Do analysts rate IEM or EWG?

European Wealth Group has a consensus price target of GBX 137, indicating a potential upside of 40.51%. Given European Wealth Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe European Wealth Group is more favorable than Impax Environmental Markets. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Impax Environmental Markets 0 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 0.00 European Wealth Group 0 Sell rating(s) 1 Hold rating(s) 1 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.50

Does the media prefer BUT or IEM?

In the previous week, Impax Environmental Markets had 1 more articles in the media than Brunner. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Impax Environmental Markets and 1 mentions for Brunner. Brunner's average media sentiment score of 0.72 beat Impax Environmental Markets' score of -0.19 indicating that Brunner is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Brunner 0 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Impax Environmental Markets 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Impax Environmental Markets (IEM) Competitors

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IEM vs. BGFD, TRG, EWG, BUT, and ATR

Should you buy Impax Environmental Markets stock or one of its competitors? Impax Environmental Markets's main competitors and comparable companies include The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust (BGFD), The European Smaller Companies Trust (TRG), European Wealth Group (EWG), Brunner (BUT), and Schroder Asian Total Return Inv. (ATR). 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 Impax Environmental Markets compare to The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust?

Impax Environmental Markets (LON:IEM) and The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust (LON:BGFD) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, dividends, media sentiment, valuation, analyst recommendations, profitability, earnings and risk.

14.2% of Impax Environmental Markets shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 8.8% of The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust shares are held by institutional investors. 0.3% of Impax Environmental Markets shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Impax Environmental Markets had 1 more articles in the media than The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Impax Environmental Markets and 0 mentions for The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust. The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust's average media sentiment score of 0.00 beat Impax Environmental Markets' score of -0.19 indicating that The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Impax Environmental Markets	Neutral
The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust	Neutral

The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Impax Environmental Markets. Impax Environmental Markets is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Impax Environmental Markets	£180.81M	0.97	-£9.32M	£97.86	4.62
The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust	£154.29M	4.49	£65.49M	£188.95	5.73

Impax Environmental Markets pays an annual dividend of GBX 5.10 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.1%. The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust pays an annual dividend of GBX 10 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.9%. Impax Environmental Markets pays out 5.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust pays out 5.3% 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. Impax Environmental Markets is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Impax Environmental Markets has a beta of 1.152, suggesting that its share price is 15% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust has a beta of 0.994, suggesting that its share price is 1% less volatile than the broader market.

The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust has a net margin of 158.45% compared to Impax Environmental Markets' net margin of 91.92%. Impax Environmental Markets' return on equity of 34.42% beat The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Impax Environmental Markets	91.92%	34.42%	-0.44%
The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust	158.45%	19.34%	0.31%

Summary

Impax Environmental Markets beats The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust on 8 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Impax Environmental Markets compare to The European Smaller Companies Trust?

Impax Environmental Markets (LON:IEM) and The European Smaller Companies Trust (LON:TRG) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, risk, media sentiment, institutional ownership, profitability, analyst recommendations, valuation and dividends.

Impax Environmental Markets pays an annual dividend of GBX 5.10 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.1%. The European Smaller Companies Trust pays an annual dividend of GBX 0.03 per share. Impax Environmental Markets pays out 5.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. The European Smaller Companies Trust pays out 0.0% 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, Impax Environmental Markets had 1 more articles in the media than The European Smaller Companies Trust. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Impax Environmental Markets and 0 mentions for The European Smaller Companies Trust. The European Smaller Companies Trust's average media sentiment score of 0.00 beat Impax Environmental Markets' score of -0.19 indicating that The European Smaller Companies Trust is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Impax Environmental Markets	Neutral
The European Smaller Companies Trust	Neutral

14.2% of Impax Environmental Markets shares are held by institutional investors. 0.3% of Impax Environmental Markets shares are held by 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.

The European Smaller Companies Trust has higher revenue and earnings than Impax Environmental Markets. The European Smaller Companies Trust is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Impax Environmental Markets, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Impax Environmental Markets	£180.81M	0.97	-£9.32M	£97.86	4.62
The European Smaller Companies Trust	£340.08M	0.00	N/A	£82.00	N/A

Impax Environmental Markets has a net margin of 91.92% compared to The European Smaller Companies Trust's net margin of 0.00%. Impax Environmental Markets' return on equity of 34.42% beat The European Smaller Companies Trust's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Impax Environmental Markets	91.92%	34.42%	-0.44%
The European Smaller Companies Trust	N/A	N/A	N/A

Summary

Impax Environmental Markets beats The European Smaller Companies Trust on 8 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Impax Environmental Markets compare to European Wealth Group?

