Do analysts recommend HVPE or IPO?

IP Group has a consensus price target of GBX 105, suggesting a potential upside of 55.79%. Given IP Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe IP Group is more favorable than HarbourVest Global Private Equity. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score HarbourVest Global Private Equity 0 Sell rating(s) 1 Hold rating(s) 1 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.50 IP Group 0 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 2 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 3.00

Which has better valuation and earnings, IPO or BPT?

Bridgepoint Group has higher revenue and earnings than IP Group. IP Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Bridgepoint Group, 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 IP Group £90.60M 6.57 -£209.94M £7.10 9.49 Bridgepoint Group £476M 4.42 £45.58M £4.90 49.02

Which has better valuation & earnings, IPO or JTC?

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. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio IP Group £90.60M 6.57 -£209.94M £7.10 9.49 JTC £381.95M 5.88 £29.99M £0.55 2,396.36

Is IPO or JTC more profitable?

IP Group has a net margin of 3,526.32% compared to JTC's net margin of 0.24%. IP Group's return on equity of 7.16% beat JTC's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets IP Group 3,526.32% 7.16% -10.50% JTC 0.24% 0.18% 4.96%

Do analysts recommend IPO or MYI?

IP Group currently has a consensus target price of GBX 105, indicating a potential upside of 55.79%. Given IP Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly 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

Which has higher valuation and earnings, IPO or MYI?

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. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio IP Group £90.60M 6.57 -£209.94M £7.10 9.49 Murray International £358.82M 5.96 £178.39M £58.70 6.14

Do analysts prefer IPO or FEV?

IP Group presently has a consensus price target of GBX 105, suggesting a potential upside of 55.79%. Given IP Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe IP Group is more favorable than Fidelity European Trust. 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 Fidelity European Trust 0 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 0.00

IP Group (IPO) Competitors

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IPO vs. HVPE, BPT, JTC, MYI, and FEV

Should you buy IP Group stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares IP Group 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 IP Group include HarbourVest Global Private Equity (HVPE), Bridgepoint Group (BPT), JTC (JTC), Murray International (MYI), and Fidelity European Trust (FEV). These companies are all part of the "asset management" industry.

How does IP Group compare to HarbourVest Global Private Equity?

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

IP Group has a net margin of 3,526.32% compared to HarbourVest Global Private Equity's net margin of 167.97%. HarbourVest Global Private Equity's return on equity of 8.34% beat IP Group's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
HarbourVest Global Private Equity	167.97%	8.34%	2.14%
IP Group	3,526.32%	7.16%	-10.50%

In the previous week, HarbourVest Global Private Equity had 2 more articles in the media than IP Group. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for HarbourVest Global Private Equity and 0 mentions for IP Group. HarbourVest Global Private Equity's average media sentiment score of 0.20 beat IP Group's score of 0.00 indicating that HarbourVest Global Private Equity is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
HarbourVest Global Private Equity	Neutral
IP Group	Neutral

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.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
HarbourVest Global Private Equity	£352.93M	6.70	£12.26M	£463.00	7.27
IP Group	£90.60M	6.57	-£209.94M	£7.10	9.49

IP Group has a consensus price target of GBX 105, suggesting a potential upside of 55.79%. Given IP Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe IP Group is more favorable than HarbourVest Global Private Equity.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
HarbourVest Global Private Equity	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50
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 has a beta of 0.414, indicating that its share price is 59% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, IP Group has a beta of 1.259, indicating that its share price is 26% more volatile than the broader market.

19.3% of HarbourVest Global Private Equity shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 31.1% of IP Group shares are held by institutional investors. 0.4% of HarbourVest Global Private Equity shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.5% of IP Group shares are held 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.

Summary

HarbourVest Global Private Equity and IP Group tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does IP Group compare to Bridgepoint Group?

IP Group (LON:IPO) and Bridgepoint Group (LON:BPT) are both financial services companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, risk, analyst recommendations, valuation, profitability, earnings, dividends and media sentiment.

IP Group currently has a consensus price target of GBX 105, suggesting a potential upside of 55.79%. Bridgepoint Group has a consensus price target of GBX 385, suggesting a potential upside of 60.28%. Given Bridgepoint Group's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Bridgepoint Group is more favorable than IP Group.

