Head-To-Head Analysis: Marks and Spencer Group (OTCMKTS:MAKSY) vs. Tesco (OTCMKTS:TSCDY)

Marks and Spencer Group (OTCMKTS:MAKSY) and Tesco (OTCMKTS:TSCDY) are both retail/wholesale companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, valuation, profitability, earnings, institutional ownership and dividends.

Profitability

This table compares Marks and Spencer Group and Tesco’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Marks and Spencer Group	N/A	N/A	N/A
Tesco	N/A	N/A	N/A

Risk & Volatility

Marks and Spencer Group has a beta of 1.43, suggesting that its stock price is 43% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Tesco has a beta of 0.92, suggesting that its stock price is 8% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Marks and Spencer Group and Tesco”s revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Marks and Spencer Group	$17.75 billion	0.53	$377.28 million	N/A	N/A
Tesco	$89.07 billion	0.42	$2.07 billion	N/A	N/A

Tesco has higher revenue and earnings than Marks and Spencer Group.

Dividends

Marks and Spencer Group pays an annual dividend of $0.14 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.5%. Tesco pays an annual dividend of $0.78 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.6%.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of recent ratings and recommmendations for Marks and Spencer Group and Tesco, as reported by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Marks and Spencer Group	0	1	0	2	3.33
Tesco	0	1	2	2	3.20

Institutional & Insider Ownership

0.0% of Tesco shares are owned by institutional investors. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Tesco beats Marks and Spencer Group on 5 of the 8 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Marks and Spencer Group

Marks and Spencer Group plc operates various retail stores. It operates through five segments: UK Clothing & Home, UK Food, International, Ocado, and All Other. The company offers protein deli and dairy; produce; ambient and in-store bakery; meals dessert and frozen; and hospitality and Food on the Move' products. The company also provides womenswear, menswear, lingerie, kids wear, and home products; financial services, including credit cards, payment solutions, insurances, savings, and loans; and renewable energy services. In addition, it invests in and develops real estate properties; operates international franchises; and provides its products online. The company also exports its products. The company was founded in 1884 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

About Tesco

Tesco PLC, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a grocery retailer in the United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Hungary. It offers grocery products through its stores, as well as online. The company is also involved in the food and drink wholesaling activities. In addition, it provides banking and insurance and mobile operating services. Further, the company operates a network of one stop convenience stores; and offers data science, technology, software, and consultancy services. Tesco PLC was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Welwyn Garden City, the United Kingdom.