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PAG vs. OSB, MAB1, LINV, BUR, and NUM

Should you buy Paragon Banking Group stock or one of its competitors? Paragon Banking Group's main competitors and comparable companies include OSB Group (OSB), Mortgage Advice Bureau (MAB1), LendInvest (LINV), Burford Capital (BUR), and Numis (NUM). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "financial services" industry.

How does Paragon Banking Group compare to OSB Group?

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

OSB Group presently has a consensus target price of GBX 665.80, indicating a potential upside of 34.89%. Paragon Banking Group has a consensus target price of GBX 1,062, indicating a potential upside of 47.81%. Given Paragon Banking Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Paragon Banking Group 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
Paragon Banking Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

OSB Group has a beta of 1.048, meaning that its share price is 5% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Paragon Banking Group has a beta of 1.191, meaning that its share price is 19% more volatile than the broader market.

65.8% of OSB Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 65.7% of Paragon Banking Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.4% of OSB Group shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 2.2% of Paragon Banking Group shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

OSB Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 35.30 per share and has a dividend yield of 7.2%. Paragon Banking Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 43.90 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.1%. OSB Group pays out 47.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Paragon Banking Group pays out 48.8% 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. OSB Group is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

In the previous week, OSB Group had 6 more articles in the media than Paragon Banking Group. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for OSB Group and 0 mentions for Paragon Banking Group. OSB Group's average media sentiment score of 0.35 beat Paragon Banking Group's score of 0.00 indicating that OSB Group is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
OSB Group Neutral
Paragon Banking Group Neutral

OSB Group has a net margin of 15.38% compared to Paragon Banking Group's net margin of 14.98%. OSB Group's return on equity of 13.06% beat Paragon Banking Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
OSB Group15.38% 13.06% 1.35%
Paragon Banking Group 14.98%11.98%1.09%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
OSB Group£682.50M2.44£370.52M£74.606.62
Paragon Banking Group£525.20M2.46£185.69M£90.007.98

Summary

OSB Group beats Paragon Banking Group on 10 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Paragon Banking Group compare to Mortgage Advice Bureau?

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

Paragon Banking Group presently has a consensus target price of GBX 1,062, suggesting a potential upside of 47.81%. Mortgage Advice Bureau has a consensus target price of GBX 975, suggesting a potential upside of 193.23%. Given Mortgage Advice Bureau's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Mortgage Advice Bureau is more favorable than Paragon Banking Group.

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

65.7% of Paragon Banking Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 48.0% of Mortgage Advice Bureau shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.2% of Paragon Banking Group shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 24.5% of Mortgage Advice Bureau 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.

Paragon Banking Group has a beta of 1.191, suggesting that its share price is 19% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Mortgage Advice Bureau has a beta of 1.031, suggesting that its share price is 3% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Mortgage Advice Bureau had 2 more articles in the media than Paragon Banking Group. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Mortgage Advice Bureau and 0 mentions for Paragon Banking Group. Mortgage Advice Bureau's average media sentiment score of 0.29 beat Paragon Banking Group's score of 0.00 indicating that Mortgage Advice Bureau is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Paragon Banking Group Neutral
Mortgage Advice Bureau Neutral

Paragon Banking Group has a net margin of 14.98% compared to Mortgage Advice Bureau's net margin of 3.59%. Mortgage Advice Bureau's return on equity of 16.94% beat Paragon Banking Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Paragon Banking Group14.98% 11.98% 1.09%
Mortgage Advice Bureau 3.59%16.94%5.93%

Paragon Banking Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 43.90 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.1%. Mortgage Advice Bureau pays an annual dividend of GBX 22 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.6%. Paragon Banking Group pays out 48.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Mortgage Advice Bureau pays out 85.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future.

Paragon Banking Group has higher revenue and earnings than Mortgage Advice Bureau. Paragon Banking Group 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
Paragon Banking Group£525.20M2.46£185.69M£90.007.98
Mortgage Advice Bureau£318.77M0.60£10.87M£25.8012.89

Summary

Paragon Banking Group beats Mortgage Advice Bureau on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Paragon Banking Group compare to LendInvest?

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

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
Paragon Banking Group£525.20M2.46£185.69M£90.007.98
LendInvest£103.60M0.39-£20.30M£1.6017.81

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
Paragon Banking Group14.98% 11.98% 1.09%
LendInvest 3.18%3.17%-2.16%

65.7% of Paragon Banking Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 12.0% of LendInvest shares are held by institutional investors. 2.2% of Paragon Banking 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 hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Paragon Banking Group has a beta of 1.191, meaning that its stock price is 19% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, LendInvest has a beta of 0.358, meaning that its stock price is 64% less volatile than the broader market.

Paragon Banking Group presently has a consensus target price of GBX 1,062, suggesting a potential upside of 47.81%. LendInvest has a consensus target price of GBX 80, suggesting a potential upside of 180.81%. Given LendInvest's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe LendInvest is more favorable than Paragon Banking Group.