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
Bridgepoint Group	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.67

31.1% of IP Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 25.9% of Bridgepoint Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.5% of IP Group shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.6% of Bridgepoint Group shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

IP Group has a beta of 1.259, indicating that its share price is 26% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Bridgepoint Group has a beta of 1.358, indicating that its share price is 36% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Bridgepoint Group had 3 more articles in the media than IP Group. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Bridgepoint Group and 0 mentions for IP Group. Bridgepoint Group's average media sentiment score of 0.38 beat IP Group's score of 0.00 indicating that Bridgepoint Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
IP Group	Neutral
Bridgepoint Group	Neutral

IP Group has a net margin of 3,526.32% compared to Bridgepoint Group's net margin of 7.68%. IP Group's return on equity of 7.16% beat Bridgepoint Group's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
IP Group	3,526.32%	7.16%	-10.50%
Bridgepoint Group	7.68%	4.25%	3.47%

Bridgepoint Group has higher revenue and earnings than IP Group. IP Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Bridgepoint Group, 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
IP Group	£90.60M	6.57	-£209.94M	£7.10	9.49
Bridgepoint Group	£476M	4.42	£45.58M	£4.90	49.02

Summary

Bridgepoint Group beats IP Group on 8 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does IP Group compare to JTC?

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

IP Group currently has a consensus target price of GBX 105, suggesting a potential upside of 55.79%. JTC has a consensus target price of GBX 1,208.33, suggesting a potential downside of 8.32%. Given IP Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe IP Group is more favorable than JTC.

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
JTC	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.33

IP Group has a beta of 1.259, suggesting that its stock price is 26% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, JTC has a beta of 0.925, suggesting that its stock price is 8% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, IP Group's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled JTC'saverage media sentiment score.

Company	Overall Sentiment
IP Group	Neutral
JTC	Neutral

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.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
IP Group	£90.60M	6.57	-£209.94M	£7.10	9.49
JTC	£381.95M	5.88	£29.99M	£0.55	2,396.36

31.1% of IP Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 30.8% of JTC shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.5% of IP Group shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 7.4% of JTC shares are owned by company 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.

IP Group has a net margin of 3,526.32% compared to JTC's net margin of 0.24%. IP Group's return on equity of 7.16% beat JTC's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
IP Group	3,526.32%	7.16%	-10.50%
JTC	0.24%	0.18%	4.96%

Summary

IP Group beats JTC on 9 of the 14 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 financial services companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, valuation, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, risk, institutional ownership and dividends.

IP Group has a net margin of 3,526.32% compared to Murray International's net margin of 94.44%. Murray International's return on equity of 19.22% beat IP Group's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
IP Group	3,526.32%	7.16%	-10.50%
Murray International	94.44%	19.22%	6.89%

IP Group currently has a consensus target price of GBX 105, indicating a potential upside of 55.79%. Given IP Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly 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's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Murray International'saverage media sentiment score.

Company	Overall Sentiment
IP Group	Neutral
Murray International	Neutral

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.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
IP Group	£90.60M	6.57	-£209.94M	£7.10	9.49
Murray International	£358.82M	5.96	£178.39M	£58.70	6.14

31.1% of IP Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 5.7% of Murray International shares are held by institutional investors. 1.5% of IP Group shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of Murray International 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.

IP Group has a beta of 1.259, indicating that its share price is 26% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Murray International has a beta of 0.8717063, indicating that its share price is 13% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

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

How does IP Group compare to Fidelity European Trust?

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

IP Group has a net margin of 3,526.32% compared to Fidelity European Trust's net margin of 93.61%. Fidelity European Trust's return on equity of 13.99% beat IP Group's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
IP Group	3,526.32%	7.16%	-10.50%
Fidelity European Trust	93.61%	13.99%	10.56%

IP Group presently has a consensus price target of GBX 105, suggesting a potential upside of 55.79%. Given IP Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe IP Group is more favorable than Fidelity European Trust.

