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BGFD vs. BPT, ATT, MNKS, INPP, 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 Bridgepoint Group (BPT), Allianz Technology Trust (ATT), Monks (MNKS), International Public Partnerships (INPP), and AJ Bell (AJB). These companies are all part of the "asset management" industry.

How does The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust compare to Bridgepoint Group?

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

The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust has a beta of 0.808, suggesting that its stock price is 19% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Bridgepoint Group has a beta of 1.368, suggesting that its stock price is 37% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust had 1 more articles in the media than Bridgepoint Group. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust and 0 mentions for Bridgepoint Group. The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust's average media sentiment score of 1.14 beat Bridgepoint Group's score of 0.00 indicating that The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust Positive
Bridgepoint Group Neutral

The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust pays an annual dividend of GBX 10 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.0%. Bridgepoint Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 9.30 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. Bridgepoint Group pays out 189.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future.

The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Bridgepoint Group. The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Bridgepoint Group, 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£154.29M4.37£65.49M£188.955.37
Bridgepoint Group£476M5.21£45.58M£4.9057.80

Bridgepoint Group has a consensus price target of GBX 385, indicating a potential upside of 35.95%. Given Bridgepoint Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Bridgepoint Group 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
Bridgepoint Group
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust has a net margin of 158.45% compared to Bridgepoint Group's net margin of 7.68%. The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust's return on equity of 19.34% beat Bridgepoint Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust158.45% 19.34% 0.31%
Bridgepoint Group 7.68%4.25%3.47%

8.8% of The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 27.1% of Bridgepoint Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.2% of The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.9% of Bridgepoint Group shares are owned by insiders. 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

Bridgepoint Group beats The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust on 11 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust compare to Allianz Technology Trust?

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

Allianz Technology Trust 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 Allianz Technology Trust, 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£154.29M4.37£65.49M£188.955.37
Allianz Technology Trust£409.28M5.91£502.74M£109.396.54

The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust has a net margin of 158.45% compared to Allianz Technology Trust's net margin of 96.52%. Allianz Technology Trust's return on equity of 21.46% beat The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust158.45% 19.34% 0.31%
Allianz Technology Trust 96.52%21.46%22.44%

8.8% of The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 6.4% of Allianz Technology Trust shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.2% of The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of Allianz Technology Trust shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust had 1 more articles in the media than Allianz Technology Trust. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust and 0 mentions for Allianz Technology Trust. The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust's average media sentiment score of 1.14 beat Allianz Technology Trust's score of 0.00 indicating that The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust Positive
Allianz Technology Trust Neutral

The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust has a beta of 0.808, indicating that its stock price is 19% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Allianz Technology Trust has a beta of 0.627, indicating that its stock price is 37% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust beats Allianz Technology Trust on 7 of the 13 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 superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, profitability, institutional ownership, media sentiment, dividends, earnings, valuation and risk.

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 0.1% 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.

In the previous week, Monks had 11 more articles in the media than The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust. MarketBeat recorded 12 mentions for Monks and 1 mentions for The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust. The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust's average media sentiment score of 1.14 beat Monks' score of -0.81 indicating that The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Monks
3 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
5 Very Negative mention(s)
Negative
The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Monks£635.93M3.94£589.71M£368.554.41
The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust£154.29M4.37£65.49M£188.955.37

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, endowments and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Monks has a beta of 0.94357127, meaning that its stock price is 6% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust has a beta of 0.808, meaning that its stock price is 19% less volatile than the broader market.

The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust has a net margin of 158.45% compared to Monks' net margin of 96.74%. Monks' return on equity of 24.22% beat The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Monks96.74% 24.22% 9.21%
The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust 158.45%19.34%0.31%

Summary

Monks beats The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust on 10 of the 15 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 analyst recommendations, earnings, institutional ownership, dividends, risk, profitability, media sentiment and valuation.

International Public Partnerships pays an annual dividend of GBX 8.47 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.1%. 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.

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£267.76M9.26£43.53M£14.289.70
The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust£154.29M4.37£65.49M£188.955.37

International Public Partnerships has a beta of 0.364, indicating that its stock price is 64% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust has a beta of 0.808, indicating that its stock price is 19% 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 1 more articles in the media than The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for International Public Partnerships and 1 mentions for The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust. The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust's average media sentiment score of 1.14 beat International Public Partnerships' score of 0.90 indicating that The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
International Public Partnerships
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

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

The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust beats International Public Partnerships on 8 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 better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, earnings, institutional ownership, risk, profitability and valuation.

AJ Bell has a beta of 0.866, meaning that its stock price is 13% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust has a beta of 0.808, meaning that its stock price is 19% less volatile than the broader market.

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£347.57M6.84£81.11M£30.3319.85
The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust£154.29M4.37£65.49M£188.955.37

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%

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 presently has a consensus price target of GBX 1,261.25, indicating a potential upside of 109.51%. Given AJ Bell's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly 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

In the previous week, AJ Bell had 1 more articles in the media than The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for AJ Bell and 1 mentions for The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust. The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust's average media sentiment score of 1.14 beat AJ Bell's score of 0.45 indicating that The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
AJ Bell
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

51.4% of AJ Bell shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 8.8% of The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust shares are owned by institutional investors. 24.3% of AJ Bell shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

AJ Bell beats The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust on 14 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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BGFD vs. The Competition

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MetricThe Baillie Gifford Japan TrustAsset Management IndustryFinancial SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£673.70M£2.43B£6.15B£2.77B
Dividend Yield0.99%6.00%5.23%6.15%
P/E Ratio5.3761.0929.45368.07
Price / Sales4.371,838.411,218.7184,577.06
Price / Cash63.5660.3388.9127.87
Price / Book1.201.406.587.83
Net Income£65.49M£265.27M£1.13B£5.89B
7 Day Performance0.04%-0.26%-0.16%-0.53%
1 Month Performance6.56%1.11%1.44%-0.08%
1 Year Performance26.17%7.68%15.45%61.59%

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 1,014.44
+0.4%		N/A+25.6%£673.70M£154.29M5.37N/A
BPT
Bridgepoint Group
N/AGBX 294.67
+5.0%		GBX 1,586.67
+438.5%		-12.8%£2.56B£476M60.14391
ATT
Allianz Technology Trust
N/AGBX 721
+0.1%		N/A+66.3%£2.56B£409.28M6.59N/A
MNKS
Monks
N/AGBX 1,640
+0.2%		N/A+25.0%£2.53B£635.93M4.45N/A
INPP
International Public Partnerships
N/AGBX 140.80
-0.8%		N/A+16.6%£2.52B£267.76M9.86N/A

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