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WOSG vs. BRBY, KGF, PPB, HWDN, and WTB

Should you buy Watches of Switzerland Group stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Watches of Switzerland 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 Watches of Switzerland Group include Burberry Group (BRBY), Kingfisher (KGF), Paddy Power Betfair (PPB), Howden Joinery Group (HWDN), and Whitbread (WTB). These companies are all part of the "consumer cyclical" sector.

How does Watches of Switzerland Group compare to Burberry Group?

Burberry Group (LON:BRBY) and Watches of Switzerland Group (LON:WOSG) are both consumer cyclical companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, analyst recommendations, dividends, media sentiment, institutional ownership, earnings, risk and valuation.

Watches of Switzerland Group has a net margin of 4.05% compared to Burberry Group's net margin of 0.87%. Watches of Switzerland Group's return on equity of 12.32% beat Burberry Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Burberry Group0.87% 2.29% 7.41%
Watches of Switzerland Group 4.05%12.32%7.41%

In the previous week, Burberry Group had 3 more articles in the media than Watches of Switzerland Group. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Burberry Group and 0 mentions for Watches of Switzerland Group. Burberry Group's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Watches of Switzerland Group'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Burberry Group Neutral
Watches of Switzerland Group Neutral

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Burberry Group£2.42B1.75£270.36M-£7.20N/A
Watches of Switzerland Group£1.71B0.98£60.02M£29.6024.39

Burberry Group presently has a consensus price target of GBX 1,325.56, indicating a potential upside of 12.43%. Watches of Switzerland Group has a consensus price target of GBX 546.67, indicating a potential downside of 24.28%. Given Burberry Group's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Burberry Group is more favorable than Watches of Switzerland Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Burberry Group
2 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.44
Watches of Switzerland Group
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

Burberry Group has a beta of 0.679, meaning that its share price is 32% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Watches of Switzerland Group has a beta of 1.796, meaning that its share price is 80% more volatile than the broader market.

57.6% of Burberry Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 54.6% of Watches of Switzerland Group shares are held by institutional investors. 0.5% of Burberry Group shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 4.5% of Watches of Switzerland Group 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.

Summary

Burberry Group and Watches of Switzerland Group tied by winning 7 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Watches of Switzerland Group compare to Kingfisher?

Kingfisher (LON:KGF) and Watches of Switzerland Group (LON:WOSG) are both consumer cyclical companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, media sentiment, earnings, institutional ownership, profitability, risk, dividends and analyst recommendations.

Kingfisher has a beta of 1.111, suggesting that its share price is 11% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Watches of Switzerland Group has a beta of 1.796, suggesting that its share price is 80% more volatile than the broader market.

65.7% of Kingfisher shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 54.6% of Watches of Switzerland Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.4% of Kingfisher shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 4.5% of Watches of Switzerland Group 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.

Watches of Switzerland Group has a net margin of 4.05% compared to Kingfisher's net margin of 1.89%. Watches of Switzerland Group's return on equity of 12.32% beat Kingfisher's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Kingfisher1.89% 3.91% 3.55%
Watches of Switzerland Group 4.05%12.32%7.41%

Kingfisher presently has a consensus target price of GBX 300.43, indicating a potential upside of 4.50%. Watches of Switzerland Group has a consensus target price of GBX 546.67, indicating a potential downside of 24.28%. Given Kingfisher's higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe Kingfisher is more favorable than Watches of Switzerland Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Kingfisher
2 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.88
Watches of Switzerland Group
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

In the previous week, Kingfisher had 8 more articles in the media than Watches of Switzerland Group. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for Kingfisher and 0 mentions for Watches of Switzerland Group. Kingfisher's average media sentiment score of 0.18 beat Watches of Switzerland Group's score of 0.00 indicating that Kingfisher is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Kingfisher Neutral
Watches of Switzerland Group Neutral

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Kingfisher£12.95B0.37£329.55M£13.8020.83
Watches of Switzerland Group£1.71B0.98£60.02M£29.6024.39

Summary

Watches of Switzerland Group beats Kingfisher on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Watches of Switzerland Group compare to Paddy Power Betfair?

Paddy Power Betfair (LON:PPB) and Watches of Switzerland Group (LON:WOSG) are both consumer cyclical companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, dividends, earnings, media sentiment, risk, institutional ownership, profitability and analyst recommendations.

Watches of Switzerland Group has a net margin of 4.05% compared to Paddy Power Betfair's net margin of 0.00%. Watches of Switzerland Group's return on equity of 12.32% beat Paddy Power Betfair's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Paddy Power BetfairN/A N/A N/A
Watches of Switzerland Group 4.05%12.32%7.41%

In the previous week, Paddy Power Betfair's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Watches of Switzerland Group'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Paddy Power Betfair Neutral
Watches of Switzerland Group Neutral

Watches of Switzerland Group has a consensus price target of GBX 546.67, indicating a potential downside of 24.28%. Given Paddy Power Betfair's higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe Paddy Power Betfair is more favorable than Watches of Switzerland Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Paddy Power Betfair
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Watches of Switzerland Group
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

54.6% of Watches of Switzerland Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 4.5% of Watches of Switzerland Group shares are owned 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.

