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Compare Companies

Place any two UK companies side by side to compare risk profiles, signals, directors, industry codes, and enriched data — all in a single view designed for due diligence and competitive analysis.

How to Compare

1
Open a company profile
Navigate to any company page using the Explorer or by entering a company number directly.
2
Click “Compare”
On the company profile page, click the Compare button in the header to start a comparison.
3
Search for the second company
Type the name or company number of the second company. Select it from the autocomplete results to load the comparison view.
Direct URL
You can also navigate directly to a comparison by visiting /compare/companies/CN1-vs-CN2, where CN1 and CN2 are the two company numbers. Bookmark the URL to revisit comparisons later.

What's Compared

The comparison view covers six key areas, each presented side by side so you can spot differences at a glance.

Company Overview

Trading status, company type, incorporation date, registered address, and SIC codes. Quickly see how two companies differ in their basic profile.

Risk Assessment

Dual radar charts showing all five risk dimensions side by side. Compare composite scores and see which dimensions drive each company's risk profile.

Signals by Category

Stacked bar charts breaking down signal counts by category — risk, financial, compliance, quality, and trade — for both companies.

Directors & PSC

Lists of current officers and persons with significant control. Shared directors are highlighted with badges, making it easy to spot connections.

Industry & SIC Codes

Side-by-side SIC code listings with shared codes highlighted. Useful for confirming whether two companies operate in the same sector.

Enriched Data

Website, contact emails, AI-generated summary, and other enriched fields compared in parallel. See where data availability differs between companies.

Shared Connections

The comparison view automatically detects and highlights connections between the two companies. This includes:

  • Shared directors — individuals who serve or have served as officers at both companies, with appointment dates shown for each.
  • Shared SIC codes — industry classifications that both companies have in common, indicating overlapping sectors.
  • Other connections — shared registered addresses, overlapping PSC ownership, or matching entity network links where available.

These connections are particularly useful for conflict-of-interest checks, supply chain due diligence, and identifying corporate group relationships.

Tip
Use the swap button to switch the left and right companies. You can also start a new comparison from either company by clicking “Compare” on its side of the view.