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QLT vs. SDR, PCT, MNG, PSH, and ICP

Should you buy Quilter stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Quilter 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 Quilter include Schroders (SDR), Polar Capital Technology Trust (PCT), M&G (MNG), Pershing Square (PSH), and Intermediate Capital Group (ICP). These companies are all part of the "asset management" industry.

How does Quilter compare to Schroders?

Schroders (LON:SDR) and Quilter (LON:QLT) are both mid-cap financial services companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, dividends, institutional ownership, valuation, earnings, risk, analyst recommendations and media sentiment.

Schroders pays an annual dividend of GBX 21.50 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.7%. Quilter pays an annual dividend of GBX 6.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.2%. Schroders pays out 64.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Quilter pays out 72.1% 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. Schroders is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Schroders£3.25B2.80£355.50M£33.6017.35
Quilter£9.34B0.28£49.61M£8.6022.24

Schroders presently has a consensus price target of GBX 453.33, suggesting a potential downside of 22.25%. Quilter has a consensus price target of GBX 203.71, suggesting a potential upside of 6.49%. Given Quilter's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Quilter is more favorable than Schroders.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Schroders
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50
Quilter
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.71

In the previous week, Quilter had 3 more articles in the media than Schroders. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Quilter and 1 mentions for Schroders. Quilter's average media sentiment score of 0.89 beat Schroders' score of 0.00 indicating that Quilter is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Schroders
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Quilter
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Schroders has a beta of 1.075, indicating that its share price is 8% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Quilter has a beta of 0.802, indicating that its share price is 20% less volatile than the broader market.

Schroders has a net margin of 16.44% compared to Quilter's net margin of 1.28%. Schroders' return on equity of 12.35% beat Quilter's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Schroders16.44% 12.35% 1.86%
Quilter 1.28%8.35%0.21%

18.1% of Schroders shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 45.6% of Quilter shares are held by institutional investors. 1.7% of Schroders shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.4% of Quilter 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

Schroders beats Quilter on 10 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Quilter compare to Polar Capital Technology Trust?

Quilter (LON:QLT) and Polar Capital Technology Trust (LON:PCT) are both mid-cap financial services companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, risk, valuation, dividends, analyst recommendations, profitability, media sentiment and earnings.

45.6% of Quilter shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 7.0% of Polar Capital Technology Trust shares are held by institutional investors. 0.4% of Quilter shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.0% of Polar Capital Technology Trust shares are held 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.

Quilter has a beta of 0.802, suggesting that its share price is 20% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Polar Capital Technology Trust has a beta of 0.91290385, suggesting that its share price is 9% less volatile than the broader market.

Polar Capital Technology Trust has a net margin of 294.06% compared to Quilter's net margin of 1.28%. Polar Capital Technology Trust's return on equity of 43.14% beat Quilter's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Quilter1.28% 8.35% 0.21%
Polar Capital Technology Trust 294.06%43.14%20.70%

Polar Capital Technology Trust has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Quilter. Polar Capital Technology Trust is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Quilter, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Quilter£9.34B0.28£49.61M£8.6022.24
Polar Capital Technology Trust£2.14B3.82£1.20B£188.583.89

Quilter presently has a consensus target price of GBX 203.71, indicating a potential upside of 6.49%. Given Quilter's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Quilter is more favorable than Polar Capital Technology Trust.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Quilter
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.71
Polar Capital Technology Trust
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

In the previous week, Quilter had 4 more articles in the media than Polar Capital Technology Trust. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Quilter and 0 mentions for Polar Capital Technology Trust. Polar Capital Technology Trust's average media sentiment score of 1.13 beat Quilter's score of 0.89 indicating that Polar Capital Technology Trust is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Quilter Positive
Polar Capital Technology Trust Positive

Summary

Quilter and Polar Capital Technology Trust tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Quilter compare to M&G?

M&G (LON:MNG) and Quilter (LON:QLT) are both mid-cap financial services companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, analyst recommendations, valuation, institutional ownership, media sentiment, risk and dividends.

In the previous week, Quilter had 3 more articles in the media than M&G. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Quilter and 1 mentions for M&G. Quilter's average media sentiment score of 0.89 beat M&G's score of 0.55 indicating that Quilter is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
M&G
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Quilter
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

58.2% of M&G shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 45.6% of Quilter shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.1% of M&G shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.4% of Quilter shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

M&G has a net margin of 1.73% compared to Quilter's net margin of 1.28%. M&G's return on equity of 9.49% beat Quilter's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
M&G1.73% 9.49% 0.40%
Quilter 1.28%8.35%0.21%

M&G presently has a consensus price target of GBX 297.57, suggesting a potential downside of 4.96%. Quilter has a consensus price target of GBX 203.71, suggesting a potential upside of 6.49%. Given Quilter's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Quilter is more favorable than M&G.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
M&G
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.43
Quilter
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.71

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
M&G£21.71B0.34£166.98M£12.3025.46
Quilter£9.34B0.28£49.61M£8.6022.24

M&G pays an annual dividend of GBX 20.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.5%. Quilter pays an annual dividend of GBX 6.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.2%. M&G pays out 164.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Quilter pays out 72.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

M&G has a beta of 0.967, indicating that its stock price is 3% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Quilter has a beta of 0.802, indicating that its stock price is 20% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

M&G beats Quilter on 11 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Quilter compare to Pershing Square?

