Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon (BGS) Competitors

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BGS vs. THS, MED, FLO, PPC, and BG

Should you buy Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon 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 Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon include Tharisa (THS), Intelligent Ultrasound Group plc (MED.L) (MED), Flowtech Fluidpower (FLO), President Energy (PPC), and 16222865 (BG.L) (BG). These companies are all part of the "food products" industry.

How does Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon compare to Tharisa?

Tharisa (LON:THS) and Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon (LON:BGS) are both small-cap food products companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, dividends, media sentiment, profitability, analyst recommendations, valuation, earnings and risk.

In the previous week, Tharisa had 1 more articles in the media than Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Tharisa and 2 mentions for Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon. Tharisa's average media sentiment score of 0.99 beat Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon's score of 0.68 indicating that Tharisa is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Tharisa	0 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon	1 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

1.6% of Tharisa shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 14.0% of Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon shares are held by institutional investors. 4.0% of Tharisa shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon shares are held 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.

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

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Tharisa	£670.22M	0.57	£96.84M	£26.00	4.93
Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon	£14.48M	21.71	-£55.32M	£4.99	31.49

Tharisa has a beta of 0.649, indicating that its share price is 35% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon has a beta of 0.91967845, indicating that its share price is 8% less volatile than the broader market.

Tharisa pays an annual dividend of GBX 4.52 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.5%. Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon pays an annual dividend of GBX 0.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.4%. Tharisa pays out 17.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon pays out 12.0% 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.

Tharisa presently has a consensus price target of GBX 177.50, suggesting a potential upside of 38.46%. Given Tharisa's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Tharisa is more favorable than Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Tharisa	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00
Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0.00

Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon has a net margin of 101.98% compared to Tharisa's net margin of 12.17%. Tharisa's return on equity of 10.95% beat Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Tharisa	12.17%	10.95%	5.09%
Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon	101.98%	3.55%	-7.19%

Summary

Tharisa beats Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon on 12 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon compare to Intelligent Ultrasound Group plc (MED.L)?

Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon (LON:BGS) and Intelligent Ultrasound Group plc (MED.L) (LON:MED) are both small-cap food products companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, valuation, media sentiment, risk and profitability.

In the previous week, Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon had 2 more articles in the media than Intelligent Ultrasound Group plc (MED.L). MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon and 0 mentions for Intelligent Ultrasound Group plc (MED.L). Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon's average media sentiment score of 0.68 beat Intelligent Ultrasound Group plc (MED.L)'s score of 0.00 indicating that Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon	Positive
Intelligent Ultrasound Group plc (MED.L)	Neutral

14.0% of Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon shares are held by institutional investors. 0.2% of Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Intelligent Ultrasound Group plc (MED.L) has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon. Intelligent Ultrasound Group plc (MED.L) is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon	£14.48M	21.71	-£55.32M	£4.99	31.49
Intelligent Ultrasound Group plc (MED.L)	£5.28M	0.00	N/A	-£1.90	N/A

Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon has a net margin of 101.98% compared to Intelligent Ultrasound Group plc (MED.L)'s net margin of 0.00%. Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon's return on equity of 3.55% beat Intelligent Ultrasound Group plc (MED.L)'s return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon	101.98%	3.55%	-7.19%
Intelligent Ultrasound Group plc (MED.L)	N/A	N/A	N/A

Summary

Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon beats Intelligent Ultrasound Group plc (MED.L) on 9 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon compare to Flowtech Fluidpower?

Flowtech Fluidpower (LON:FLO) and Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon (LON:BGS) are both small-cap food products companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, risk, media sentiment, profitability and valuation.

Flowtech Fluidpower has a beta of 0.553, meaning that its stock price is 45% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon has a beta of 0.91967845, meaning that its stock price is 8% less volatile than the broader market.

Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon has a net margin of 101.98% compared to Flowtech Fluidpower's net margin of -2.84%. Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon's return on equity of 3.55% beat Flowtech Fluidpower's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Flowtech Fluidpower	-2.84%	-8.17%	1.96%
Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon	101.98%	3.55%	-7.19%

16.6% of Flowtech Fluidpower shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 14.0% of Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.9% of Flowtech Fluidpower shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon had 2 more articles in the media than Flowtech Fluidpower. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon and 0 mentions for Flowtech Fluidpower. Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon's average media sentiment score of 0.68 beat Flowtech Fluidpower's score of 0.00 indicating that Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Flowtech Fluidpower	Neutral
Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon	Positive

Flowtech Fluidpower has higher revenue and earnings than Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon. Flowtech Fluidpower is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Flowtech Fluidpower	£116.92M	0.31	-£14.47M	-£5.24	N/A
Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon	£14.48M	21.71	-£55.32M	£4.99	31.49

Flowtech Fluidpower currently has a consensus price target of GBX 100, indicating a potential upside of 124.97%. Given Flowtech Fluidpower's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Flowtech Fluidpower is more favorable than Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Flowtech Fluidpower	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00
Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0.00

Summary

Flowtech Fluidpower and Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon compare to President Energy?

Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon (LON:BGS) and President Energy (LON:PPC) are both small-cap food products companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, valuation, profitability, institutional ownership, risk, analyst recommendations, earnings and media sentiment.

