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GBX 64.60 +3.40 (+5.56%)
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OMU vs. SDLF, PHNX, SLA, CSN, and HSD

Should you buy Old Mutual stock or one of its competitors? Old Mutual's main competitors and comparable companies include Standard Life (SDLF), Phoenix Group (PHNX), Standard Life Aberdeen (SLA), Chesnara (CSN), and Hansard Global (HSD). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "life & health insurance" industry.

How does Old Mutual compare to Standard Life?

Standard Life (LON:SDLF) and Old Mutual (LON:OMU) are both mid-cap finance companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, media sentiment, valuation, institutional ownership, earnings, profitability, risk and analyst recommendations.

Old Mutual has higher revenue and earnings than Standard Life. Standard Life is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Old Mutual, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Standard Life£45.39B0.21N/A-£47.10N/A
Old Mutual£235.89B0.01£60.20B£189.800.34

In the previous week, Standard Life had 3 more articles in the media than Old Mutual. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Standard Life and 0 mentions for Old Mutual. Standard Life's average media sentiment score of 0.97 beat Old Mutual's score of 0.56 indicating that Standard Life is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Standard Life Positive
Old Mutual Positive

Standard Life currently has a consensus target price of GBX 968, indicating a potential upside of 3.81%. Given Standard Life's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Standard Life is more favorable than Old Mutual.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Standard Life
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.75
Old Mutual
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

37.9% of Standard Life shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 31.4% of Old Mutual shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.2% of Standard Life shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of Old Mutual shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Old Mutual has a net margin of 2.90% compared to Standard Life's net margin of 0.00%. Old Mutual's return on equity of 13.86% beat Standard Life's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Standard LifeN/A N/A N/A
Old Mutual 2.90%13.86%0.84%

Standard Life pays an annual dividend of GBX 54.70 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.9%. Old Mutual pays an annual dividend of GBX 90.86 per share and has a dividend yield of 140.6%. Standard Life pays out -116.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Old Mutual pays out 47.9% 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

Standard Life beats Old Mutual on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Old Mutual compare to Phoenix Group?

Old Mutual (LON:OMU) and Phoenix Group (LON:PHNX) are both mid-cap finance companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, media sentiment, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, profitability, dividends and risk.

Old Mutual has a net margin of 2.90% compared to Phoenix Group's net margin of -1.65%. Old Mutual's return on equity of 13.86% beat Phoenix Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Old Mutual2.90% 13.86% 0.84%
Phoenix Group -1.65%-56.94%0.08%

Old Mutual has a beta of 0.587, indicating that its share price is 41% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Phoenix Group has a beta of 0.847, indicating that its share price is 15% less volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Old Mutual£235.89B0.01£60.20B£189.800.34
Phoenix Group£10.97B0.70-£521.46M-£63.40N/A

Phoenix Group has a consensus target price of GBX 765, indicating a potential downside of 0.26%. Given Phoenix Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Phoenix Group is more favorable than Old Mutual.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Old Mutual
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Phoenix Group
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.25

31.4% of Old Mutual shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 37.9% of Phoenix Group shares are held by institutional investors. 0.2% of Old Mutual shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 3.2% of Phoenix Group 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.

In the previous week, Phoenix Group had 2 more articles in the media than Old Mutual. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Phoenix Group and 0 mentions for Old Mutual. Old Mutual's average media sentiment score of 0.56 beat Phoenix Group's score of 0.00 indicating that Old Mutual is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Old Mutual Positive
Phoenix Group Neutral

Old Mutual pays an annual dividend of GBX 90.86 per share and has a dividend yield of 140.6%. Phoenix Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 54 per share and has a dividend yield of 7.0%. Old Mutual pays out 47.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Phoenix Group pays out -85.2% 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.

Summary

Old Mutual and Phoenix Group tied by winning 9 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Old Mutual compare to Standard Life Aberdeen?

Old Mutual (LON:OMU) and Standard Life Aberdeen (LON:SLA) are both mid-cap finance companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, risk, analyst recommendations, dividends, institutional ownership, valuation, earnings and profitability.

In the previous week, Old Mutual's average media sentiment score of 0.56 beat Standard Life Aberdeen's score of 0.00 indicating that Old Mutual is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Old Mutual Positive
Standard Life Aberdeen Neutral

31.4% of Old Mutual shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.2% of Old Mutual 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.

Old Mutual pays an annual dividend of GBX 90.86 per share and has a dividend yield of 140.6%. Standard Life Aberdeen pays an annual dividend of GBX 0.22 per share. Old Mutual pays out 47.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Standard Life Aberdeen pays out 0.6% 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.

Old Mutual has a net margin of 2.90% compared to Standard Life Aberdeen's net margin of 0.00%. Old Mutual's return on equity of 13.86% beat Standard Life Aberdeen's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Old Mutual2.90% 13.86% 0.84%
Standard Life Aberdeen N/A N/A N/A

Old Mutual has higher revenue and earnings than Standard Life Aberdeen. Standard Life Aberdeen is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Old Mutual, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Old Mutual£235.89B0.01£60.20B£189.800.34
Standard Life Aberdeen£3.60B0.00N/A£37.20N/A

Summary

Old Mutual beats Standard Life Aberdeen on 9 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Old Mutual compare to Chesnara?