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

In the previous week, Fidelity European Trust had 1 more articles in the media than IP Group. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Fidelity European Trust and 0 mentions for IP Group. Fidelity European Trust's average media sentiment score of 1.13 beat IP Group's score of 0.00 indicating that Fidelity European Trust is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
IP Group	Neutral
Fidelity European Trust	Positive

IP Group has a beta of 1.259, meaning that its stock price is 26% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Fidelity European Trust has a beta of 1.2129892, meaning that its stock price is 21% more volatile than the broader market.

31.1% of IP Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 7.7% of Fidelity European Trust shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.5% of IP Group shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of Fidelity European Trust shares are owned by 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.

Fidelity European Trust has higher revenue and earnings than IP Group. Fidelity European 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.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
IP Group	£90.60M	6.57	-£209.94M	£7.10	9.49
Fidelity European Trust	£276.56M	7.56	£208.32M	£62.80	6.61

Summary

IP Group and Fidelity European Trust tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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IPO vs. The Competition

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Metric	IP Group	Asset Management Industry	Financial Sector	LON Exchange
Market Cap	£595.43M	£2.39B	£5.71B	£2.78B
Dividend Yield	2.46%	6.03%	5.28%	6.13%
P/E Ratio	9.49	25.50	16.16	364.74
Price / Sales	6.57	2,007.87	1,070.71	87,565.33
Price / Cash	2.55	60.15	95.06	27.85
Price / Book	0.65	1.37	6.56	7.71
Net Income	-£209.94M	£264.62M	£1.14B	£5.89B
7 Day Performance	-0.30%	-0.12%	0.32%	0.07%
1 Month Performance	8.89%	0.94%	1.35%	3.26%
1 Year Performance	49.45%	11.88%	19.65%	75.52%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
IPO IP Group	2.7599 of 5 stars	GBX 67.40 -4.5%	GBX 105 +55.8%	+56.5%	£595.43M	£90.60M	9.49	95
HVPE HarbourVest Global Private Equity	1.0211 of 5 stars	GBX 3,358.59 +1.8%	N/A	+41.9%	£2.36B	£352.93M	7.25	N/A
BPT Bridgepoint Group	3.3637 of 5 stars	GBX 268.55 +1.6%	GBX 385 +43.4%	-6.0%	£2.35B	£476M	54.81	391	News Coverage Gap Up
JTC JTC	N/A	GBX 1,317 +0.1%	GBX 1,208.33 -8.3%	+61.6%	£2.24B	£381.95M	2,394.55	1,603
MYI Murray International	N/A	GBX 363.85 -0.2%	N/A	+31.5%	£2.16B	£358.82M	6.20	N/A

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IPO vs. HVPE, BPT, JTC, MYI, and FEV

How does IP Group compare to HarbourVest Global Private Equity?

Is HVPE or IPO more profitable?

Does the media favor HVPE or IPO?

Which has preferable valuation and earnings, HVPE or IPO?

Do analysts recommend HVPE or IPO?

Which has more risk & volatility, HVPE or IPO?

Do institutionals & insiders hold more shares of HVPE or IPO?

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How does IP Group compare to Bridgepoint Group?

Do analysts rate IPO or BPT?

Do insiders & institutionals hold more shares of IPO or BPT?

Which has more risk and volatility, IPO or BPT?

Does the media favor IPO or BPT?

Is IPO or BPT more profitable?

Which has better valuation and earnings, IPO or BPT?

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How does IP Group compare to JTC?

Do analysts prefer IPO or JTC?

Which has more risk and volatility, IPO or JTC?

Does the media favor IPO or JTC?

Which has better valuation & earnings, IPO or JTC?

Do insiders and institutionals have more ownership in IPO or JTC?

Is IPO or JTC more profitable?

Summary

How does IP Group compare to Murray International?

Is IPO or MYI more profitable?

Do analysts recommend IPO or MYI?

Does the media favor IPO or MYI?

Which has higher valuation and earnings, IPO or MYI?

Do institutionals & insiders believe in IPO or MYI?

Which has more risk & volatility, IPO or MYI?

Summary

How does IP Group compare to Fidelity European Trust?

Is IPO or FEV more profitable?

Do analysts prefer IPO or FEV?

Does the media favor IPO or FEV?

Which has more volatility and risk, IPO or FEV?

Do institutionals & insiders have more ownership in IPO or FEV?

Which has preferable valuation and earnings, IPO or FEV?

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