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CBG vs. TBCG, BOCH, MTRO, STB, and BIRG

Should you buy Close Brothers Group stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Close Brothers Group 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 Close Brothers Group include TBC Bank Group (TBCG), Bank of Cyprus Holdings Public (BOCH), Metro Bank (MTRO), Secure Trust Bank (STB), and Bank of Ireland Group (BIRG). These companies are all part of the "banks - regional" industry.

How does Close Brothers Group compare to TBC Bank Group?

TBC Bank Group (LON:TBCG) and Close Brothers Group (LON:CBG) are both financial services companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, dividends, earnings, risk, media sentiment, valuation, analyst recommendations and institutional ownership.

33.1% of TBC Bank Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 67.9% of Close Brothers Group shares are held by institutional investors. 20.0% of TBC Bank Group shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 2.2% of Close Brothers Group shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

TBC Bank Group has a beta of 0.655, meaning that its stock price is 35% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Close Brothers Group has a beta of 1.243, meaning that its stock price is 24% more volatile than the broader market.

Close Brothers Group has a consensus price target of GBX 481.25, indicating a potential upside of 18.13%. Given Close Brothers Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Close Brothers Group is more favorable than TBC Bank Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
TBC Bank Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Close Brothers Group
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.63

TBC Bank Group has a net margin of 27.60% compared to Close Brothers Group's net margin of -4.66%. TBC Bank Group's return on equity of 23.80% beat Close Brothers Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
TBC Bank Group27.60% 23.80% 3.77%
Close Brothers Group -4.66%-2.03%0.73%

In the previous week, Close Brothers Group had 2 more articles in the media than TBC Bank Group. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Close Brothers Group and 0 mentions for TBC Bank Group. TBC Bank Group's average media sentiment score of 0.00 beat Close Brothers Group's score of -0.06 indicating that TBC Bank Group is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
TBC Bank Group Neutral
Close Brothers Group Neutral

TBC Bank Group has higher revenue and earnings than Close Brothers Group. Close Brothers Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than TBC Bank Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
TBC Bank Group£3.58B0.71£1.26B£2.58 thousand1.79
Close Brothers Group£736.20M0.83£101.11M-£35.30N/A

Summary

TBC Bank Group beats Close Brothers Group on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Close Brothers Group compare to Bank of Cyprus Holdings Public?

Bank of Cyprus Holdings Public (LON:BOCH) and Close Brothers Group (LON:CBG) are both small-cap financial services companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, profitability, dividends, media sentiment and valuation.

In the previous week, Close Brothers Group had 2 more articles in the media than Bank of Cyprus Holdings Public. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Close Brothers Group and 0 mentions for Bank of Cyprus Holdings Public. Bank of Cyprus Holdings Public's average media sentiment score of 0.00 beat Close Brothers Group's score of -0.06 indicating that Bank of Cyprus Holdings Public is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Bank of Cyprus Holdings Public Neutral
Close Brothers Group Neutral

Bank of Cyprus Holdings Public has a net margin of 50.17% compared to Close Brothers Group's net margin of -4.66%. Bank of Cyprus Holdings Public's return on equity of 22.13% beat Close Brothers Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Bank of Cyprus Holdings Public50.17% 22.13% 2.11%
Close Brothers Group -4.66%-2.03%0.73%

34.1% of Bank of Cyprus Holdings Public shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 67.9% of Close Brothers Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 22.6% of Bank of Cyprus Holdings Public shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 2.2% of Close Brothers Group shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Bank of Cyprus Holdings Public has higher revenue and earnings than Close Brothers Group. Close Brothers Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Bank of Cyprus Holdings Public, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Bank of Cyprus Holdings Public£1.07B0.00£537.31M£0.14N/A
Close Brothers Group£736.20M0.83£101.11M-£35.30N/A

Bank of Cyprus Holdings Public has a beta of 0.77, meaning that its stock price is 23% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Close Brothers Group has a beta of 1.243, meaning that its stock price is 24% more volatile than the broader market.

Close Brothers Group has a consensus price target of GBX 481.25, suggesting a potential upside of 18.13%. Given Close Brothers Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Close Brothers Group is more favorable than Bank of Cyprus Holdings Public.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Bank of Cyprus Holdings Public
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Close Brothers Group
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.63

Summary

Bank of Cyprus Holdings Public beats Close Brothers Group on 9 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Close Brothers Group compare to Metro Bank?

Close Brothers Group (LON:CBG) and Metro Bank (LON:MTRO) are both small-cap financial services companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, media sentiment, dividends, valuation, profitability, institutional ownership, earnings and analyst recommendations.

In the previous week, Metro Bank had 1 more articles in the media than Close Brothers Group. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Metro Bank and 2 mentions for Close Brothers Group. Metro Bank's average media sentiment score of 0.00 beat Close Brothers Group's score of -0.06 indicating that Metro Bank is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Close Brothers Group
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Metro Bank
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Metro Bank has a net margin of 8.10% compared to Close Brothers Group's net margin of -4.66%. Metro Bank's return on equity of 5.16% beat Close Brothers Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Close Brothers Group-4.66% -2.03% 0.73%
Metro Bank 8.10%5.16%-0.08%

Close Brothers Group has higher revenue and earnings than Metro Bank. Close Brothers Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Metro Bank, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Close Brothers Group£736.20M0.83£101.11M-£35.30N/A
Metro Bank£588.30M1.91-£24.85M£7.7021.65

Close Brothers Group has a beta of 1.243, meaning that its share price is 24% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Metro Bank has a beta of 1.082, meaning that its share price is 8% more volatile than the broader market.

