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NTV vs. CGI, HFEL, IPO, BSIF, and AAA

Should you buy Northern 2 VCT stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Northern 2 VCT 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 Northern 2 VCT include Canadian General Investments (CGI), Henderson Far East Income (HFEL), IP Group (IPO), Bluefield Solar Income Fund (BSIF), and All Active Asset Capital (AAA). These companies are all part of the "asset management & custody banks" industry.

How does Northern 2 VCT compare to Canadian General Investments?

Canadian General Investments (LON:CGI) and Northern 2 VCT (LON:NTV) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, profitability, media sentiment, institutional ownership, risk, dividends, valuation and earnings.

0.2% of Canadian General Investments shares are owned by institutional investors. 82.7% of Canadian General Investments shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.4% of Northern 2 VCT shares are owned by company 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.

Northern 2 VCT has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Canadian General Investments. Northern 2 VCT is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Canadian General Investments, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Canadian General Investments£266.55M2.13£283.54M£1.24 thousand2.19
Northern 2 VCT-£966K-146.41£419.84M-£0.60N/A

In the previous week, Northern 2 VCT had 3 more articles in the media than Canadian General Investments. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Northern 2 VCT and 1 mentions for Canadian General Investments. Northern 2 VCT's average media sentiment score of 0.89 beat Canadian General Investments' score of 0.75 indicating that Northern 2 VCT is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Canadian General Investments
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Northern 2 VCT
2 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Canadian General Investments has a net margin of 213.85% compared to Northern 2 VCT's net margin of -94.70%. Canadian General Investments' return on equity of 16.44% beat Northern 2 VCT's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Canadian General Investments213.85% 16.44% 8.12%
Northern 2 VCT -94.70%-1.11%1.55%

Canadian General Investments has a beta of 0.9300306, meaning that its stock price is 7% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Northern 2 VCT has a beta of 0.22, meaning that its stock price is 78% less volatile than the broader market.

Canadian General Investments pays an annual dividend of GBX 108 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.0%. Northern 2 VCT pays an annual dividend of GBX 3 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.7%. Canadian General Investments pays out 8.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Northern 2 VCT pays out -500.0% 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. Northern 2 VCT is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Summary

Canadian General Investments beats Northern 2 VCT on 10 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Northern 2 VCT compare to Henderson Far East Income?

Henderson Far East Income (LON:HFEL) and Northern 2 VCT (LON:NTV) 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, risk, media sentiment, institutional ownership, earnings and profitability.

In the previous week, Northern 2 VCT had 4 more articles in the media than Henderson Far East Income. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Northern 2 VCT and 0 mentions for Henderson Far East Income. Northern 2 VCT's average media sentiment score of 0.89 beat Henderson Far East Income's score of 0.00 indicating that Northern 2 VCT is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Henderson Far East Income Neutral
Northern 2 VCT Positive

Henderson Far East Income pays an annual dividend of GBX 24.95 per share and has a dividend yield of 9.7%. Northern 2 VCT pays an annual dividend of GBX 3 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.7%. Henderson Far East Income pays out 34.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Northern 2 VCT pays out -500.0% 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.

Henderson Far East Income has a net margin of 92.44% compared to Northern 2 VCT's net margin of -94.70%. Henderson Far East Income's return on equity of 28.74% beat Northern 2 VCT's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Henderson Far East Income92.44% 28.74% -0.81%
Northern 2 VCT -94.70%-1.11%1.55%

6.9% of Henderson Far East Income shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.2% of Henderson Far East Income shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.4% of Northern 2 VCT shares are owned 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.

Henderson Far East Income has a beta of 0.518, indicating that its share price is 48% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Northern 2 VCT has a beta of 0.22, indicating that its share price is 78% less volatile than the broader market.

Northern 2 VCT has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Henderson Far East Income. Northern 2 VCT is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Henderson Far East Income, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Henderson Far East Income£139.58M4.00-£10.33M£72.123.58
Northern 2 VCT-£966K-146.41£419.84M-£0.60N/A

Summary

Henderson Far East Income beats Northern 2 VCT on 9 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Northern 2 VCT compare to IP Group?

Northern 2 VCT (LON:NTV) and IP Group (LON:IPO) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, risk, media sentiment, valuation, institutional ownership, profitability, analyst recommendations and dividends.

In the previous week, Northern 2 VCT had 2 more articles in the media than IP Group. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Northern 2 VCT and 2 mentions for IP Group. Northern 2 VCT's average media sentiment score of 0.89 beat IP Group's score of -0.32 indicating that Northern 2 VCT is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Northern 2 VCT
2 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 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)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

30.8% of IP Group shares are held by institutional investors. 0.4% of Northern 2 VCT shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.5% of IP Group 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.

Northern 2 VCT has higher earnings, but lower revenue than IP Group. Northern 2 VCT 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
Northern 2 VCT-£966K-146.41£419.84M-£0.60N/A
IP Group£90.60M6.30-£209.94M£7.109.09

Northern 2 VCT has a beta of 0.22, indicating that its stock price is 78% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, IP Group has a beta of 1.286, indicating that its stock price is 29% more volatile than the broader market.

