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PVN vs. BUT, SYNC, HAN, ATR, and GCP

Should you buy ProVen VCT stock or one of its competitors? ProVen VCT's main competitors and comparable companies include Brunner (BUT), Syncona (SYNC), Hansa Investment (HAN), Schroder Asian Total Return Inv. (ATR), and GCP Infrastructure Investments (GCP). 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 ProVen VCT compare to Brunner?

ProVen VCT (LON:PVN) and Brunner (LON:BUT) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, valuation, media sentiment, risk, earnings, analyst recommendations, dividends and institutional ownership.

ProVen VCT has a beta of 0.02, indicating that its stock price is 98% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Brunner has a beta of 0.831, indicating that its stock price is 17% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, ProVen VCT had 1 more articles in the media than Brunner. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for ProVen VCT and 0 mentions for Brunner. ProVen VCT's average media sentiment score of 0.75 beat Brunner's score of 0.00 indicating that ProVen VCT is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
ProVen VCT Positive
Brunner Neutral

0.0% of ProVen VCT shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 5.1% of Brunner shares are held by institutional investors. 0.2% of ProVen VCT shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.8% of Brunner shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

ProVen VCT pays an annual dividend of GBX 3.25 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.9%. Brunner pays an annual dividend of GBX 25 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.6%. ProVen VCT pays out 406.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Brunner pays out 10.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
ProVen VCT£3.01M55.04£9.46M£0.8069.38
Brunner£105.27M6.41£105.32M£238.786.58

Brunner has a net margin of 96.94% compared to ProVen VCT's net margin of 34.88%. Brunner's return on equity of 15.14% beat ProVen VCT's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
ProVen VCT34.88% 1.31% 3.12%
Brunner 96.94%15.14%11.63%

Summary

Brunner beats ProVen VCT on 10 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does ProVen VCT compare to Syncona?

ProVen VCT (LON:PVN) and Syncona (LON:SYNC) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, media sentiment, risk, institutional ownership, dividends, profitability, valuation and analyst recommendations.

ProVen VCT has a net margin of 34.88% compared to Syncona's net margin of -15.36%. ProVen VCT's return on equity of 1.31% beat Syncona's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
ProVen VCT34.88% 1.31% 3.12%
Syncona -15.36%-0.86%0.40%

ProVen VCT has a beta of 0.02, indicating that its stock price is 98% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Syncona has a beta of 0.357, indicating that its stock price is 64% less volatile than the broader market.

0.0% of ProVen VCT shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 22.2% of Syncona shares are held by institutional investors. 0.2% of ProVen VCT shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.7% of Syncona shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
ProVen VCT£3.01M55.04£9.46M£0.8069.38
Syncona£55.89M11.67-£16.90M-£1.45N/A

Syncona has a consensus price target of GBX 189, suggesting a potential upside of 76.17%. Given Syncona's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Syncona is more favorable than ProVen VCT.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
ProVen VCT
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Syncona
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

In the previous week, ProVen VCT had 1 more articles in the media than Syncona. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for ProVen VCT and 0 mentions for Syncona. ProVen VCT's average media sentiment score of 0.75 beat Syncona's score of 0.00 indicating that ProVen VCT is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
ProVen VCT Positive
Syncona Neutral

Summary

ProVen VCT beats Syncona on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does ProVen VCT compare to Hansa Investment?

ProVen VCT (LON:PVN) and Hansa Investment (LON:HAN) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, institutional ownership, dividends, risk, earnings, media sentiment, analyst recommendations and profitability.

ProVen VCT has a beta of 0.02, indicating that its share price is 98% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Hansa Investment has a beta of 0.209, indicating that its share price is 79% less volatile than the broader market.

Hansa Investment has higher revenue and earnings than ProVen VCT. Hansa Investment is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than ProVen VCT, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
ProVen VCT£3.01M55.04£9.46M£0.8069.38
Hansa Investment£136.53M4.86£77.36M£89.903.78

ProVen VCT pays an annual dividend of GBX 3.25 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.9%. Hansa Investment pays an annual dividend of GBX 0.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.2%. ProVen VCT pays out 406.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Hansa Investment pays out 0.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

0.0% of ProVen VCT shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.2% of Hansa Investment shares are held by institutional investors. 0.2% of ProVen VCT shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 17.6% of Hansa Investment shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Hansa Investment has a net margin of 422.56% compared to ProVen VCT's net margin of 34.88%. Hansa Investment's return on equity of 17.81% beat ProVen VCT's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
ProVen VCT34.88% 1.31% 3.12%
Hansa Investment 422.56%17.81%13.97%

In the previous week, ProVen VCT had 1 more articles in the media than Hansa Investment. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for ProVen VCT and 0 mentions for Hansa Investment. ProVen VCT's average media sentiment score of 0.75 beat Hansa Investment's score of 0.00 indicating that ProVen VCT is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
ProVen VCT Positive
Hansa Investment Neutral

Summary

Hansa Investment beats ProVen VCT on 10 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does ProVen VCT compare to Schroder Asian Total Return Inv.?

