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IP Group (IPO) Competitors

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As of 09/11/2026 12:38 PM Eastern
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IPO vs. AJB, HVPE, JTC, ATT, and MYI

Should you buy IP Group stock or one of its competitors? IP Group's main competitors and comparable companies include AJ Bell (AJB), HarbourVest Global Private Equity (HVPE), JTC (JTC), Allianz Technology Trust (ATT), and Murray International (MYI). 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 IP Group compare to AJ Bell?

AJ Bell (LON:AJB) and IP Group (LON:IPO) are both finance companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, valuation, risk, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, earnings, profitability and media sentiment.

IP Group has a net margin of 148.78% compared to AJ Bell's net margin of 35.42%. AJ Bell's return on equity of 57.35% beat IP Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
AJ Bell35.42% 57.35% 36.07%
IP Group 148.78%7.14%-10.50%

AJ Bell has higher revenue and earnings than IP Group. IP Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than AJ Bell, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
AJ Bell£347.57M6.63£81.11M£30.3319.34
IP Group£90.60M6.44-£209.94M£7.109.30

In the previous week, AJ Bell had 1 more articles in the media than IP Group. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for AJ Bell and 1 mentions for IP Group. AJ Bell's average media sentiment score of 0.78 beat IP Group's score of 0.00 indicating that AJ Bell is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
AJ Bell
0 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
IP Group
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

AJ Bell has a beta of 0.866, indicating that its stock price is 13% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, IP Group has a beta of 1.272, indicating that its stock price is 27% more volatile than the broader market.

AJ Bell currently has a consensus price target of GBX 1,265, suggesting a potential upside of 115.69%. IP Group has a consensus price target of GBX 105, suggesting a potential upside of 59.09%. Given AJ Bell's higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe AJ Bell is more favorable than IP Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
AJ Bell
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.38
IP Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

51.4% of AJ Bell shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 30.8% of IP Group shares are held by institutional investors. 24.4% of AJ Bell shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.6% of IP Group shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

AJ Bell beats IP Group on 13 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does IP Group compare to HarbourVest Global Private Equity?

IP Group (LON:IPO) and HarbourVest Global Private Equity (LON:HVPE) are both finance companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, valuation, earnings, profitability, risk and media sentiment.

In the previous week, IP Group had 1 more articles in the media than HarbourVest Global Private Equity. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for IP Group and 0 mentions for HarbourVest Global Private Equity. IP Group's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled HarbourVest Global Private Equity'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
IP Group Neutral
HarbourVest Global Private Equity Neutral

30.8% of IP Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 20.3% of HarbourVest Global Private Equity shares are held by institutional investors. 1.6% of IP Group shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.4% of HarbourVest Global Private Equity shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
IP Group£90.60M6.44-£209.94M£7.109.30
HarbourVest Global Private Equity£344.77M6.66£12.26M£457.007.24

IP Group has a beta of 1.272, indicating that its share price is 27% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, HarbourVest Global Private Equity has a beta of 0.428, indicating that its share price is 57% less volatile than the broader market.

IP Group currently has a consensus price target of GBX 105, indicating a potential upside of 59.09%. Given IP Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe IP Group is more favorable than HarbourVest Global Private Equity.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
IP Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
HarbourVest Global Private Equity
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

HarbourVest Global Private Equity has a net margin of 168.07% compared to IP Group's net margin of 148.78%. HarbourVest Global Private Equity's return on equity of 7.85% beat IP Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
IP Group148.78% 7.14% -10.50%
HarbourVest Global Private Equity 168.07%7.85%2.14%

Summary

IP Group beats HarbourVest Global Private Equity on 8 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does IP Group compare to JTC?

JTC (LON:JTC) and IP Group (LON:IPO) are both finance companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, risk, valuation, profitability, earnings, institutional ownership, dividends and media sentiment.

IP Group has a consensus target price of GBX 105, suggesting a potential upside of 59.09%. Given IP Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe IP Group is more favorable than JTC.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
JTC
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
IP Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

In the previous week, JTC and JTC both had 1 articles in the media. JTC's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled IP Group'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
JTC
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
IP Group
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

29.1% of JTC shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 30.8% of IP Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 7.4% of JTC shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.6% of IP Group shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

JTC has a beta of 0.911, meaning that its stock price is 9% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, IP Group has a beta of 1.272, meaning that its stock price is 27% more volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
JTC£381.95M6.04£29.99M£0.552,434.55
IP Group£90.60M6.44-£209.94M£7.109.30

IP Group has a net margin of 148.78% compared to JTC's net margin of 0.24%. IP Group's return on equity of 7.14% beat JTC's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
JTC0.24% 0.18% 4.96%
IP Group 148.78%7.14%-10.50%

Summary

IP Group beats JTC on 9 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does IP Group compare to Allianz Technology Trust?

