Mistras Group (MG) Competitors

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MG vs. HURN, CBZ, ICFI, CRAI, and ACTG

Should you buy Mistras Group stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Mistras 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 Mistras Group include Huron Consulting Group (HURN), CBIZ (CBZ), ICF International (ICFI), Charles River Associates (CRAI), and Acacia Research (ACTG). These companies are all part of the "research & consulting services" industry.

How does Mistras Group compare to Huron Consulting Group?

Huron Consulting Group (NASDAQ:HURN) and Mistras Group (NYSE:MG) are both small-cap research & consulting services companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, dividends, media sentiment, risk, valuation, profitability, analyst recommendations and institutional ownership.

In the previous week, Mistras Group had 6 more articles in the media than Huron Consulting Group. MarketBeat recorded 16 mentions for Mistras Group and 10 mentions for Huron Consulting Group. Mistras Group's average media sentiment score of 0.62 beat Huron Consulting Group's score of -0.09 indicating that Mistras Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Huron Consulting Group	3 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	3 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Mistras Group	3 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	5 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Huron Consulting Group has higher revenue and earnings than Mistras Group. Huron Consulting Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Mistras 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
Huron Consulting Group	$1.70B	0.98	$105.04M	$5.86	17.56
Mistras Group	$724.02M	0.74	$16.84M	$0.70	24.18

Huron Consulting Group presently has a consensus price target of $205.50, suggesting a potential upside of 99.67%. Mistras Group has a consensus price target of $19.00, suggesting a potential upside of 12.25%. Given Huron Consulting Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe Huron Consulting Group is more favorable than Mistras Group.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Huron Consulting Group	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.80
Mistras Group	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.33

93.9% of Huron Consulting Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 74.9% of Mistras Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.1% of Huron Consulting Group shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 7.1% of Mistras Group shares are owned 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.

Huron Consulting Group has a net margin of 5.94% compared to Mistras Group's net margin of 3.06%. Huron Consulting Group's return on equity of 29.41% beat Mistras Group's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Huron Consulting Group	5.94%	29.41%	9.10%
Mistras Group	3.06%	13.60%	5.35%

Huron Consulting Group has a beta of 0.15, indicating that its share price is 85% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Mistras Group has a beta of 0.92, indicating that its share price is 8% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Huron Consulting Group beats Mistras Group on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Mistras Group compare to CBIZ?

CBIZ (NYSE:CBZ) and Mistras Group (NYSE:MG) are both small-cap research & consulting services companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, dividends, risk, media sentiment, profitability, analyst recommendations and institutional ownership.

In the previous week, Mistras Group had 13 more articles in the media than CBIZ. MarketBeat recorded 16 mentions for Mistras Group and 3 mentions for CBIZ. CBIZ's average media sentiment score of 1.03 beat Mistras Group's score of 0.62 indicating that CBIZ is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
CBIZ	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Mistras Group	3 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	5 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

CBIZ has higher revenue and earnings than Mistras Group. CBIZ is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Mistras 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
CBIZ	$2.76B	0.55	$115.44M	$2.49	11.41
Mistras Group	$724.02M	0.74	$16.84M	$0.70	24.18

CBIZ presently has a consensus price target of $37.33, suggesting a potential upside of 31.36%. Mistras Group has a consensus price target of $19.00, suggesting a potential upside of 12.25%. Given CBIZ's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe CBIZ is more favorable than Mistras Group.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
CBIZ	1 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.43
Mistras Group	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.33

87.4% of CBIZ shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 74.9% of Mistras Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 4.1% of CBIZ shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 7.1% of Mistras Group shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

CBIZ has a beta of 0.97, suggesting that its stock price is 3% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Mistras Group has a beta of 0.92, suggesting that its stock price is 8% less volatile than the broader market.

CBIZ has a net margin of 5.57% compared to Mistras Group's net margin of 3.06%. Mistras Group's return on equity of 13.60% beat CBIZ's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
CBIZ	5.57%	12.62%	5.17%
Mistras Group	3.06%	13.60%	5.35%

Summary

CBIZ beats Mistras Group on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Mistras Group compare to ICF International?

ICF International (NASDAQ:ICFI) and Mistras Group (NYSE:MG) are both small-cap research & consulting services companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, dividends, risk, media sentiment, profitability, analyst recommendations and institutional ownership.

