Does the media prefer SMIN or MRO?

In the previous week, Smiths Group had 5 more articles in the media than Melrose Industries. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Smiths Group and 1 mentions for Melrose Industries. Smiths Group's average media sentiment score of 1.24 beat Melrose Industries' score of 0.75 indicating that Smiths Group is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Smiths Group 2 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 3 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Melrose Industries 0 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Which has better earnings and valuation, IMI or MRO?

IMI has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Melrose Industries. IMI is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Melrose Industries, 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 IMI £2.37B 3.13 £246.00M £135.70 23.12 Melrose Industries £3.74B 1.56 -£38.41M £12.80 36.69

Is IMI or MRO more profitable?

IMI has a net margin of 14.09% compared to Melrose Industries' net margin of 4.28%. IMI's return on equity of 32.41% beat Melrose Industries' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets IMI 14.09% 32.41% 9.55% Melrose Industries 4.28% 5.63% 0.11%

Does the media favor IMI or MRO?

In the previous week, IMI had 2 more articles in the media than Melrose Industries. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for IMI and 1 mentions for Melrose Industries. Melrose Industries' average media sentiment score of 0.75 beat IMI's score of 0.56 indicating that Melrose Industries is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment IMI 2 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Melrose Industries 0 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Does the media refer more to WEIR or MRO?

In the previous week, The Weir Group had 2 more articles in the media than Melrose Industries. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for The Weir Group and 1 mentions for Melrose Industries. Melrose Industries' average media sentiment score of 0.75 beat The Weir Group's score of 0.22 indicating that Melrose Industries is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment The Weir Group 0 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral Melrose Industries 0 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Does the media refer more to SPX or MRO?

In the previous week, Spirax-Sarco Engineering had 4 more articles in the media than Melrose Industries. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Spirax-Sarco Engineering and 1 mentions for Melrose Industries. Melrose Industries' average media sentiment score of 0.75 beat Spirax-Sarco Engineering's score of 0.33 indicating that Melrose Industries is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Spirax-Sarco Engineering 1 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral Melrose Industries 0 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Which has higher earnings and valuation, ROR or MRO?

Rotork has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Melrose Industries. Rotork is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Melrose Industries, 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 Rotork £777.20M 5.12 £117.29M £14.80 33.01 Melrose Industries £3.74B 1.56 -£38.41M £12.80 36.69

Does the media favor ROR or MRO?

In the previous week, Rotork had 2 more articles in the media than Melrose Industries. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Rotork and 1 mentions for Melrose Industries. Melrose Industries' average media sentiment score of 0.75 beat Rotork's score of 0.34 indicating that Melrose Industries is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Rotork 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral Melrose Industries 0 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Melrose Industries (MRO) Competitors

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MRO vs. SMIN, IMI, WEIR, SPX, and ROR

Should you buy Melrose Industries stock or one of its competitors? Melrose Industries's main competitors and comparable companies include Smiths Group (SMIN), IMI (IMI), The Weir Group (WEIR), Spirax-Sarco Engineering (SPX), and Rotork (ROR). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "industrial machinery & supplies & components" industry.

How does Melrose Industries compare to Smiths Group?

Smiths Group (LON:SMIN) and Melrose Industries (LON:MRO) are both mid-cap industrials companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, dividends, earnings, profitability, media sentiment, valuation and risk.

Smiths Group has a beta of 0.738, meaning that its share price is 26% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Melrose Industries has a beta of 0.852, meaning that its share price is 15% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Smiths Group had 5 more articles in the media than Melrose Industries. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Smiths Group and 1 mentions for Melrose Industries. Smiths Group's average media sentiment score of 1.24 beat Melrose Industries' score of 0.75 indicating that Smiths Group is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Smiths Group	2 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Melrose Industries	0 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Smiths Group has a net margin of 101.70% compared to Melrose Industries' net margin of 4.28%. Smiths Group's return on equity of 92.97% beat Melrose Industries' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Smiths Group	101.70%	92.97%	6.47%
Melrose Industries	4.28%	5.63%	0.11%

Smiths Group presently has a consensus target price of GBX 2,910, indicating a potential upside of 3.15%. Melrose Industries has a consensus target price of GBX 708.33, indicating a potential upside of 50.84%. Given Melrose Industries' higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Melrose Industries is more favorable than Smiths Group.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Smiths Group	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.67
Melrose Industries	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.67

