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LIO vs. SLS, TRG, BGFD, EWG, and SYNC

Should you buy Liontrust Asset Management stock or one of its competitors? Liontrust Asset Management's main competitors and comparable companies include Standard Life UK Smaller Companies Trust (SLS), The European Smaller Companies Trust (TRG), The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust (BGFD), European Wealth Group (EWG), and Syncona (SYNC). 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 Liontrust Asset Management compare to Standard Life UK Smaller Companies Trust?

Liontrust Asset Management (LON:LIO) and Standard Life UK Smaller Companies Trust (LON:SLS) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, valuation, profitability, earnings, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, risk and media sentiment.

Liontrust Asset Management has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Standard Life UK Smaller Companies Trust. Standard Life UK Smaller Companies Trust is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Liontrust Asset Management, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Liontrust Asset Management£134.38M1.32£68.85M£15.3918.58
Standard Life UK Smaller Companies Trust£222.48M0.00N/A£217.40N/A

42.0% of Liontrust Asset Management shares are owned by institutional investors. 9.5% of Liontrust Asset Management 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.

Liontrust Asset Management has a net margin of 7.14% compared to Standard Life UK Smaller Companies Trust's net margin of 0.00%. Liontrust Asset Management's return on equity of 8.74% beat Standard Life UK Smaller Companies Trust's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Liontrust Asset Management7.14% 8.74% 5.02%
Standard Life UK Smaller Companies Trust N/A N/A N/A

Liontrust Asset Management presently has a consensus price target of GBX 364, indicating a potential upside of 27.27%. Given Liontrust Asset Management's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe Liontrust Asset Management is more favorable than Standard Life UK Smaller Companies Trust.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Liontrust Asset Management
2 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.20
Standard Life UK Smaller Companies Trust
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

In the previous week, Liontrust Asset Management's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Standard Life UK Smaller Companies Trust'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Liontrust Asset Management Neutral
Standard Life UK Smaller Companies Trust Neutral

Liontrust Asset Management pays an annual dividend of GBX 57 per share and has a dividend yield of 19.9%. Standard Life UK Smaller Companies Trust pays an annual dividend of GBX 0.08 per share. Liontrust Asset Management pays out 370.4% 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 UK Smaller Companies Trust pays out 0.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

Summary

Liontrust Asset Management beats Standard Life UK Smaller Companies Trust on 10 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Liontrust Asset Management compare to The European Smaller Companies Trust?

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

Liontrust Asset Management has a net margin of 7.14% compared to The European Smaller Companies Trust's net margin of 0.00%. Liontrust Asset Management's return on equity of 8.74% beat The European Smaller Companies Trust's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Liontrust Asset Management7.14% 8.74% 5.02%
The European Smaller Companies Trust N/A N/A N/A

42.0% of Liontrust Asset Management shares are owned by institutional investors. 9.5% of Liontrust Asset Management shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Liontrust Asset Management's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled The European Smaller Companies Trust'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Liontrust Asset Management Neutral
The European Smaller Companies Trust Neutral

Liontrust Asset Management has higher earnings, but lower revenue than The European Smaller Companies Trust. The European Smaller Companies Trust is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Liontrust Asset Management, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Liontrust Asset Management£134.38M1.32£68.85M£15.3918.58
The European Smaller Companies Trust£340.08M0.00N/A£82.00N/A

Liontrust Asset Management presently has a consensus price target of GBX 364, indicating a potential upside of 27.27%. Given Liontrust Asset Management's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe Liontrust Asset Management is more favorable than The European Smaller Companies Trust.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Liontrust Asset Management
2 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.20
The European Smaller Companies Trust
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

Liontrust Asset Management pays an annual dividend of GBX 57 per share and has a dividend yield of 19.9%. The European Smaller Companies Trust pays an annual dividend of GBX 0.03 per share. Liontrust Asset Management pays out 370.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. The European Smaller Companies Trust pays out 0.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

Summary

Liontrust Asset Management beats The European Smaller Companies Trust on 10 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Liontrust Asset Management compare to The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust?

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

Liontrust Asset Management has a consensus price target of GBX 364, suggesting a potential upside of 27.27%. Given Liontrust Asset Management's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Liontrust Asset Management is more favorable than The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Liontrust Asset Management
2 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.20

8.8% of The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 42.0% of Liontrust Asset Management shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.2% of The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 9.5% of Liontrust Asset Management 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.

The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust has a beta of 0.994, suggesting that its stock price is 1% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Liontrust Asset Management has a beta of 1.467, suggesting that its stock price is 47% more volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust£154.29M4.56£65.49M£188.955.76
Liontrust Asset Management£134.38M1.32£68.85M£15.3918.58

The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust has a net margin of 158.45% compared to Liontrust Asset Management's net margin of 7.14%. The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust's return on equity of 19.34% beat Liontrust Asset Management's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust158.45% 19.34% 0.31%
Liontrust Asset Management 7.14%8.74%5.02%

The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust pays an annual dividend of GBX 10 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.9%. Liontrust Asset Management pays an annual dividend of GBX 57 per share and has a dividend yield of 19.9%. The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust pays out 5.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Liontrust Asset Management pays out 370.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future.

