Jeronimo Martins SGPS (OTCMKTS:JRONY) and Marks and Spencer Group (OTCMKTS:MAKSY) Head-To-Head Review

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

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current recommendations for Jeronimo Martins SGPS and Marks and Spencer Group, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Jeronimo Martins SGPS	0	1	0	1	3.00
Marks and Spencer Group	0	1	0	2	3.33

Volatility and Risk

Jeronimo Martins SGPS has a beta of 0.86, meaning that its stock price is 14% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Marks and Spencer Group has a beta of 1.45, meaning that its stock price is 45% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Dividends

Jeronimo Martins SGPS pays an annual dividend of $0.79 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.6%. Marks and Spencer Group pays an annual dividend of $0.14 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.6%. Jeronimo Martins SGPS pays out 37.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

Profitability

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

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Jeronimo Martins SGPS	1.78%	20.75%	4.49%
Marks and Spencer Group	N/A	N/A	N/A

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Jeronimo Martins SGPS and Marks and Spencer Group”s revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Jeronimo Martins SGPS	$36.22 billion	0.42	$648.18 million	$2.13	22.85
Marks and Spencer Group	$17.75 billion	0.51	$377.28 million	N/A	N/A

Jeronimo Martins SGPS has higher revenue and earnings than Marks and Spencer Group.

Summary

Jeronimo Martins SGPS beats Marks and Spencer Group on 6 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Jeronimo Martins SGPS

Jerónimo Martins, SGPS, S.A. operates in the food distribution and specialized retail sectors in Portugal, Poland, and Colombia. The company operates through Portugal Retail; Portugal Cash & Carry; Poland Retail; Colombia Retail; and Others, Eliminations and Adjustments segments. It operates food stores under the Biedronka name; and a chain of health and beauty stores under the Hebe banner in Poland, as well as food stores under the Ara name in Colombia. The company also operates supermarkets under the Pingo Doce banner; and cash and carry stores under the Recheio name in Portugal, and under the Bodega del Canasto name in Colombia. In addition, it operates restaurants under the Pingo Doce name; para-pharmacies and petrol stations under Bem-Estar brand; and clothing under Code brand. Further, the company operates coffee shops and kiosks under the Jeronymo name; and chocolates and confectionary retail stores under Hussel name. Additionally, the company engages in human resources top management, real estate management and administration, training, and saline brackish waters aquaculture; wholesale of fruit and vegetables; retail management, consultancy, and logistics activities; purchase and sale of real estate; growing of crops and farming of animals; retail sale of health and beauty products; manufacture of milk and dairy products; rental of air transport equipment; and provision of business portfolio management, financial, and sea passenger water transport services. It is also involved in the trading and distribution of consumer goods; retail and wholesale of non-food products; other business support service activities; and provision of services in the area of wholesale and retail distribution. The company was founded in 1792 and is headquartered in Lisbon, Portugal. Jerónimo Martins, SGPS, S.A. operates as a subsidiary of Sociedade Francisco Manuel Dos Santos, S.G.P.S., S.A.

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.