IP Group has a consensus target price of GBX 105, suggesting a potential upside of 62.61%. Given IP Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe IP Group is more favorable than Northern 2 VCT.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Northern 2 VCT
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 3,526.32% compared to Northern 2 VCT's net margin of -94.70%. IP Group's return on equity of 7.16% beat Northern 2 VCT's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Northern 2 VCT-94.70% -1.11% 1.55%
IP Group 3,526.32%7.16%-10.50%

Summary

IP Group beats Northern 2 VCT on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Northern 2 VCT compare to Bluefield Solar Income Fund?

Bluefield Solar Income Fund (LON:BSIF) and Northern 2 VCT (LON:NTV) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, earnings, risk, profitability, valuation, analyst recommendations, media sentiment and dividends.

Bluefield Solar Income Fund pays an annual dividend of GBX 8.90 per share and has a dividend yield of 9.7%. Northern 2 VCT pays an annual dividend of GBX 3 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.7%. Bluefield Solar Income Fund pays out -95.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Northern 2 VCT pays out -500.0% 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.

Bluefield Solar Income Fund has a net margin of 472.18% compared to Northern 2 VCT's net margin of -94.70%. Northern 2 VCT's return on equity of -1.11% beat Bluefield Solar Income Fund's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Bluefield Solar Income Fund472.18% -8.32% 0.96%
Northern 2 VCT -94.70%-1.11%1.55%

Bluefield Solar Income Fund currently has a consensus price target of GBX 95, indicating a potential upside of 3.04%. Given Bluefield Solar Income Fund's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe Bluefield Solar Income Fund is more favorable than Northern 2 VCT.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Bluefield Solar Income Fund
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Northern 2 VCT
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

Northern 2 VCT has higher revenue and earnings than Bluefield Solar Income Fund. Northern 2 VCT is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Bluefield Solar Income Fund, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Bluefield Solar Income Fund-£52.67M-10.36-£9.36M-£9.31N/A
Northern 2 VCT-£966K-146.41£419.84M-£0.60N/A

In the previous week, Northern 2 VCT had 3 more articles in the media than Bluefield Solar Income Fund. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Northern 2 VCT and 1 mentions for Bluefield Solar Income Fund. Northern 2 VCT's average media sentiment score of 0.89 beat Bluefield Solar Income Fund's score of 0.48 indicating that Northern 2 VCT is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Bluefield Solar Income Fund
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Northern 2 VCT
2 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

40.7% of Bluefield Solar Income Fund shares are held by institutional investors. 0.3% of Bluefield Solar Income Fund shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.4% of Northern 2 VCT shares are held 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.

Bluefield Solar Income Fund has a beta of 0.032, indicating that its share price is 97% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Northern 2 VCT has a beta of 0.22, indicating that its share price is 78% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Northern 2 VCT beats Bluefield Solar Income Fund on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Northern 2 VCT compare to All Active Asset Capital?

Northern 2 VCT (LON:NTV) and All Active Asset Capital (LON:AAA) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, dividends, institutional ownership, risk, earnings, valuation, media sentiment and analyst recommendations.

Northern 2 VCT has higher earnings, but lower revenue than All Active Asset Capital. Northern 2 VCT is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than All Active Asset Capital, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Northern 2 VCT-£966K-146.41£419.84M-£0.60N/A
All Active Asset Capital£13.16K0.00N/A-£0.30N/A

All Active Asset Capital has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Northern 2 VCT's net margin of -94.70%. All Active Asset Capital's return on equity of 0.00% beat Northern 2 VCT's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Northern 2 VCT-94.70% -1.11% 1.55%
All Active Asset Capital N/A N/A N/A

In the previous week, Northern 2 VCT had 4 more articles in the media than All Active Asset Capital. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Northern 2 VCT and 0 mentions for All Active Asset Capital. Northern 2 VCT's average media sentiment score of 0.89 beat All Active Asset Capital's score of 0.00 indicating that Northern 2 VCT is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Northern 2 VCT Positive
All Active Asset Capital Neutral

Summary

Northern 2 VCT and All Active Asset Capital tied by winning 4 of the 8 factors compared between the two stocks.

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NTV vs. The Competition

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MetricNorthern 2 VCTCapital Markets IndustryFinance SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£141.43M£5.51B£13.96B£2.83B
Dividend Yield5.77%7.51%5.96%6.15%
P/E Ratio-87.5036.8728.79368.41
Price / Sales-146.411,120.25464.7383,654.70
Price / Cash2.7048.0429.9527.89
Price / Book0.913.723.717.06
Net Income£419.84M£417.17M£1.31B£5.89B
7 Day Performance2.20%0.63%0.83%0.21%
1 Month Performance3.96%-0.63%0.83%0.22%
1 Year PerformanceN/A6.33%13.80%64.12%

Northern 2 VCT Competitors List

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CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
NTV
Northern 2 VCT
N/AGBX 52.50
+1.0%		N/AN/A£141.43M-£966KN/AN/A
CGI
Canadian General Investments
N/AGBX 2,673.20
-0.6%		N/A+20.6%£557.66M£266.55M2.15N/A
HFEL
Henderson Far East Income
N/AGBX 256.50
+0.8%		N/A+14.0%£555.68M£139.58M3.56N/A
IPO
IP Group
2.9009 of 5 stars		GBX 62.30
+0.2%		GBX 105
+68.5%		+12.9%£550.38M£90.60M8.7795
BSIF
Bluefield Solar Income Fund
0.9965 of 5 stars		GBX 92.20
flat		GBX 95
+3.0%		-3.9%£545.90M-£52.67MN/AN/A

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