Allianz Technology Trust (LON:ATT) and IP Group (LON:IPO) are both finance companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, analyst recommendations, risk, institutional ownership, media sentiment, valuation, dividends and profitability.

In the previous week, IP Group had 1 more articles in the media than Allianz Technology Trust. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for IP Group and 0 mentions for Allianz Technology Trust. Allianz Technology Trust's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled IP Group'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Allianz Technology Trust Neutral
IP Group Neutral

6.4% of Allianz Technology Trust shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 30.8% of IP Group shares are held by institutional investors. 0.1% of Allianz Technology Trust shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.6% of IP Group shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Allianz Technology Trust£1.23B1.86£502.74M£347.352.03
IP Group£90.60M6.44-£209.94M£7.109.30

Allianz Technology Trust has a beta of 0.595, meaning that its stock price is 41% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, IP Group has a beta of 1.272, meaning that its stock price is 27% more volatile than the broader market.

IP Group has a consensus price target of GBX 105, suggesting a potential upside of 59.09%. Given IP Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe IP Group is more favorable than Allianz Technology Trust.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Allianz Technology Trust
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
IP Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

IP Group has a net margin of 148.78% compared to Allianz Technology Trust's net margin of 97.63%. Allianz Technology Trust's return on equity of 50.98% beat IP Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Allianz Technology Trust97.63% 50.98% 22.44%
IP Group 148.78%7.14%-10.50%

Summary

IP Group beats Allianz Technology Trust on 10 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does IP Group compare to Murray International?

IP Group (LON:IPO) and Murray International (LON:MYI) are both finance companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, media sentiment, profitability, risk, earnings and dividends.

IP Group has a net margin of 148.78% compared to Murray International's net margin of 95.58%. Murray International's return on equity of 22.48% beat IP Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
IP Group148.78% 7.14% -10.50%
Murray International 95.58%22.48%6.89%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
IP Group£90.60M6.44-£209.94M£7.109.30
Murray International£461.97M4.71£178.39M£76.114.80

IP Group has a beta of 1.272, suggesting that its stock price is 27% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Murray International has a beta of 0.865, suggesting that its stock price is 14% less volatile than the broader market.

IP Group presently has a consensus target price of GBX 105, indicating a potential upside of 59.09%. Given IP Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe IP Group is more favorable than Murray International.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
IP Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Murray International
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

In the previous week, IP Group and IP Group both had 1 articles in the media. IP Group's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Murray International'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
IP Group
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
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

30.8% of IP Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 5.5% of Murray International shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.6% of IP Group shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of Murray International 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

IP Group beats Murray International on 9 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

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IPO vs. The Competition

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MetricIP GroupCapital Markets IndustryFinance SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£583.06M£5.51B£13.99B£2.87B
Dividend Yield2.46%7.47%5.94%6.23%
P/E Ratio9.3030.5425.67366.83
Price / Sales6.441,218.06506.9183,599.70
Price / Cash2.5547.8940.1627.89
Price / Book0.633.532.756.33
Net Income-£209.94M£418.04M£1.32B£5.89B
7 Day Performance-4.62%-1.39%-1.17%-0.69%
1 Month Performance-8.08%-1.45%0.25%0.18%
1 Year Performance16.61%4.83%9.27%20.03%

IP Group Competitors List

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CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
IPO
IP Group
3.4723 of 5 stars		GBX 66
+0.9%		GBX 105
+59.1%		+13.2%£583.06M£90.60M9.3095
AJB
AJ Bell
3.1295 of 5 stars		GBX 594.50
-1.9%		GBX 1,265
+112.8%		+13.9%£2.34B£347.57M19.601,373
HVPE
HarbourVest Global Private Equity
N/AGBX 3,341.94
-1.1%		N/A+18.8%£2.32B£344.77M7.31N/A
JTC
JTC
0.05 of 5 stars		GBX 1,339
flat		N/AN/A£2.31B£381.95M2,434.551,603
ATT
Allianz Technology Trust
N/AGBX 693
-0.3%		N/A+46.9%£2.28B£409.28M2.00N/A

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