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Fidelity European Trust (FEV) Competitors

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FEV vs. MNG, PCT, PSH, FCIT, and ICP

Should you buy Fidelity European Trust stock or one of its competitors? Fidelity European Trust's main competitors and comparable companies include M&G (MNG), Polar Capital Technology Trust (PCT), Pershing Square (PSH), F&C Investment Trust (FCIT), and Intermediate Capital Group (ICP). 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 Fidelity European Trust compare to M&G?

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

In the previous week, M&G had 4 more articles in the media than Fidelity European Trust. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for M&G and 0 mentions for Fidelity European Trust. Fidelity European Trust's average media sentiment score of 1.42 beat M&G's score of 0.34 indicating that Fidelity European Trust is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
M&G Neutral
Fidelity European Trust Positive

M&G pays an annual dividend of GBX 20.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.7%. Fidelity European Trust pays an annual dividend of GBX 9.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. 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. Fidelity European Trust pays out 15.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

Fidelity European Trust has lower revenue, but higher earnings than M&G. Fidelity European Trust 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£21.71B0.39£166.98M£12.3028.57
Fidelity European Trust£276.56M7.90£208.32M£62.807.05

37.1% of M&G shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 7.7% of Fidelity European Trust shares are held by institutional investors. 0.1% of M&G shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of Fidelity European Trust shares are held by company 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.

Fidelity European Trust has a net margin of 93.61% compared to M&G's net margin of 1.73%. Fidelity European Trust's return on equity of 13.99% beat M&G's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
M&G1.73% 9.49% 0.40%
Fidelity European Trust 93.61%13.99%10.56%

M&G has a beta of 0.953, suggesting that its share price is 5% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Fidelity European Trust has a beta of 1.189, suggesting that its share price is 19% more volatile than the broader market.

M&G presently has a consensus price target of GBX 677.86, indicating a potential upside of 92.89%. Given M&G's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe M&G is more favorable than Fidelity European Trust.

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
Fidelity European Trust
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

Summary

M&G and Fidelity European Trust tied by winning 9 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Fidelity European Trust compare to Polar Capital Technology Trust?

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

In the previous week, Fidelity European Trust's average media sentiment score of 1.42 beat Polar Capital Technology Trust's score of 0.00 indicating that Fidelity European Trust is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Fidelity European Trust Positive
Polar Capital Technology Trust Neutral

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Fidelity European Trust£276.56M7.90£208.32M£62.807.05
Polar Capital Technology Trust£3.76B1.99£1.20B£330.422.05

7.7% of Fidelity European Trust shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 87.0% of Polar Capital Technology Trust shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.1% of Fidelity European Trust shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.0% of Polar Capital Technology Trust shares are owned by company 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.

Polar Capital Technology Trust has a net margin of 249.53% compared to Fidelity European Trust's net margin of 93.61%. Polar Capital Technology Trust's return on equity of 55.87% beat Fidelity European Trust's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Fidelity European Trust93.61% 13.99% 10.56%
Polar Capital Technology Trust 249.53%55.87%20.70%

Fidelity European Trust has a beta of 1.189, suggesting that its stock price is 19% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Polar Capital Technology Trust has a beta of 0.737, suggesting that its stock price is 26% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Polar Capital Technology Trust beats Fidelity European Trust on 7 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Fidelity European Trust compare to Pershing Square?

Fidelity European Trust (LON:FEV) and Pershing Square (LON:PSH) are both mid-cap finance companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, media sentiment, risk, earnings, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, valuation and profitability.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Fidelity European Trust£276.56M7.90£208.32M£62.807.05
Pershing Square£2.57B2.65£2.71B£1.41 thousand2.77

In the previous week, Fidelity European Trust's average media sentiment score of 1.42 beat Pershing Square's score of 0.00 indicating that Fidelity European Trust is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Fidelity European Trust Positive
Pershing Square Neutral

Fidelity European Trust has a beta of 1.189, indicating that its share price is 19% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Pershing Square has a beta of 0.8576274, indicating that its share price is 14% less volatile than the broader market.

7.7% of Fidelity European Trust shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 5.8% of Pershing Square shares are held by institutional investors. 0.1% of Fidelity European Trust shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.3% of Pershing Square shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Fidelity European Trust pays an annual dividend of GBX 9.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. Pershing Square pays an annual dividend of GBX 65.84 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.7%. Fidelity European Trust pays out 15.0% 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.

Pershing Square has a net margin of 94.13% compared to Fidelity European Trust's net margin of 93.61%. Pershing Square's return on equity of 16.97% beat Fidelity European Trust's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Fidelity European Trust93.61% 13.99% 10.56%
Pershing Square 94.13%16.97%11.83%

Summary

Pershing Square beats Fidelity European Trust on 8 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Fidelity European Trust compare to F&C Investment Trust?