Watches of Switzerland Group has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Paddy Power Betfair. Paddy Power Betfair is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Watches of Switzerland Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Paddy Power Betfair£1.87B0.00N/A£240.40N/A
Watches of Switzerland Group£1.71B0.98£60.02M£29.6024.39

Summary

Watches of Switzerland Group beats Paddy Power Betfair on 8 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Watches of Switzerland Group compare to Howden Joinery Group?

Watches of Switzerland Group (LON:WOSG) and Howden Joinery Group (LON:HWDN) are both consumer cyclical companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, dividends, institutional ownership, earnings, media sentiment, valuation and profitability.

54.6% of Watches of Switzerland Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 67.4% of Howden Joinery Group shares are held by institutional investors. 4.5% of Watches of Switzerland Group shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.9% of Howden Joinery Group shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Watches of Switzerland Group presently has a consensus target price of GBX 546.67, indicating a potential downside of 24.28%. Howden Joinery Group has a consensus target price of GBX 924, indicating a potential upside of 19.84%. Given Howden Joinery Group's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Howden Joinery Group is more favorable than Watches of Switzerland Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Watches of Switzerland Group
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67
Howden Joinery Group
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.20

Howden Joinery Group has a net margin of 11.07% compared to Watches of Switzerland Group's net margin of 4.05%. Howden Joinery Group's return on equity of 23.58% beat Watches of Switzerland Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Watches of Switzerland Group4.05% 12.32% 7.41%
Howden Joinery Group 11.07%23.58%10.70%

In the previous week, Howden Joinery Group had 1 more articles in the media than Watches of Switzerland Group. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Howden Joinery Group and 0 mentions for Watches of Switzerland Group. Watches of Switzerland Group's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Howden Joinery Group'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Watches of Switzerland Group Neutral
Howden Joinery Group Neutral

Watches of Switzerland Group has a beta of 1.796, indicating that its share price is 80% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Howden Joinery Group has a beta of 1.298, indicating that its share price is 30% more volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Watches of Switzerland Group£1.71B0.98£60.02M£29.6024.39
Howden Joinery Group£2.42B1.72£253.42M£49.0015.73

Summary

Howden Joinery Group beats Watches of Switzerland Group on 10 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Watches of Switzerland Group compare to Whitbread?

Whitbread (LON:WTB) and Watches of Switzerland Group (LON:WOSG) are both consumer cyclical companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, risk, analyst recommendations, dividends, institutional ownership, valuation, profitability and media sentiment.

Whitbread has a net margin of 7.29% compared to Watches of Switzerland Group's net margin of 4.05%. Watches of Switzerland Group's return on equity of 12.32% beat Whitbread's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Whitbread7.29% 6.73% 4.28%
Watches of Switzerland Group 4.05%12.32%7.41%

In the previous week, Whitbread had 1 more articles in the media than Watches of Switzerland Group. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Whitbread and 0 mentions for Watches of Switzerland Group. Whitbread's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Watches of Switzerland Group'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Whitbread Neutral
Watches of Switzerland Group Neutral

55.1% of Whitbread shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 54.6% of Watches of Switzerland Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.4% of Whitbread shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 4.5% of Watches of Switzerland Group 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.

Whitbread has a beta of 0.636, meaning that its share price is 36% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Watches of Switzerland Group has a beta of 1.796, meaning that its share price is 80% more volatile than the broader market.

Whitbread currently has a consensus price target of GBX 3,071.67, indicating a potential upside of 29.28%. Watches of Switzerland Group has a consensus price target of GBX 546.67, indicating a potential downside of 24.28%. Given Whitbread's higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Whitbread is more favorable than Watches of Switzerland Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Whitbread
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.57
Watches of Switzerland Group
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Whitbread£2.92B1.36£234.46M£122.4019.41
Watches of Switzerland Group£1.71B0.98£60.02M£29.6024.39

Summary

Whitbread beats Watches of Switzerland Group on 9 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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WOSG vs. The Competition

MetricWatches of Switzerland GroupLuxury Goods IndustryCyclical SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£1.67B£2.95B£4.03B£2.81B
Dividend YieldN/A1.98%3.47%6.06%
P/E Ratio24.3926.0278.15365.76
Price / Sales0.98136.06311.2187,755.03
Price / Cash21.0514.5730.8727.89
Price / Book3.283.473.297.79
Net Income£60.02M£165.19M£247.50M£5.89B
7 Day Performance5.56%2.64%1.37%0.87%
1 Month Performance41.93%9.60%2.76%11.27%
1 Year Performance73.22%18.20%1.98%78.56%

Watches of Switzerland Group Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
WOSG
Watches of Switzerland Group
N/AGBX 722
+1.4%
GBX 546.67
-24.3%
+73.4%£1.67B£1.71B24.392,553
BRBY
Burberry Group
1.7029 of 5 stars
GBX 1,129.50
+1.0%
GBX 1,325.56
+17.4%
+17.6%£4.05B£2.42BN/A9,201
KGF
Kingfisher
2.0374 of 5 stars
GBX 288
+2.4%
GBX 305.43
+6.1%
+1.5%£4.83B£12.95B20.8774,525
PPB
Paddy Power Betfair
N/AN/AN/AN/A£4.74B£1.87B23.617,901
HWDN
Howden Joinery Group
2.2348 of 5 stars
GBX 749.50
+1.7%
GBX 924
+23.3%
-11.5%£4.05B£2.42B15.3012,000

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This page (LON:WOSG) was last updated on 5/29/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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