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

Should you buy Man Group stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Man 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 Man Group include Schroders (SDR), M&G (MNG), Polar Capital Technology Trust (PCT), Pershing Square (PSH), and F&C Investment Trust (FCIT).

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 better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, media sentiment, earnings, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, risk, valuation and profitability.

Schroders has a net margin of 19.94% compared to Man Group's net margin of 18.60%. Man Group's return on equity of 20.36% beat Schroders' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Schroders19.94% 15.55% 1.86%
Man Group 18.60%20.36%4.61%

Schroders has a beta of 1.081, meaning that its share price is 8% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Man Group has a beta of 0.636, meaning that its share price is 36% less volatile than the broader market.

Schroders pays an annual dividend of GBX 21.50 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.6%. Man Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 17.26 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 115.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future.

17.2% of Schroders shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 47.3% of Man Group shares are held by institutional investors. 1.7% of Schroders shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 7.7% of Man Group shares are held by 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.

In the previous week, Man Group had 12 more articles in the media than Schroders. MarketBeat recorded 14 mentions for Man Group and 2 mentions for Schroders. Schroders' average media sentiment score of 0.69 beat Man Group's score of 0.59 indicating that Schroders is being referred to more favorably in the media.

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

Man Group has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Schroders. Schroders 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
Schroders£3.51B2.62£355.50M£43.5013.55
Man Group£1.69B2.04£382.68M£15.0020.67

Schroders currently has a consensus price target of GBX 453.33, indicating a potential downside of 23.09%. Man Group has a consensus price target of GBX 304.75, indicating a potential downside of 1.71%. Given Man Group's higher possible upside, analysts plainly 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

Summary

Schroders and Man Group tied by winning 9 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 business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, earnings, dividends, profitability, institutional ownership, risk, analyst recommendations and valuation.

M&G presently has a consensus target price of GBX 677.86, suggesting a potential upside of 86.48%. Man Group has a consensus target price of GBX 304.75, suggesting a potential downside of 1.71%. Given M&G's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly 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 pays an annual dividend of GBX 20.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.6%. Man Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 17.26 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 115.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Man Group is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

M&G has a beta of 0.941, meaning that its share price is 6% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Man Group has a beta of 0.636, meaning that its share price is 36% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Man Group had 12 more articles in the media than M&G. MarketBeat recorded 14 mentions for Man Group and 2 mentions for M&G. M&G's average media sentiment score of 0.70 beat Man Group's score of 0.59 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
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Man Group
5 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

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£21.71B0.40£166.98M£12.3029.55
Man Group£1.69B2.04£382.68M£15.0020.67

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 20.36% 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%20.36%4.61%

42.9% of M&G shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 47.3% of Man Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.1% of M&G shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 7.7% of Man Group 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

Man Group beats M&G on 11 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Man Group compare to Polar Capital Technology Trust?

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

47.3% of Man Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 7.1% of Polar Capital Technology Trust shares are held by institutional investors. 7.7% of Man Group shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of Polar Capital Technology Trust shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Man Group presently has a consensus target price of GBX 304.75, suggesting a potential downside of 1.71%. Given Man Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Man Group is more favorable than Polar Capital Technology 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
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 has a beta of 0.636, meaning that its stock price is 36% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Polar Capital Technology Trust has a beta of 0.8378958, meaning that its stock price is 16% less volatile than the broader market.

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
Man Group18.60% 20.36% 4.61%
Polar Capital Technology Trust 249.53%55.87%20.70%

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
Man Group£1.69B2.04£382.68M£15.0020.67
Polar Capital Technology Trust£3.76B1.97£1.20B£330.422.02

In the previous week, Man Group had 13 more articles in the media than Polar Capital Technology Trust. MarketBeat recorded 14 mentions for Man Group and 1 mentions for Polar Capital Technology Trust. Polar Capital Technology Trust's average media sentiment score of 1.41 beat Man Group's score of 0.59 indicating that Polar Capital Technology Trust is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Man Group
5 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Polar Capital Technology Trust
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

Man Group and Polar Capital Technology Trust tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Man Group compare to Pershing Square?