Schroder Asian Total Return Inv. (LON:ATR) and ProVen VCT (LON:PVN) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, dividends, institutional ownership, earnings, valuation, media sentiment, profitability and analyst recommendations.

13.7% of Schroder Asian Total Return Inv. shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.0% of ProVen VCT shares are held by institutional investors. 0.5% of Schroder Asian Total Return Inv. shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of ProVen VCT shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Schroder Asian Total Return Inv. pays an annual dividend of GBX 11.50 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.6%. ProVen VCT pays an annual dividend of GBX 3.25 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.9%. Schroder Asian Total Return Inv. pays out 16.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. ProVen VCT pays out 406.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future.

In the previous week, ProVen VCT had 1 more articles in the media than Schroder Asian Total Return Inv.. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for ProVen VCT and 0 mentions for Schroder Asian Total Return Inv.. ProVen VCT's average media sentiment score of 0.75 beat Schroder Asian Total Return Inv.'s score of 0.61 indicating that ProVen VCT is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Schroder Asian Total Return Inv. Positive
ProVen VCT Positive

Schroder Asian Total Return Inv. has a beta of 0.994, meaning that its share price is 1% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, ProVen VCT has a beta of 0.02, meaning that its share price is 98% less volatile than the broader market.

Schroder Asian Total Return Inv. has a net margin of 254.00% compared to ProVen VCT's net margin of 34.88%. Schroder Asian Total Return Inv.'s return on equity of 13.06% beat ProVen VCT's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Schroder Asian Total Return Inv.254.00% 13.06% 4.75%
ProVen VCT 34.88%1.31%3.12%

Schroder Asian Total Return Inv. has higher revenue and earnings than ProVen VCT. Schroder Asian Total Return Inv. is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than ProVen VCT, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Schroder Asian Total Return Inv.£66.61M9.81£66.84M£68.5710.30
ProVen VCT£3.01M55.04£9.46M£0.8069.38

Summary

Schroder Asian Total Return Inv. beats ProVen VCT on 10 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does ProVen VCT compare to GCP Infrastructure Investments?

GCP Infrastructure Investments (LON:GCP) and ProVen VCT (LON:PVN) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, risk, dividends, profitability, earnings, media sentiment, valuation and institutional ownership.

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

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
GCP Infrastructure Investments
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
ProVen VCT
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

GCP Infrastructure Investments pays an annual dividend of GBX 7 per share and has a dividend yield of 8.5%. ProVen VCT pays an annual dividend of GBX 3.25 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.9%. GCP Infrastructure Investments pays out 168.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. ProVen VCT pays out 406.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. GCP Infrastructure Investments is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

GCP Infrastructure Investments has a beta of 0.81884116, suggesting that its share price is 18% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, ProVen VCT has a beta of 0.02, suggesting that its share price is 98% less volatile than the broader market.

GCP Infrastructure Investments has higher revenue and earnings than ProVen VCT. GCP Infrastructure Investments is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than ProVen VCT, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
GCP Infrastructure Investments£38.32M16.81£15.58M£4.1519.73
ProVen VCT£3.01M55.04£9.46M£0.8069.38

GCP Infrastructure Investments has a net margin of 47.75% compared to ProVen VCT's net margin of 34.88%. GCP Infrastructure Investments' return on equity of 4.17% beat ProVen VCT's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
GCP Infrastructure Investments47.75% 4.17% 0.89%
ProVen VCT 34.88%1.31%3.12%

35.4% of GCP Infrastructure Investments shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.0% of ProVen VCT shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.2% of GCP Infrastructure Investments shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of ProVen 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.

Summary

GCP Infrastructure Investments beats ProVen VCT on 11 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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PVN vs. The Competition

MetricProVen VCTCapital Markets IndustryFinance SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£165.79M£5.65B£14.05B£2.89B
Dividend Yield5.44%7.39%5.88%6.11%
P/E Ratio69.3838.6729.56368.55
Price / Sales55.041,266.86514.6983,655.22
Price / Cash2.7848.3339.9727.89
Price / Book0.833.733.707.32
Net Income£9.46M£417.15M£1.31B£5.89B
7 Day Performance0.91%1.02%0.89%1.14%
1 Month PerformanceN/A1.39%1.92%2.66%
1 Year Performance-2.63%7.84%12.07%69.71%

ProVen VCT Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
PVN
ProVen VCT
N/AGBX 55.50
-2.6%
N/A-2.6%£165.79M£3.01M69.38N/A
BUT
Brunner
N/AGBX 1,564
+0.5%
N/A+10.2%£668.53M£105.27M6.55N/A
SYNC
Syncona
N/AGBX 108.60
flat
GBX 189
+74.0%
+13.2%£660.51M£55.89MN/A1,208
HAN
Hansa Investment
N/AGBX 334
+1.8%
N/A+34.0%£651.58M£136.53M3.72N/A
ATR
Schroder Asian Total Return Inv.
N/AGBX 697
-1.0%
N/A+42.0%£645.03M£66.61M10.1613,500

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This page (LON:PVN) was last updated on 8/13/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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