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

In the previous week, Paragon Banking Group's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled LendInvest'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Paragon Banking Group Neutral
LendInvest Neutral

Summary

Paragon Banking Group beats LendInvest on 10 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Paragon Banking Group compare to Burford Capital?

Burford Capital (LON:BUR) and Paragon Banking Group (LON:PAG) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, media sentiment, earnings, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, risk, valuation and profitability.

Burford Capital currently has a consensus price target of GBX 450, indicating a potential upside of 68.67%. Paragon Banking Group has a consensus price target of GBX 1,062, indicating a potential upside of 47.81%. Given Burford Capital's higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe Burford Capital is more favorable than Paragon Banking Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Burford Capital
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

In the previous week, Burford Capital had 7 more articles in the media than Paragon Banking Group. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Burford Capital and 0 mentions for Paragon Banking Group. Paragon Banking Group's average media sentiment score of 0.00 beat Burford Capital's score of -0.23 indicating that Paragon Banking Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Burford Capital Neutral
Paragon Banking Group Neutral

Paragon Banking Group has a net margin of 14.98% compared to Burford Capital's net margin of -10.49%. Paragon Banking Group's return on equity of 11.98% beat Burford Capital's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Burford Capital-10.49% -1.09% 10.28%
Paragon Banking Group 14.98%11.98%1.09%

24.2% of Burford Capital shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 65.7% of Paragon Banking Group shares are held by institutional investors. 7.1% of Burford Capital shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 2.2% of Paragon Banking Group shares are held by 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.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Burford Capital-£1.63B-0.36£193.30M-£769.00N/A
Paragon Banking Group£525.20M2.46£185.69M£90.007.98

Burford Capital has a beta of 1.056, meaning that its share price is 6% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Paragon Banking Group has a beta of 1.191, meaning that its share price is 19% more volatile than the broader market.

Burford Capital pays an annual dividend of GBX 12.56 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.7%. Paragon Banking Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 43.90 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.1%. Burford Capital pays out -1.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Paragon Banking Group pays out 48.8% 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

Paragon Banking Group beats Burford Capital on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Paragon Banking Group compare to Numis?

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

Paragon Banking Group has a net margin of 14.98% compared to Numis' net margin of 1.40%. Paragon Banking Group's return on equity of 11.98% beat Numis' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Numis1.40% 0.98% 0.32%
Paragon Banking Group 14.98%11.98%1.09%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Numis£130.31M0.00£1.82M£0.02N/A
Paragon Banking Group£525.20M2.46£185.69M£90.007.98

Paragon Banking Group has a consensus target price of GBX 1,062, indicating a potential upside of 47.81%. Given Paragon Banking Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Paragon Banking Group is more favorable than Numis.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Numis
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Paragon Banking Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

In the previous week, Numis' average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Paragon Banking Group'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Numis Neutral
Paragon Banking Group Neutral

Numis has a beta of 0.84, meaning that its stock price is 16% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Paragon Banking Group has a beta of 1.191, meaning that its stock price is 19% more volatile than the broader market.

Numis pays an annual dividend of GBX 11 per share. Paragon Banking Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 43.90 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.1%. Numis pays out 55,000.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Paragon Banking Group pays out 48.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Paragon Banking Group is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

50.5% of Numis shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 65.7% of Paragon Banking Group shares are held by institutional investors. 44.8% of Numis shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 2.2% of Paragon Banking Group shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Paragon Banking Group beats Numis on 13 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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PAG vs. The Competition

MetricParagon Banking GroupFinancial Services IndustryFinance SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£1.29B£26.69B£13.31B£2.80B
Dividend Yield6.11%6.92%6.03%6.18%
P/E Ratio7.9819.4524.47366.17
Price / Sales2.46326.38507.1289,425.29
Price / Cash0.45277.5147.4527.89
Price / Book1.083.182.706.83
Net Income£185.69M£1.11B£1.32B£5.89B
7 Day Performance-3.56%-1.92%-0.99%-0.75%
1 Month Performance-11.84%0.38%1.04%16.84%
1 Year Performance-15.62%-3.13%8.17%16.40%

Paragon Banking Group Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
PAG
Paragon Banking Group
4.1389 of 5 stars
GBX 718.50
-0.1%
GBX 1,062
+47.8%
-15.7%£1.29B£525.20M7.9826,500
OSB
OSB Group
4.6159 of 5 stars
GBX 511.70
+0.7%
GBX 665.80
+30.1%
-12.2%£1.73B£682.50M6.862,431
MAB1
Mortgage Advice Bureau
4.5973 of 5 stars
GBX 356
-1.4%
GBX 975
+173.9%
-53.9%£205.11M£318.77M13.801,001
LINV
LendInvest
N/AGBX 28.49
0.0%
GBX 80
+180.8%
-23.8%£40.54M£103.60M17.81229
BUR
Burford Capital
2.1462 of 5 stars
GBX 292.16
-0.5%
GBX 450
+54.0%
-67.2%£641.54M-£1.63BN/A140

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This page (LON:PAG) was last updated on 10/2/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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