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

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), Paddy Power Betfair (PPB), Kingfisher (KGF), JD Sports Fashion (JD), and Howden Joinery Group (HWDN). These companies are all part of the "consumer cyclical" sector.

How does Watches of Switzerland Group compare to Burberry Group?

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

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
Watches of Switzerland Group4.05% 12.32% 7.41%
Burberry Group 0.87%2.29%7.41%

Watches of Switzerland Group has a beta of 1.868, suggesting that its share price is 87% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Burberry Group has a beta of 0.678, suggesting that its share price is 32% less volatile than the broader market.

Watches of Switzerland Group presently has a consensus target price of GBX 546.67, suggesting a potential downside of 22.62%. Burberry Group has a consensus target price of GBX 1,322.22, suggesting a potential upside of 25.99%. Given Burberry Group's higher probable 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
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
2 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.44

54.5% of Watches of Switzerland Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 57.6% of Burberry Group shares are held by institutional investors. 4.5% of Watches of Switzerland Group shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.6% of Burberry Group shares are held 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.

Burberry Group has higher revenue and earnings than Watches of Switzerland Group. Watches of Switzerland Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Burberry 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£1.71B0.96£60.02M£29.6023.87
Burberry Group£2.42B1.56£270.36M£5.90177.88

In the previous week, Watches of Switzerland Group had 1 more articles in the media than Burberry Group. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Watches of Switzerland Group and 0 mentions for Burberry Group. Watches of Switzerland Group's average media sentiment score of 1.50 beat Burberry Group's score of 0.59 indicating that Watches of Switzerland Group is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Watches of Switzerland Group Very Positive
Burberry Group Positive

Summary

Watches of Switzerland Group beats Burberry Group on 8 of the 15 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 superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, dividends, media sentiment, institutional ownership, valuation, risk, analyst recommendations and earnings.

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£1.71B0.96£60.02M£29.6023.87

Watches of Switzerland Group has a consensus price target of GBX 546.67, indicating a potential downside of 22.62%. Given Paddy Power Betfair's higher possible upside, research analysts plainly 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

In the previous week, Watches of Switzerland Group had 1 more articles in the media than Paddy Power Betfair. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Watches of Switzerland Group and 0 mentions for Paddy Power Betfair. Watches of Switzerland Group's average media sentiment score of 1.50 beat Paddy Power Betfair's score of 0.00 indicating that Watches of Switzerland Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

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

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%

54.5% of Watches of Switzerland Group shares are held by institutional investors. 4.5% of Watches of Switzerland Group shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Watches of Switzerland Group beats Paddy Power Betfair on 10 of the 13 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 better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, valuation, dividends, risk, profitability, media sentiment, analyst recommendations and institutional ownership.

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 currently has a consensus price target of GBX 300.43, suggesting a potential upside of 11.64%. Watches of Switzerland Group has a consensus price target of GBX 546.67, suggesting a potential downside of 22.62%. Given Kingfisher's higher probable upside, analysts plainly 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 2 more articles in the media than Watches of Switzerland Group. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Kingfisher and 1 mentions for Watches of Switzerland Group. Watches of Switzerland Group's average media sentiment score of 1.50 beat Kingfisher's score of 0.77 indicating that Watches of Switzerland Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Kingfisher
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Watches of Switzerland Group
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive

65.7% of Kingfisher shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 54.5% 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 large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

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£12.95B0.34£329.55M£13.8019.50
Watches of Switzerland Group£1.71B0.96£60.02M£29.6023.87

Kingfisher has a beta of 1.118, indicating that its stock price is 12% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Watches of Switzerland Group has a beta of 1.868, indicating that its stock price is 87% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Watches of Switzerland Group beats Kingfisher on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Watches of Switzerland Group compare to JD Sports Fashion?

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

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
JD Sports Fashion£10.79B0.40£342.20M£0.10833.80
Watches of Switzerland Group£1.71B0.96£60.02M£29.6023.87

33.0% of JD Sports Fashion shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 54.5% of Watches of Switzerland Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 51.9% of JD Sports Fashion 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 large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

JD Sports Fashion has a beta of 1.65, indicating that its stock price is 65% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Watches of Switzerland Group has a beta of 1.868, indicating that its stock price is 87% more volatile than the broader market.

