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EMG vs. SDR, MNG, PCT, PSH, and FCIT

Should you buy Man Group stock or one of its competitors? Man Group's main competitors and comparable companies include Schroders (SDR), M&G (MNG), Polar Capital Technology Trust (PCT), Pershing Square (PSH), and F&C Investment Trust (FCIT). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "asset management & custody banks" industry.

How does Man Group compare to Schroders?

Schroders (LON:SDR) and Man Group (LON:EMG) are both mid-cap finance companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, earnings, risk, institutional ownership, valuation, analyst recommendations, dividends and media sentiment.

16.9% of Schroders shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 47.5% of Man Group shares are held by institutional investors. 1.7% of Schroders shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 7.5% of Man Group shares are held 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.

Schroders pays an annual dividend of GBX 21.50 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.7%. Man Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 17.02 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.6%. Schroders pays out 49.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Man Group pays out 60.6% 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.

Schroders presently has a consensus target price of GBX 453.33, suggesting a potential downside of 22.31%. Man Group has a consensus target price of GBX 304.75, suggesting a potential upside of 0.11%. Given Man Group's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Man Group is more favorable than Schroders.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Schroders
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50
Man Group
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.25

In the previous week, Schroders had 3 more articles in the media than Man Group. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Schroders and 2 mentions for Man Group. Schroders' average media sentiment score of 0.98 beat Man Group's score of 0.37 indicating that Schroders is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Schroders
2 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Man Group
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Schroders has a net margin of 20.13% compared to Man Group's net margin of 18.60%. Man Group's return on equity of 20.41% beat Schroders' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Schroders20.13% 15.55% 1.86%
Man Group 18.60%20.41%4.61%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Schroders£3.51B2.59£355.50M£43.5013.41
Man Group£1.69B2.06£382.68M£28.1010.83

Schroders has a beta of 1.077, meaning that its stock price is 8% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Man Group has a beta of 0.631, meaning that its stock price is 37% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Schroders beats Man Group on 11 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Man Group compare to M&G?

M&G (LON:MNG) and Man Group (LON:EMG) are both mid-cap finance companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, valuation, institutional ownership, dividends, media sentiment, profitability, earnings and risk.

M&G presently has a consensus price target of GBX 677.86, indicating a potential upside of 94.01%. Man Group has a consensus price target of GBX 304.75, indicating a potential upside of 0.11%. Given M&G's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe M&G is more favorable than Man Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
M&G
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.43
Man Group
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.25

M&G has a beta of 0.953, meaning that its share price is 5% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Man Group has a beta of 0.631, meaning that its share price is 37% less volatile than the broader market.

Man Group has lower revenue, but higher earnings than M&G. Man Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than M&G, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
M&G£21.71B0.38£166.98M£12.3028.41
Man Group£1.69B2.06£382.68M£28.1010.83

37.1% of M&G shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 47.5% of Man Group shares are held by institutional investors. 0.1% of M&G shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 7.5% of Man Group shares are held by company 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.

In the previous week, Man Group had 1 more articles in the media than M&G. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Man Group and 1 mentions for M&G. M&G's average media sentiment score of 0.98 beat Man Group's score of 0.37 indicating that M&G is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
M&G
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Man Group
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

M&G pays an annual dividend of GBX 20.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.8%. Man Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 17.02 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.6%. M&G pays out 164.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Man Group pays out 60.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

Man Group has a net margin of 18.60% compared to M&G's net margin of 1.73%. Man Group's return on equity of 20.41% beat M&G's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
M&G1.73% 9.49% 0.40%
Man Group 18.60%20.41%4.61%

Summary

Man Group beats M&G on 10 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Man Group compare to Polar Capital Technology Trust?

Polar Capital Technology Trust (LON:PCT) and Man Group (LON:EMG) are both mid-cap finance companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, valuation, earnings, dividends, institutional ownership, risk, media sentiment and analyst recommendations.

In the previous week, Man Group had 2 more articles in the media than Polar Capital Technology Trust. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Man Group and 0 mentions for Polar Capital Technology Trust. Polar Capital Technology Trust's average media sentiment score of 0.51 beat Man Group's score of 0.37 indicating that Polar Capital Technology Trust is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Polar Capital Technology Trust Positive
Man Group Neutral

87.0% of Polar Capital Technology Trust shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 47.5% of Man Group shares are held by institutional investors. 0.0% of Polar Capital Technology Trust shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 7.5% of Man Group shares are held 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.

Man Group has a consensus target price of GBX 304.75, indicating a potential upside of 0.11%. Given Man Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Man Group is more favorable than Polar Capital Technology Trust.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Polar Capital Technology Trust
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Man Group
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.25

Polar Capital Technology Trust has a beta of 0.737, suggesting that its stock price is 26% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Man Group has a beta of 0.631, suggesting that its stock price is 37% less volatile than the broader market.

