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GBX 2,885 +30.00 (+1.05%)
As of 09/11/2026 12:38 PM Eastern

HRI vs. MYI, FEV, N91, CLDN, and JAM

Should you buy Herald stock or one of its competitors? Herald's main competitors and comparable companies include Murray International (MYI), Fidelity European Trust (FEV), Ninety One Group (N91), Caledonia Investments (CLDN), and JPMorgan American (JAM). 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 Herald compare to Murray International?

Murray International (LON:MYI) and Herald (LON:HRI) are both finance companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, institutional ownership, valuation, risk, dividends, profitability, media sentiment and analyst recommendations.

Murray International has higher revenue and earnings than Herald. Herald is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Murray International, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Murray International£461.97M4.71£178.39M£76.114.80
Herald£432.73M1.27£175.20M£895.203.22

Murray International has a beta of 0.865, suggesting that its stock price is 14% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Herald has a beta of 0.933, suggesting that its stock price is 7% less volatile than the broader market.

Herald has a net margin of 101.77% compared to Murray International's net margin of 95.58%. Herald's return on equity of 29.18% beat Murray International's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Murray International95.58% 22.48% 6.89%
Herald 101.77%29.18%9.22%

5.5% of Murray International shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 6.4% of Herald shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.1% of Murray International shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 38.2% of Herald shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Murray International and Murray International both had 1 articles in the media. Murray International's average media sentiment score of 0.00 beat Herald's score of -0.77 indicating that Murray International is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Murray International
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Herald
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Negative

Summary

Herald beats Murray International on 7 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Herald compare to Fidelity European Trust?

Herald (LON:HRI) and Fidelity European Trust (LON:FEV) are both finance companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, media sentiment, risk, institutional ownership, earnings, analyst recommendations, profitability and valuation.

In the previous week, Fidelity European Trust had 3 more articles in the media than Herald. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Fidelity European Trust and 1 mentions for Herald. Fidelity European Trust's average media sentiment score of 0.88 beat Herald's score of -0.77 indicating that Fidelity European Trust is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Herald
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Negative
Fidelity European Trust
2 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Fidelity European Trust has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Herald. Herald 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
Herald£432.73M1.27£175.20M£895.203.22
Fidelity European Trust£276.56M7.53£208.32M£62.806.77

Herald has a beta of 0.933, suggesting that its stock price is 7% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Fidelity European Trust has a beta of 1.182, suggesting that its stock price is 18% more volatile than the broader market.

6.4% of Herald shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 7.7% of Fidelity European Trust shares are held by institutional investors. 38.2% of Herald shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of Fidelity European Trust shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Herald has a net margin of 101.77% compared to Fidelity European Trust's net margin of 91.36%. Herald's return on equity of 29.18% beat Fidelity European Trust's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Herald101.77% 29.18% 9.22%
Fidelity European Trust 91.36%11.35%10.56%

Summary

Fidelity European Trust beats Herald on 8 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Herald compare to Ninety One Group?

Ninety One Group (LON:N91) and Herald (LON:HRI) are both finance companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, risk, institutional ownership, dividends, profitability, valuation, media sentiment and analyst recommendations.

Herald has a net margin of 101.77% compared to Ninety One Group's net margin of 19.63%. Herald's return on equity of 29.18% beat Ninety One Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Ninety One Group19.63% 28.08% 1.15%
Herald 101.77%29.18%9.22%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Ninety One Group£763.30M2.64£154.01M£17.1012.28
Herald£432.73M1.27£175.20M£895.203.22

11.6% of Ninety One Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 6.4% of Herald shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.1% of Ninety One Group shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 38.2% of Herald shares are owned by 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.

In the previous week, Herald had 1 more articles in the media than Ninety One Group. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Herald and 0 mentions for Ninety One Group. Ninety One Group's average media sentiment score of 0.00 beat Herald's score of -0.77 indicating that Ninety One Group is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Ninety One Group Neutral
Herald Negative

Ninety One Group has a beta of 0.753, indicating that its stock price is 25% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Herald has a beta of 0.933, indicating that its stock price is 7% less volatile than the broader market.

