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MNL vs. PNL, HGT, LWDB, FCIT, and WTAN

Should you buy Manchester & London stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Manchester & London 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 Manchester & London include Personal Assets (PNL), HgCapital Trust (HGT), Law Debenture (LWDB), F&C Investment Trust (FCIT), and Witan Investment Trust (WTAN). These companies are all part of the "asset management" industry.

How does Manchester & London compare to Personal Assets?

Manchester & London (LON:MNL) and Personal Assets (LON:PNL) are both small-cap financial services companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, dividends, analyst recommendations, earnings, risk, valuation, institutional ownership and media sentiment.

Manchester & London has a beta of 0.9021258, indicating that its share price is 10% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Personal Assets has a beta of 0.33067337, indicating that its share price is 67% less volatile than the broader market.

Personal Assets has a net margin of 156.09% compared to Manchester & London's net margin of 91.75%. Manchester & London's return on equity of 18.18% beat Personal Assets' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Manchester & London91.75% 18.18% 27.70%
Personal Assets 156.09%9.23%1.96%

1.9% of Manchester & London shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.1% of Personal Assets shares are owned by institutional investors. 30.6% of Manchester & London shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of Personal Assets shares are owned by company 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.

Manchester & London pays an annual dividend of GBX 14 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.2%. Personal Assets pays an annual dividend of GBX 5.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.0%. Manchester & London pays out 7.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Personal Assets pays out 19.2% 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. Manchester & London is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Personal Assets has higher revenue and earnings than Manchester & London. Manchester & London is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Personal Assets, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Manchester & London£74.60M6.04£120.05M£186.276.36
Personal Assets£89.00M18.99£124.81M£29.1118.62

In the previous week, Manchester & London's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Personal Assets'average media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Manchester & London Neutral
Personal Assets Neutral

Summary

Manchester & London beats Personal Assets on 8 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Manchester & London compare to HgCapital Trust?

HgCapital Trust (LON:HGT) and Manchester & London (LON:MNL) are both small-cap financial services companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, risk, analyst recommendations, earnings, dividends, institutional ownership, media sentiment and profitability.

HgCapital Trust pays an annual dividend of GBX 5.50 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.4%. Manchester & London pays an annual dividend of GBX 14 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.2%. HgCapital Trust pays out 25.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Manchester & London pays out 7.5% 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, HgCapital Trust had 1 more articles in the media than Manchester & London. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for HgCapital Trust and 0 mentions for Manchester & London. HgCapital Trust's average media sentiment score of 1.41 beat Manchester & London's score of 0.00 indicating that HgCapital Trust is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
HgCapital Trust Positive
Manchester & London Neutral

18.1% of HgCapital Trust shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 1.9% of Manchester & London shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.2% of HgCapital Trust shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 30.6% of Manchester & London shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
HgCapital Trust
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
Manchester & London
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

Manchester & London has a net margin of 91.75% compared to HgCapital Trust's net margin of 88.67%. Manchester & London's return on equity of 18.18% beat HgCapital Trust's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
HgCapital Trust88.67% 3.90% 6.88%
Manchester & London 91.75%18.18%27.70%

HgCapital Trust has higher revenue and earnings than Manchester & London. Manchester & London is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than HgCapital Trust, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
HgCapital Trust£109.29M16.00£284.58M£21.4917.96
Manchester & London£74.60M6.04£120.05M£186.276.36

HgCapital Trust has a beta of 0.40293187, suggesting that its stock price is 60% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Manchester & London has a beta of 0.9021258, suggesting that its stock price is 10% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

HgCapital Trust beats Manchester & London on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Manchester & London compare to Law Debenture?

Law Debenture (LON:LWDB) and Manchester & London (LON:MNL) are both small-cap financial services companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, risk, valuation, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, earnings, institutional ownership and profitability.

Law Debenture has higher revenue and earnings than Manchester & London. Law Debenture is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Manchester & London, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Law Debenture£366.00M4.44£142.39M£229.505.32
Manchester & London£74.60M6.04£120.05M£186.276.36

6.4% of Law Debenture shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 1.9% of Manchester & London shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.7% of Law Debenture shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 30.6% of Manchester & London shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Law Debenture had 1 more articles in the media than Manchester & London. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Law Debenture and 0 mentions for Manchester & London. Law Debenture's average media sentiment score of 0.29 beat Manchester & London's score of 0.00 indicating that Law Debenture is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Law Debenture Neutral
Manchester & London Neutral

Law Debenture has a beta of 1.2201135, suggesting that its stock price is 22% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Manchester & London has a beta of 0.9021258, suggesting that its stock price is 10% less volatile than the broader market.

Manchester & London has a net margin of 91.75% compared to Law Debenture's net margin of 81.41%. Law Debenture's return on equity of 26.88% beat Manchester & London's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Law Debenture81.41% 26.88% 8.76%
Manchester & London 91.75%18.18%27.70%

Law Debenture pays an annual dividend of GBX 34.63 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.8%. Manchester & London pays an annual dividend of GBX 14 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.2%. Law Debenture pays out 15.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Manchester & London pays out 7.5% 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.