83.3% of Smiths Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 78.7% of Melrose Industries shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.9% of Smiths Group shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.6% of Melrose Industries shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Smiths Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 46.77 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.7%. Melrose Industries pays an annual dividend of GBX 7.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.5%. Smiths Group pays out 7.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Melrose Industries pays out 56.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Smiths Group is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Smiths Group has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Melrose Industries. Smiths Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Melrose Industries, 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
Smiths Group	£1.94B	4.19	£245.01M	£626.20	4.50
Melrose Industries	£3.74B	1.56	-£38.41M	£12.80	36.69

Summary

Smiths Group beats Melrose Industries on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Melrose Industries compare to IMI?

IMI (LON:IMI) and Melrose Industries (LON:MRO) are both mid-cap industrials companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, media sentiment, profitability, valuation, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, earnings and risk.

IMI currently has a consensus target price of GBX 3,171.67, suggesting a potential upside of 1.07%. Melrose Industries has a consensus target price of GBX 708.33, suggesting a potential upside of 50.84%. Given Melrose Industries' higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Melrose Industries is more favorable than IMI.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
IMI	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.83
Melrose Industries	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.67

87.8% of IMI shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 78.7% of Melrose Industries shares are held by institutional investors. 1.2% of IMI shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.6% of Melrose Industries shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

IMI has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Melrose Industries. IMI is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Melrose Industries, 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
IMI	£2.37B	3.13	£246.00M	£135.70	23.12
Melrose Industries	£3.74B	1.56	-£38.41M	£12.80	36.69

IMI has a beta of 1.044, meaning that its stock price is 4% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Melrose Industries has a beta of 0.852, meaning that its stock price is 15% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, IMI had 2 more articles in the media than Melrose Industries. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for IMI and 1 mentions for Melrose Industries. Melrose Industries' average media sentiment score of 0.75 beat IMI's score of 0.56 indicating that Melrose Industries is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
IMI	2 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Melrose Industries	0 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

IMI pays an annual dividend of GBX 34.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.1%. Melrose Industries pays an annual dividend of GBX 7.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.5%. IMI pays out 25.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Melrose Industries pays out 56.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years.

IMI has a net margin of 14.09% compared to Melrose Industries' net margin of 4.28%. IMI's return on equity of 32.41% beat Melrose Industries' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
IMI	14.09%	32.41%	9.55%
Melrose Industries	4.28%	5.63%	0.11%

Summary

IMI beats Melrose Industries on 12 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Melrose Industries compare to The Weir Group?

The Weir Group (LON:WEIR) and Melrose Industries (LON:MRO) are both mid-cap industrials companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, valuation, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, dividends, profitability, earnings and risk.

The Weir Group has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Melrose Industries. The Weir Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Melrose Industries, 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
The Weir Group	£2.64B	2.59	£218.85M	£101.80	25.82
Melrose Industries	£3.74B	1.56	-£38.41M	£12.80	36.69

The Weir Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 41.70 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.6%. Melrose Industries pays an annual dividend of GBX 7.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.5%. The Weir Group pays out 41.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Melrose Industries pays out 56.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. The Weir Group is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

The Weir Group presently has a consensus target price of GBX 3,408.33, indicating a potential upside of 29.69%. Melrose Industries has a consensus target price of GBX 708.33, indicating a potential upside of 50.84%. Given Melrose Industries' higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Melrose Industries is more favorable than The Weir Group.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
The Weir Group	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.89
Melrose Industries	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.67

In the previous week, The Weir Group had 2 more articles in the media than Melrose Industries. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for The Weir Group and 1 mentions for Melrose Industries. Melrose Industries' average media sentiment score of 0.75 beat The Weir Group's score of 0.22 indicating that Melrose Industries is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
The Weir Group	0 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Melrose Industries	0 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

The Weir Group has a net margin of 9.97% compared to Melrose Industries' net margin of 4.28%. The Weir Group's return on equity of 13.45% beat Melrose Industries' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
The Weir Group	9.97%	13.45%	5.84%
Melrose Industries	4.28%	5.63%	0.11%

82.9% of The Weir Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 78.7% of Melrose Industries shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.7% of The Weir Group shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 2.6% of Melrose Industries shares are owned by 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.

