Does the media favor AAF or ZEG?

In the previous week, Zegona Communications had 3 more articles in the media than Airtel Africa. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Zegona Communications and 1 mentions for Airtel Africa. Airtel Africa's average media sentiment score of 0.80 beat Zegona Communications' score of 0.59 indicating that Airtel Africa is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Airtel Africa 0 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Zegona Communications 0 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Do analysts rate ISAT or ZEG?

Zegona Communications has a consensus price target of GBX 2,333.33, indicating a potential upside of 50.09%. Given Zegona Communications' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Zegona Communications is more favorable than Inmarsat. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Inmarsat 0 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 0.00 Zegona Communications 0 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 3 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 3.00

Does the media refer more to HTWS or ZEG?

In the previous week, Zegona Communications had 3 more articles in the media than Helios Towers. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Zegona Communications and 1 mentions for Helios Towers. Helios Towers' average media sentiment score of 0.80 beat Zegona Communications' score of 0.59 indicating that Helios Towers is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Helios Towers 0 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Zegona Communications 0 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Do analysts recommend ZEG or TALK?

Zegona Communications presently has a consensus price target of GBX 2,333.33, suggesting a potential upside of 50.09%. Given Zegona Communications' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Zegona Communications is more favorable than TalkTalk Telecom Group. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Zegona Communications 0 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 3 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 3.00 TalkTalk Telecom Group 0 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 0.00

Zegona Communications (ZEG) Competitors

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ZEG vs. AAF, MICC, ISAT, HTWS, and TALK

Should you buy Zegona Communications stock or one of its competitors? Zegona Communications's main competitors and comparable companies include Airtel Africa (AAF), Millicom International Cellular (MICC), Inmarsat (ISAT), Helios Towers (HTWS), and TalkTalk Telecom Group (TALK). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "integrated telecommunication services" industry.

How does Zegona Communications compare to Airtel Africa?

Airtel Africa (LON:AAF) and Zegona Communications (LON:ZEG) are both communication services companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, dividends, analyst recommendations, valuation, institutional ownership, risk and media sentiment.

Airtel Africa has a beta of 0.468, indicating that its share price is 53% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Zegona Communications has a beta of 3.414, indicating that its share price is 241% more volatile than the broader market.

8.3% of Airtel Africa shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 42.0% of Zegona Communications shares are held by institutional investors. 32.8% of Airtel Africa shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 41.8% of Zegona Communications shares are held 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.

Airtel Africa has a net margin of 10.41% compared to Zegona Communications' net margin of -5.22%. Airtel Africa's return on equity of 23.72% beat Zegona Communications' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Airtel Africa	10.41%	23.72%	9.60%
Zegona Communications	-5.22%	-23.48%	-0.50%

Airtel Africa has higher revenue and earnings than Zegona Communications. Zegona Communications is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Airtel Africa, 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
Airtel Africa	£6.42B	1.85	-£97.44M	£18.60	17.55
Zegona Communications	£3.63B	0.97	-£136.50M	-£30.00	N/A

In the previous week, Zegona Communications had 3 more articles in the media than Airtel Africa. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Zegona Communications and 1 mentions for Airtel Africa. Airtel Africa's average media sentiment score of 0.80 beat Zegona Communications' score of 0.59 indicating that Airtel Africa is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Airtel Africa	0 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Zegona Communications	0 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Airtel Africa presently has a consensus target price of GBX 450, indicating a potential upside of 37.82%. Zegona Communications has a consensus target price of GBX 2,333.33, indicating a potential upside of 50.09%. Given Zegona Communications' higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Zegona Communications is more favorable than Airtel Africa.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Airtel Africa	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00
Zegona Communications	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00

Summary

Airtel Africa beats Zegona Communications on 9 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Zegona Communications compare to Millicom International Cellular?

Millicom International Cellular (LON:MICC) and Zegona Communications (LON:ZEG) are both mid-cap communication services companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, risk, valuation and dividends.

Millicom International Cellular has higher revenue and earnings than Zegona Communications. Zegona Communications is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Millicom International Cellular, 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
Millicom International Cellular	£8.10B	1.09	N/A	£29.56	48.73
Zegona Communications	£3.63B	0.97	-£136.50M	-£30.00	N/A

46.4% of Millicom International Cellular shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 42.0% of Zegona Communications shares are held by institutional investors. 0.1% of Millicom International Cellular shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 41.8% of Zegona Communications shares are held 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.