Close Brothers Group currently has a consensus target price of GBX 481.25, indicating a potential upside of 18.13%. Metro Bank has a consensus target price of GBX 195, indicating a potential upside of 16.98%. Given Close Brothers Group's higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe Close Brothers Group is more favorable than Metro Bank.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Close Brothers Group
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.63
Metro Bank
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

67.9% of Close Brothers Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 27.0% of Metro Bank shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.2% of Close Brothers Group shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 55.6% of Metro Bank shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Metro Bank beats Close Brothers Group on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Close Brothers Group compare to Secure Trust Bank?

Close Brothers Group (LON:CBG) and Secure Trust Bank (LON:STB) are both small-cap financial services companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, earnings, risk, valuation, analyst recommendations, profitability, institutional ownership and media sentiment.

Close Brothers Group presently has a consensus price target of GBX 481.25, indicating a potential upside of 18.13%. Secure Trust Bank has a consensus price target of GBX 1,420, indicating a potential downside of 3.14%. Given Close Brothers Group's higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Close Brothers Group is more favorable than Secure Trust Bank.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Close Brothers Group
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.63
Secure Trust Bank
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

Close Brothers Group has a beta of 1.243, indicating that its stock price is 24% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Secure Trust Bank has a beta of 0.961, indicating that its stock price is 4% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Close Brothers Group had 2 more articles in the media than Secure Trust Bank. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Close Brothers Group and 0 mentions for Secure Trust Bank. Secure Trust Bank's average media sentiment score of 0.00 beat Close Brothers Group's score of -0.06 indicating that Secure Trust Bank is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Close Brothers Group Neutral
Secure Trust Bank Neutral

Secure Trust Bank has a net margin of 7.95% compared to Close Brothers Group's net margin of -4.66%. Secure Trust Bank's return on equity of 4.70% beat Close Brothers Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Close Brothers Group-4.66% -2.03% 0.73%
Secure Trust Bank 7.95%4.70%0.72%

67.9% of Close Brothers Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 43.4% of Secure Trust Bank shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.2% of Close Brothers Group shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 20.5% of Secure Trust Bank 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.

Close Brothers Group has higher revenue and earnings than Secure Trust Bank. Close Brothers Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Secure Trust Bank, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Close Brothers Group£736.20M0.83£101.11M-£35.30N/A
Secure Trust Bank£165.80M1.66£26.00M£89.0016.47

Summary

Close Brothers Group and Secure Trust Bank tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Close Brothers Group compare to Bank of Ireland Group?

Close Brothers Group (LON:CBG) and Bank of Ireland Group (LON:BIRG) are both small-cap financial services companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, risk, institutional ownership, profitability, earnings, media sentiment, dividends and valuation.

67.9% of Close Brothers Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 57.3% of Bank of Ireland Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.2% of Close Brothers Group shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.0% of Bank of Ireland Group shares are owned by 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.

Bank of Ireland Group has higher revenue and earnings than Close Brothers Group. Close Brothers Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Bank of Ireland Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Close Brothers Group£736.20M0.83£101.11M-£35.30N/A
Bank of Ireland Group£4.21B0.04£147.90B£114.800.15

Close Brothers Group presently has a consensus target price of GBX 481.25, suggesting a potential upside of 18.13%. Given Close Brothers Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Close Brothers Group is more favorable than Bank of Ireland Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Close Brothers Group
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.63
Bank of Ireland Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

Close Brothers Group has a beta of 1.243, suggesting that its stock price is 24% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Bank of Ireland Group has a beta of 0.492, suggesting that its stock price is 51% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Close Brothers Group had 1 more articles in the media than Bank of Ireland Group. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Close Brothers Group and 1 mentions for Bank of Ireland Group. Bank of Ireland Group's average media sentiment score of 0.00 beat Close Brothers Group's score of -0.06 indicating that Bank of Ireland Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Close Brothers Group
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Bank of Ireland Group
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Bank of Ireland Group has a net margin of 19.72% compared to Close Brothers Group's net margin of -4.66%. Bank of Ireland Group's return on equity of 9.81% beat Close Brothers Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Close Brothers Group-4.66% -2.03% 0.73%
Bank of Ireland Group 19.72%9.81%1.03%

Summary

Close Brothers Group and Bank of Ireland Group tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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CBG vs. The Competition

MetricClose Brothers GroupBanks IndustryFinancial SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£614.01M£24.51B£6.20B£2.85B
Dividend Yield16.96%4.17%5.23%6.16%
P/E Ratio-11.5415.8729.75368.21
Price / Sales0.8373.731,187.1584,612.73
Price / Cash0.9115.0888.6427.87
Price / Book0.330.826.477.49
Net Income£101.11M£16.02B£1.13B£5.89B
7 Day Performance1.85%0.97%-0.12%-0.19%
1 Month Performance-8.57%1.03%0.31%-0.99%
1 Year Performance2.31%28.87%15.08%61.68%

Close Brothers Group Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
CBG
Close Brothers Group
2.7788 of 5 stars
GBX 407.40
-1.5%
GBX 481.25
+18.1%
+5.7%£614.01M£736.20MN/A4,000
TBCG
TBC Bank Group
N/AGBX 4,656
+0.4%
N/A-4.8%£2.54B£3.58B1.8110,267
BOCH
Bank of Cyprus Holdings Public
N/AN/AN/AN/A£1.66B£1.07B2,678.572,847
MTRO
Metro Bank
1.5281 of 5 stars
GBX 173.68
-0.6%
GBX 195
+12.3%
+28.0%£1.17B£588.30M22.564,286
STB
Secure Trust Bank
N/AGBX 1,514
+0.8%
GBX 1,420
-6.2%
+55.9%£278.81M£165.80M17.01879

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This page (LON:CBG) was last updated on 7/14/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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