Baronsmead Venture Trust (BVT) Competitors

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BVT vs. JESC, GSCT, ESCT, FGT, and BGSC

Should you buy Baronsmead Venture Trust stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Baronsmead Venture 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 Baronsmead Venture Trust include JPMorgan European Smaller Companies Trust (JESC), The Global Smaller Companies Trust (GSCT), The European Smaller Companies Trust (ESCT), Finsbury Growth & Income (FGT), and BMO Global Smaller Companies (BGSC). These companies are all part of the "asset management" industry.

How does Baronsmead Venture Trust compare to JPMorgan European Smaller Companies Trust?

Baronsmead Venture Trust (LON:BVT) and JPMorgan European Smaller Companies Trust (LON:JESC) are both small-cap asset management industry companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, valuation, media sentiment, earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, profitability and risk.

Baronsmead Venture Trust has higher earnings, but lower revenue than JPMorgan European Smaller Companies Trust. JPMorgan European Smaller Companies Trust is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Baronsmead Venture Trust, 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
Baronsmead Venture Trust	-£289K	-684.75	£13.28M	£0.51	87.06
JPMorgan European Smaller Companies Trust	£114.05M	0.00	N/A	£65.70	N/A

In the previous week, Baronsmead Venture Trust's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled JPMorgan European Smaller Companies Trust'saverage media sentiment score.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Baronsmead Venture Trust	Neutral
JPMorgan European Smaller Companies Trust	Neutral

0.0% of Baronsmead Venture Trust shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.6% of Baronsmead Venture Trust shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

JPMorgan European Smaller Companies Trust has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Baronsmead Venture Trust's net margin of -19.61%. JPMorgan European Smaller Companies Trust's return on equity of 0.00% beat Baronsmead Venture Trust's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Baronsmead Venture Trust	-19.61%	-0.49%	1.39%
JPMorgan European Smaller Companies Trust	N/A	N/A	N/A

Baronsmead Venture Trust pays an annual dividend of GBX 1.75 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.9%. JPMorgan European Smaller Companies Trust pays an annual dividend of GBX 0.07 per share. Baronsmead Venture Trust pays out 343.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. JPMorgan European Smaller Companies Trust pays out 0.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

Summary

Baronsmead Venture Trust and JPMorgan European Smaller Companies Trust tied by winning 5 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Baronsmead Venture Trust compare to The Global Smaller Companies Trust?

Baronsmead Venture Trust (LON:BVT) and The Global Smaller Companies Trust (LON:GSCT) are both small-cap financial services companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, dividends, earnings, risk, profitability, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and media sentiment.

0.0% of Baronsmead Venture Trust shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 7.9% of The Global Smaller Companies Trust shares are held by institutional investors. 0.6% of Baronsmead Venture Trust shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of The Global Smaller Companies Trust shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

The Global Smaller Companies Trust has higher revenue and earnings than Baronsmead Venture Trust. The Global Smaller Companies Trust is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Baronsmead Venture Trust, 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
Baronsmead Venture Trust	-£289K	-684.75	£13.28M	£0.51	87.06
The Global Smaller Companies Trust	£149.42M	5.34	£598.28M	£33.83	5.70

In the previous week, The Global Smaller Companies Trust had 1 more articles in the media than Baronsmead Venture Trust. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for The Global Smaller Companies Trust and 0 mentions for Baronsmead Venture Trust. Baronsmead Venture Trust's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled The Global Smaller Companies Trust'saverage media sentiment score.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Baronsmead Venture Trust	Neutral
The Global Smaller Companies Trust	Neutral

Baronsmead Venture Trust has a beta of 0.13064314, suggesting that its share price is 87% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, The Global Smaller Companies Trust has a beta of 1.2195442, suggesting that its share price is 22% more volatile than the broader market.

Baronsmead Venture Trust pays an annual dividend of GBX 1.75 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.9%. The Global Smaller Companies Trust pays an annual dividend of GBX 3 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.6%. Baronsmead Venture Trust pays out 343.1% 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 Global Smaller Companies Trust pays out 8.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

The Global Smaller Companies Trust has a net margin of 228.40% compared to Baronsmead Venture Trust's net margin of -19.61%. The Global Smaller Companies Trust's return on equity of 17.88% beat Baronsmead Venture Trust's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Baronsmead Venture Trust	-19.61%	-0.49%	1.39%
The Global Smaller Companies Trust	228.40%	17.88%	-1.80%

Summary

The Global Smaller Companies Trust beats Baronsmead Venture Trust on 10 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Baronsmead Venture Trust compare to The European Smaller Companies Trust?

The European Smaller Companies Trust (LON:ESCT) and Baronsmead Venture Trust (LON:BVT) are both small-cap financial services companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, valuation, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, risk, profitability, institutional ownership and earnings.