In the previous week, The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust had 1 more articles in the media than Liontrust Asset Management. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust and 0 mentions for Liontrust Asset Management. The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust's average media sentiment score of 1.13 beat Liontrust Asset Management's score of 0.00 indicating that The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust Positive
Liontrust Asset Management Neutral

Summary

Liontrust Asset Management beats The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust on 10 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Liontrust Asset Management compare to European Wealth Group?

Liontrust Asset Management (LON:LIO) and European Wealth Group (LON:EWG) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, institutional ownership, risk, valuation, profitability and dividends.

42.0% of Liontrust Asset Management shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 6.8% of European Wealth Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 9.5% of Liontrust Asset Management shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 47.4% of European Wealth Group shares are owned 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.

Liontrust Asset Management presently has a consensus price target of GBX 364, indicating a potential upside of 27.27%. European Wealth Group has a consensus price target of GBX 137, indicating a potential upside of 39.65%. Given European Wealth Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe European Wealth Group is more favorable than Liontrust Asset Management.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Liontrust Asset Management
2 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.20
European Wealth Group
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

Liontrust Asset Management has a net margin of 7.14% compared to European Wealth Group's net margin of 0.00%. Liontrust Asset Management's return on equity of 8.74% beat European Wealth Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Liontrust Asset Management7.14% 8.74% 5.02%
European Wealth Group N/A N/A N/A

Liontrust Asset Management has higher earnings, but lower revenue than European Wealth Group. Liontrust Asset Management is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than European Wealth Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Liontrust Asset Management£134.38M1.32£68.85M£15.3918.58
European Wealth Group£2.31B0.30N/A£0.29338.28

In the previous week, European Wealth Group had 4 more articles in the media than Liontrust Asset Management. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for European Wealth Group and 0 mentions for Liontrust Asset Management. European Wealth Group's average media sentiment score of 1.45 beat Liontrust Asset Management's score of 0.00 indicating that European Wealth Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Liontrust Asset Management Neutral
European Wealth Group Positive

Summary

Liontrust Asset Management and European Wealth Group tied by winning 7 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Liontrust Asset Management compare to Syncona?

Syncona (LON:SYNC) and Liontrust Asset Management (LON:LIO) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, valuation, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, profitability, institutional ownership, earnings and risk.

Liontrust Asset Management has higher revenue and earnings than Syncona. Syncona is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Liontrust Asset Management, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Syncona£55.89M12.17-£16.90M-£1.45N/A
Liontrust Asset Management£134.38M1.32£68.85M£15.3918.58

21.6% of Syncona shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 42.0% of Liontrust Asset Management shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.7% of Syncona shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 9.5% of Liontrust Asset Management 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.

Liontrust Asset Management has a net margin of 7.14% compared to Syncona's net margin of -15.36%. Liontrust Asset Management's return on equity of 8.74% beat Syncona's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Syncona-15.36% -0.86% 0.40%
Liontrust Asset Management 7.14%8.74%5.02%

In the previous week, Syncona's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Liontrust Asset Management'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Syncona Neutral
Liontrust Asset Management Neutral

Syncona has a beta of 0.357, meaning that its share price is 64% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Liontrust Asset Management has a beta of 1.467, meaning that its share price is 47% more volatile than the broader market.

Syncona presently has a consensus target price of GBX 189, indicating a potential upside of 69.05%. Liontrust Asset Management has a consensus target price of GBX 364, indicating a potential upside of 27.27%. Given Syncona's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe Syncona is more favorable than Liontrust Asset Management.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Syncona
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Liontrust Asset Management
2 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.20

Summary

Liontrust Asset Management beats Syncona on 11 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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LIO vs. The Competition

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MetricLiontrust Asset ManagementCapital Markets IndustryFinance SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£176.95M£5.36B£13.89B£2.87B
Dividend Yield6.59%7.50%5.95%6.26%
P/E Ratio18.5830.0325.34366.51
Price / Sales1.321,175.54500.3790,141.29
Price / Cash5.6147.9140.5727.89
Price / Book1.073.512.736.38
Net Income£68.85M£417.39M£1.31B£5.89B
7 Day Performance-1.38%-1.07%-0.60%-0.20%
1 Month Performance-9.49%-2.65%-0.91%-0.51%
1 Year Performance-4.03%4.20%10.04%20.23%

Liontrust Asset Management Competitors List

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CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
LIO
Liontrust Asset Management
N/AGBX 284.50
+2.0%		GBX 364
+27.9%		-7.8%£176.02M£134.38M18.49241
SLS
Standard Life UK Smaller Companies Trust
N/AN/AN/AN/A£715.41M£222.48M3.3710
TRG
The European Smaller Companies Trust
N/AN/AN/AN/A£701.52M£340.08M2.13N/A
BGFD
The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust
N/AGBX 1,076
+0.6%		N/A+16.0%£696.12M£154.29M5.69N/A
EWG
European Wealth Group
2.666 of 5 stars		GBX 98
+0.8%		GBX 128
+30.6%		-7.1%£681.88M£2.31B337.93N/A

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