Millicom International Cellular currently has a consensus price target of GBX 1,280, indicating a potential downside of 11.14%. Zegona Communications has a consensus price target of GBX 2,333.33, indicating a potential upside of 50.09%. Given Zegona Communications' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Zegona Communications is more favorable than Millicom International Cellular.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Millicom International Cellular	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00
Zegona Communications	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00

Millicom International Cellular has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Zegona Communications' net margin of -5.22%. Millicom International Cellular's return on equity of 0.00% beat Zegona Communications' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Millicom International Cellular	N/A	N/A	N/A
Zegona Communications	-5.22%	-23.48%	-0.50%

In the previous week, Zegona Communications had 4 more articles in the media than Millicom International Cellular. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Zegona Communications and 0 mentions for Millicom International Cellular. Zegona Communications' average media sentiment score of 0.59 beat Millicom International Cellular's score of 0.00 indicating that Zegona Communications is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Millicom International Cellular	Neutral
Zegona Communications	Positive

Summary

Millicom International Cellular beats Zegona Communications on 8 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Zegona Communications compare to Inmarsat?

Inmarsat (LON:ISAT) and Zegona Communications (LON:ZEG) are both mid-cap communication services companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, risk, valuation and dividends.

In the previous week, Zegona Communications had 4 more articles in the media than Inmarsat. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Zegona Communications and 0 mentions for Inmarsat. Zegona Communications' average media sentiment score of 0.59 beat Inmarsat's score of 0.00 indicating that Zegona Communications is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Inmarsat	Neutral
Zegona Communications	Positive

Inmarsat has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Zegona Communications. Zegona Communications is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Inmarsat, 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
Inmarsat	£1.44B	0.00	N/A	-£13.10	N/A
Zegona Communications	£3.63B	0.97	-£136.50M	-£30.00	N/A

42.0% of Zegona Communications shares are held by institutional investors. 41.8% of Zegona Communications shares are held 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.

Inmarsat has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Zegona Communications' net margin of -5.22%. Inmarsat's return on equity of 0.00% beat Zegona Communications' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Inmarsat	N/A	N/A	N/A
Zegona Communications	-5.22%	-23.48%	-0.50%

Zegona Communications has a consensus price target of GBX 2,333.33, indicating a potential upside of 50.09%. Given Zegona Communications' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Zegona Communications is more favorable than Inmarsat.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Inmarsat	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0.00
Zegona Communications	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00

Summary

Zegona Communications beats Inmarsat on 8 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Zegona Communications compare to Helios Towers?

Helios Towers (LON:HTWS) and Zegona Communications (LON:ZEG) are both mid-cap communication services companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, risk, valuation, profitability, dividends, analyst recommendations, media sentiment and institutional ownership.

40.7% of Helios Towers shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 42.0% of Zegona Communications shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.4% of Helios Towers shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 41.8% of Zegona Communications shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Helios Towers currently has a consensus target price of GBX 283.33, suggesting a potential upside of 38.35%. Zegona Communications has a consensus target price of GBX 2,333.33, suggesting a potential upside of 50.09%. Given Zegona Communications' higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Zegona Communications is more favorable than Helios Towers.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Helios Towers	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00
Zegona Communications	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00

Helios Towers has a net margin of 3.13% compared to Zegona Communications' net margin of -5.22%. Helios Towers' return on equity of 73.63% beat Zegona Communications' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Helios Towers	3.13%	73.63%	5.84%
Zegona Communications	-5.22%	-23.48%	-0.50%

Zegona Communications has higher revenue and earnings than Helios Towers. Zegona Communications is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Helios Towers, 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
Helios Towers	£902.10M	2.31	-£153.56M	£2.40	85.33
Zegona Communications	£3.63B	0.97	-£136.50M	-£30.00	N/A

Helios Towers has a beta of 1.119, suggesting that its share price is 12% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Zegona Communications has a beta of 3.414, suggesting that its share price is 241% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Zegona Communications had 3 more articles in the media than Helios Towers. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Zegona Communications and 1 mentions for Helios Towers. Helios Towers' average media sentiment score of 0.80 beat Zegona Communications' score of 0.59 indicating that Helios Towers is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Helios Towers	0 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Zegona Communications	0 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Summary

Helios Towers and Zegona Communications tied by winning 7 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Zegona Communications compare to TalkTalk Telecom Group?

Zegona Communications (LON:ZEG) and TalkTalk Telecom Group (LON:TALK) are both communication services companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, earnings, media sentiment, profitability, dividends, valuation, analyst recommendations and institutional ownership.

