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LendInvest (LINV) Competitors

GBX 30.80 -0.20 (-0.65%)
As of 08/21/2026 11:55 AM Eastern
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LINV vs. OSB, PAG, MAB1, GRX, and IGR

Should you buy LendInvest stock or one of its competitors? LendInvest's main competitors and comparable companies include OSB Group (OSB), Paragon Banking Group (PAG), Mortgage Advice Bureau (MAB1), GreenX Metals (GRX), and IG Design Group (IGR). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "financial services" industry.

How does LendInvest compare to OSB Group?

OSB Group (LON:OSB) and LendInvest (LON:LINV) are both small-cap finance 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.

OSB Group has a net margin of 15.38% compared to LendInvest's net margin of 3.18%. OSB Group's return on equity of 13.06% beat LendInvest's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
OSB Group15.38% 13.06% 1.35%
LendInvest 3.18%3.17%-2.16%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
OSB Group£682.50M2.57£370.52M£73.606.97
LendInvest£44.80M0.97-£20.30M£1.6019.25

65.8% of OSB Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 12.0% of LendInvest shares are held by institutional investors. 0.4% of OSB Group shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 56.9% of LendInvest shares are held by company 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.

OSB Group presently has a consensus target price of GBX 658.80, indicating a potential upside of 28.35%. LendInvest has a consensus target price of GBX 80, indicating a potential upside of 159.74%. Given LendInvest's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe LendInvest is more favorable than OSB Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
OSB Group
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.60
LendInvest
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

OSB Group has a beta of 1.057, suggesting that its stock price is 6% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, LendInvest has a beta of 0.354, suggesting that its stock price is 65% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, OSB Group had 3 more articles in the media than LendInvest. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for OSB Group and 0 mentions for LendInvest. OSB Group's average media sentiment score of 0.02 beat LendInvest's score of 0.00 indicating that OSB Group is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
OSB Group Neutral
LendInvest Neutral

Summary

OSB Group beats LendInvest on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does LendInvest compare to Paragon Banking Group?

LendInvest (LON:LINV) and Paragon Banking Group (LON:PAG) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, institutional ownership, earnings, media sentiment, risk, profitability, analyst recommendations and dividends.

LendInvest has a beta of 0.354, meaning that its share price is 65% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Paragon Banking Group has a beta of 1.198, meaning that its share price is 20% more volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
LendInvest£44.80M0.97-£20.30M£1.6019.25
Paragon Banking Group£525.20M2.85£185.69M£90.009.09

In the previous week, Paragon Banking Group had 1 more articles in the media than LendInvest. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Paragon Banking Group and 0 mentions for LendInvest. Paragon Banking Group's average media sentiment score of 0.89 beat LendInvest's score of 0.00 indicating that Paragon Banking Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
LendInvest Neutral
Paragon Banking Group Positive

LendInvest currently has a consensus price target of GBX 80, indicating a potential upside of 159.74%. Paragon Banking Group has a consensus price target of GBX 1,048, indicating a potential upside of 28.04%. Given LendInvest's higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe LendInvest is more favorable than Paragon Banking Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
LendInvest
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Paragon Banking Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

12.0% of LendInvest shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 65.7% of Paragon Banking Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 56.9% of LendInvest shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 2.2% of Paragon Banking Group 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.

Paragon Banking Group has a net margin of 14.98% compared to LendInvest's net margin of 3.18%. Paragon Banking Group's return on equity of 11.98% beat LendInvest's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
LendInvest3.18% 3.17% -2.16%
Paragon Banking Group 14.98%11.98%1.09%

Summary

Paragon Banking Group beats LendInvest on 12 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does LendInvest compare to Mortgage Advice Bureau?

LendInvest (LON:LINV) and Mortgage Advice Bureau (LON:MAB1) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, valuation, earnings, media sentiment, profitability, dividends, risk and institutional ownership.

In the previous week, Mortgage Advice Bureau had 5 more articles in the media than LendInvest. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Mortgage Advice Bureau and 0 mentions for LendInvest. Mortgage Advice Bureau's average media sentiment score of 0.83 beat LendInvest's score of 0.00 indicating that Mortgage Advice Bureau is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
LendInvest Neutral
Mortgage Advice Bureau Positive

Mortgage Advice Bureau has higher revenue and earnings than LendInvest. LendInvest is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Mortgage Advice Bureau, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
LendInvest£44.80M0.97-£20.30M£1.6019.25
Mortgage Advice Bureau£318.77M0.94£10.87M£25.8020.08

12.0% of LendInvest shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 48.8% of Mortgage Advice Bureau shares are held by institutional investors. 56.9% of LendInvest shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 24.5% of Mortgage Advice Bureau shares are held 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.