Impax Environmental Markets (LON:IEM) and European Wealth Group (LON:EWG) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, risk, valuation, earnings, profitability, media sentiment, institutional ownership and dividends.

In the previous week, Impax Environmental Markets had 2 more articles in the media than European Wealth Group. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Impax Environmental Markets and 0 mentions for European Wealth Group. European Wealth Group's average media sentiment score of 0.00 beat Impax Environmental Markets' score of -0.19 indicating that European Wealth Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Impax Environmental Markets	Neutral
European Wealth Group	Neutral

European Wealth Group has higher revenue and earnings than Impax Environmental Markets. European Wealth Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Impax Environmental Markets, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Impax Environmental Markets	£180.81M	0.98	-£9.32M	£97.86	4.65
European Wealth Group	£2.52B	0.27	N/A	-£0.49	N/A

European Wealth Group has a consensus price target of GBX 137, indicating a potential upside of 40.51%. Given European Wealth Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe European Wealth Group is more favorable than Impax Environmental Markets.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Impax Environmental Markets	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0.00
European Wealth Group	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50

Impax Environmental Markets has a net margin of 91.92% compared to European Wealth Group's net margin of 0.00%. Impax Environmental Markets' return on equity of 34.42% beat European Wealth Group's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Impax Environmental Markets	91.92%	34.42%	-0.44%
European Wealth Group	N/A	N/A	N/A

14.2% of Impax Environmental Markets shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 6.8% of European Wealth Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.3% of Impax Environmental Markets shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 47.4% of European Wealth Group shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Impax Environmental Markets and European Wealth Group tied by winning 7 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Impax Environmental Markets compare to Brunner?

Brunner (LON:BUT) and Impax Environmental Markets (LON:IEM) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, risk, media sentiment, valuation, profitability, analyst recommendations, earnings and dividends.

In the previous week, Impax Environmental Markets had 1 more articles in the media than Brunner. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Impax Environmental Markets and 1 mentions for Brunner. Brunner's average media sentiment score of 0.72 beat Impax Environmental Markets' score of -0.19 indicating that Brunner is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Brunner	0 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Impax Environmental Markets	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Brunner has a net margin of 96.94% compared to Impax Environmental Markets' net margin of 91.92%. Impax Environmental Markets' return on equity of 34.42% beat Brunner's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Brunner	96.94%	15.14%	11.63%
Impax Environmental Markets	91.92%	34.42%	-0.44%

Brunner has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Impax Environmental Markets. Impax Environmental Markets is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Brunner, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Brunner	£105.27M	6.34	£105.32M	£238.78	6.52
Impax Environmental Markets	£180.81M	0.98	-£9.32M	£97.86	4.65

Brunner pays an annual dividend of GBX 25 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.6%. Impax Environmental Markets pays an annual dividend of GBX 5.10 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.1%. Brunner pays out 10.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Impax Environmental Markets pays out 5.2% 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.

Brunner has a beta of 0.822, meaning that its stock price is 18% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Impax Environmental Markets has a beta of 1.152, meaning that its stock price is 15% more volatile than the broader market.

5.1% of Brunner shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 14.2% of Impax Environmental Markets shares are held by institutional investors. 0.8% of Brunner shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of Impax Environmental Markets shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Brunner beats Impax Environmental Markets on 9 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Impax Environmental Markets compare to Schroder Asian Total Return Inv.?

Impax Environmental Markets (LON:IEM) and Schroder Asian Total Return Inv. (LON:ATR) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, valuation, earnings, profitability, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, risk and institutional ownership.

Impax Environmental Markets pays an annual dividend of GBX 5.10 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.1%. Schroder Asian Total Return Inv. pays an annual dividend of GBX 11.50 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.6%. Impax Environmental Markets pays out 5.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Schroder Asian Total Return Inv. pays out 4.2% 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. Schroder Asian Total Return Inv. is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Impax Environmental Markets has a beta of 1.152, suggesting that its share price is 15% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Schroder Asian Total Return Inv. has a beta of 0.972, suggesting that its share price is 3% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Impax Environmental Markets had 2 more articles in the media than Schroder Asian Total Return Inv.. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Impax Environmental Markets and 0 mentions for Schroder Asian Total Return Inv.. Schroder Asian Total Return Inv.'s average media sentiment score of 0.00 beat Impax Environmental Markets' score of -0.19 indicating that Schroder Asian Total Return Inv. is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Impax Environmental Markets	Neutral
Schroder Asian Total Return Inv.	Neutral

