Axfood AB (publ) (AXFOF) vs. Its Rivals Head to Head Comparison

Axfood AB (publ) (OTCMKTS:AXFOF – Get Rating) is one of 60 publicly-traded companies in the “Grocery Stores” industry, but how does it weigh in compared to its rivals? We will compare Axfood AB (publ) to related businesses based on the strength of its valuation, profitability, earnings, dividends, risk, analyst recommendations and institutional ownership.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current recommendations and price targets for Axfood AB (publ) and its rivals, as reported by MarketBeat.

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As a group, “Grocery Stores” companies have a potential upside of 107.72%. Given Axfood AB (publ)’s rivals stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Axfood AB (publ) has less favorable growth aspects than its rivals.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

13.8% of Axfood AB (publ) shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 45.3% of shares of all “Grocery Stores” companies are held by institutional investors. 22.8% of shares of all “Grocery Stores” companies 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.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Axfood AB (publ) and its rivals revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Axfood AB (publ)’s rivals have higher revenue and earnings than Axfood AB (publ). Axfood AB (publ) is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than its rivals, indicating that it is currently more affordable than other companies in its industry.

Profitability

This table compares Axfood AB (publ) and its rivals’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Dividends

Axfood AB (publ) pays an annual dividend of $15.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 54.3%. Axfood AB (publ) pays out 73.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. As a group, “Grocery Stores” companies pay a dividend yield of 4.0% and pay out 62.1% of their earnings in the form of a dividend.

Summary

Axfood AB (publ) rivals beat Axfood AB (publ) on 11 of the 13 factors compared.

Axfood AB (publ) Company Profile

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Axfood AB (publ) engages in the food retail and wholesale businesses in Sweden. It operates through Willys, Hemköp, Dagab, and Snabbgross segments. The company sells groceries through Willys, Hemköp, Eurocash, and Mat.se store chains. It is also involved in the e-commerce business; and provision of private label products. In addition, it offers home delivery of meal kits under the Middagsfrid name, as well as operates Urban Deli, a combination of restaurant and market hall; and Apohem, an online pharmacy. The company serves restaurants, fastfood operators, and cafés; and retailer-owned stores, mini-marts, service stations, and other convenience retailers. Axfood AB (publ) was founded in 1958 and is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden. Axfood AB (publ) is a subsidiary of Axel Johnson AB.

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