TalkTalk Telecom Group has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Zegona Communications' net margin of -5.22%. TalkTalk Telecom Group's return on equity of 0.00% beat Zegona Communications' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Zegona Communications	-5.22%	-23.48%	-0.50%
TalkTalk Telecom Group	N/A	N/A	N/A

In the previous week, Zegona Communications had 4 more articles in the media than TalkTalk Telecom Group. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Zegona Communications and 0 mentions for TalkTalk Telecom Group. Zegona Communications' average media sentiment score of 0.59 beat TalkTalk Telecom Group's score of 0.13 indicating that Zegona Communications is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Zegona Communications	Positive
TalkTalk Telecom Group	Neutral

TalkTalk Telecom Group has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Zegona Communications. Zegona Communications is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than TalkTalk Telecom Group, 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
Zegona Communications	£3.63B	0.97	-£136.50M	-£30.00	N/A
TalkTalk Telecom Group	£1.52B	0.00	N/A	£12.80	N/A

42.0% of Zegona Communications shares are owned by institutional investors. 41.8% of Zegona Communications shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Zegona Communications presently has a consensus price target of GBX 2,333.33, suggesting a potential upside of 50.09%. Given Zegona Communications' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Zegona Communications is more favorable than TalkTalk Telecom Group.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Zegona Communications	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00
TalkTalk Telecom Group	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0.00

Summary

Zegona Communications beats TalkTalk Telecom Group on 8 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

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ZEG vs. The Competition

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Metric	Zegona Communications	Diversified Telecommunication Services Industry	Communication Services Sector	LON Exchange
Market Cap	£3.51B	£39.65B	£33.07B	£2.88B
Dividend Yield	5.71%	7.02%	5.32%	6.11%
P/E Ratio	-51.82	9.08	211.66	368.68
Price / Sales	0.97	22.62	114.84	83,339.32
Price / Cash	0.52	18.14	22.28	27.89
Price / Book	1.39	4.29	11.26	7.18
Net Income	-£136.50M	£1.07B	£1.09B	£5.89B
7 Day Performance	2.28%	1.19%	0.63%	0.91%
1 Month Performance	4.90%	0.74%	0.79%	2.94%
1 Year Performance	42.52%	4.28%	3.47%	64.32%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
ZEG Zegona Communications	3.6887 of 5 stars	GBX 1,554.64 +2.4%	GBX 2,333.33 +50.1%	+41.5%	£3.51B	£3.63B	N/A	6	News Coverage Analyst Forecast
AAF Airtel Africa	4.104 of 5 stars	GBX 325.26 +0.3%	GBX 450 +38.4%	+48.3%	£11.82B	£6.42B	17.49	4,098	Positive News
MICC Millicom International Cellular	0.2926 of 5 stars	GBX 1,450 flat	GBX 1,280 -11.7%	N/A	£8.88B	£8.10B	49.05	N/A
ISAT Inmarsat	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	£2.56B	£1.44B	N/A	1,800	High Trading Volume
HTWS Helios Towers	2.6393 of 5 stars	GBX 207.60 +0.3%	GBX 283.33 +36.5%	+66.8%	£2.11B	£902.10M	86.50	725

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Zegona Communications (ZEG) Competitors

ZEG vs. AAF, MICC, ISAT, HTWS, and TALK

How does Zegona Communications compare to Airtel Africa?

Which has more volatility and risk, AAF or ZEG?

Do institutionals & insiders believe in AAF or ZEG?

Is AAF or ZEG more profitable?

Which has better valuation & earnings, AAF or ZEG?

Does the media favor AAF or ZEG?

Do analysts rate AAF or ZEG?

Summary

How does Zegona Communications compare to Millicom International Cellular?

Which has higher earnings and valuation, MICC or ZEG?

Do insiders & institutionals believe in MICC or ZEG?

Do analysts rate MICC or ZEG?

Is MICC or ZEG more profitable?

Does the media prefer MICC or ZEG?

Summary

How does Zegona Communications compare to Inmarsat?

Does the media prefer ISAT or ZEG?

Which has higher earnings and valuation, ISAT or ZEG?

Do insiders & institutionals believe in ISAT or ZEG?

Is ISAT or ZEG more profitable?

Do analysts rate ISAT or ZEG?

Summary

How does Zegona Communications compare to Helios Towers?

Do insiders & institutionals hold more shares of HTWS or ZEG?

Do analysts recommend HTWS or ZEG?

Is HTWS or ZEG more profitable?

Which has better valuation and earnings, HTWS or ZEG?

Which has more risk & volatility, HTWS or ZEG?

Does the media refer more to HTWS or ZEG?

Summary

How does Zegona Communications compare to TalkTalk Telecom Group?

Is ZEG or TALK more profitable?

Does the media prefer ZEG or TALK?

Which has higher earnings & valuation, ZEG or TALK?

Do insiders and institutionals hold more shares of ZEG or TALK?

Do analysts recommend ZEG or TALK?

Summary

New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

Media Sentiment Over Time

ZEG vs. The Competition

Zegona Communications Competitors List

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