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BGFD vs. QLT, HICL, INPP, MNKS, and AJB

Should you buy The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust include Quilter (QLT), HICL Infrastructure (HICL), International Public Partnerships (INPP), Monks (MNKS), and AJ Bell (AJB). These companies are all part of the "asset management" industry.

How does The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust compare to Quilter?

The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust (LON:BGFD) and Quilter (LON:QLT) are both financial services companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, earnings, media sentiment, dividends, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, valuation and profitability.

Quilter has a consensus price target of GBX 203.71, indicating a potential upside of 7.73%. Given Quilter's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Quilter is more favorable than The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Quilter
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.71

The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust has a beta of 0.9896676, meaning that its stock price is 1% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Quilter has a beta of 0.823, meaning that its stock price is 18% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Quilter's average media sentiment score of 1.17 beat The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust's score of 0.00 indicating that Quilter is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust Neutral
Quilter Positive

The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Quilter. The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Quilter, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust£154.29M4.35£65.49M£188.955.23
Quilter£9.34B0.28£49.61M£8.6021.99

8.8% of The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 37.4% of Quilter shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.2% of The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of Quilter shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust pays an annual dividend of GBX 10 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.0%. Quilter pays an annual dividend of GBX 6.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.3%. The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust pays out 5.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Quilter pays out 72.1% 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 Baillie Gifford Japan Trust has a net margin of 158.45% compared to Quilter's net margin of 1.28%. The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust's return on equity of 19.34% beat Quilter's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust158.45% 19.34% 0.31%
Quilter 1.28%8.35%0.21%

Summary

Quilter beats The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust compare to HICL Infrastructure?

The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust (LON:BGFD) and HICL Infrastructure (LON:HICL) are both financial services companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, valuation, earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, dividends, profitability and risk.

HICL Infrastructure has higher revenue and earnings than The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust. The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than HICL Infrastructure, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust£154.29M4.35£65.49M£188.955.23
HICL Infrastructure£277.40M9.09£101.36M£13.809.75

The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust has a beta of 0.9896676, meaning that its stock price is 1% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, HICL Infrastructure has a beta of 0.50760293, meaning that its stock price is 49% less volatile than the broader market.

The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust has a net margin of 158.45% compared to HICL Infrastructure's net margin of 96.11%. The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust's return on equity of 19.34% beat HICL Infrastructure's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust158.45% 19.34% 0.31%
HICL Infrastructure 96.11%8.83%0.58%

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
HICL Infrastructure
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

In the previous week, HICL Infrastructure had 3 more articles in the media than The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for HICL Infrastructure and 0 mentions for The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust. HICL Infrastructure's average media sentiment score of 0.55 beat The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust's score of 0.00 indicating that HICL Infrastructure is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust Neutral
HICL Infrastructure Positive

8.8% of The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 28.7% of HICL Infrastructure shares are held by institutional investors. 0.2% of The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of HICL Infrastructure shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust pays an annual dividend of GBX 10 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.0%. HICL Infrastructure pays an annual dividend of GBX 8.33 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.2%. The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust pays out 5.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. HICL Infrastructure pays out 60.4% 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.

Summary

HICL Infrastructure beats The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust compare to International Public Partnerships?

International Public Partnerships (LON:INPP) and The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust (LON:BGFD) are both financial services companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, institutional ownership, risk, earnings, analyst recommendations, dividends, media sentiment and profitability.

The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust has lower revenue, but higher earnings than International Public Partnerships. The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than International Public Partnerships, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
International Public Partnerships£267.76M9.40£43.53M£14.289.83
The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust£154.29M4.35£65.49M£188.955.23

International Public Partnerships has a beta of 0.54675525, indicating that its share price is 45% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust has a beta of 0.9896676, indicating that its share price is 1% less volatile than the broader market.

The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust has a net margin of 158.45% compared to International Public Partnerships' net margin of 97.32%. The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust's return on equity of 19.34% beat International Public Partnerships' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
International Public Partnerships97.32% 9.61% 0.63%
The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust 158.45%19.34%0.31%

In the previous week, International Public Partnerships had 3 more articles in the media than The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for International Public Partnerships and 0 mentions for The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust. International Public Partnerships' average media sentiment score of 0.92 beat The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust's score of 0.00 indicating that International Public Partnerships is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
International Public Partnerships Positive
The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust Neutral

International Public Partnerships pays an annual dividend of GBX 8.47 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.0%. The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust pays an annual dividend of GBX 10 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.0%. International Public Partnerships pays out 59.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust pays out 5.3% 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.

