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Hansard Global (HSD) Competitors

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GBX 54 +0.75 (+1.41%)
As of 06/5/2026 12:25 PM Eastern

HSD vs. OML, PRU, SDLF, PHNX, and SLA

Should you buy Hansard Global stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Hansard Global 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 Hansard Global include Old Mutual (OML), Prudential (PRU), Standard Life (SDLF), Phoenix Group (PHNX), and Standard Life Aberdeen (SLA). These companies are all part of the "insurance - life" industry.

How does Hansard Global compare to Old Mutual?

Hansard Global (LON:HSD) and Old Mutual (LON:OML) are both insurance - life industry companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, risk, earnings, dividends, institutional ownership, media sentiment, profitability and analyst recommendations.

15.3% of Hansard Global shares are held by institutional investors. 46.7% of Hansard Global 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, Hansard Global's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Old Mutual'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Hansard Global Neutral
Old Mutual Neutral

Hansard Global has higher revenue and earnings than Old Mutual.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Hansard Global£49.50M1.49£5.25M£2.9018.62
Old MutualN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A

Hansard Global has a net margin of 4.43% compared to Old Mutual's net margin of 0.00%. Hansard Global's return on equity of 25.08% beat Old Mutual's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Hansard Global4.43% 25.08% 0.32%
Old Mutual N/A N/A N/A

Summary

Hansard Global beats Old Mutual on 6 of the 6 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Hansard Global compare to Prudential?

Prudential (LON:PRU) and Hansard Global (LON:HSD) are both financial services companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, valuation, profitability, risk, dividends, media sentiment and earnings.

In the previous week, Prudential had 4 more articles in the media than Hansard Global. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Prudential and 0 mentions for Hansard Global. Prudential's average media sentiment score of 0.81 beat Hansard Global's score of 0.00 indicating that Prudential is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Prudential Positive
Hansard Global Neutral

Prudential has a net margin of 14.82% compared to Hansard Global's net margin of 4.43%. Prudential's return on equity of 36.71% beat Hansard Global's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Prudential14.82% 36.71% 1.23%
Hansard Global 4.43%25.08%0.32%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Prudential£27.39B0.87£827.01M£153.506.22
Hansard Global£49.50M1.49£5.25M£2.9018.62

Prudential has a beta of 0.907, suggesting that its share price is 9% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Hansard Global has a beta of 0.2, suggesting that its share price is 80% less volatile than the broader market.

Prudential currently has a consensus target price of GBX 1,379, indicating a potential upside of 44.43%. Given Prudential's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Prudential is more favorable than Hansard Global.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Prudential
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Hansard Global
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

Prudential pays an annual dividend of GBX 23.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.5%. Hansard Global pays an annual dividend of GBX 4.45 per share and has a dividend yield of 8.2%. Prudential pays out 15.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Hansard Global pays out 153.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future.

63.3% of Prudential shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 15.3% of Hansard Global shares are held by institutional investors. 0.5% of Prudential shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 46.7% of Hansard Global shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Prudential beats Hansard Global on 14 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Hansard Global compare to Standard Life?

Standard Life (LON:SDLF) and Hansard Global (LON:HSD) are both financial services companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, valuation, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, dividends, profitability, earnings and risk.

37.9% of Standard Life shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 15.3% of Hansard Global shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.2% of Standard Life shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 46.7% of Hansard Global shares are owned by 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.

Hansard Global has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Standard Life. Standard Life is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Hansard Global, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Standard Life£31.84B0.24N/A-£47.10N/A
Hansard Global£49.50M1.49£5.25M£2.9018.62

Standard Life pays an annual dividend of GBX 54.70 per share and has a dividend yield of 7.2%. Hansard Global pays an annual dividend of GBX 4.45 per share and has a dividend yield of 8.2%. Standard Life pays out -116.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Hansard Global pays out 153.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future.

Standard Life presently has a consensus target price of GBX 894.50, indicating a potential upside of 17.98%. Given Standard Life's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Standard Life is more favorable than Hansard Global.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Standard Life
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Hansard Global
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

Hansard Global has a net margin of 4.43% compared to Standard Life's net margin of 0.00%. Hansard Global's return on equity of 25.08% beat Standard Life's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Standard LifeN/A N/A N/A
Hansard Global 4.43%25.08%0.32%

In the previous week, Standard Life had 6 more articles in the media than Hansard Global. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Standard Life and 0 mentions for Hansard Global. Standard Life's average media sentiment score of 0.77 beat Hansard Global's score of 0.00 indicating that Standard Life is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Standard Life Positive
Hansard Global Neutral

Summary

Standard Life and Hansard Global tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Hansard Global compare to Phoenix Group?

