St. James's Place (STJ) Competitors

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STJ vs. III, SMT, LGEN, SDR, and PCT

Should you buy St. James's Place stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares St. James's Place 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 St. James's Place include 3i Group (III), Scottish Mortgage (SMT), Legal & General Group (LGEN), Schroders (SDR), and Polar Capital Technology Trust (PCT). These companies are all part of the "asset management" industry.

How does St. James's Place compare to 3i Group?

3i Group (LON:III) and St. James's Place (LON:STJ) are both asset management industry companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, dividends, profitability, valuation, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, institutional ownership and earnings.

3i Group has higher earnings, but lower revenue than St. James's Place. 3i Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than St. James's Place, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
3i Group£5.43B4.11£3.83B£538.604.09
St. James's Place£30.14B0.19-£6.46M£98.8011.59

3i Group has a net margin of 1,236.92% compared to St. James' Place's net margin of 1.76%. St. James' Place's return on equity of 37.33% beat 3i Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
3i Group1,236.92% 17.91% 12.09%
St. James's Place 1.76%37.33%0.22%

In the previous week, 3i Group had 1 more articles in the media than St. James's Place. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for 3i Group and 0 mentions for St. James's Place. 3i Group's average media sentiment score of 0.91 beat St. James' Place's score of 0.00 indicating that 3i Group is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
3i Group Positive
St. James's Place Neutral

3i Group has a beta of 1.5886608, suggesting that its stock price is 59% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, St. James's Place has a beta of 1.005, suggesting that its stock price is 0% more volatile than the broader market.

3i Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 79 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.6%. St. James's Place pays an annual dividend of GBX 18 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.6%. 3i Group pays out 14.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. St. James's Place pays out 18.2% 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. 3i Group is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

3i Group presently has a consensus target price of GBX 3,795, suggesting a potential upside of 72.34%. St. James's Place has a consensus target price of GBX 1,675.43, suggesting a potential upside of 46.26%. Given 3i Group's higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe 3i Group is more favorable than St. James's Place.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
3i Group
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.60
St. James's Place
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.71

62.9% of 3i Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 77.8% of St. James's Place shares are held by institutional investors. 2.1% of 3i Group shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.2% of St. James's Place shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

3i Group beats St. James's Place on 12 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does St. James's Place compare to Scottish Mortgage?

Scottish Mortgage (LON:SMT) and St. James's Place (LON:STJ) are both financial services companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, valuation, profitability, risk, earnings, dividends and media sentiment.

Scottish Mortgage pays an annual dividend of GBX 4.38 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.3%. St. James's Place pays an annual dividend of GBX 18 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.6%. Scottish Mortgage pays out 1.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. St. James's Place pays out 18.2% 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.

Scottish Mortgage has a beta of 1.1451569, meaning that its share price is 15% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, St. James's Place has a beta of 1.005, meaning that its share price is 0% more volatile than the broader market.

Scottish Mortgage has higher earnings, but lower revenue than St. James's Place. Scottish Mortgage is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than St. James's Place, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Scottish Mortgage£3.11B5.26£1.19B£275.315.31
St. James's Place£30.14B0.19-£6.46M£98.8011.59

St. James's Place has a consensus target price of GBX 1,675.43, indicating a potential upside of 46.26%. Given St. James' Place's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe St. James's Place is more favorable than Scottish Mortgage.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Scottish Mortgage
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
St. James's Place
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.71

In the previous week, Scottish Mortgage had 2 more articles in the media than St. James's Place. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Scottish Mortgage and 0 mentions for St. James's Place. Scottish Mortgage's average media sentiment score of 0.41 beat St. James' Place's score of 0.00 indicating that Scottish Mortgage is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Scottish Mortgage Neutral
St. James's Place Neutral

Scottish Mortgage has a net margin of 97.38% compared to St. James' Place's net margin of 1.76%. St. James' Place's return on equity of 37.33% beat Scottish Mortgage's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Scottish Mortgage97.38% 22.34% -3.48%
St. James's Place 1.76%37.33%0.22%

8.1% of Scottish Mortgage shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 77.8% of St. James's Place shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.1% of Scottish Mortgage shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.2% of St. James's Place shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Scottish Mortgage and St. James's Place tied by winning 9 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does St. James's Place compare to Legal & General Group?

Legal & General Group (LON:LGEN) and St. James's Place (LON:STJ) are both financial services companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, institutional ownership, dividends, valuation, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, earnings and risk.

70.6% of Legal & General Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 77.8% of St. James's Place shares are held by institutional investors. 0.6% of Legal & General Group shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.2% of St. James's Place shares are held by company 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.

In the previous week, Legal & General Group had 1 more articles in the media than St. James's Place. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Legal & General Group and 0 mentions for St. James's Place. Legal & General Group's average media sentiment score of 1.14 beat St. James' Place's score of 0.00 indicating that Legal & General Group is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Legal & General Group Positive
St. James's Place Neutral

Legal & General Group has a beta of 0.809, suggesting that its share price is 19% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, St. James's Place has a beta of 1.005, suggesting that its share price is 0% more volatile than the broader market.