31.7% of International Public Partnerships shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 8.8% of The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust shares are held by institutional investors. 0.2% of International Public Partnerships shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust shares are held 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.

Summary

International Public Partnerships beats The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust on 8 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust compare to Monks?

Monks (LON:MNKS) and The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust (LON:BGFD) are both financial services companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, profitability, earnings, media sentiment, risk, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and dividends.

10.1% of Monks shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 8.8% of The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust shares are held by institutional investors. 1.2% of Monks shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust has a net margin of 158.45% compared to Monks' net margin of 95.29%. Monks' return on equity of 19.34% beat The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Monks95.29% 19.34% 9.21%
The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust 158.45%19.34%0.31%

In the previous week, Monks had 17 more articles in the media than The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust. MarketBeat recorded 17 mentions for Monks and 0 mentions for The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust. Monks' average media sentiment score of 0.18 beat The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust's score of 0.00 indicating that Monks is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Monks Neutral
The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust Neutral

Monks has higher revenue and earnings than The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust. The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Monks, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Monks£488.88M5.29£589.71M£280.985.87
The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust£154.29M4.35£65.49M£188.955.23

Monks pays an annual dividend of GBX 0.50 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.0%. The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust pays an annual dividend of GBX 10 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.0%. Monks pays out 0.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust pays out 5.3% 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.

Monks has a beta of 0.9407833, indicating that its share price is 6% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust has a beta of 0.9896676, indicating that its share price is 1% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Monks beats The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust on 12 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust compare to AJ Bell?

AJ Bell (LON:AJB) and The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust (LON:BGFD) are both financial services companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, profitability, dividends, valuation, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, risk and earnings.

AJ Bell has a beta of 0.861, suggesting that its share price is 14% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust has a beta of 0.9896676, suggesting that its share price is 1% less volatile than the broader market.

The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust has a net margin of 158.45% compared to AJ Bell's net margin of 35.42%. AJ Bell's return on equity of 57.35% beat The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
AJ Bell35.42% 57.35% 36.07%
The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust 158.45%19.34%0.31%

In the previous week, AJ Bell's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
AJ Bell Neutral
The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust Neutral

45.6% of AJ Bell shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 8.8% of The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust shares are held by institutional investors. 24.3% of AJ Bell shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

AJ Bell pays an annual dividend of GBX 14.25 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.4%. The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust pays an annual dividend of GBX 10 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.0%. AJ Bell pays out 47.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust pays out 5.3% 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.

AJ Bell has higher revenue and earnings than The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust. The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than AJ Bell, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
AJ Bell£347.57M6.79£81.11M£30.3319.70
The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust£154.29M4.35£65.49M£188.955.23

AJ Bell currently has a consensus target price of GBX 1,261.25, suggesting a potential upside of 111.09%. Given AJ Bell's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe AJ Bell is more favorable than The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
AJ Bell
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.38
The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

Summary

AJ Bell beats The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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BGFD vs. The Competition

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MetricThe Baillie Gifford Japan TrustAsset Management IndustryFinancial SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£671.55M£2.47B£6.02B£2.87B
Dividend Yield1.00%6.03%5.27%6.15%
P/E Ratio5.2325.7615.70366.87
Price / Sales4.352,075.721,098.6886,443.27
Price / Cash63.5660.1686.6727.85
Price / Book1.171.386.638.01
Net Income£65.49M£264.62M£1.13B£5.89B
7 Day Performance2.81%0.25%0.34%0.08%
1 Month Performance4.65%1.43%2.11%1.66%
1 Year Performance26.31%11.07%20.91%72.37%

The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust Competitors List

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CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
BGFD
The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust
N/AGBX 989.01
-1.3%		N/A+27.2%£671.55M£154.29M5.23N/A
QLT
Quilter
2.77 of 5 stars		GBX 194.20
+3.5%		GBX 203.71
+4.9%		+21.7%£2.57B£9.34B22.582,983
HICL
HICL Infrastructure
1.5931 of 5 stars		GBX 133.60
+0.1%		N/A+12.6%£2.50B£277.40M9.68N/A
INPP
International Public Partnerships
N/AGBX 138.80
+1.2%		N/A+15.9%£2.46B£267.76M9.72N/A
MNKS
Monks
N/AGBX 1,603.65
+2.0%		N/A+30.7%£2.45B£488.88M5.71N/A

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