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

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), Flowtech Fluidpower (FLO), Intelligent Ultrasound Group plc (MED.L) (MED), President Energy (PPC), and Dar Global (DAR).

How does Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon compare to Tharisa?

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

Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon has a net margin of 101.98% compared to Tharisa's net margin of 16.17%. Tharisa's return on equity of 14.75% beat Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon101.98% 3.55% -7.19%
Tharisa 16.17%14.75%5.09%

Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon pays an annual dividend of GBX 0.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.4%. Tharisa pays an annual dividend of GBX 3.07 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.7%. Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon pays out 12.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Tharisa pays out 7.8% 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 is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon£14.48M22.68-£55.32M£4.9933.07
Tharisa£748.73M0.44£96.84M£39.302.85

Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon has a beta of 0.9284452, indicating that its share price is 7% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Tharisa has a beta of 0.693, indicating that its share price is 31% less volatile than the broader market.

8.5% of Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 1.7% of Tharisa shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.2% of Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 4.0% of Tharisa shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Tharisa has a consensus target price of GBX 177.50, indicating a potential upside of 58.48%. Given Tharisa's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Tharisa is more favorable than Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon.

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

In the previous week, Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Tharisa'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon Neutral
Tharisa Neutral

Summary

Tharisa beats Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon on 11 of the 16 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 related small-cap companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, valuation, media sentiment, profitability, risk, dividends, earnings and institutional ownership.

Flowtech Fluidpower has a beta of 0.555, suggesting that its stock price is 45% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon has a beta of 0.9284452, suggesting that its stock price is 7% less volatile than the broader market.

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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Flowtech Fluidpower£116.92M0.47-£14.47M-£5.24N/A
Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon£14.48M22.68-£55.32M£4.9933.07

In the previous week, Flowtech Fluidpower had 4 more articles in the media than Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Flowtech Fluidpower and 0 mentions for Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon. Flowtech Fluidpower's average media sentiment score of 0.31 beat Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon's score of 0.00 indicating that Flowtech Fluidpower is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Flowtech Fluidpower Neutral
Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon Neutral

Flowtech Fluidpower presently has a consensus price target of GBX 100, indicating a potential upside of 49.25%. Given Flowtech Fluidpower's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly 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

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%

17.2% of Flowtech Fluidpower shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 8.5% 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 large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Flowtech Fluidpower beats Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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

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

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
Intelligent Ultrasound Group plc (MED.L)N/A N/A N/A
Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon 101.98%3.55%-7.19%

Intelligent Ultrasound Group plc (MED.L) has higher earnings, but lower revenue 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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Intelligent Ultrasound Group plc (MED.L)£5.28M0.00N/A-£1.90N/A
Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon£14.48M22.68-£55.32M£4.9933.07

8.5% 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 company will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Intelligent Ultrasound Group plc (MED.L)'s average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon'saverage media sentiment score.

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

Summary

Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon beats Intelligent Ultrasound Group plc (MED.L) on 7 of the 8 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon compare to President Energy?

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

8.5% of Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon shares are held by institutional investors. 0.2% of Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, President Energy's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
President Energy Neutral
Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon 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
President EnergyN/A N/A N/A
Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon 101.98%3.55%-7.19%

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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
President Energy£34.68M0.00N/A£0.99N/A
Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon£14.48M22.68-£55.32M£4.9933.07

Summary

Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon beats President Energy on 5 of the 8 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon compare to Dar Global?

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

Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon has a net margin of 101.98% compared to Dar Global's net margin of 16.72%. Dar Global's return on equity of 11.65% beat Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon101.98% 3.55% -7.19%
Dar Global 16.72%11.65%3.68%

8.5% of Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon shares are held by institutional investors. 0.2% of Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 88.0% of Dar Global 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.

Dar Global has higher revenue and earnings than Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon. Dar Global 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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon£14.48M22.68-£55.32M£4.9933.07
Dar Global£538.62M0.03£49.60M£56.000.15

In the previous week, Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Dar Global'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon Neutral
Dar Global Neutral

Summary

Dar Global beats Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon on 6 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.

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BGS vs. The Competition

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MetricBaillie Gifford Shin NipponCapital Markets IndustryFinance SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£328.31M£5.52B£13.97B£2.83B
Dividend Yield0.43%7.51%5.96%6.15%
P/E Ratio33.0736.8828.78368.41
Price / Sales22.681,120.23465.0083,654.70
Price / Cash141.2148.0429.9527.89
Price / Book1.223.723.717.06
Net Income-£55.32M£417.17M£1.31B£5.89B
7 Day Performance2.74%0.64%0.80%0.21%
1 Month Performance-1.73%-0.61%0.79%0.22%
1 Year Performance27.78%6.37%13.78%64.12%

Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon Competitors List

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CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
BGS
Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon
N/AGBX 165
+2.4%		N/A+24.8%£328.31M£14.48M33.073,080
THS
Tharisa
2.7178 of 5 stars		GBX 115
+1.8%		GBX 177.50
+54.3%		+29.9%£340.73M£748.73M2.937,500
FLO
Flowtech Fluidpower
2.5571 of 5 stars		GBX 62
+2.0%		GBX 100
+61.3%		+8.1%£50.49M£116.92MN/A582
MED
Intelligent Ultrasound Group plc (MED.L)
N/AN/AN/AN/A£39.06M£5.28MN/A870
PPC
President Energy
N/AN/AN/AN/A£15.95M£34.68M156.5761,500

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