Legal & General Group currently has a consensus target price of GBX 573.71, indicating a potential upside of 102.58%. St. James's Place has a consensus target price of GBX 1,675.43, indicating a potential upside of 46.26%. Given Legal & General Group's higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe Legal & General Group is more favorable than St. James's Place.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Legal & General Group
2 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
St. James's Place
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.71

St. James's Place has a net margin of 1.76% compared to Legal & General Group's net margin of 0.91%. St. James' Place's return on equity of 37.33% beat Legal & General Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Legal & General Group0.91% 15.89% 0.18%
St. James's Place 1.76%37.33%0.22%

Legal & General Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 21.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 7.6%. St. James's Place pays an annual dividend of GBX 18 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.6%. Legal & General Group pays out 220.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. St. James's Place pays out 18.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

Legal & General Group has higher revenue and earnings than St. James's Place. St. James's Place is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Legal & General Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Legal & General Group£42.04B0.37£319.08M£9.7429.08
St. James's Place£30.14B0.19-£6.46M£98.8011.59

Summary

St. James's Place beats Legal & General Group on 10 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does St. James's Place compare to Schroders?

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

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Schroders£3.25B2.81£355.50M£33.6017.41
St. James's Place£30.14B0.19-£6.46M£98.8011.59

In the previous week, Schroders had 1 more articles in the media than St. James's Place. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Schroders and 0 mentions for St. James's Place. Schroders' average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled St. James' Place'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Schroders Neutral
St. James's Place Neutral

Schroders currently has a consensus price target of GBX 453.33, suggesting a potential downside of 22.51%. St. James's Place has a consensus price target of GBX 1,675.43, suggesting a potential upside of 46.26%. Given St. James' Place's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe St. James's Place 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
St. James's Place
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.71

Schroders has a net margin of 16.44% compared to St. James' Place's net margin of 1.76%. St. James' Place's return on equity of 37.33% beat Schroders' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Schroders16.44% 12.35% 1.86%
St. James's Place 1.76%37.33%0.22%

Schroders pays an annual dividend of GBX 21.50 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.7%. St. James's Place pays an annual dividend of GBX 18 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.6%. Schroders pays out 64.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. St. James's Place pays out 18.2% 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.

Schroders has a beta of 1.08, meaning that its stock price is 8% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, St. James's Place has a beta of 1.005, meaning that its stock price is 0% more volatile than the broader market.

17.3% of Schroders shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 77.8% of St. James's Place shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.7% of Schroders shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.2% of St. James's Place shares are owned by company 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.

Summary

Schroders beats St. James's Place on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does St. James's Place compare to Polar Capital Technology Trust?

Polar Capital Technology Trust (LON:PCT) and St. James's Place (LON:STJ) are both mid-cap financial services companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, profitability, valuation, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, earnings, risk and dividends.

Polar Capital Technology Trust has a beta of 0.92025226, indicating that its stock price is 8% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, St. James's Place has a beta of 1.005, indicating that its stock price is 0% more volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Polar Capital Technology Trust£2.14B3.77£1.20B£188.583.85
St. James's Place£30.14B0.19-£6.46M£98.8011.59

In the previous week, Polar Capital Technology Trust's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled St. James' Place'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Polar Capital Technology Trust Neutral
St. James's Place Neutral

7.3% of Polar Capital Technology Trust shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 77.8% of St. James's Place shares are held by institutional investors. 0.0% of Polar Capital Technology Trust shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.2% of St. James's Place 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.

Polar Capital Technology Trust has a net margin of 294.06% compared to St. James' Place's net margin of 1.76%. Polar Capital Technology Trust's return on equity of 43.14% beat St. James' Place's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Polar Capital Technology Trust294.06% 43.14% 20.70%
St. James's Place 1.76%37.33%0.22%

St. James's Place has a consensus target price of GBX 1,675.43, suggesting a potential upside of 46.26%. Given St. James' Place's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe St. James's Place is more favorable than Polar Capital Technology Trust.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Polar Capital Technology Trust
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
St. James's Place
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.71

Summary

St. James's Place beats Polar Capital Technology Trust on 8 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

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STJ vs. The Competition

MetricSt. James's PlaceAsset Management IndustryFinancial SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£5.83B£2.58B£6.04B£2.88B
Dividend Yield1.54%6.02%5.26%6.15%
P/E Ratio11.5925.7615.71366.85
Price / Sales0.192,078.201,100.3186,444.11
Price / Cash0.8260.1648.6927.85
Price / Book5.731.386.648.01
Net Income-£6.46M£264.62M£1.13B£5.89B
7 Day Performance-2.34%0.25%0.33%0.07%
1 Month Performance-4.46%0.73%1.40%0.93%
1 Year Performance3.94%10.92%21.02%72.13%

St. James's Place Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
STJ
St. James's Place
4.1243 of 5 stars
GBX 1,145.50
-0.4%
GBX 1,675.43
+46.3%
+3.9%£5.83B£30.14B11.592,298
III
3i Group
4.5263 of 5 stars
GBX 2,323
+1.7%
GBX 3,795
+63.4%
-46.0%£23.56B£5.43B4.311,340
SMT
Scottish Mortgage
1.3287 of 5 stars
GBX 1,485
+2.4%
N/A+46.9%£16.62B£3.11B5.39N/A
LGEN
Legal & General Group
3.8665 of 5 stars
GBX 282.45
+0.3%
GBX 573.71
+103.1%
+11.3%£15.50B£42.04B29.0011,956
SDR
Schroders
1.2953 of 5 stars
GBX 584
+0.1%
GBX 453.33
-22.4%
+60.7%£9.11B£3.25B17.386,438

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