside of 100.00%. Given Watkin Jones' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Watkin Jones is more favorable than Springfield Properties.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Springfield Properties	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0.00
Watkin Jones	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00

Summary

Springfield Properties beats Watkin Jones on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Watkin Jones compare to Glenveagh Properties?

Glenveagh Properties (LON:GLV) and Watkin Jones (LON:WJG) are both small-cap consumer cyclical companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, media sentiment, dividends, valuation, risk, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations and earnings.

41.6% of Glenveagh Properties shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 22.8% of Watkin Jones shares are held by institutional investors. 5.1% of Glenveagh Properties shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 3.9% of Watkin Jones 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.

Glenveagh Properties has a net margin of 11.62% compared to Watkin Jones' net margin of -3.43%. Glenveagh Properties' return on equity of 13.97% beat Watkin Jones' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Glenveagh Properties	11.62%	13.97%	4.28%
Watkin Jones	-3.43%	-6.89%	-5.63%

Watkin Jones has a consensus target price of GBX 38, suggesting a potential upside of 100.00%. Given Watkin Jones' higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Watkin Jones is more favorable than Glenveagh Properties.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Glenveagh Properties	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00
Watkin Jones	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00

Glenveagh Properties has higher revenue and earnings than Watkin Jones. Watkin Jones is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Glenveagh Properties, 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
Glenveagh Properties	£925.88M	0.01	£4.39B	£19.70	0.13
Watkin Jones	£250.83M	0.19	-£30.76M	-£3.35	N/A

Glenveagh Properties has a beta of 0.846, meaning that its stock price is 15% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Watkin Jones has a beta of 1.378, meaning that its stock price is 38% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Glenveagh Properties' average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Watkin Jones'average media sentiment score.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Glenveagh Properties	Neutral
Watkin Jones	Neutral

Summary

Glenveagh Properties beats Watkin Jones on 9 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Watkin Jones compare to Barratt Developments?

Watkin Jones (LON:WJG) and Barratt Developments (LON:BDEV) are both consumer cyclical companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, risk, profitability, media sentiment, valuation, analyst recommendations, dividends and institutional ownership.

Watkin Jones presently has a consensus target price of GBX 38, indicating a potential upside of 100.00%. Given Watkin Jones' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe Watkin Jones is more favorable than Barratt Developments.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Watkin Jones	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00
Barratt Developments	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0.00

Barratt Developments has a net margin of 2.74% compared to Watkin Jones' net margin of -3.43%. Barratt Developments' return on equity of 2.07% beat Watkin Jones' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Watkin Jones	-3.43%	-6.89%	-5.63%
Barratt Developments	2.74%	2.07%	2.77%

Barratt Developments has higher revenue and earnings than Watkin Jones. Watkin Jones is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Barratt Developments, 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
Watkin Jones	£250.83M	0.19	-£30.76M	-£3.35	N/A
Barratt Developments	£4.17B	0.00	£114.10M	£0.12	N/A

Watkin Jones has a beta of 1.378, meaning that its stock price is 38% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Barratt Developments has a beta of 1.63, meaning that its stock price is 63% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Watkin Jones' average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Barratt Developments'average media sentiment score.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Watkin Jones	Neutral
Barratt Developments	Neutral

22.8% of Watkin Jones shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 60.2% of Barratt Developments shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.9% of Watkin Jones shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.5% of Barratt Developments shares are owned 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.

Summary

Barratt Developments beats Watkin Jones on 9 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

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WJG vs. The Competition

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Metric	Watkin Jones	Residential Construction Industry	Cyclical Sector	LON Exchange
Market Cap	£48.81M	£1.52B	£3.90B	£2.83B
Dividend Yield	11.20%	4.63%	3.48%	6.15%
P/E Ratio	-5.67	11.30	80.08	369.52
Price / Sales	0.19	62.07	324.84	86,119.00
Price / Cash	5.24	5.20	30.82	27.87
Price / Book	0.37	0.67	3.54	7.84
Net Income	-£30.76M	£521.56M	£249.12M	£5.89B
7 Day Performance	2.70%	-0.22%	5.95%	0.86%
1 Month Performance	-5.00%	-0.13%	5.85%	-0.47%
1 Year Performance	-32.38%	-9.65%	4.08%	70.60%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
WJG Watkin Jones	2.1683 of 5 stars	GBX 19 flat	GBX 38 +100.0%	-32.4%	£48.81M	£250.83M	N/A	727
CRST Crest Nicholson	4.6256 of 5 stars	GBX 70.60 -1.7%	GBX 109.57 +55.2%	-60.8%	£181.26M	£610.80M	78.44	778
GLE MJ Gleeson	4.3014 of 5 stars	GBX 249 +0.8%	GBX 310 +24.5%	-31.1%	£145.26M	£381.06M	10.15	743
SPR Springfield Properties	N/A	GBX 103.47 +0.5%	N/A	+2.3%	£123.29M	£282.91M	9.10	636
GLV Glenveagh Properties	1.1182 of 5 stars	GBX 2.54 +4.3%	N/A	+48.1%	£13.08M	£925.88M	0.13	502	Gap Up

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Watkin Jones (WJG) Competitors

WJG vs. CRST, GLE, SPR, GLV, and BDEV

How does Watkin Jones compare to Crest Nicholson?

Do analysts prefer CRST or WJG?

Which has more risk & volatility, CRST or WJG?

Do institutionals & insiders have more ownership in CRST or WJG?

Is CRST or WJG more profitable?

Does the media favor CRST or WJG?

Which has preferable earnings & valuation, CRST or WJG?

Summary

How does Watkin Jones compare to MJ Gleeson?

Is GLE or WJG more profitable?

Do analysts rate GLE or WJG?

Which has more volatility & risk, GLE or WJG?

Does the media prefer GLE or WJG?

Which has better valuation & earnings, GLE or WJG?

Do institutionals and insiders hold more shares of GLE or WJG?

Summary

How does Watkin Jones compare to Springfield Properties?

Does the media prefer SPR or WJG?

Which has more volatility & risk, SPR or WJG?

Which has better earnings and valuation, SPR or WJG?

Do institutionals and insiders have more ownership in SPR or WJG?

Is SPR or WJG more profitable?

Do analysts rate SPR or WJG?

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How does Watkin Jones compare to Glenveagh Properties?

Do institutionals and insiders have more ownership in GLV or WJG?

Is GLV or WJG more profitable?

Do analysts rate GLV or WJG?

Which has stronger earnings & valuation, GLV or WJG?

Which has more risk & volatility, GLV or WJG?

Does the media prefer GLV or WJG?

Summary

How does Watkin Jones compare to Barratt Developments?

Do analysts prefer WJG or BDEV?

Is WJG or BDEV more profitable?

Which has stronger earnings and valuation, WJG or BDEV?

Which has more risk & volatility, WJG or BDEV?

Does the media favor WJG or BDEV?

Do institutionals & insiders have more ownership in WJG or BDEV?

Summary

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