The Weir Group has a beta of 1.085, suggesting that its share price is 9% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Melrose Industries has a beta of 0.852, suggesting that its share price is 15% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

The Weir Group beats Melrose Industries on 13 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Melrose Industries compare to Spirax-Sarco Engineering?

Spirax-Sarco Engineering (LON:SPX) and Melrose Industries (LON:MRO) are both mid-cap industrials companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, earnings, dividends, media sentiment, valuation, profitability and institutional ownership.

Spirax-Sarco Engineering has a net margin of 11.36% compared to Melrose Industries' net margin of 4.28%. Spirax-Sarco Engineering's return on equity of 16.03% beat Melrose Industries' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Spirax-Sarco Engineering	11.36%	16.03%	6.93%
Melrose Industries	4.28%	5.63%	0.11%

71.7% of Spirax-Sarco Engineering shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 78.7% of Melrose Industries shares are held by institutional investors. 0.5% of Spirax-Sarco Engineering shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 2.6% of Melrose Industries shares are held 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.

Spirax-Sarco Engineering has a beta of 1.144, meaning that its share price is 14% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Melrose Industries has a beta of 0.852, meaning that its share price is 15% less volatile than the broader market.

Spirax-Sarco Engineering currently has a consensus target price of GBX 8,155, suggesting a potential upside of 12.25%. Melrose Industries has a consensus target price of GBX 708.33, suggesting a potential upside of 50.84%. Given Melrose Industries' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Melrose Industries is more favorable than Spirax-Sarco Engineering.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Spirax-Sarco Engineering	1 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.22
Melrose Industries	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.67

Spirax-Sarco Engineering has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Melrose Industries. Spirax-Sarco Engineering is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Melrose Industries, 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
Spirax-Sarco Engineering	£1.74B	3.07	£192.00M	£268.40	27.07
Melrose Industries	£3.74B	1.56	-£38.41M	£12.80	36.69

Spirax-Sarco Engineering pays an annual dividend of GBX 170 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.3%. Melrose Industries pays an annual dividend of GBX 7.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.5%. Spirax-Sarco Engineering pays out 63.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Melrose Industries pays out 56.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years.

In the previous week, Spirax-Sarco Engineering had 4 more articles in the media than Melrose Industries. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Spirax-Sarco Engineering and 1 mentions for Melrose Industries. Melrose Industries' average media sentiment score of 0.75 beat Spirax-Sarco Engineering's score of 0.33 indicating that Melrose Industries is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Spirax-Sarco Engineering	1 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Melrose Industries	0 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Summary

Spirax-Sarco Engineering beats Melrose Industries on 10 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Melrose Industries compare to Rotork?

Rotork (LON:ROR) and Melrose Industries (LON:MRO) are both mid-cap industrials companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, risk, media sentiment, profitability, earnings and valuation.

Rotork has a net margin of 15.75% compared to Melrose Industries' net margin of 4.28%. Rotork's return on equity of 21.48% beat Melrose Industries' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Rotork	15.75%	21.48%	14.75%
Melrose Industries	4.28%	5.63%	0.11%

Rotork has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Melrose Industries. Rotork is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Melrose Industries, 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
Rotork	£777.20M	5.12	£117.29M	£14.80	33.01
Melrose Industries	£3.74B	1.56	-£38.41M	£12.80	36.69

Rotork currently has a consensus price target of GBX 433.50, indicating a potential downside of 11.28%. Melrose Industries has a consensus price target of GBX 708.33, indicating a potential upside of 50.84%. Given Melrose Industries' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Melrose Industries is more favorable than Rotork.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Rotork	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.57
Melrose Industries	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.67

58.3% of Rotork shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 78.7% of Melrose Industries shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.3% of Rotork shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.6% of Melrose Industries shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Rotork had 2 more articles in the media than Melrose Industries. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Rotork and 1 mentions for Melrose Industries. Melrose Industries' average media sentiment score of 0.75 beat Rotork's score of 0.34 indicating that Melrose Industries is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Rotork	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Melrose Industries	0 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Rotork pays an annual dividend of GBX 8.30 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.7%. Melrose Industries pays an annual dividend of GBX 7.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.5%. Rotork pays out 56.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Melrose Industries pays out 56.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Rotork is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Rotork has a beta of 1.053, meaning that its stock price is 5% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Melrose Industries has a beta of 0.852, meaning that its stock price is 15% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Rotork beats Melrose Industries on 11 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

