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SUS vs. PFG, IPF, FCH, HAT, and EQLS

Should you buy S&U stock or one of its competitors? S&U's main competitors and comparable companies include Vanquis Banking Group (PFG), International Personal Finance (IPF), Funding Circle (FCH), H&T Group (HAT), and Equals Group (EQLS). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "consumer finance" industry.

How does S&U compare to Vanquis Banking Group?

S&U (LON:SUS) and Vanquis Banking Group (LON:PFG) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, valuation, analyst recommendations, earnings, risk, institutional ownership, profitability and dividends.

4.3% of S&U shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 84.0% of Vanquis Banking Group shares are held by institutional investors. 62.0% of S&U shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 2.6% of Vanquis Banking Group shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

S&U currently has a consensus target price of GBX 2,155, indicating a potential upside of 7.75%. Given S&U's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe S&U is more favorable than Vanquis Banking Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
S&U
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Vanquis Banking Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
S&U£93.22M2.61£18.35M£195.2010.25
Vanquis Banking Group£446.50M0.00£103.50M£0.41N/A

In the previous week, S&U had 1 more articles in the media than Vanquis Banking Group. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for S&U and 0 mentions for Vanquis Banking Group. S&U's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Vanquis Banking Group'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
S&U Neutral
Vanquis Banking Group Neutral

S&U pays an annual dividend of GBX 105 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.3%. Vanquis Banking Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 17 per share. S&U pays out 53.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Vanquis Banking Group pays out 4,146.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. S&U is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

S&U has a net margin of 22.07% compared to Vanquis Banking Group's net margin of 8.73%. Vanquis Banking Group's return on equity of 17.19% beat S&U's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
S&U22.07% 9.68% 4.18%
Vanquis Banking Group 8.73%17.19%4.14%

S&U has a beta of 0.56, suggesting that its share price is 44% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Vanquis Banking Group has a beta of 1.5, suggesting that its share price is 50% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

S&U beats Vanquis Banking Group on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does S&U compare to International Personal Finance?

International Personal Finance (LON:IPF) and S&U (LON:SUS) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, dividends, risk, analyst recommendations, earnings, valuation, profitability and institutional ownership.

50.6% of International Personal Finance shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 4.3% of S&U shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.9% of International Personal Finance shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 62.0% of S&U shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

International Personal Finance has higher revenue and earnings than S&U. S&U is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than International Personal Finance, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
International Personal Finance£725.10M0.77£44.87M£23.6010.59
S&U£93.22M2.61£18.35M£195.2010.25

International Personal Finance has a beta of 0.411, suggesting that its share price is 59% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, S&U has a beta of 0.56, suggesting that its share price is 44% less volatile than the broader market.

S&U has a net margin of 22.07% compared to International Personal Finance's net margin of 6.03%. S&U's return on equity of 9.68% beat International Personal Finance's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
International Personal Finance6.03% 8.74% 8.81%
S&U 22.07%9.68%4.18%

S&U has a consensus target price of GBX 2,155, indicating a potential upside of 7.75%. Given S&U's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe S&U is more favorable than International Personal Finance.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
International Personal Finance
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
S&U
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

In the previous week, S&U had 1 more articles in the media than International Personal Finance. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for S&U and 0 mentions for International Personal Finance. International Personal Finance's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled S&U'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
International Personal Finance Neutral
S&U Neutral

International Personal Finance pays an annual dividend of GBX 11.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.7%. S&U pays an annual dividend of GBX 105 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.3%. International Personal Finance pays out 50.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. S&U pays out 53.8% 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

S&U beats International Personal Finance on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does S&U compare to Funding Circle?

S&U (LON:SUS) and Funding Circle (LON:FCH) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, earnings, valuation, institutional ownership, risk, analyst recommendations, media sentiment and profitability.

S&U has a beta of 0.56, suggesting that its stock price is 44% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Funding Circle has a beta of 0.755, suggesting that its stock price is 25% less volatile than the broader market.

S&U currently has a consensus target price of GBX 2,155, suggesting a potential upside of 7.75%. Funding Circle has a consensus target price of GBX 299, suggesting a potential upside of 58.37%. Given Funding Circle's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Funding Circle is more favorable than S&U.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
S&U
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Funding Circle
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

Funding Circle has a net margin of 22.93% compared to S&U's net margin of 22.07%. Funding Circle's return on equity of 26.71% beat S&U's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
S&U22.07% 9.68% 4.18%
Funding Circle 22.93%26.71%-3.89%

S&U has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Funding Circle. S&U is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Funding Circle, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
S&U£93.22M2.61£18.35M£195.2010.25
Funding Circle£271.50M1.97-£5.47M£14.0013.49

In the previous week, Funding Circle had 3 more articles in the media than S&U. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Funding Circle and 1 mentions for S&U. Funding Circle's average media sentiment score of 1.13 beat S&U's score of 0.00 indicating that Funding Circle is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
S&U
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Funding Circle
2 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

4.3% of S&U shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 28.7% of Funding Circle shares are held by institutional investors. 62.0% of S&U shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.2% of Funding Circle shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Funding Circle beats S&U on 10 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does S&U compare to H&T Group?