Old Mutual (LON:OMU) and Chesnara (LON:CSN) are both finance companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, media sentiment, earnings, analyst recommendations, dividends, institutional ownership, valuation and risk.

In the previous week, Chesnara had 7 more articles in the media than Old Mutual. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Chesnara and 0 mentions for Old Mutual. Chesnara's average media sentiment score of 0.84 beat Old Mutual's score of 0.56 indicating that Chesnara is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Old Mutual Positive
Chesnara Positive

Old Mutual has a beta of 0.587, indicating that its share price is 41% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Chesnara has a beta of 0.526, indicating that its share price is 47% less volatile than the broader market.

Old Mutual has a net margin of 2.90% compared to Chesnara's net margin of 0.04%. Old Mutual's return on equity of 13.86% beat Chesnara's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Old Mutual2.90% 13.86% 0.84%
Chesnara 0.04%0.25%0.04%

Chesnara has a consensus price target of GBX 418.50, suggesting a potential upside of 17.70%. Given Chesnara's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Chesnara is more favorable than Old Mutual.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Old Mutual
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Chesnara
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Old Mutual£235.89B0.01£60.20B£189.800.34
Chesnara£2.34B0.35£4.20M£1.37259.35

31.4% of Old Mutual shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 49.2% of Chesnara shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.2% of Old Mutual shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.9% of Chesnara 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.

Old Mutual pays an annual dividend of GBX 90.86 per share and has a dividend yield of 140.6%. Chesnara pays an annual dividend of GBX 22.50 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.3%. Old Mutual pays out 47.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Chesnara pays out 1,641.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Old Mutual is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Summary

Old Mutual and Chesnara tied by winning 9 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Old Mutual compare to Hansard Global?

Old Mutual (LON:OMU) and Hansard Global (LON:HSD) are both 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.

In the previous week, Hansard Global had 1 more articles in the media than Old Mutual. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Hansard Global and 0 mentions for Old Mutual. Old Mutual's average media sentiment score of 0.56 beat Hansard Global's score of 0.00 indicating that Old Mutual is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Old Mutual Positive
Hansard Global Neutral

Old Mutual has a beta of 0.587, meaning that its stock price is 41% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Hansard Global has a beta of 0.18, meaning that its stock price is 82% less volatile than the broader market.

Old Mutual pays an annual dividend of GBX 90.86 per share and has a dividend yield of 140.6%. Hansard Global pays an annual dividend of GBX 4.45 per share and has a dividend yield of 9.1%. Old Mutual pays out 47.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Hansard Global pays out 153.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Old Mutual is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Hansard Global has a net margin of 4.43% compared to Old Mutual's net margin of 2.90%. Hansard Global's return on equity of 25.08% beat Old Mutual's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Old Mutual2.90% 13.86% 0.84%
Hansard Global 4.43%25.08%0.32%

31.4% of Old Mutual shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 15.3% of Hansard Global shares are held by institutional investors. 0.2% of Old Mutual shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 46.7% of Hansard Global shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Old Mutual has higher revenue and earnings than Hansard Global. Old Mutual is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Hansard Global, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Old Mutual£235.89B0.01£60.20B£189.800.34
Hansard Global£49.50M1.35£5.25M£2.9016.90

Summary

Old Mutual beats Hansard Global on 9 of the 15 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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OMU vs. The Competition

MetricOld MutualInsurance IndustryFinance SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£2.58B£19.13B£13.89B£2.86B
Dividend Yield7.27%3.19%5.95%6.26%
P/E Ratio0.3416.5125.34366.92
Price / Sales0.0122.79507.4590,001.90
Price / Cash0.0612.2530.3027.89
Price / Book0.052.072.736.33
Net Income£60.20B£1.80B£1.31B£5.89B
7 Day Performance5.21%-0.09%-1.19%-0.75%
1 Month Performance8.75%-0.96%-0.93%-0.68%
1 Year Performance11.00%9.56%9.58%19.29%

Old Mutual Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
OMU
Old Mutual
N/AGBX 64.60
+5.6%
N/A+3.7%£2.58B£235.89B0.3429,861
SDLF
Standard Life
1.7747 of 5 stars
GBX 925.50
+1.6%
GBX 968
+4.6%
N/A£9.28B£45.39BN/AN/A
PHNX
Phoenix Group
0.2094 of 5 stars
GBX 767
+0.1%
GBX 765
-0.3%
+18.6%£7.68B£10.97BN/A7,757
SLA
Standard Life Aberdeen
N/AN/AN/AN/A£5.98B£3.60B7.376,029
CSN
Chesnara
3.4038 of 5 stars
GBX 353.50
+2.2%
GBX 418.50
+18.4%
+29.4%£817.80M£2.34B257.845,700

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This page (LON:OMU) was last updated on 9/15/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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