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SAIN vs. RCP, CTY, TEM, BPT, and INPP

Should you buy Scottish American Investment stock or one of its competitors? Scottish American Investment's main competitors and comparable companies include RIT Capital Partners (RCP), City of London (CTY), Templeton Emerging Markets Investment Trust (TEM), Bridgepoint Group (BPT), and International Public Partnerships (INPP). 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 Scottish American Investment compare to RIT Capital Partners?

Scottish American Investment (LON:SAIN) and RIT Capital Partners (LON:RCP) are both finance companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, valuation, earnings, dividends, institutional ownership, media sentiment, risk and profitability.

RIT Capital Partners has a net margin of 2,025.88% compared to Scottish American Investment's net margin of 88.06%. RIT Capital Partners' return on equity of 16.54% beat Scottish American Investment's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Scottish American Investment88.06% 6.08% 5.89%
RIT Capital Partners 2,025.88%16.54%4.22%

Scottish American Investment pays an annual dividend of GBX 16.14 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.9%. RIT Capital Partners pays an annual dividend of GBX 44 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.8%. Scottish American Investment pays out 49.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. RIT Capital Partners pays out 8.9% 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.

7.4% of Scottish American Investment shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 8.4% of RIT Capital Partners shares are held by institutional investors. 0.3% of Scottish American Investment shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 20.0% of RIT Capital Partners shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Scottish American Investment has a beta of 0.942, suggesting that its stock price is 6% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, RIT Capital Partners has a beta of 0.7545988, suggesting that its stock price is 25% less volatile than the broader market.

RIT Capital Partners has higher revenue and earnings than Scottish American Investment. RIT Capital Partners is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Scottish American Investment, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Scottish American Investment£55.66M14.30£87.22M£32.4916.93
RIT Capital Partners£730.20M4.19£167.81M£496.604.99

In the previous week, Scottish American Investment's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled RIT Capital Partners'average media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Scottish American Investment Neutral
RIT Capital Partners Neutral

Summary

RIT Capital Partners beats Scottish American Investment on 8 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Scottish American Investment compare to City of London?

City of London (LON:CTY) and Scottish American Investment (LON:SAIN) are both finance companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, risk, analyst recommendations, profitability, institutional ownership, dividends, media sentiment and valuation.

City of London has a beta of 0.874, indicating that its share price is 13% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Scottish American Investment has a beta of 0.942, indicating that its share price is 6% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, City of London had 4 more articles in the media than Scottish American Investment. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for City of London and 0 mentions for Scottish American Investment. City of London's average media sentiment score of 1.13 beat Scottish American Investment's score of 0.00 indicating that City of London is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
City of London Positive
Scottish American Investment Neutral

8.7% of City of London shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 7.4% of Scottish American Investment shares are held by institutional investors. 0.1% of City of London shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of Scottish American Investment shares are held by company 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.

City of London pays an annual dividend of GBX 21.45 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.8%. Scottish American Investment pays an annual dividend of GBX 16.14 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.9%. City of London pays out 18.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Scottish American Investment pays out 49.7% 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. City of London is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

City of London has a net margin of 96.97% compared to Scottish American Investment's net margin of 88.06%. City of London's return on equity of 18.79% beat Scottish American Investment's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
City of London96.97% 18.79% 4.00%
Scottish American Investment 88.06%6.08%5.89%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
City of London£568.96M5.14£294.08M£113.994.97
Scottish American Investment£55.66M14.30£87.22M£32.4916.93

Summary

City of London beats Scottish American Investment on 10 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Scottish American Investment compare to Templeton Emerging Markets Investment Trust?

Templeton Emerging Markets Investment Trust (LON:TEM) and Scottish American Investment (LON:SAIN) are both finance companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, institutional ownership, media sentiment, dividends, valuation, earnings, profitability and analyst recommendations.

In the previous week, Templeton Emerging Markets Investment Trust had 1 more articles in the media than Scottish American Investment. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Templeton Emerging Markets Investment Trust and 0 mentions for Scottish American Investment. Templeton Emerging Markets Investment Trust's average media sentiment score of 0.56 beat Scottish American Investment's score of 0.00 indicating that Templeton Emerging Markets Investment Trust is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Templeton Emerging Markets Investment Trust Positive
Scottish American Investment Neutral

Templeton Emerging Markets Investment Trust pays an annual dividend of GBX 5.25 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.6%. Scottish American Investment pays an annual dividend of GBX 16.14 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.9%. Templeton Emerging Markets Investment Trust pays out 6.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Scottish American Investment pays out 49.7% 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.

Templeton Emerging Markets Investment Trust has a beta of 1.012, meaning that its stock price is 1% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Scottish American Investment has a beta of 0.942, meaning that its stock price is 6% less volatile than the broader market.

10.8% of Templeton Emerging Markets Investment Trust shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 7.4% of Scottish American Investment shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.0% of Templeton Emerging Markets Investment Trust shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of Scottish American Investment shares are owned by company 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.

Templeton Emerging Markets Investment Trust has a net margin of 96.24% compared to Scottish American Investment's net margin of 88.06%. Templeton Emerging Markets Investment Trust's return on equity of 31.30% beat Scottish American Investment's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Templeton Emerging Markets Investment Trust96.24% 31.30% 4.50%
Scottish American Investment 88.06%6.08%5.89%

Templeton Emerging Markets Investment Trust has higher revenue and earnings than Scottish American Investment. Templeton Emerging Markets Investment Trust is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Scottish American Investment, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Templeton Emerging Markets Investment Trust£781.18M3.88£130.50M£77.544.29
Scottish American Investment£55.66M14.30£87.22M£32.4916.93

Summary

Templeton Emerging Markets Investment Trust beats Scottish American Investment on 10 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Scottish American Investment compare to Bridgepoint Group?