Summary

Law Debenture beats Manchester & London on 9 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Manchester & London compare to F&C Investment Trust?

F&C Investment Trust (LON:FCIT) and Manchester & London (LON:MNL) are both small-cap financial services companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, institutional ownership, profitability, earnings, dividends, media sentiment, valuation and analyst recommendations.

7.2% of F&C Investment Trust shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 1.9% of Manchester & London shares are held by institutional investors. 0.2% of F&C Investment Trust shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 30.6% of Manchester & London shares are held by 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.

F&C Investment Trust has a beta of 0.7951089, meaning that its share price is 20% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Manchester & London has a beta of 0.9021258, meaning that its share price is 10% less volatile than the broader market.

F&C Investment Trust has higher revenue and earnings than Manchester & London. F&C Investment Trust is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Manchester & London, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
F&C Investment Trust£683.36M2.36£935.32M£138.562.47
Manchester & London£74.60M6.04£120.05M£186.276.36

In the previous week, F&C Investment Trust had 1 more articles in the media than Manchester & London. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for F&C Investment Trust and 0 mentions for Manchester & London. F&C Investment Trust's average media sentiment score of 1.08 beat Manchester & London's score of 0.00 indicating that F&C Investment Trust is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
F&C Investment Trust Positive
Manchester & London Neutral

Manchester & London has a net margin of 91.75% compared to F&C Investment Trust's net margin of 90.89%. Manchester & London's return on equity of 18.18% beat F&C Investment Trust's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
F&C Investment Trust90.89% 11.28% 10.80%
Manchester & London 91.75%18.18%27.70%

F&C Investment Trust pays an annual dividend of GBX 16.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.7%. Manchester & London pays an annual dividend of GBX 14 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.2%. F&C Investment Trust pays out 11.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Manchester & London pays out 7.5% 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.

Summary

Manchester & London beats F&C Investment Trust on 9 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Manchester & London compare to Witan Investment Trust?

Witan Investment Trust (LON:WTAN) and Manchester & London (LON:MNL) are both small-cap financial services companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, analyst recommendations, earnings, institutional ownership, profitability, media sentiment, risk and dividends.

Manchester & London has a net margin of 91.75% compared to Witan Investment Trust's net margin of 89.43%. Manchester & London's return on equity of 18.18% beat Witan Investment Trust's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Witan Investment Trust89.43% 13.68% 7.95%
Manchester & London 91.75%18.18%27.70%

Witan Investment Trust has a beta of 0.7, indicating that its share price is 30% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Manchester & London has a beta of 0.9021258, indicating that its share price is 10% less volatile than the broader market.

8.5% of Witan Investment Trust shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 1.9% of Manchester & London shares are held by institutional investors. 8.2% of Witan Investment Trust shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 30.6% of Manchester & London 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.

In the previous week, Witan Investment Trust's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Manchester & London'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Witan Investment Trust Neutral
Manchester & London Neutral

Witan Investment Trust has higher revenue and earnings than Manchester & London. Witan Investment Trust is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Manchester & London, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Witan Investment Trust£246.38M0.00£220.34M£0.36N/A
Manchester & London£74.60M6.04£120.05M£186.276.36

Witan Investment Trust pays an annual dividend of GBX 6 per share. Manchester & London pays an annual dividend of GBX 14 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.2%. Witan Investment Trust pays out 1,666.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Manchester & London pays out 7.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Manchester & London is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Summary

Manchester & London beats Witan Investment Trust on 8 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

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New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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MNL vs. The Competition

MetricManchester & LondonAsset Management IndustryFinancial SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£450.47M£2.40B£5.72B£2.78B
Dividend Yield3.64%6.03%5.29%6.13%
P/E Ratio6.3625.4516.15364.74
Price / Sales6.042,001.821,040.0387,565.33
Price / Cash2.9760.1591.3227.85
Price / Book1.431.376.557.71
Net Income£120.05M£264.62M£1.14B£5.89B
7 Day Performance7.21%-0.18%0.27%0.07%
1 Month Performance24.44%0.89%1.33%3.26%
1 Year Performance61.84%11.82%19.75%75.52%

Manchester & London Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
MNL
Manchester & London
N/AGBX 1,184.66
-0.4%
N/A+63.0%£450.47M£74.60M6.36N/A
PNL
Personal Assets
N/AGBX 545
-0.4%
N/A+5.6%£1.70B£89.00M18.72N/A
HGT
HgCapital Trust
1.4272 of 5 stars
GBX 373
+2.2%
N/A-19.3%£1.69B£109.29M17.36N/A
LWDB
Law Debenture
N/AGBX 1,210
-1.1%
N/A+27.5%£1.61B£366.00M5.27260
FCIT
F&C Investment Trust
N/AGBX 338.90
-0.5%
N/A+26.5%£1.60B£683.36M2.45N/A

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This page (LON:MNL) was last updated on 6/3/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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