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CRWN vs. HAN, BUT, GCP, JEGI, and AAS

Should you buy Crown Place VCT stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Crown Place VCT 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 Crown Place VCT include Hansa Investment (HAN), Brunner (BUT), GCP Infrastructure Investments (GCP), JPMorgan European Growth & Income (JEGI), and abrdn Asia Focus (AAS). These companies are all part of the "asset management" industry.

How does Crown Place VCT compare to Hansa Investment?

Crown Place VCT (LON:CRWN) and Hansa Investment (LON:HAN) are both small-cap financial services companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, media sentiment, valuation, dividends, risk, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations and profitability.

In the previous week, Crown Place VCT's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Hansa Investment'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Crown Place VCT Neutral
Hansa Investment Neutral

0.2% of Crown Place VCT shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.2% of Hansa Investment shares are held by institutional investors. 0.2% of Crown Place VCT shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 9.4% of Hansa Investment shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Crown Place VCT has a beta of 0.09, meaning that its share price is 91% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Hansa Investment has a beta of 0.18, meaning that its share price is 82% less volatile than the broader market.

Hansa Investment has higher revenue and earnings than Crown Place VCT. Crown Place VCT is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Hansa Investment, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Crown Place VCT£1.77M96.56£2.31M-£0.18N/A
Hansa Investment£26.42M24.12£77.36M£19.3016.79

Hansa Investment has a net margin of 84.16% compared to Crown Place VCT's net margin of 4.92%. Hansa Investment's return on equity of 2.24% beat Crown Place VCT's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Crown Place VCT4.92% 0.07% 1.52%
Hansa Investment 84.16%2.24%13.97%

Crown Place VCT pays an annual dividend of GBX 1.54 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.5%. Hansa Investment pays an annual dividend of GBX 2.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.7%. Crown Place VCT pays out -855.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Hansa Investment pays out 12.4% 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. Crown Place VCT is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Summary

Hansa Investment beats Crown Place VCT on 9 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Crown Place VCT compare to Brunner?

Brunner (LON:BUT) and Crown Place VCT (LON:CRWN) are both small-cap financial services companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, valuation, profitability, analyst recommendations, dividends, media sentiment, institutional ownership and risk.

Brunner has higher revenue and earnings than Crown Place VCT. Crown Place VCT is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Brunner, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Brunner£57.55M11.09£105.32M£128.4811.54
Crown Place VCT£1.77M96.56£2.31M-£0.18N/A

In the previous week, Brunner had 1 more articles in the media than Crown Place VCT. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Brunner and 0 mentions for Crown Place VCT. Crown Place VCT's average media sentiment score of 0.00 beat Brunner's score of -0.49 indicating that Crown Place VCT is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Brunner Neutral
Crown Place VCT Neutral

Brunner has a beta of 0.83170027, suggesting that its share price is 17% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Crown Place VCT has a beta of 0.09, suggesting that its share price is 91% less volatile than the broader market.

5.2% of Brunner shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.2% of Crown Place VCT shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.8% of Brunner shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of Crown Place VCT shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Brunner has a net margin of 94.80% compared to Crown Place VCT's net margin of 4.92%. Brunner's return on equity of 8.72% beat Crown Place VCT's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Brunner94.80% 8.72% 11.63%
Crown Place VCT 4.92%0.07%1.52%

Brunner pays an annual dividend of GBX 24.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.7%. Crown Place VCT pays an annual dividend of GBX 1.54 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.5%. Brunner pays out 19.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Crown Place VCT pays out -855.6% 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. Crown Place VCT is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Summary

Brunner beats Crown Place VCT on 11 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Crown Place VCT compare to GCP Infrastructure Investments?

GCP Infrastructure Investments (LON:GCP) and Crown Place VCT (LON:CRWN) are both small-cap financial services companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, analyst recommendations, valuation, institutional ownership, media sentiment, dividends and risk.

GCP Infrastructure Investments has a net margin of 22.65% compared to Crown Place VCT's net margin of 4.92%. GCP Infrastructure Investments' return on equity of 2.19% beat Crown Place VCT's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
GCP Infrastructure Investments22.65% 2.19% 0.89%
Crown Place VCT 4.92%0.07%1.52%

GCP Infrastructure Investments has higher revenue and earnings than Crown Place VCT. Crown Place VCT is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than GCP Infrastructure Investments, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
GCP Infrastructure Investments£21.37M29.99£15.58M£2.1536.65
Crown Place VCT£1.77M96.56£2.31M-£0.18N/A

35.4% of GCP Infrastructure Investments shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.2% of Crown Place VCT shares are held by institutional investors. 0.2% of GCP Infrastructure Investments shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of Crown Place VCT shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

GCP Infrastructure Investments currently has a consensus price target of GBX 90, suggesting a potential upside of 14.21%. Given GCP Infrastructure Investments' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe GCP Infrastructure Investments is more favorable than Crown Place VCT.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
GCP Infrastructure Investments
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Crown Place VCT
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

In the previous week, GCP Infrastructure Investments had 4 more articles in the media than Crown Place VCT. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for GCP Infrastructure Investments and 0 mentions for Crown Place VCT. GCP Infrastructure Investments' average media sentiment score of 0.77 beat Crown Place VCT's score of 0.00 indicating that GCP Infrastructure Investments is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
GCP Infrastructure Investments Positive
Crown Place VCT Neutral

GCP Infrastructure Investments has a beta of 0.391, suggesting that its stock price is 61% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Crown Place VCT has a beta of 0.09, suggesting that its stock price is 91% less volatile than the broader market.