Bridgepoint Group (LON:BPT) and Scottish American Investment (LON:SAIN) are both finance companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, valuation, profitability, media sentiment, dividends, earnings, institutional ownership and risk.

In the previous week, Bridgepoint Group had 2 more articles in the media than Scottish American Investment. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Bridgepoint Group and 0 mentions for Scottish American Investment. Bridgepoint Group's average media sentiment score of 0.28 beat Scottish American Investment's score of 0.00 indicating that Bridgepoint Group is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Bridgepoint Group Neutral
Scottish American Investment Neutral

Scottish American Investment has a net margin of 88.06% compared to Bridgepoint Group's net margin of 4.18%. Scottish American Investment's return on equity of 6.08% beat Bridgepoint Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Bridgepoint Group4.18% 2.71% 3.47%
Scottish American Investment 88.06%6.08%5.89%

27.9% of Bridgepoint Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 7.4% of Scottish American Investment shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.9% of Bridgepoint Group shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of Scottish American Investment shares are owned 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.

Bridgepoint Group presently has a consensus price target of GBX 390, suggesting a potential upside of 18.90%. Given Bridgepoint Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Bridgepoint Group is more favorable than Scottish American Investment.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Bridgepoint Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Scottish American Investment
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Bridgepoint Group£583.70M5.01£45.58M£3.00109.33
Scottish American Investment£55.66M14.30£87.22M£32.4916.93

Bridgepoint Group has a beta of 1.387, indicating that its share price is 39% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Scottish American Investment has a beta of 0.942, indicating that its share price is 6% less volatile than the broader market.

Bridgepoint Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 9.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.9%. Scottish American Investment pays an annual dividend of GBX 16.14 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.9%. Bridgepoint Group pays out 313.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Scottish American Investment pays out 49.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Scottish American Investment is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Summary

Bridgepoint Group beats Scottish American Investment on 10 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Scottish American Investment compare to International Public Partnerships?

Scottish American Investment (LON:SAIN) and International Public Partnerships (LON:INPP) are both finance companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, risk, media sentiment, profitability, valuation, dividends and earnings.

In the previous week, International Public Partnerships had 2 more articles in the media than Scottish American Investment. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for International Public Partnerships and 0 mentions for Scottish American Investment. International Public Partnerships' average media sentiment score of 0.35 beat Scottish American Investment's score of 0.00 indicating that International Public Partnerships is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Scottish American Investment Neutral
International Public Partnerships Neutral

Scottish American Investment has a beta of 0.942, suggesting that its share price is 6% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, International Public Partnerships has a beta of 0.533, suggesting that its share price is 47% less volatile than the broader market.

Scottish American Investment pays an annual dividend of GBX 16.14 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.9%. International Public Partnerships pays an annual dividend of GBX 8.47 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.3%. Scottish American Investment pays out 49.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. International Public Partnerships pays out 59.3% 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.

International Public Partnerships has a net margin of 95.13% compared to Scottish American Investment's net margin of 88.06%. International Public Partnerships' return on equity of 8.29% beat Scottish American Investment's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Scottish American Investment88.06% 6.08% 5.89%
International Public Partnerships 95.13%8.29%0.63%

7.4% of Scottish American Investment shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 31.7% of International Public Partnerships shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.3% of Scottish American Investment shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of International Public Partnerships shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Scottish American Investment has higher earnings, but lower revenue than International Public Partnerships. International Public Partnerships is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Scottish American Investment, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Scottish American Investment£55.66M14.30£87.22M£32.4916.93
International Public Partnerships£267.76M9.04£43.53M£14.289.47

Summary

Scottish American Investment beats International Public Partnerships on 8 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

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SAIN vs. The Competition

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MetricScottish American InvestmentCapital Markets IndustryFinance SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£798.63M£5.15B£13.32B£2.80B
Dividend Yield2.98%7.55%6.03%6.18%
P/E Ratio16.9929.3224.46366.17
Price / Sales14.351,256.39505.8789,425.29
Price / Cash129.7447.7747.4527.89
Price / Book1.013.492.706.83
Net Income£87.22M£417.69M£1.32B£5.89B
7 Day Performance-0.18%-0.74%-1.04%-0.75%
1 Month Performance-0.65%5.21%0.99%16.84%
1 Year Performance7.60%3.31%8.15%16.40%

Scottish American Investment Competitors List

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CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
SAIN
Scottish American Investment
N/AGBX 552
+0.9%		N/A+7.1%£798.63M£55.66M16.99N/A
RCP
RIT Capital Partners
N/AGBX 2,525
flat		N/A+21.9%£3.12B£730.20M5.0866
CTY
City of London
N/AGBX 579
-1.2%		N/A+11.2%£3.02B£568.96M5.08N/A
TEM
Templeton Emerging Markets Investment Trust
N/AGBX 325.57
-0.1%		N/A+50.4%£2.77B£781.18M4.20N/A
BPT
Bridgepoint Group
2.2053 of 5 stars		GBX 301.80
-0.3%		GBX 390
+29.2%		+10.8%£2.69B£583.70M100.60391

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