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

F&C Investment Trust has a net margin of 103.67% compared to Fidelity European Trust's net margin of 93.61%. F&C Investment Trust's return on equity of 22.14% beat Fidelity European Trust's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
F&C Investment Trust103.67% 22.14% 10.80%
Fidelity European Trust 93.61%13.99%10.56%

F&C Investment Trust pays an annual dividend of GBX 4.19 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.2%. Fidelity European Trust pays an annual dividend of GBX 9.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. F&C Investment Trust pays out 5.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Fidelity European Trust pays out 15.0% 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.

In the previous week, Fidelity European Trust's average media sentiment score of 1.42 beat F&C Investment Trust's score of 0.00 indicating that Fidelity European Trust is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
F&C Investment Trust Neutral
Fidelity European Trust Positive

7.2% of F&C Investment Trust shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 7.7% of Fidelity European Trust shares are held by institutional investors. 0.1% of F&C Investment Trust shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of Fidelity European Trust shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

F&C Investment Trust has higher revenue and earnings than Fidelity European Trust. F&C Investment Trust is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Fidelity European Trust, 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£683.36M9.48£935.32M£75.804.54
Fidelity European Trust£276.56M7.90£208.32M£62.807.05

F&C Investment Trust has a beta of 0.749, meaning that its share price is 25% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Fidelity European Trust has a beta of 1.189, meaning that its share price is 19% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

F&C Investment Trust beats Fidelity European Trust on 8 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Fidelity European Trust compare to Intermediate Capital Group?

Intermediate Capital Group (LON:ICP) and Fidelity European Trust (LON:FEV) 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.

Intermediate Capital Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 78 per share. Fidelity European Trust pays an annual dividend of GBX 9.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. Intermediate Capital Group pays out 10,129.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Fidelity European Trust pays out 15.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Fidelity European Trust is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Intermediate Capital Group£831.60M0.00£409.10M£0.77N/A
Fidelity European Trust£276.56M7.90£208.32M£62.807.05

Intermediate Capital Group has a beta of 1.9, meaning that its share price is 90% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Fidelity European Trust has a beta of 1.189, meaning that its share price is 19% more volatile than the broader market.

Fidelity European Trust has a net margin of 93.61% compared to Intermediate Capital Group's net margin of 56.78%. Intermediate Capital Group's return on equity of 20.09% beat Fidelity European Trust's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Intermediate Capital Group56.78% 20.09% 4.57%
Fidelity European Trust 93.61%13.99%10.56%

70.4% of Intermediate Capital Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 7.7% of Fidelity European Trust shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.4% of Intermediate Capital Group shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of Fidelity European Trust shares are owned by company 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.

In the previous week, Fidelity European Trust's average media sentiment score of 1.42 beat Intermediate Capital Group's score of 0.00 indicating that Fidelity European Trust is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Intermediate Capital Group Neutral
Fidelity European Trust Positive

Summary

Intermediate Capital Group beats Fidelity European Trust on 7 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

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New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

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Media Sentiment Over Time

This chart shows the average media sentiment of LON and its competitors over the past 90 days as caculated by MarketBeat. The averaged score is equivalent to the following: Very Negative Sentiment <= -1.5, Negative Sentiment > -1.5 and <= -0.5, Neutral Sentiment > -0.5 and < 0.5, Positive Sentiment >= 0.5 and < 1.5, and Very Positive Sentiment >= 1.5.
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FEV vs. The Competition

MetricFidelity European TrustCapital Markets IndustryFinance SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£2.18B£5.65B£14.03B£2.88B
Dividend Yield2.23%7.40%5.89%6.09%
P/E Ratio7.0537.9929.18368.18
Price / Sales7.901,225.90512.5183,672.52
Price / Cash82.6348.2838.6827.89
Price / Book1.073.713.677.26
Net Income£208.32M£417.15M£1.31B£5.89B
7 Day Performance1.14%0.63%0.30%1.12%
1 Month Performance3.75%0.67%1.23%2.56%
1 Year Performance12.15%8.47%12.57%70.21%

Fidelity European Trust Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
FEV
Fidelity European Trust
N/AGBX 443
flat
N/A+11.7%£2.18B£276.56M7.05N/A
MNG
M&G
3.699 of 5 stars
GBX 365.24
+0.3%
GBX 677.86
+85.6%
+33.0%£8.67B£21.71B29.696,101
PCT
Polar Capital Technology Trust
N/AGBX 664
-0.7%
N/A+63.0%£7.40B£3.76B2.01120
PSH
Pershing Square
N/AGBX 3,912
+0.2%
N/A-4.6%£6.85B£2.57B2.78N/A
FCIT
F&C Investment Trust
N/AGBX 343.40
flat
N/A+19.2%£6.46B£683.36M4.53N/A

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This page (LON:FEV) was last updated on 8/12/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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