Pershing Square (LON:PSH) and Quilter (LON:QLT) are both mid-cap financial services companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, dividends, earnings, analyst recommendations, profitability, institutional ownership, valuation and risk.

In the previous week, Quilter had 4 more articles in the media than Pershing Square. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Quilter and 0 mentions for Pershing Square. Quilter's average media sentiment score of 0.89 beat Pershing Square's score of 0.00 indicating that Quilter is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Pershing Square Neutral
Quilter Positive

Pershing Square has a net margin of 94.13% compared to Quilter's net margin of 1.28%. Pershing Square's return on equity of 16.97% beat Quilter's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Pershing Square94.13% 16.97% 11.83%
Quilter 1.28%8.35%0.21%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Pershing Square£2.57B2.69£2.71B£1.41 thousand2.82
Quilter£9.34B0.28£49.61M£8.6022.24

Pershing Square pays an annual dividend of GBX 65.84 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.7%. Quilter pays an annual dividend of GBX 6.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.2%. Pershing Square pays out 4.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Quilter pays out 72.1% 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.

Quilter has a consensus price target of GBX 203.71, suggesting a potential upside of 6.49%. Given Quilter's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Quilter is more favorable than Pershing Square.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Pershing Square
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Quilter
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.71

Pershing Square has a beta of 0.85510576, indicating that its share price is 14% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Quilter has a beta of 0.802, indicating that its share price is 20% less volatile than the broader market.

5.9% of Pershing Square shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 45.6% of Quilter shares are held by institutional investors. 1.3% of Pershing Square shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.4% of Quilter shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Pershing Square and Quilter tied by winning 9 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Quilter compare to Intermediate Capital Group?

Quilter (LON:QLT) and Intermediate Capital Group (LON:ICP) are both mid-cap financial services companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, institutional ownership, earnings, dividends, profitability, risk, valuation and analyst recommendations.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Quilter£9.34B0.28£49.61M£8.6022.24
Intermediate Capital Group£831.60M0.00£409.10M£0.77N/A

Quilter has a beta of 0.802, indicating that its stock price is 20% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Intermediate Capital Group has a beta of 1.9, indicating that its stock price is 90% more volatile than the broader market.

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

Company Overall Sentiment
Quilter Positive
Intermediate Capital Group Neutral

Quilter presently has a consensus target price of GBX 203.71, indicating a potential upside of 6.49%. Given Quilter's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe Quilter is more favorable than Intermediate Capital Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Quilter
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.71
Intermediate Capital Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

Intermediate Capital Group has a net margin of 56.78% compared to Quilter's net margin of 1.28%. Intermediate Capital Group's return on equity of 20.09% beat Quilter's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Quilter1.28% 8.35% 0.21%
Intermediate Capital Group 56.78%20.09%4.57%

45.6% of Quilter shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 70.4% of Intermediate Capital Group shares are held by institutional investors. 0.4% of Quilter shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.4% of Intermediate Capital Group shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Quilter pays an annual dividend of GBX 6.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.2%. Intermediate Capital Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 78 per share. Quilter pays out 72.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Intermediate Capital Group pays out 10,129.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Quilter is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Summary

Quilter beats Intermediate Capital Group on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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QLT vs. The Competition

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MetricQuilterAsset Management IndustryFinancial SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£2.63B£2.47B£5.73B£2.79B
Dividend Yield3.25%6.03%5.28%6.13%
P/E Ratio22.2425.5316.21364.83
Price / Sales0.282,011.581,072.7987,614.39
Price / Cash0.8460.1595.0627.85
Price / Book1.731.386.577.83
Net Income£49.61M£264.62M£1.14B£5.88B
7 Day Performance-0.57%0.32%0.75%6.72%
1 Month Performance4.53%1.40%1.96%9.93%
1 Year Performance27.53%12.37%20.31%75.98%

Quilter Competitors List

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CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
QLT
Quilter
2.6401 of 5 stars		GBX 191.30
-0.6%		GBX 203.71
+6.5%		+30.3%£2.63B£9.34B22.242,983
SDR
Schroders
1.0764 of 5 stars		GBX 583
+0.1%		GBX 453.33
-22.2%		+61.1%£9.09B£3.25B17.356,438
PCT
Polar Capital Technology Trust
N/AGBX 704
+0.4%		N/A+124.7%£7.84B£2.14B3.73120
MNG
M&G
2.0751 of 5 stars		GBX 311.10
-1.4%		GBX 297.57
-4.3%		+31.7%£7.41B£21.71B25.296,101
PSH
Pershing Square
N/AGBX 4,134
-0.3%		N/A+2.5%£7.24B£2.57B2.94N/A

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