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MRO vs. The Competition

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Metric	Melrose Industries	Machinery Industry	Industrials Sector	LON Exchange
Market Cap	£5.61B	£10.96B	£10.11B	£2.79B
Dividend Yield	1.58%	2.30%	96.74%	6.21%
P/E Ratio	35.16	20.85	26.52	367.41
Price / Sales	1.50	57.48	269.54	89,142.88
Price / Cash	19.01	23.34	24.09	27.89
Price / Book	1.93	4.26	4.78	6.74
Net Income	-£38.41M	£377.33M	£614.99M	£5.89B
7 Day Performance	-5.52%	-0.87%	-0.89%	-0.80%
1 Month Performance	-10.34%	-4.15%	-3.81%	-1.41%
1 Year Performance	-29.58%	4.44%	1.92%	22.92%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
MRO Melrose Industries	3.8872 of 5 stars	GBX 450 -2.4%	GBX 708.33 +57.4%	-28.1%	£5.61B	£3.74B	35.16	1,570	News Coverage
SMIN Smiths Group	3.6728 of 5 stars	GBX 2,825 -0.1%	GBX 2,910 +3.0%	+18.5%	£8.13B	£1.94B	36.78	15,156	High Trading Volume
IMI IMI	2.5663 of 5 stars	GBX 3,134 +0.3%	GBX 3,171.67 +1.2%	+36.3%	£7.41B	£2.37B	23.10	10,000
WEIR The Weir Group	4.498 of 5 stars	GBX 2,712 +3.0%	GBX 3,408.33 +25.7%	-6.3%	£7.04B	£2.64B	26.64	12,391	News Coverage
SPX Spirax-Sarco Engineering	2.7961 of 5 stars	GBX 7,195 +0.8%	GBX 8,155 +13.3%	+1.0%	£5.31B	£1.74B	26.81	10,000

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MRO vs. SMIN, IMI, WEIR, SPX, and ROR

How does Melrose Industries compare to Smiths Group?

Which has more volatility & risk, SMIN or MRO?

Does the media prefer SMIN or MRO?

Is SMIN or MRO more profitable?

Do analysts prefer SMIN or MRO?

Do insiders & institutionals believe in SMIN or MRO?

Is SMIN or MRO a better dividend stock?

Which has stronger earnings & valuation, SMIN or MRO?

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How does Melrose Industries compare to IMI?

Do analysts rate IMI or MRO?

Do institutionals & insiders hold more shares of IMI or MRO?

Which has better earnings and valuation, IMI or MRO?

Which has more volatility and risk, IMI or MRO?

Does the media favor IMI or MRO?

Is IMI or MRO a better dividend stock?

Is IMI or MRO more profitable?

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How does Melrose Industries compare to The Weir Group?

Which has better valuation & earnings, WEIR or MRO?

Is WEIR or MRO a better dividend stock?

Do analysts recommend WEIR or MRO?

Does the media refer more to WEIR or MRO?

Is WEIR or MRO more profitable?

Do insiders & institutionals believe in WEIR or MRO?

Which has more risk & volatility, WEIR or MRO?

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How does Melrose Industries compare to Spirax-Sarco Engineering?

Is SPX or MRO more profitable?

Do insiders and institutionals have more ownership in SPX or MRO?

Which has more risk & volatility, SPX or MRO?

Do analysts rate SPX or MRO?

Which has preferable valuation and earnings, SPX or MRO?

Is SPX or MRO a better dividend stock?

Does the media refer more to SPX or MRO?

Summary

How does Melrose Industries compare to Rotork?

Is ROR or MRO more profitable?

Which has higher earnings and valuation, ROR or MRO?

Do analysts prefer ROR or MRO?

Do institutionals & insiders hold more shares of ROR or MRO?

Does the media favor ROR or MRO?

Is ROR or MRO a better dividend stock?

Which has more volatility & risk, ROR or MRO?

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