1.3% of The European Smaller Companies Trust shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.0% of Baronsmead Venture Trust shares are held by institutional investors. 0.1% of The European Smaller Companies Trust shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.6% of Baronsmead Venture Trust shares are held 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.

The European Smaller Companies Trust has a net margin of 74.11% compared to Baronsmead Venture Trust's net margin of -19.61%. The European Smaller Companies Trust's return on equity of 29.01% beat Baronsmead Venture Trust's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
The European Smaller Companies Trust	74.11%	29.01%	6.62%
Baronsmead Venture Trust	-19.61%	-0.49%	1.39%

The European Smaller Companies Trust pays an annual dividend of GBX 4.90 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. Baronsmead Venture Trust pays an annual dividend of GBX 1.75 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.9%. The European Smaller Companies Trust pays out 8.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Baronsmead Venture Trust pays out 343.1% 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 European Smaller Companies Trust has higher revenue and earnings than Baronsmead Venture Trust. The European Smaller Companies Trust is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Baronsmead Venture Trust, 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
The European Smaller Companies Trust	£199.09M	4.02	£83.79M	£55.49	4.22
Baronsmead Venture Trust	-£289K	-684.75	£13.28M	£0.51	87.06

The European Smaller Companies Trust has a beta of 1.320932, indicating that its stock price is 32% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Baronsmead Venture Trust has a beta of 0.13064314, indicating that its stock price is 87% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, The European Smaller Companies Trust's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Baronsmead Venture Trust'saverage media sentiment score.

Company	Overall Sentiment
The European Smaller Companies Trust	Neutral
Baronsmead Venture Trust	Neutral

Summary

The European Smaller Companies Trust beats Baronsmead Venture Trust on 10 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Baronsmead Venture Trust compare to Finsbury Growth & Income?

Baronsmead Venture Trust (LON:BVT) and Finsbury Growth & Income (LON:FGT) are both small-cap asset management industry companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, dividends, analyst recommendations, profitability, valuation, risk, earnings and media sentiment.

0.0% of Baronsmead Venture Trust shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 15.3% of Finsbury Growth & Income shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.6% of Baronsmead Venture Trust shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of Finsbury Growth & Income shares are owned 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.

In the previous week, Finsbury Growth & Income had 3 more articles in the media than Baronsmead Venture Trust. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Finsbury Growth & Income and 0 mentions for Baronsmead Venture Trust. Finsbury Growth & Income's average media sentiment score of 1.65 beat Baronsmead Venture Trust's score of 0.00 indicating that Finsbury Growth & Income is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Baronsmead Venture Trust	Neutral
Finsbury Growth & Income	Very Positive

Baronsmead Venture Trust has a beta of 0.13064314, indicating that its share price is 87% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Finsbury Growth & Income has a beta of 0.73542714, indicating that its share price is 26% less volatile than the broader market.

Baronsmead Venture Trust pays an annual dividend of GBX 1.75 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.9%. Finsbury Growth & Income pays an annual dividend of GBX 20.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.5%. Baronsmead Venture Trust pays out 343.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Finsbury Growth & Income pays out -12.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

Finsbury Growth & Income has a net margin of 966.53% compared to Baronsmead Venture Trust's net margin of -19.61%. Baronsmead Venture Trust's return on equity of -0.49% beat Finsbury Growth & Income's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Baronsmead Venture Trust	-19.61%	-0.49%	1.39%
Finsbury Growth & Income	966.53%	-19.34%	4.42%

Finsbury Growth & Income has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Baronsmead Venture Trust. Finsbury Growth & Income is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Baronsmead Venture Trust, 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
Baronsmead Venture Trust	-£289K	-684.75	£13.28M	£0.51	87.06
Finsbury Growth & Income	-£198.53M	-4.21	£90.54M	-£162.40	N/A

Summary

Finsbury Growth & Income beats Baronsmead Venture Trust on 9 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Baronsmead Venture Trust compare to BMO Global Smaller Companies?

Baronsmead Venture Trust (LON:BVT) and BMO Global Smaller Companies (LON:BGSC) are both small-cap asset management industry companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, dividends, earnings, risk, valuation and profitability.

