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City of London (CTY) Competitors

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CTY vs. DPLM, IGG, DPH, HWDN, and GNS

Should you buy City of London stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares City of London 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 City of London include Diploma (DPLM), IG Group (IGG), Dechra Pharmaceuticals (DPH), Howden Joinery Group (HWDN), and Genus (GNS). These companies are all part of the "personal services" industry.

How does City of London compare to Diploma?

City of London (LON:CTY) and Diploma (LON:DPLM) are both mid-cap personal services companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, valuation, profitability, media sentiment, dividends, institutional ownership and earnings.

In the previous week, City of London and City of London both had 4 articles in the media. City of London's average media sentiment score of 1.80 beat Diploma's score of 0.17 indicating that City of London is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
City of London
4 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive
Diploma
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

8.7% of City of London shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 68.2% of Diploma shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.1% of City of London shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.1% of Diploma 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.

City of London has a beta of 0.8609003, indicating that its share price is 14% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Diploma has a beta of 0.917, indicating that its share price is 8% less volatile than the broader market.

City of London pays an annual dividend of GBX 21.45 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.9%. Diploma pays an annual dividend of GBX 60.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.9%. City of London pays out 18.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Diploma pays out 43.8% 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. City of London is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Diploma has a consensus price target of GBX 6,788.75, suggesting a potential downside of 3.71%. Given Diploma's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Diploma is more favorable than City of London.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
City of London
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Diploma
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.63

City of London has a net margin of 97.40% compared to Diploma's net margin of 9.42%. City of London's return on equity of 22.92% beat Diploma's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
City of London97.40% 22.92% 4.00%
Diploma 9.42%18.55%8.32%

City of London has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Diploma. City of London is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Diploma, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
City of London£568.96M4.99£294.08M£113.994.89
Diploma£1.65B5.74£115.40M£137.3051.35

Summary

Diploma beats City of London on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does City of London compare to IG Group?

IG Group (LON:IGG) and City of London (LON:CTY) are both mid-cap financial services companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, institutional ownership, dividends, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, profitability, risk and earnings.

City of London has a net margin of 97.40% compared to IG Group's net margin of 43.07%. IG Group's return on equity of 26.63% beat City of London's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
IG Group43.07% 26.63% 10.37%
City of London 97.40%22.92%4.00%

IG Group has a beta of 0.487, suggesting that its share price is 51% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, City of London has a beta of 0.8609003, suggesting that its share price is 14% less volatile than the broader market.

IG Group presently has a consensus target price of GBX 1,288, indicating a potential downside of 29.00%. Given IG Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe IG Group is more favorable than City of London.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
IG Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
City of London
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

IG Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 46.50 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.6%. City of London pays an annual dividend of GBX 21.45 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.9%. IG Group pays out 44.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. City of London pays out 18.8% 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. City of London is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
IG Group£949.10M6.33£533.35M£105.1017.26
City of London£568.96M4.99£294.08M£113.994.89

In the previous week, City of London had 3 more articles in the media than IG Group. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for City of London and 1 mentions for IG Group. City of London's average media sentiment score of 1.80 beat IG Group's score of 0.75 indicating that City of London is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
IG Group
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
City of London
4 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive

74.0% of IG Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 8.7% of City of London shares are held by institutional investors. 1.2% of IG Group shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of City of London shares are held 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

IG Group beats City of London on 11 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does City of London compare to Dechra Pharmaceuticals?

Dechra Pharmaceuticals (LON:DPH) and City of London (LON:CTY) are both mid-cap personal services companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, institutional ownership, dividends, risk, valuation, profitability, analyst recommendations and media sentiment.

City of London has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Dechra Pharmaceuticals. Dechra Pharmaceuticals is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than City of London, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Dechra Pharmaceuticals£761.50M0.00-£27.90M-£0.25N/A
City of London£568.96M4.99£294.08M£113.994.89

Dechra Pharmaceuticals pays an annual dividend of GBX 45 per share. City of London pays an annual dividend of GBX 21.45 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.9%. Dechra Pharmaceuticals pays out -18,000.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. City of London pays out 18.8% 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.

City of London has a net margin of 97.40% compared to Dechra Pharmaceuticals' net margin of -3.66%. City of London's return on equity of 22.92% beat Dechra Pharmaceuticals' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Dechra Pharmaceuticals-3.66% -3.92% 0.75%
City of London 97.40%22.92%4.00%

Dechra Pharmaceuticals has a beta of 0.78, indicating that its stock price is 22% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, City of London has a beta of 0.8609003, indicating that its stock price is 14% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, City of London had 4 more articles in the media than Dechra Pharmaceuticals. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for City of London and 0 mentions for Dechra Pharmaceuticals. City of London's average media sentiment score of 1.80 beat Dechra Pharmaceuticals' score of 0.00 indicating that City of London is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Dechra Pharmaceuticals Neutral
City of London Very Positive

105.5% of Dechra Pharmaceuticals shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 8.7% of City of London shares are owned by institutional investors. 9.3% of Dechra Pharmaceuticals shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of City of London shares are owned by 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

City of London beats Dechra Pharmaceuticals on 10 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does City of London compare to Howden Joinery Group?