JD Sports Fashion currently has a consensus price target of GBX 233, suggesting a potential upside of 179.44%. Watches of Switzerland Group has a consensus price target of GBX 546.67, suggesting a potential downside of 22.62%. Given JD Sports Fashion's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe JD Sports Fashion is more favorable than Watches of Switzerland Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
JD Sports Fashion
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.38
Watches of Switzerland Group
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

Watches of Switzerland Group has a net margin of 4.05% compared to JD Sports Fashion's net margin of 3.17%. JD Sports Fashion's return on equity of 14.97% beat Watches of Switzerland Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
JD Sports Fashion3.17% 14.97% 7.05%
Watches of Switzerland Group 4.05%12.32%7.41%

In the previous week, JD Sports Fashion had 3 more articles in the media than Watches of Switzerland Group. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for JD Sports Fashion and 1 mentions for Watches of Switzerland Group. Watches of Switzerland Group's average media sentiment score of 1.50 beat JD Sports Fashion's score of 0.68 indicating that Watches of Switzerland Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
JD Sports Fashion
1 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Watches of Switzerland Group
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive

Summary

JD Sports Fashion and Watches of Switzerland Group tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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

Howden Joinery Group (LON:HWDN) and Watches of Switzerland Group (LON:WOSG) are both 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.

67.4% of Howden Joinery Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 54.5% of Watches of Switzerland Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.0% of Howden Joinery Group 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, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

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
Howden Joinery Group11.07% 23.58% 10.70%
Watches of Switzerland Group 4.05%12.32%7.41%

Howden Joinery Group has a beta of 1.302, suggesting that its stock price is 30% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Watches of Switzerland Group has a beta of 1.868, suggesting that its stock price is 87% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Howden Joinery Group and Howden Joinery Group both had 1 articles in the media. Watches of Switzerland Group's average media sentiment score of 1.50 beat Howden Joinery Group's score of 0.00 indicating that Watches of Switzerland Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Howden Joinery Group
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Watches of Switzerland Group
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive

Howden Joinery Group currently has a consensus price target of GBX 993.17, indicating a potential upside of 28.07%. Watches of Switzerland Group has a consensus price target of GBX 546.67, indicating a potential downside of 22.62%. 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
Howden Joinery Group
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33
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 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
Howden Joinery Group£2.42B1.76£253.42M£49.0015.83
Watches of Switzerland Group£1.71B0.96£60.02M£29.6023.87

Summary

Howden Joinery Group beats Watches of Switzerland Group on 9 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

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New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

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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£1.63B£2.50B£3.82B£2.76B
Dividend YieldN/A2.04%3.49%6.15%
P/E Ratio23.8736.4878.60369.48
Price / Sales0.96125.65324.1584,571.57
Price / Cash21.0514.5730.8227.87
Price / Book3.213.233.477.62
Net Income£60.02M£165.19M£249.12M£5.89B
7 Day Performance-3.15%0.84%5.39%-0.88%
1 Month Performance-0.49%2.46%5.66%-1.40%
1 Year Performance89.39%21.08%3.27%61.52%

Watches of Switzerland Group Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
WOSG
Watches of Switzerland Group
1.6381 of 5 stars
GBX 706.50
-2.4%
GBX 546.67
-22.6%
+92.6%£1.63B£1.71B23.872,553
BRBY
Burberry Group
3.7956 of 5 stars
GBX 1,077.28
+0.7%
GBX 1,322.22
+22.7%
-10.1%£3.87B£2.42B182.599,201
PPB
Paddy Power Betfair
N/AN/AN/AN/A£4.74B£1.87B23.617,901
KGF
Kingfisher
3.0744 of 5 stars
GBX 279.24
+1.4%
GBX 300.43
+7.6%
-1.5%£4.68B£12.95B20.2374,525
JD
JD Sports Fashion
2.8932 of 5 stars
GBX 84.50
+1.4%
GBX 234.11
+177.1%
-8.6%£4.38B£10.79B845.00385,400

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This page (LON:WOSG) was last updated on 7/8/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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