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

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
Pershing Square£2.57B2.67£2.71B£1.41 thousand2.79
Man Group£1.69B2.04£382.68M£15.0020.67

Man Group has a consensus price target of GBX 304.75, suggesting a potential downside of 1.71%. Given Man Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Man Group is more favorable than Pershing Square.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Pershing Square
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

In the previous week, Man Group had 14 more articles in the media than Pershing Square. MarketBeat recorded 14 mentions for Man Group and 0 mentions for Pershing Square. Man Group's average media sentiment score of 0.59 beat Pershing Square's score of 0.00 indicating that Man Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Pershing Square Neutral
Man Group Positive

Pershing Square has a net margin of 94.13% compared to Man Group's net margin of 18.60%. Man Group's return on equity of 20.36% beat Pershing Square's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Pershing Square94.13% 16.97% 11.83%
Man Group 18.60%20.36%4.61%

5.8% of Pershing Square shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 47.3% of Man Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.3% of Pershing Square shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 7.7% of Man Group 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.

Pershing Square pays an annual dividend of GBX 65.84 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.7%. Man Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 17.26 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.6%. Pershing Square pays out 4.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Man Group pays out 115.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future.

Pershing Square has a beta of 0.8576274, meaning that its share price is 14% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Man Group has a beta of 0.636, meaning that its share price is 36% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Man Group beats Pershing Square on 10 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

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

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

F&C Investment Trust has a beta of 0.7953292, suggesting that its share price is 20% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Man Group has a beta of 0.636, suggesting that its share price is 36% less volatile than the broader market.

Man Group has a consensus target price of GBX 304.75, indicating a potential downside of 1.71%. 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
F&C Investment 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

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 an annual dividend of GBX 17.26 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.6%. F&C Investment Trust pays out 5.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Man Group pays out 115.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future.

In the previous week, Man Group had 11 more articles in the media than F&C Investment Trust. MarketBeat recorded 14 mentions for Man Group and 3 mentions for F&C Investment Trust. F&C Investment Trust's average media sentiment score of 1.46 beat Man Group's score of 0.59 indicating that F&C Investment Trust is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
F&C Investment Trust
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Man Group
5 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

F&C Investment Trust has higher earnings, but lower revenue 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
F&C Investment Trust£683.36M9.35£935.32M£75.804.47
Man Group£1.69B2.04£382.68M£15.0020.67

7.2% of F&C Investment Trust shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 47.3% of Man Group shares are held by institutional investors. 0.1% of F&C Investment Trust shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 7.7% of Man Group 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.

F&C Investment Trust has a net margin of 105.66% compared to Man Group's net margin of 18.60%. Man Group's return on equity of 20.36% beat F&C Investment Trust's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
F&C Investment Trust105.66% 11.28% 10.80%
Man Group 18.60%20.36%4.61%

Summary

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

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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EMG vs. The Competition

MetricMan GroupCapital Markets IndustryFinance SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£3.46B£5.61B£14.06B£2.91B
Dividend Yield4.22%7.50%5.95%6.13%
P/E Ratio20.6736.9828.88368.08
Price / Sales2.041,098.53463.1483,635.64
Price / Cash6.3348.0429.9527.89
Price / Book2.313.743.747.07
Net Income£382.68M£417.17M£1.31B£5.89B
7 Day Performance-1.13%1.13%0.91%0.54%
1 Month Performance4.05%-0.15%1.29%0.25%
1 Year Performance86.34%7.21%13.80%64.64%

Man Group Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
EMG
Man Group
2.2489 of 5 stars
GBX 310.06
+1.9%
GBX 304.75
-1.7%
+84.9%£3.46B£1.69B20.671,790
SDR
Schroders
1.748 of 5 stars
GBX 589
+0.1%
GBX 453.33
-23.0%
+54.9%£9.18B£3.25B17.536,438
MNG
M&G
3.6284 of 5 stars
GBX 351.50
-0.4%
GBX 677.86
+92.8%
+40.8%£8.37B£21.71B28.586,101
PCT
Polar Capital Technology Trust
N/AGBX 610
-0.1%
N/A+61.0%£6.75B£2.14B3.23120
PSH
Pershing Square
N/AGBX 3,792.31
+0.5%
N/A-5.1%£6.64B£2.57B2.69N/A

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This page (LON:EMG) was last updated on 8/4/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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