Howden Joinery Group (LON:HWDN) and City of London (LON:CTY) are both mid-cap personal services companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, profitability, analyst recommendations, dividends, valuation, earnings, media sentiment and risk.

City of London has a net margin of 97.40% compared to Howden Joinery Group's net margin of 11.07%. Howden Joinery Group's return on equity of 23.58% beat City of London's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Howden Joinery Group11.07% 23.58% 10.70%
City of London 97.40%22.92%4.00%

In the previous week, City of London had 2 more articles in the media than Howden Joinery Group. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for City of London and 2 mentions for Howden Joinery Group. City of London's average media sentiment score of 1.80 beat Howden Joinery Group's score of 0.00 indicating that City of London is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Howden Joinery Group
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
City of London
4 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive

Howden Joinery Group presently has a consensus target price of GBX 929, suggesting a potential upside of 19.65%. Given Howden Joinery Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Howden Joinery Group is more favorable than City of London.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Howden Joinery Group
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.20
City of London
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

City of London has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Howden Joinery Group. City of London is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Howden Joinery Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Howden Joinery Group£2.42B1.73£253.42M£49.0015.85
City of London£568.96M4.99£294.08M£113.994.89

Howden Joinery Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 21.30 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.7%. City of London pays an annual dividend of GBX 21.45 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.9%. Howden Joinery Group pays out 43.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. City of London pays out 18.8% 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. City of London is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

67.4% of Howden Joinery Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 8.7% of City of London shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.9% of Howden Joinery Group shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of City of London 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.

Howden Joinery Group has a beta of 1.298, indicating that its share price is 30% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, City of London has a beta of 0.8609003, indicating that its share price is 14% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Howden Joinery Group beats City of London on 10 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does City of London compare to Genus?

Genus (LON:GNS) and City of London (LON:CTY) are both personal services companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, media sentiment, earnings, institutional ownership, profitability, risk, dividends and analyst recommendations.

City of London has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Genus. City of London is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Genus, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Genus£672M2.21£7.87M£71.0031.49
City of London£568.96M4.99£294.08M£113.994.89

Genus has a beta of 0.895, suggesting that its stock price is 11% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, City of London has a beta of 0.8609003, suggesting that its stock price is 14% less volatile than the broader market.

City of London has a net margin of 97.40% compared to Genus' net margin of 7.07%. City of London's return on equity of 22.92% beat Genus' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Genus7.07% 9.70% 3.31%
City of London 97.40%22.92%4.00%

In the previous week, City of London had 4 more articles in the media than Genus. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for City of London and 0 mentions for Genus. City of London's average media sentiment score of 1.80 beat Genus' score of 0.00 indicating that City of London is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Genus Neutral
City of London Very Positive

Genus pays an annual dividend of GBX 32 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.4%. City of London pays an annual dividend of GBX 21.45 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.9%. Genus pays out 45.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. City of London pays out 18.8% 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. City of London is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Genus presently has a consensus target price of GBX 3,216.67, indicating a potential upside of 43.86%. Given Genus' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe Genus is more favorable than City of London.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Genus
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
City of London
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

53.1% of Genus shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 8.7% of City of London shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.7% of Genus shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of City of London shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

City of London beats Genus on 10 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

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CTY vs. The Competition

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MetricCity of LondonAsset Management IndustryFinancial SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£2.84B£2.39B£5.71B£2.78B
Dividend Yield4.01%6.03%5.28%6.13%
P/E Ratio4.8925.4916.17364.74
Price / Sales4.992,007.881,070.7587,565.33
Price / CashN/A60.1595.0627.85
Price / Book1.331.376.567.71
Net Income£294.08M£264.62M£1.14B£5.89B
7 Day Performance-2.11%-0.13%0.30%0.07%
1 Month Performance1.08%0.94%1.35%3.26%
1 Year Performance16.16%11.88%19.62%75.52%

City of London Competitors List

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CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
CTY
City of London
N/AGBX 557
-0.5%		N/A+16.9%£2.84B£568.96M4.89N/A
DPLM
Diploma
1.7482 of 5 stars		GBX 6,880
-1.1%		GBX 6,626.25
-3.7%		+52.5%£9.23B£1.65B50.113,500
IGG
IG Group
1.5182 of 5 stars		GBX 1,803
-0.5%		GBX 1,448.43
-19.7%		+63.3%£5.97B£949.10M17.162,754
DPH
Dechra Pharmaceuticals
N/AN/AN/AN/A£4.40B£761.50MN/A2,457
HWDN
Howden Joinery Group
2.4428 of 5 stars		GBX 766.95
-1.2%		GBX 924
+20.5%		-12.4%£4.14B£2.42B15.6512,000

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