In the previous week, Mistras Group had 1 more articles in the media than ICF International. MarketBeat recorded 16 mentions for Mistras Group and 15 mentions for ICF International. Mistras Group's average media sentiment score of 0.62 beat ICF International's score of 0.04 indicating that Mistras Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
ICF International	3 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	4 Negative mention(s)	1 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Mistras Group	3 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	5 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

ICF International has a beta of 0.56, suggesting that its stock price is 44% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Mistras Group has a beta of 0.92, suggesting that its stock price is 8% less volatile than the broader market.

ICF International has higher revenue and earnings than Mistras Group. ICF International is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Mistras 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
ICF International	$1.87B	0.59	$91.59M	$4.62	13.17
Mistras Group	$724.02M	0.74	$16.84M	$0.70	24.18

94.1% of ICF International shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 74.9% of Mistras Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.5% of ICF International shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 7.1% of Mistras Group shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

ICF International presently has a consensus price target of $102.33, suggesting a potential upside of 68.15%. Mistras Group has a consensus price target of $19.00, suggesting a potential upside of 12.25%. Given ICF International's higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe ICF International is more favorable than Mistras Group.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
ICF International	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.25
Mistras Group	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.33

ICF International has a net margin of 4.68% compared to Mistras Group's net margin of 3.06%. Mistras Group's return on equity of 13.60% beat ICF International's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
ICF International	4.68%	11.38%	5.61%
Mistras Group	3.06%	13.60%	5.35%

Summary

ICF International and Mistras Group tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Mistras Group compare to Charles River Associates?

Mistras Group (NYSE:MG) and Charles River Associates (NASDAQ:CRAI) are both small-cap research & consulting services companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, analyst recommendations, profitability, risk, earnings, media sentiment, valuation and institutional ownership.

In the previous week, Mistras Group had 4 more articles in the media than Charles River Associates. MarketBeat recorded 16 mentions for Mistras Group and 12 mentions for Charles River Associates. Mistras Group's average media sentiment score of 0.62 beat Charles River Associates' score of 0.08 indicating that Mistras Group is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Mistras Group	3 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	5 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Charles River Associates	2 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	1 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Mistras Group has a beta of 0.92, indicating that its share price is 8% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Charles River Associates has a beta of 0.75, indicating that its share price is 25% less volatile than the broader market.

Charles River Associates has higher revenue and earnings than Mistras Group. Charles River Associates is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Mistras 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
Mistras Group	$724.02M	0.74	$16.84M	$0.70	24.18
Charles River Associates	$751.58M	1.19	$54.78M	$7.20	19.30

74.9% of Mistras Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 84.1% of Charles River Associates shares are held by institutional investors. 7.1% of Mistras Group shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 4.5% of Charles River Associates shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Mistras Group currently has a consensus price target of $19.00, suggesting a potential upside of 12.25%. Charles River Associates has a consensus price target of $245.00, suggesting a potential upside of 76.34%. Given Charles River Associates' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Charles River Associates is more favorable than Mistras Group.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Mistras Group	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.33
Charles River Associates	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50

Charles River Associates has a net margin of 6.22% compared to Mistras Group's net margin of 3.06%. Charles River Associates' return on equity of 26.02% beat Mistras Group's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Mistras Group	3.06%	13.60%	5.35%
Charles River Associates	6.22%	26.02%	8.35%

Summary

Charles River Associates beats Mistras Group on 10 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Mistras Group compare to Acacia Research?

Acacia Research (NASDAQ:ACTG) and Mistras Group (NYSE:MG) are both small-cap research & consulting services companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, risk, dividends, valuation, earnings, media sentiment, institutional ownership and profitability.

Acacia Research currently has a consensus price target of $6.00, indicating a potential upside of 28.48%. Mistras Group has a consensus price target of $19.00, indicating a potential upside of 12.25%. Given Acacia Research's higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Acacia Research is more favorable than Mistras Group.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Acacia Research	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00
Mistras Group	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.33

Acacia Research has a beta of 0.49, indicating that its stock price is 51% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Mistras Group has a beta of 0.92, indicating that its stock price is 8% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Mistras Group had 11 more articles in the media than Acacia Research. MarketBeat recorded 16 mentions for Mistras Group and 5 mentions for Acacia Research. Acacia Research's average media sentiment score of 1.30 beat Mistras Group's score of 0.62 indicating that Acacia Research is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Acacia Research	1 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Mistras Group	3 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	5 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Acacia Research has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Mistras Group. Acacia Research is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Mistras 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
Acacia Research	$285.23M	1.58	$21.68M	-$0.18	N/A
Mistras Group	$724.02M	0.74	$16.84M	$0.70	24.18

86.7% of Acacia Research shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 74.9% of Mistras Group shares are held by institutional investors. 1.1% of Acacia Research shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 7.1% of Mistras Group shares are held 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.