In the previous week, Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon had 2 more articles in the media than President Energy. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon and 0 mentions for President Energy. Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon's average media sentiment score of 0.68 beat President Energy's score of 0.00 indicating that Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon	Positive
President Energy	Neutral

Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon has a net margin of 101.98% compared to President Energy's net margin of 0.00%. Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon's return on equity of 3.55% beat President Energy's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon	101.98%	3.55%	-7.19%
President Energy	N/A	N/A	N/A

President Energy has higher revenue and earnings than Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon. President Energy is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon	£14.48M	21.71	-£55.32M	£4.99	31.49
President Energy	£34.68M	0.00	N/A	£0.99	N/A

14.0% of Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.2% of Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon beats President Energy on 7 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon compare to 16222865 (BG.L)?

Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon (LON:BGS) and 16222865 (BG.L) (LON:BG) are both food products companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, risk, institutional ownership, dividends, analyst recommendations, valuation, earnings and media sentiment.

In the previous week, Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon had 2 more articles in the media than 16222865 (BG.L). MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon and 0 mentions for 16222865 (BG.L). Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon's average media sentiment score of 0.68 beat 16222865 (BG.L)'s score of 0.00 indicating that Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon	Positive
16222865 (BG.L)	Neutral

Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon has a net margin of 101.98% compared to 16222865 (BG.L)'s net margin of 0.00%. Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon's return on equity of 3.55% beat 16222865 (BG.L)'s return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon	101.98%	3.55%	-7.19%
16222865 (BG.L)	N/A	N/A	N/A

16222865 (BG.L) has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon	£14.48M	21.71	-£55.32M	£4.99	31.49
16222865 (BG.L)	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

14.0% of Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.2% of Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon shares are owned by company 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.

Summary

Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon beats 16222865 (BG.L) on 7 of the 8 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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BGS vs. The Competition

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Metric	Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon	Asset Management Industry	Financial Sector	LON Exchange
Market Cap	£314.33M	£2.34B	£5.64B	£2.79B
Dividend Yield	0.44%	5.99%	5.27%	6.09%
P/E Ratio	31.49	25.23	15.78	366.06
Price / Sales	21.71	1,957.87	926.78	88,434.23
Price / Cash	141.21	60.17	90.32	27.89
Price / Book	1.16	1.35	4.40	7.66
Net Income	-£55.32M	£265.53M	£1.15B	£5.89B
7 Day Performance	3.91%	-0.30%	0.05%	0.68%
1 Month Performance	9.93%	2.22%	1.87%	2.66%
1 Year Performance	38.60%	13.30%	21.67%	87.65%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
BGS Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon	N/A	GBX 157.11 -0.2%	N/A	+38.5%	£314.33M	£14.48M	31.49	3,080
THS Tharisa	3.7077 of 5 stars	GBX 112 flat	GBX 177.50 +58.5%	+106.7%	£331.81M	£670.22M	4.31	7,500	News Coverage Analyst Forecast
MED Intelligent Ultrasound Group plc (MED.L)	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	£39.06M	£5.28M	N/A	870	Gap Down
FLO Flowtech Fluidpower	1.9537 of 5 stars	GBX 45.13 -1.9%	GBX 100 +121.6%	-23.7%	£36.75M	£116.92M	N/A	582	Gap Down
PPC President Energy	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	£15.95M	£34.68M	156.57	61,500	Gap Down

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Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon (BGS) Competitors

BGS vs. THS, MED, FLO, PPC, and BG

How does Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon compare to Tharisa?

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How does Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon compare to Intelligent Ultrasound Group plc (MED.L)?

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How does Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon compare to Flowtech Fluidpower?

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How does Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon compare to President Energy?

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How does Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon compare to 16222865 (BG.L)?

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Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon (BGS) Competitors

BGS vs. THS, MED, FLO, PPC, and BG

How does Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon compare to Tharisa?

Does the media favor THS or BGS?

Do institutionals & insiders believe in THS or BGS?

Which has higher earnings and valuation, THS or BGS?

Which has more risk and volatility, THS or BGS?

Is THS or BGS a better dividend stock?

Do analysts prefer THS or BGS?

Is THS or BGS more profitable?

Summary

How does Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon compare to Intelligent Ultrasound Group plc (MED.L)?

Does the media favor BGS or MED?

Do institutionals & insiders believe in BGS or MED?

Which has stronger earnings & valuation, BGS or MED?

Is BGS or MED more profitable?

Summary

How does Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon compare to Flowtech Fluidpower?

Which has more volatility & risk, FLO or BGS?

Is FLO or BGS more profitable?

Do insiders and institutionals have more ownership in FLO or BGS?

Does the media prefer FLO or BGS?

Which has stronger valuation & earnings, FLO or BGS?

Do analysts prefer FLO or BGS?

Summary

How does Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon compare to President Energy?

Does the media refer more to BGS or PPC?

Is BGS or PPC more profitable?

Which has higher earnings and valuation, BGS or PPC?

Do insiders and institutionals have more ownership in BGS or PPC?

Summary

How does Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon compare to 16222865 (BG.L)?

Does the media favor BGS or BG?

Is BGS or BG more profitable?

Which has preferable earnings and valuation, BGS or BG?

Do insiders & institutionals have more ownership in BGS or BG?

Summary

Media Sentiment Over Time

BGS vs. The Competition

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