Phoenix Group (LON:PHNX) and Hansard Global (LON:HSD) are both financial services companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, risk, dividends, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, profitability, institutional ownership and valuation.

Phoenix Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 54 per share and has a dividend yield of 7.0%. Hansard Global pays an annual dividend of GBX 4.45 per share and has a dividend yield of 8.2%. Phoenix Group pays out -85.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Hansard Global pays out 153.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future.

Phoenix Group has a beta of 0.847, suggesting that its share price is 15% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Hansard Global has a beta of 0.2, suggesting that its share price is 80% less volatile than the broader market.

Phoenix Group presently has a consensus price target of GBX 750, indicating a potential downside of 2.22%. Given Phoenix Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Phoenix Group is more favorable than Hansard Global.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Phoenix Group
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.40
Hansard Global
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Phoenix Group£10.97B0.70-£521.46M-£63.40N/A
Hansard Global£49.50M1.49£5.25M£2.9018.62

37.9% of Phoenix Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 15.3% of Hansard Global shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.2% of Phoenix Group shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 46.7% of Hansard Global shares are owned by company 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.

Hansard Global has a net margin of 4.43% compared to Phoenix Group's net margin of -1.65%. Hansard Global's return on equity of 25.08% beat Phoenix Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Phoenix Group-1.65% -56.94% 0.08%
Hansard Global 4.43%25.08%0.32%

In the previous week, Phoenix Group had 1 more articles in the media than Hansard Global. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Phoenix Group and 0 mentions for Hansard Global. Phoenix Group's average media sentiment score of 0.75 beat Hansard Global's score of 0.00 indicating that Phoenix Group is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Phoenix Group Positive
Hansard Global Neutral

Summary

Phoenix Group and Hansard Global tied by winning 9 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Hansard Global compare to Standard Life Aberdeen?

Hansard Global (LON:HSD) and Standard Life Aberdeen (LON:SLA) are both insurance - life industry companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, risk, valuation, profitability, analyst recommendations, dividends, earnings and institutional ownership.

15.3% of Hansard Global shares are held by institutional investors. 46.7% of Hansard Global shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Hansard Global's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Standard Life Aberdeen'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Hansard Global Neutral
Standard Life Aberdeen Neutral

Hansard Global pays an annual dividend of GBX 4.45 per share and has a dividend yield of 8.2%. Standard Life Aberdeen pays an annual dividend of GBX 0.22 per share. Hansard Global pays out 153.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Standard Life Aberdeen pays out 0.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

Hansard Global has a net margin of 4.43% compared to Standard Life Aberdeen's net margin of 0.00%. Hansard Global's return on equity of 25.08% beat Standard Life Aberdeen's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Hansard Global4.43% 25.08% 0.32%
Standard Life Aberdeen N/A N/A N/A

Hansard Global has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Standard Life Aberdeen. Standard Life Aberdeen is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Hansard Global, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Hansard Global£49.50M1.49£5.25M£2.9018.62
Standard Life Aberdeen£3.60B0.00N/A£37.20N/A

Summary

Hansard Global beats Standard Life Aberdeen on 7 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.

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New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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HSD vs. The Competition

MetricHansard GlobalInsurance IndustryFinancial SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£73.73M£22.05B£5.74B£2.77B
Dividend Yield8.24%4.84%5.28%6.12%
P/E Ratio18.626.5616.35365.18
Price / Sales1.4935.061,111.8687,168.41
Price / Cash0.051.4891.7827.85
Price / Book3.541.496.507.68
Net Income£5.25M£6.79B£1.14B£5.89B
7 Day Performance3.85%-0.83%-0.85%-0.51%
1 Month Performance4.85%-1.23%0.52%2.09%
1 Year Performance12.15%14.78%18.74%72.76%

Hansard Global Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
HSD
Hansard Global
N/AGBX 54
+1.4%
N/A+12.4%£73.73M£49.50M18.62183
OML
Old Mutual
N/AN/AN/AN/A£0.00N/AN/AN/A
PRU
Prudential
4.3698 of 5 stars
GBX 1,071.50
-1.4%
GBX 1,379
+28.7%
+9.9%£26.83B£27.39B6.9839,900
SDLF
Standard Life
3.2073 of 5 stars
GBX 776
-1.5%
GBX 894.50
+15.3%
N/A£7.78B£31.84BN/AN/A
PHNX
Phoenix Group
1.9747 of 5 stars
GBX 767
+0.1%
GBX 750
-2.2%
+19.2%£7.68B£10.97BN/A7,757

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This page (LON:HSD) was last updated on 6/6/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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