GCP Infrastructure Investments pays an annual dividend of GBX 7 per share and has a dividend yield of 8.9%. Crown Place VCT pays an annual dividend of GBX 1.54 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.5%. GCP Infrastructure Investments pays out 325.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Crown Place VCT pays out -855.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

Summary

GCP Infrastructure Investments beats Crown Place VCT on 14 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Crown Place VCT compare to JPMorgan European Growth & Income?

JPMorgan European Growth & Income (LON:JEGI) and Crown Place VCT (LON:CRWN) are both small-cap financial services companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, profitability, institutional ownership, risk, earnings, dividends, media sentiment and analyst recommendations.

In the previous week, JPMorgan European Growth & Income had 2 more articles in the media than Crown Place VCT. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for JPMorgan European Growth & Income and 0 mentions for Crown Place VCT. JPMorgan European Growth & Income's average media sentiment score of 1.25 beat Crown Place VCT's score of 0.00 indicating that JPMorgan European Growth & Income is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
JPMorgan European Growth & Income Positive
Crown Place VCT Neutral

JPMorgan European Growth & Income pays an annual dividend of GBX 4.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.3%. Crown Place VCT pays an annual dividend of GBX 1.54 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.5%. JPMorgan European Growth & Income pays out 22.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Crown Place VCT pays out -855.6% 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. Crown Place VCT is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

10.1% of JPMorgan European Growth & Income shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.2% of Crown Place VCT shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.1% of JPMorgan European Growth & Income shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of Crown Place VCT 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.

JPMorgan European Growth & Income has higher revenue and earnings than Crown Place VCT. Crown Place VCT is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than JPMorgan European Growth & Income, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
JPMorgan European Growth & Income£93.16M6.69£70.55M£21.486.87
Crown Place VCT£1.77M96.56£2.31M-£0.18N/A

JPMorgan European Growth & Income has a beta of 1.0890489, suggesting that its stock price is 9% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Crown Place VCT has a beta of 0.09, suggesting that its stock price is 91% less volatile than the broader market.

JPMorgan European Growth & Income has a net margin of 92.97% compared to Crown Place VCT's net margin of 4.92%. JPMorgan European Growth & Income's return on equity of 17.20% beat Crown Place VCT's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
JPMorgan European Growth & Income92.97% 17.20% 9.07%
Crown Place VCT 4.92%0.07%1.52%

Summary

JPMorgan European Growth & Income beats Crown Place VCT on 11 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Crown Place VCT compare to abrdn Asia Focus?

Crown Place VCT (LON:CRWN) and abrdn Asia Focus (LON:AAS) are both small-cap financial services companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, valuation, media sentiment, profitability, earnings and risk.

0.2% of Crown Place VCT shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 2.9% of abrdn Asia Focus shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.2% of Crown Place VCT shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of abrdn Asia Focus shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

abrdn Asia Focus has higher revenue and earnings than Crown Place VCT. Crown Place VCT is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than abrdn Asia Focus, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Crown Place VCT£1.77M96.56£2.31M-£0.18N/A
abrdn Asia Focus£115.75M5.17£36.71M£77.495.57

abrdn Asia Focus has a net margin of 102.94% compared to Crown Place VCT's net margin of 4.92%. abrdn Asia Focus' return on equity of 19.85% beat Crown Place VCT's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Crown Place VCT4.92% 0.07% 1.52%
abrdn Asia Focus 102.94%19.85%2.79%

Crown Place VCT pays an annual dividend of GBX 1.54 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.5%. abrdn Asia Focus pays an annual dividend of GBX 6.43 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.5%. Crown Place VCT pays out -855.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. abrdn Asia Focus pays out 8.3% 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. Crown Place VCT is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Crown Place VCT has a beta of 0.09, suggesting that its share price is 91% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, abrdn Asia Focus has a beta of 0.77305275, suggesting that its share price is 23% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Crown Place VCT's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled abrdn Asia Focus'average media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Crown Place VCT Neutral
abrdn Asia Focus Neutral

Summary

abrdn Asia Focus beats Crown Place VCT on 9 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

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CRWN vs. The Competition

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MetricCrown Place VCTAsset Management IndustryFinancial SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£170.63M£2.37B£5.96B£2.77B
Dividend Yield5.37%6.02%5.26%6.16%
P/E Ratio-156.1160.2629.28366.66
Price / Sales96.562,054.671,340.6385,978.63
Price / Cash2.8060.3384.9827.87
Price / Book0.821.386.697.76
Net Income£2.31M£265.27M£1.14B£5.89B
7 Day Performance2.55%-0.26%-0.31%-0.71%
1 Month Performance4.07%-0.28%0.42%-1.20%
1 Year Performance-2.26%9.12%18.41%65.93%

Crown Place VCT Competitors List

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CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
CRWN
Crown Place VCT
N/AGBX 28.10
flat		N/A-3.8%£170.63M£1.77MN/AN/A
HAN
Hansa Investment
N/AGBX 334
-1.2%		N/A+30.2%£656.81M£26.42M17.31N/A
BUT
Brunner
N/AGBX 1,486.55
-0.6%		N/A+6.9%£643.87M£57.55M11.57N/A
GCP
GCP Infrastructure Investments
2.2406 of 5 stars		GBX 78.62
-0.1%		GBX 90
+14.5%		+7.5%£639.23M£21.37M36.571,950
JEGI
JPMorgan European Growth & Income
N/AGBX 149.80
-0.9%		N/A+23.5%£632.70M£93.16M6.97N/A

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This page (LON:CRWN) was last updated on 6/26/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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