Mistras Group has a net margin of 3.06% compared to Acacia Research's net margin of -8.53%. Mistras Group's return on equity of 13.60% beat Acacia Research's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Acacia Research	-8.53%	-2.81%	-2.11%
Mistras Group	3.06%	13.60%	5.35%

Summary

Mistras Group beats Acacia Research on 10 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

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MG vs. The Competition

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Metric	Mistras Group	ELEC PRODS Industry	Computer Sector	NYSE Exchange
Market Cap	$538.62M	$16.98B	$39.48B	$23.00B
Dividend Yield	N/A	1.14%	3.20%	4.07%
P/E Ratio	24.18	35.55	163.79	28.39
Price / Sales	0.74	71.34	623.36	39.21
Price / Cash	9.00	73.28	47.82	25.11
Price / Book	2.31	7.46	9.57	4.76
Net Income	$16.84M	$387.29M	$1.03B	$1.06B
7 Day Performance	-9.64%	-2.66%	0.36%	-0.74%
1 Month Performance	-0.95%	4.97%	9.57%	1.74%
1 Year Performance	117.01%	58.61%	164.76%	25.05%

Mistras Group Competitors List

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
MG Mistras Group	4.3079 of 5 stars	$16.93 -1.5%	$19.00 +12.2%	+115.8%	$538.62M	$724.02M	24.18	4,800	Analyst Revision
HURN Huron Consulting Group	4.6484 of 5 stars	$131.57 -0.4%	$205.50 +56.2%	-30.9%	$2.17B	$1.70B	22.36	8,610	Analyst Downgrade
CBZ CBIZ	4.9529 of 5 stars	$31.05 -3.7%	$37.33 +20.2%	-61.2%	$1.71B	$2.76B	12.50	9,500	Positive News
ICFI ICF International	4.8229 of 5 stars	$74.20 +1.1%	$102.33 +37.9%	-30.4%	$1.34B	$1.87B	15.02	8,400	Earnings Report Dividend Announcement
CRAI Charles River Associates	4.6961 of 5 stars	$163.02 -0.1%	$245.00 +50.3%	-26.8%	$1.05B	$751.58M	20.05	940	Earnings Report Analyst Downgrade Analyst Revision

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Mistras Group (MG) Competitors

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Mistras Group (MG) Competitors

MG vs. HURN, CBZ, ICFI, CRAI, and ACTG

How does Mistras Group compare to Huron Consulting Group?

Does the media favor HURN or MG?

Which has higher earnings & valuation, HURN or MG?

Do analysts rate HURN or MG?

Do insiders & institutionals hold more shares of HURN or MG?

Is HURN or MG more profitable?

Which has more risk & volatility, HURN or MG?

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How does Mistras Group compare to CBIZ?

Does the media favor CBZ or MG?

Which has stronger earnings and valuation, CBZ or MG?

Do analysts recommend CBZ or MG?

Do institutionals & insiders hold more shares of CBZ or MG?

Which has more volatility and risk, CBZ or MG?

Is CBZ or MG more profitable?

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How does Mistras Group compare to ICF International?

Does the media favor ICFI or MG?

Which has more volatility and risk, ICFI or MG?

Which has stronger earnings and valuation, ICFI or MG?

Do institutionals & insiders hold more shares of ICFI or MG?

Do analysts recommend ICFI or MG?

Is ICFI or MG more profitable?

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How does Mistras Group compare to Charles River Associates?

Does the media refer more to MG or CRAI?

Which has more volatility and risk, MG or CRAI?

Which has preferable valuation and earnings, MG or CRAI?

Do insiders and institutionals hold more shares of MG or CRAI?

Do analysts prefer MG or CRAI?

Is MG or CRAI more profitable?

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How does Mistras Group compare to Acacia Research?

Do analysts rate ACTG or MG?

Which has more risk and volatility, ACTG or MG?

Does the media prefer ACTG or MG?

Which has better valuation & earnings, ACTG or MG?

Do institutionals and insiders hold more shares of ACTG or MG?

Is ACTG or MG more profitable?

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