Mortgage Advice Bureau has a net margin of 4.75% compared to LendInvest's net margin of 3.18%. Mortgage Advice Bureau's return on equity of 20.53% beat LendInvest's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
LendInvest3.18% 3.17% -2.16%
Mortgage Advice Bureau 4.75%20.53%5.93%

LendInvest has a beta of 0.354, suggesting that its share price is 65% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Mortgage Advice Bureau has a beta of 1.033, suggesting that its share price is 3% more volatile than the broader market.

LendInvest currently has a consensus target price of GBX 80, suggesting a potential upside of 159.74%. Mortgage Advice Bureau has a consensus target price of GBX 1,150, suggesting a potential upside of 122.01%. Given LendInvest's higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe LendInvest is more favorable than Mortgage Advice Bureau.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
LendInvest
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Mortgage Advice Bureau
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

Summary

Mortgage Advice Bureau beats LendInvest on 11 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does LendInvest compare to GreenX Metals?

LendInvest (LON:LINV) and GreenX Metals (LON:GRX) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, valuation, analyst recommendations, profitability, dividends, institutional ownership, risk and earnings.

12.0% of LendInvest shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.0% of GreenX Metals shares are owned by institutional investors. 56.9% of LendInvest shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 23.5% of GreenX Metals shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, LendInvest's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled GreenX Metals'average media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
LendInvest Neutral
GreenX Metals Neutral

LendInvest presently has a consensus target price of GBX 80, suggesting a potential upside of 159.74%. Given LendInvest's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe LendInvest is more favorable than GreenX Metals.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
LendInvest
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
GreenX Metals
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

LendInvest has a beta of 0.354, suggesting that its stock price is 65% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, GreenX Metals has a beta of 0.989, suggesting that its stock price is 1% less volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
LendInvest£44.80M0.97-£20.30M£1.6019.25
GreenX Metals£244.87K668.88-£9.45M-£4.27N/A

LendInvest has a net margin of 3.18% compared to GreenX Metals' net margin of -4,413.50%. LendInvest's return on equity of 3.17% beat GreenX Metals' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
LendInvest3.18% 3.17% -2.16%
GreenX Metals -4,413.50%-113.12%-14.69%

Summary

LendInvest beats GreenX Metals on 11 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does LendInvest compare to IG Design Group?

IG Design Group (LON:IGR) and LendInvest (LON:LINV) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, risk, dividends, profitability, earnings, media sentiment, valuation and institutional ownership.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
IG Design Group£217.87M0.43£29.18M-£117.80N/A
LendInvest£44.80M0.97-£20.30M£1.6019.25

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

Company Overall Sentiment
IG Design Group Neutral
LendInvest Neutral

18.1% of IG Design Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 12.0% of LendInvest shares are owned by institutional investors. 21.9% of IG Design Group shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 56.9% of LendInvest shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

IG Design Group presently has a consensus target price of GBX 150, suggesting a potential upside of 49.33%. LendInvest has a consensus target price of GBX 80, suggesting a potential upside of 159.74%. Given LendInvest's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe LendInvest is more favorable than IG Design Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
IG Design Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
LendInvest
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

IG Design Group has a beta of 0.784, meaning that its stock price is 22% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, LendInvest has a beta of 0.354, meaning that its stock price is 65% less volatile than the broader market.

LendInvest has a net margin of 3.18% compared to IG Design Group's net margin of -1.00%. LendInvest's return on equity of 3.17% beat IG Design Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
IG Design Group-1.00% -2.17% 2.85%
LendInvest 3.18%3.17%-2.16%

Summary

LendInvest beats IG Design Group on 7 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

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LINV vs. The Competition

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MetricLendInvestFinancial Services IndustryFinance SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£44.11M£26.84B£13.63B£2.54B
Dividend Yield15.52%6.06%5.89%6.17%
P/E Ratio19.2519.5429.61367.57
Price / Sales0.97422.23523.5383,481.75
Price / Cash0.62148.7738.1927.89
Price / Book0.723.152.187.19
Net Income-£20.30M£1.09B£1.31B£5.89B
7 Day Performance-1.28%2.38%-0.30%0.30%
1 Month Performance2.84%3.09%1.79%2.84%
1 Year Performance-20.99%-11.69%10.33%22.29%

LendInvest Competitors List

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CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
LINV
LendInvest
N/AGBX 30.80
-0.6%		GBX 80
+159.7%		-21.0%£44.11M£44.80M19.25229
OSB
OSB Group
3.9937 of 5 stars		GBX 504.50
+1.0%		GBX 667.80
+32.4%		-6.1%£1.72B£682.50M6.852,459
PAG
Paragon Banking Group
4.5574 of 5 stars		GBX 834.38
+2.3%		GBX 1,048
+25.6%		-10.5%£1.52B£525.20M9.2726,500
MAB1
Mortgage Advice Bureau
4.7327 of 5 stars		GBX 525
-0.9%		GBX 1,150
+119.0%		-32.6%£302.47M£318.77M20.351,001
GRX
GreenX Metals
N/AGBX 52
+2.0%		N/A+38.2%£162.23M£244.87KN/AN/A

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