Schroder Asian Total Return Inv. has higher revenue and earnings than Impax Environmental Markets. Schroder Asian Total Return Inv. is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Impax Environmental Markets, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Impax Environmental Markets	£180.81M	0.98	-£9.32M	£97.86	4.65
Schroder Asian Total Return Inv.	£257.81M	2.55	£66.84M	£274.46	2.60

14.2% of Impax Environmental Markets shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 13.7% of Schroder Asian Total Return Inv. shares are held by institutional investors. 0.3% of Impax Environmental Markets shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of Schroder Asian Total Return Inv. shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Schroder Asian Total Return Inv. has a net margin of 115.78% compared to Impax Environmental Markets' net margin of 91.92%. Schroder Asian Total Return Inv.'s return on equity of 41.91% beat Impax Environmental Markets' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Impax Environmental Markets	91.92%	34.42%	-0.44%
Schroder Asian Total Return Inv.	115.78%	41.91%	4.75%

Summary

Schroder Asian Total Return Inv. beats Impax Environmental Markets on 11 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Metric	Impax Environmental Markets	Capital Markets Industry	Finance Sector	LON Exchange
Market Cap	£175.84M	£5.17B	£13.43B	£2.79B
Dividend Yield	1.15%	7.58%	6.04%	6.21%
P/E Ratio	4.62	27.99	22.74	367.41
Price / Sales	0.97	1,217.03	491.90	89,142.88
Price / Cash	80.77	47.69	45.24	27.89
Price / Book	1.10	3.47	2.69	6.74
Net Income	-£9.32M	£415.67M	£1.32B	£5.89B
7 Day Performance	1.80%	-0.63%	-0.59%	-0.80%
1 Month Performance	1.91%	-3.07%	-3.68%	-1.41%
1 Year Performance	11.45%	10.68%	9.91%	22.92%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
IEM Impax Environmental Markets	N/A	GBX 452.50 +0.6%	N/A	+10.6%	£175.84M	£180.81M	4.62	N/A	Earnings Report
BGFD The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust	N/A	GBX 1,096 +0.6%	N/A	+16.7%	£701.66M	£154.29M	5.80	N/A
TRG The European Smaller Companies Trust	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	£701.52M	£340.08M	2.13	N/A
EWG European Wealth Group	1.6485 of 5 stars	GBX 96.40 +3.3%	GBX 137 +42.1%	+10.3%	£670.86M	£2.31B	332.41	N/A
BUT Brunner	N/A	GBX 1,558 +1.3%	N/A	+9.3%	£666.04M	£105.27M	6.52	N/A	News Coverage

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Impax Environmental Markets (IEM) Competitors

IEM vs. BGFD, TRG, EWG, BUT, and ATR

How does Impax Environmental Markets compare to The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust?

Do institutionals and insiders hold more shares of IEM or BGFD?

Does the media prefer IEM or BGFD?

Which has stronger earnings & valuation, IEM or BGFD?

Is IEM or BGFD a better dividend stock?

Which has more volatility and risk, IEM or BGFD?

Is IEM or BGFD more profitable?

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How does Impax Environmental Markets compare to The European Smaller Companies Trust?

Is IEM or TRG a better dividend stock?

Does the media prefer IEM or TRG?

Do insiders & institutionals have more ownership in IEM or TRG?

Which has stronger earnings & valuation, IEM or TRG?

Is IEM or TRG more profitable?

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How does Impax Environmental Markets compare to European Wealth Group?

Does the media favor IEM or EWG?

Which has higher earnings and valuation, IEM or EWG?

Do analysts rate IEM or EWG?

Is IEM or EWG more profitable?

Do institutionals and insiders hold more shares of IEM or EWG?

Summary

How does Impax Environmental Markets compare to Brunner?

Does the media prefer BUT or IEM?

Is BUT or IEM more profitable?

Which has stronger earnings and valuation, BUT or IEM?

Is BUT or IEM a better dividend stock?

Which has more risk & volatility, BUT or IEM?

Do insiders and institutionals believe in BUT or IEM?

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How does Impax Environmental Markets compare to Schroder Asian Total Return Inv.?

Is IEM or ATR a better dividend stock?

Which has more risk & volatility, IEM or ATR?

Does the media prefer IEM or ATR?

Which has preferable valuation and earnings, IEM or ATR?

Do insiders and institutionals believe in IEM or ATR?

Is IEM or ATR more profitable?

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