Polar Capital Technology Trust has higher revenue and earnings than Man Group. Polar Capital Technology Trust is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Man Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Polar Capital Technology Trust£3.76B1.84£1.20B£330.421.89
Man Group£1.69B2.06£382.68M£28.1010.83

Polar Capital Technology Trust has a net margin of 249.53% compared to Man Group's net margin of 18.60%. Polar Capital Technology Trust's return on equity of 55.87% beat Man Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Polar Capital Technology Trust249.53% 55.87% 20.70%
Man Group 18.60%20.41%4.61%

Summary

Polar Capital Technology Trust beats Man Group on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Man Group compare to Pershing Square?

Man Group (LON:EMG) and Pershing Square (LON:PSH) are both mid-cap finance companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, dividends, institutional ownership, profitability, analyst recommendations, risk and media sentiment.

Man Group currently has a consensus price target of GBX 304.75, indicating a potential upside of 0.11%. Given Man Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe Man Group is more favorable than Pershing Square.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Man Group
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.25
Pershing Square
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

In the previous week, Man Group and Man Group both had 2 articles in the media. Pershing Square's average media sentiment score of 1.41 beat Man Group's score of 0.37 indicating that Pershing Square is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Man Group
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Pershing Square
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Man Group£1.69B2.06£382.68M£28.1010.83
Pershing Square£2.57B2.64£2.71B£1.41 thousand2.76

Pershing Square has a net margin of 97.16% compared to Man Group's net margin of 18.60%. Man Group's return on equity of 20.41% beat Pershing Square's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Man Group18.60% 20.41% 4.61%
Pershing Square 97.16%-2.59%11.83%

Man Group has a beta of 0.631, indicating that its share price is 37% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Pershing Square has a beta of 0.849, indicating that its share price is 15% less volatile than the broader market.

47.5% of Man Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 5.8% of Pershing Square shares are owned by institutional investors. 7.5% of Man Group shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.3% of Pershing Square shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Man Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 17.02 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.6%. Pershing Square pays an annual dividend of GBX 65.84 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.7%. Man Group pays out 60.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Pershing Square pays out 4.7% 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.

Summary

Pershing Square beats Man Group on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Man Group compare to F&C Investment Trust?

Man Group (LON:EMG) and F&C Investment Trust (LON:FCIT) are both mid-cap finance companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, valuation, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, media sentiment, earnings, profitability and dividends.

47.5% of Man Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 7.2% of F&C Investment Trust shares are held by institutional investors. 7.5% of Man Group shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of F&C Investment Trust 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.

Man Group has a beta of 0.631, indicating that its share price is 37% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, F&C Investment Trust has a beta of 0.749, indicating that its share price is 25% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Man Group had 2 more articles in the media than F&C Investment Trust. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Man Group and 0 mentions for F&C Investment Trust. Man Group's average media sentiment score of 0.37 beat F&C Investment Trust's score of 0.00 indicating that Man Group is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Man Group Neutral
F&C Investment Trust Neutral

Man Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 17.02 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.6%. F&C Investment Trust pays an annual dividend of GBX 4.19 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.2%. Man Group pays out 60.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. F&C Investment Trust pays out 5.5% 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.

Man Group currently has a consensus price target of GBX 304.75, suggesting a potential upside of 0.11%. Given Man Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Man Group is more favorable than F&C Investment Trust.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Man Group
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.25
F&C Investment Trust
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

F&C Investment Trust has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Man Group. F&C Investment Trust is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Man Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Man Group£1.69B2.06£382.68M£28.1010.83
F&C Investment Trust£683.36M9.37£935.32M£75.804.49

F&C Investment Trust has a net margin of 103.67% compared to Man Group's net margin of 18.60%. F&C Investment Trust's return on equity of 22.14% beat Man Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Man Group18.60% 20.41% 4.61%
F&C Investment Trust 103.67%22.14%10.80%

Summary

Man Group beats F&C Investment Trust on 10 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

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EMG vs. The Competition

MetricMan GroupCapital Markets IndustryFinance SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£3.49B£5.67B£13.94B£2.92B
Dividend Yield4.17%7.39%5.89%6.17%
P/E Ratio10.8339.0029.62367.62
Price / Sales2.061,277.56522.4983,465.25
Price / Cash6.3348.3130.7127.89
Price / Book2.273.752.867.11
Net Income£382.68M£417.46M£1.31B£5.89B
7 Day Performance-2.93%-0.16%0.65%0.51%
1 Month Performance2.28%1.94%2.70%3.12%
1 Year Performance83.59%5.58%10.48%22.15%

Man Group Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
EMG
Man Group
2.2368 of 5 stars
GBX 304.40
+0.2%
GBX 304.75
+0.1%
+83.2%£3.49B£1.69B10.831,790
SDR
Schroders
1.7796 of 5 stars
GBX 584
+0.1%
GBX 453.33
-22.4%
+47.3%£9.11B£3.51B13.436,438
MNG
M&G
3.1575 of 5 stars
GBX 348.90
-1.5%
GBX 677.86
+94.3%
+29.2%£8.31B£21.71B28.376,101
PCT
Polar Capital Technology Trust
N/AGBX 653.50
-0.5%
N/A+61.8%£7.23B£3.76B1.98120
PSH
Pershing Square
N/AGBX 3,881.37
-0.9%
N/A-8.8%£6.79B£2.57B2.76N/A

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This page (LON:EMG) was last updated on 8/24/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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