S&U (LON:SUS) and H&T Group (LON:HAT) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, risk, profitability, dividends, analyst recommendations, valuation, institutional ownership and media sentiment.

S&U has a beta of 0.56, indicating that its stock price is 44% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, H&T Group has a beta of 0.69, indicating that its stock price is 31% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, S&U had 1 more articles in the media than H&T Group. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for S&U and 0 mentions for H&T Group. S&U's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled H&T Group'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
S&U Neutral
H&T Group Neutral

S&U presently has a consensus price target of GBX 2,155, indicating a potential upside of 7.75%. Given S&U's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe S&U is more favorable than H&T Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
S&U
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
H&T Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

4.3% of S&U shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 46.6% of H&T Group shares are held by institutional investors. 62.0% of S&U shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 10.3% of H&T Group 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.

S&U pays an annual dividend of GBX 105 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.3%. H&T Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 18 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.8%. S&U pays out 53.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. H&T Group pays out 35.6% 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.

S&U has a net margin of 22.07% compared to H&T Group's net margin of 8.38%. H&T Group's return on equity of 12.03% beat S&U's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
S&U22.07% 9.68% 4.18%
H&T Group 8.38%12.03%9.07%

H&T Group has higher revenue and earnings than S&U. S&U is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than H&T Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
S&U£93.22M2.61£18.35M£195.2010.25
H&T Group£240.86M1.18£21.82M£50.5412.86

Summary

S&U beats H&T Group on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does S&U compare to Equals Group?

S&U (LON:SUS) and Equals Group (LON:EQLS) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, earnings, risk, profitability, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and valuation.

S&U has a beta of 0.56, indicating that its stock price is 44% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Equals Group has a beta of 1.36, indicating that its stock price is 36% more volatile than the broader market.

4.3% of S&U shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 51.3% of Equals Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 62.0% of S&U shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 29.9% of Equals Group shares are owned by 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.

S&U has a net margin of 22.07% compared to Equals Group's net margin of 5.62%. Equals Group's return on equity of 12.17% beat S&U's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
S&U22.07% 9.68% 4.18%
Equals Group 5.62%12.17%8.11%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
S&U£93.22M2.61£18.35M£195.2010.25
Equals Group£112.32M0.00£8.27M£4.34N/A

In the previous week, S&U had 1 more articles in the media than Equals Group. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for S&U and 0 mentions for Equals Group. S&U's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Equals Group'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
S&U Neutral
Equals Group Neutral

S&U pays an annual dividend of GBX 105 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.3%. Equals Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 2 per share. S&U pays out 53.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Equals Group pays out 46.1% 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.

S&U currently has a consensus target price of GBX 2,155, indicating a potential upside of 7.75%. Given S&U's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe S&U is more favorable than Equals Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
S&U
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Equals Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

Summary

S&U beats Equals Group on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

This chart shows the average media sentiment of LON and its competitors over the past 90 days as caculated by MarketBeat. The averaged score is equivalent to the following: Very Negative Sentiment <= -1.5, Negative Sentiment > -1.5 and <= -0.5, Neutral Sentiment > -0.5 and < 0.5, Positive Sentiment >= 0.5 and < 1.5, and Very Positive Sentiment >= 1.5.
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SUS vs. The Competition

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MetricS&UConsumer Finance IndustryFinance SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£243.02M£6.97B£13.73B£2.87B
Dividend Yield7.75%12.77%5.94%6.22%
P/E Ratio10.258.7825.31366.66
Price / Sales2.6163.63510.5589,823.12
Price / Cash230.3211.3630.0727.89
Price / Book1.042.532.736.34
Net Income£18.35M£442.63M£1.31B£5.89B
7 Day Performance0.25%-1.17%-0.30%0.53%
1 Month Performance2.56%-4.09%-0.36%-0.42%
1 Year Performance16.28%-0.83%7.79%19.10%

S&U Competitors List

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CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
SUS
S&U
1.7148 of 5 stars		GBX 2,000
flat		GBX 2,155
+7.8%		+16.3%£243.02M£93.22M10.25224
PFG
Vanquis Banking Group
N/AN/AN/AN/A£571.19M£446.50M548.7819,300
IPF
International Personal Finance
N/AGBX 250
flat		N/AN/A£555.33M£725.10M10.596,230
FCH
Funding Circle
3.9401 of 5 stars		GBX 191.20
-4.0%		GBX 299
+56.4%		+53.1%£541.30M£271.50M13.661,101
HAT
H&T Group
N/AGBX 650
flat		N/A+0.0%£283.24M£240.86M12.861,625

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