BMO Global Smaller Companies has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Baronsmead Venture Trust's net margin of -19.61%. BMO Global Smaller Companies' return on equity of 0.00% beat Baronsmead Venture Trust's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Baronsmead Venture Trust	-19.61%	-0.49%	1.39%
BMO Global Smaller Companies	N/A	N/A	N/A

0.0% of Baronsmead Venture Trust shares are held by institutional investors. 0.6% of Baronsmead Venture Trust shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Baronsmead Venture Trust pays an annual dividend of GBX 1.75 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.9%. BMO Global Smaller Companies pays an annual dividend of GBX 0.02 per share. Baronsmead Venture Trust pays out 343.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. BMO Global Smaller Companies pays out 0.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

Baronsmead Venture Trust has higher earnings, but lower revenue than BMO Global Smaller Companies. BMO Global Smaller Companies is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Baronsmead Venture Trust, 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
Baronsmead Venture Trust	-£289K	-684.75	£13.28M	£0.51	87.06
BMO Global Smaller Companies	£303.85M	0.00	N/A	£50.70	N/A

In the previous week, Baronsmead Venture Trust's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled BMO Global Smaller Companies'average media sentiment score.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Baronsmead Venture Trust	Neutral
BMO Global Smaller Companies	Neutral

Summary

Baronsmead Venture Trust and BMO Global Smaller Companies tied by winning 5 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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BVT vs. The Competition

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Metric	Baronsmead Venture Trust	Asset Management Industry	Financial Sector	LON Exchange
Market Cap	£197.89M	£2.42B	£6.19B	£2.83B
Dividend Yield	7.16%	6.06%	5.27%	6.15%
P/E Ratio	87.06	60.85	29.18	368.02
Price / Sales	-684.75	1,787.20	1,701.64	83,965.55
Price / Cash	5.23	60.50	88.73	27.89
Price / Book	0.81	1.30	6.69	7.25
Net Income	£13.28M	£265.96M	£1.13B	£5.89B
7 Day Performance	-1.33%	-0.61%	-0.50%	0.37%
1 Month Performance	-2.29%	-0.53%	-0.12%	0.38%
1 Year Performance	-13.79%	6.38%	13.20%	67.73%

Baronsmead Venture Trust Competitors List

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
BVT Baronsmead Venture Trust	N/A	GBX 44.40 -2.2%	N/A	N/A	£197.89M	-£289K	87.06	N/A	Gap Down
JESC JPMorgan European Smaller Companies Trust	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	£795.72M	£114.05M	7.60	N/A
GSCT The Global Smaller Companies Trust	N/A	GBX 192.40 +0.4%	N/A	+16.8%	£795.45M	£149.42M	5.69	N/A	News Coverage
ESCT The European Smaller Companies Trust	N/A	GBX 231.01 +0.7%	N/A	+6.5%	£789.78M	£199.09M	4.16	305	Positive News
FGT Finsbury Growth & Income	N/A	GBX 763.42 -1.1%	N/A	-15.5%	£779.63M	-£198.53M	N/A	N/A	Positive News

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Baronsmead Venture Trust (BVT) Competitors

BVT vs. JESC, GSCT, ESCT, FGT, and BGSC

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How does Baronsmead Venture Trust compare to Finsbury Growth & Income?

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Baronsmead Venture Trust (BVT) Competitors

BVT vs. JESC, GSCT, ESCT, FGT, and BGSC

How does Baronsmead Venture Trust compare to JPMorgan European Smaller Companies Trust?

Which has higher valuation and earnings, BVT or JESC?

Does the media prefer BVT or JESC?

Do insiders & institutionals hold more shares of BVT or JESC?

Is BVT or JESC more profitable?

Is BVT or JESC a better dividend stock?

Summary

How does Baronsmead Venture Trust compare to The Global Smaller Companies Trust?

Do institutionals & insiders believe in BVT or GSCT?

Which has preferable earnings & valuation, BVT or GSCT?

Does the media favor BVT or GSCT?

Which has more risk & volatility, BVT or GSCT?

Is BVT or GSCT a better dividend stock?

Is BVT or GSCT more profitable?

Summary

How does Baronsmead Venture Trust compare to The European Smaller Companies Trust?

Do insiders and institutionals hold more shares of ESCT or BVT?

Is ESCT or BVT more profitable?

Is ESCT or BVT a better dividend stock?

Which has better valuation & earnings, ESCT or BVT?

Which has more volatility and risk, ESCT or BVT?

Does the media refer more to ESCT or BVT?

Summary

How does Baronsmead Venture Trust compare to Finsbury Growth & Income?

Do insiders and institutionals have more ownership in BVT or FGT?

Does the media refer more to BVT or FGT?

Which has more volatility & risk, BVT or FGT?

Is BVT or FGT a better dividend stock?

Is BVT or FGT more profitable?

Which has higher earnings & valuation, BVT or FGT?

Summary

How does Baronsmead Venture Trust compare to BMO Global Smaller Companies?

Is BVT or BGSC more profitable?

Do institutionals and insiders have more ownership in BVT or BGSC?

Is BVT or BGSC a better dividend stock?

Which has stronger valuation & earnings, BVT or BGSC?

Does the media favor BVT or BGSC?

Summary

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Media Sentiment Over Time

BVT vs. The Competition

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