Ninety One Group presently has a consensus target price of GBX 206, suggesting a potential downside of 1.90%. Given Ninety One Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Ninety One Group is more favorable than Herald.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Ninety One Group
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Herald
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

Summary

Herald beats Ninety One Group on 8 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Herald compare to Caledonia Investments?

Caledonia Investments (LON:CLDN) and Herald (LON:HRI) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, earnings, profitability, institutional ownership, risk, valuation, media sentiment and analyst recommendations.

Caledonia Investments has a beta of 1.283, meaning that its share price is 28% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Herald has a beta of 0.933, meaning that its share price is 7% less volatile than the broader market.

7.3% of Caledonia Investments shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 6.4% of Herald shares are owned by institutional investors. 4.5% of Caledonia Investments shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 38.2% of Herald shares are owned 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.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Caledonia Investments£160.50M12.24£199.92M£25.5015.14
Herald£432.73M1.27£175.20M£895.203.22

In the previous week, Herald had 1 more articles in the media than Caledonia Investments. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Herald and 0 mentions for Caledonia Investments. Caledonia Investments' average media sentiment score of 0.75 beat Herald's score of -0.77 indicating that Caledonia Investments is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Caledonia Investments Positive
Herald Negative

Herald has a net margin of 101.77% compared to Caledonia Investments' net margin of 81.74%. Herald's return on equity of 29.18% beat Caledonia Investments' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Caledonia Investments81.74% 4.51% 4.23%
Herald 101.77%29.18%9.22%

Summary

Herald beats Caledonia Investments on 7 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Herald compare to JPMorgan American?

Herald (LON:HRI) and JPMorgan American (LON:JAM) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, risk, dividends, analyst recommendations, profitability, institutional ownership, media sentiment and earnings.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Herald£432.73M1.27£175.20M£895.203.22
JPMorgan American£383.22M5.19£420.73M£219.755.49

Herald has a beta of 0.933, indicating that its stock price is 7% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, JPMorgan American has a beta of 0.712, indicating that its stock price is 29% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Herald had 1 more articles in the media than JPMorgan American. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Herald and 0 mentions for JPMorgan American. JPMorgan American's average media sentiment score of 0.00 beat Herald's score of -0.77 indicating that JPMorgan American is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Herald Negative
JPMorgan American Neutral

6.4% of Herald shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 13.6% of JPMorgan American shares are held by institutional investors. 38.2% of Herald shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of JPMorgan American shares are held 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.

Herald has a net margin of 101.77% compared to JPMorgan American's net margin of 95.43%. Herald's return on equity of 29.18% beat JPMorgan American's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Herald101.77% 29.18% 9.22%
JPMorgan American 95.43%18.71%15.33%

Summary

Herald beats JPMorgan American on 7 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

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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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HRI vs. The Competition

MetricHeraldCapital Markets IndustryFinance SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£551.13M£5.52B£13.80B£2.51B
Dividend Yield0.14%7.48%5.94%6.25%
P/E Ratio3.2230.5425.67366.83
Price / Sales1.271,182.27500.4189,753.13
Price / Cash18.8647.9240.4527.89
Price / Book1.193.532.756.33
Net Income£175.20M£418.04M£1.32B£5.89B
7 Day Performance-2.04%-1.39%-1.17%-0.69%
1 Month Performance-5.56%-1.78%-0.23%0.00%
1 Year Performance20.21%2.79%8.39%19.96%

Herald Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
HRI
Herald
N/AGBX 2,885
+1.1%
N/A+20.2%£551.13M£432.73M3.226,600
MYI
Murray International
N/AGBX 371.97
0.0%
N/A+20.7%£2.22B£358.82M6.34N/A
FEV
Fidelity European Trust
N/AGBX 433.01
-1.4%
N/A+4.3%£2.13B£276.56M6.90N/A
N91
Ninety One Group
N/AGBX 209.40
-2.3%
GBX 206
-1.6%
+7.8%£2.08B£763.30M12.251,180
CLDN
Caledonia Investments
N/AGBX 394.86
-0.5%
N/A+2.9%£2.01B£160.50M15.4874

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This page (LON:HRI) was last updated on 9/13/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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