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Canadian General Investments (CGI) Competitors

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C$52.52 -0.39 (-0.74%)
As of 06/5/2026 03:59 PM Eastern

CGI vs. FIH.U, UNC, GCG.A, GCG, and LBS

Should you buy Canadian General Investments stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Canadian General Investments 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 Canadian General Investments include Fairfax India (FIH.U), United Co.s (UNC), Guardian Capital Group (GCG.A), Guardian Capital Group (GCG), and Life & Banc Split (LBS). These companies are all part of the "asset management" industry.

How does Canadian General Investments compare to Fairfax India?

Canadian General Investments (TSE:CGI) and Fairfax India (TSE:FIH.U) are both asset management industry companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, dividends, earnings, risk, profitability, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and media sentiment.

In the previous week, Canadian General Investments' average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Fairfax India'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Canadian General Investments Neutral
Fairfax India Neutral

Canadian General Investments has a net margin of 213.97% compared to Fairfax India's net margin of 56.53%. Canadian General Investments' return on equity of 16.45% beat Fairfax India's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Canadian General Investments213.97% 16.45% 8.12%
Fairfax India 56.53%7.81%5.34%

Fairfax India has higher revenue and earnings than Canadian General Investments. Canadian General Investments is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Fairfax India, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Canadian General InvestmentsC$266.55M4.11C$164.46MC$12.424.23
Fairfax IndiaC$380.26M6.40C$228.56MC$1.869.75

Canadian General Investments has a beta of -0.223855, suggesting that its stock price is 122% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Fairfax India has a beta of 0.787737, suggesting that its stock price is 21% less volatile than the broader market.

0.2% of Canadian General Investments shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 8.0% of Fairfax India shares are held by institutional investors. 16.0% of Canadian General Investments shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 27.5% of Fairfax India 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

Fairfax India beats Canadian General Investments on 7 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Canadian General Investments compare to United Co.s?

Canadian General Investments (TSE:CGI) and United Co.s (TSE:UNC) are both small-cap financial services companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, valuation, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, dividends, earnings, institutional ownership and profitability.

United Co.s has higher revenue and earnings than Canadian General Investments. Canadian General Investments is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than United Co.s, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Canadian General InvestmentsC$266.55M4.11C$164.46MC$12.424.23
United Co.sC$405.37M4.19C$397.35MC$3.104.87

In the previous week, United Co.s had 1 more articles in the media than Canadian General Investments. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for United Co.s and 0 mentions for Canadian General Investments. United Co.s' average media sentiment score of 1.00 beat Canadian General Investments' score of 0.00 indicating that United Co.s is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Canadian General Investments Neutral
United Co.s Positive

Canadian General Investments has a beta of -0.223855, suggesting that its share price is 122% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, United Co.s has a beta of 0.029422, suggesting that its share price is 97% less volatile than the broader market.

United Co.s has a net margin of 305.92% compared to Canadian General Investments' net margin of 213.97%. United Co.s' return on equity of 18.51% beat Canadian General Investments' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Canadian General Investments213.97% 16.45% 8.12%
United Co.s 305.92%18.51%11.66%

0.2% of Canadian General Investments shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.2% of United Co.s shares are held by institutional investors. 16.0% of Canadian General Investments shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 81.2% of United Co.s shares are held by 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.

Canadian General Investments pays an annual dividend of C$1.08 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. United Co.s pays an annual dividend of C$0.12 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.8%. Canadian General Investments pays out 8.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. United Co.s pays out 3.9% 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.

Summary

United Co.s beats Canadian General Investments on 12 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Canadian General Investments compare to Guardian Capital Group?

Canadian General Investments (TSE:CGI) and Guardian Capital Group (TSE:GCG.A) are both small-cap financial services companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, media sentiment, valuation, dividends, profitability, earnings, analyst recommendations and risk.

Canadian General Investments pays an annual dividend of C$1.08 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. Guardian Capital Group pays an annual dividend of C$1.52 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.2%. Canadian General Investments pays out 8.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Guardian Capital Group pays out 20.3% 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.

Canadian General Investments has a beta of -0.223855, indicating that its stock price is 122% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Guardian Capital Group has a beta of 0.825168, indicating that its stock price is 17% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Canadian General Investments' average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Guardian Capital Group'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Canadian General Investments Neutral
Guardian Capital Group Neutral

0.2% of Canadian General Investments shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 28.2% of Guardian Capital Group shares are held by institutional investors. 16.0% of Canadian General Investments shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 23.4% of Guardian Capital Group shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Canadian General Investments has a net margin of 213.97% compared to Guardian Capital Group's net margin of 24.73%. Canadian General Investments' return on equity of 16.45% beat Guardian Capital Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Canadian General Investments213.97% 16.45% 8.12%
Guardian Capital Group 24.73%5.26%2.48%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Canadian General InvestmentsC$266.55M4.11C$164.46MC$12.424.23
Guardian Capital GroupC$391.74M4.26C$62.21MC$7.489.09

Summary

Guardian Capital Group beats Canadian General Investments on 7 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Canadian General Investments compare to Guardian Capital Group?

Canadian General Investments (TSE:CGI) and Guardian Capital Group (TSE:GCG) are both small-cap financial services companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, risk, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, dividends, profitability, valuation and earnings.

In the previous week, Canadian General Investments' average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Guardian Capital Group'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Canadian General Investments Neutral
Guardian Capital Group Neutral

Canadian General Investments pays an annual dividend of C$1.08 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. Guardian Capital Group pays an annual dividend of C$1.52 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.2%. Canadian General Investments pays out 8.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Guardian Capital Group pays out 20.3% 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.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Canadian General InvestmentsC$266.55M4.11C$164.46MC$12.424.23
Guardian Capital GroupC$391.74M4.26C$108.81MC$7.489.09

Canadian General Investments has a net margin of 213.97% compared to Guardian Capital Group's net margin of 38.85%. Canadian General Investments' return on equity of 16.45% beat Guardian Capital Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Canadian General Investments213.97% 16.45% 8.12%
Guardian Capital Group 38.85%13.66%2.48%

Canadian General Investments has a beta of -0.223855, suggesting that its stock price is 122% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Guardian Capital Group has a beta of 0.628588, suggesting that its stock price is 37% less volatile than the broader market.

0.2% of Canadian General Investments shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 1.9% of Guardian Capital Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 16.0% of Canadian General Investments shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 77.1% of Guardian Capital Group shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Guardian Capital Group beats Canadian General Investments on 7 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Canadian General Investments compare to Life & Banc Split?

Canadian General Investments (TSE:CGI) and Life & Banc Split (TSE:LBS) are both small-cap financial services companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, risk, media sentiment, dividends, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, earnings and valuation.

Canadian General Investments has a net margin of 213.97% compared to Life & Banc Split's net margin of 209.82%. Life & Banc Split's return on equity of 46.08% beat Canadian General Investments' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Canadian General Investments213.97% 16.45% 8.12%
Life & Banc Split 209.82%46.08%4.91%

Canadian General Investments has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Life & Banc Split. Life & Banc Split is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Canadian General Investments, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Canadian General InvestmentsC$266.55M4.11C$164.46MC$12.424.23
Life & Banc SplitC$304.36M4.69C$37.43MC$5.252.45

Canadian General Investments pays an annual dividend of C$1.08 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. Life & Banc Split pays an annual dividend of C$0.97 per share and has a dividend yield of 7.5%. Canadian General Investments pays out 8.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Life & Banc Split pays out 18.5% 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.

0.2% of Canadian General Investments shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.6% of Life & Banc Split shares are held by institutional investors. 16.0% of Canadian General Investments shares are held 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.

Canadian General Investments has a beta of -0.223855, suggesting that its stock price is 122% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Life & Banc Split has a beta of -1.036112, suggesting that its stock price is 204% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Canadian General Investments' average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Life & Banc Split'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Canadian General Investments Neutral
Life & Banc Split Neutral

Summary

Canadian General Investments beats Life & Banc Split on 8 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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CGI vs. The Competition

MetricCanadian General InvestmentsAsset Management IndustryFinancial SectorTSE Exchange
Market CapC$1.10BC$2.51BC$5.14BC$12.98B
Dividend Yield2.34%6.02%5.28%6.20%
P/E Ratio4.2325.9416.3936.72
Price / Sales4.112,079.751,110.8210.53
Price / Cash0.6760.1590.1282.29
Price / Book0.651.376.504.41
Net IncomeC$164.46MC$264.62MC$1.14BC$299.09M
7 Day Performance-0.91%-0.98%-0.87%-2.47%
1 Month Performance1.39%-0.38%0.53%0.72%
1 Year Performance38.03%10.33%18.78%44.54%

Canadian General Investments Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
CGI
Canadian General Investments
N/AC$52.52
-0.7%
C$175.00
+233.2%
+37.3%C$1.10BC$266.55M4.23N/A
FIH.U
Fairfax India
N/AC$17.70
-0.3%
N/A+0.7%C$2.38BC$380.26M9.5212
UNC
United Co.s
N/AC$15.11
+1.7%
N/A-88.7%C$1.70BC$405.37M4.87N/A
GCG.A
Guardian Capital Group
N/AC$67.99
flat
N/A+64.1%C$1.67BC$391.74M9.09N/A
GCG
Guardian Capital Group
N/AC$67.97
flat
N/A+61.8%C$1.67BC$391.74M9.09600

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This page (TSE:CGI) was last updated on 6/6/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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