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Canadian General Investments (CGI) Competitors

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C$51.45 +0.20 (+0.39%)
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CGI vs. PSA, FIH.U, GCG.A, GCG, and UNC

Should you buy Canadian General Investments stock or one of its competitors? Canadian General Investments's main competitors and comparable companies include Purpose High Interest Savings Fund (PSA), Fairfax India (FIH.U), Guardian Capital Group (GCG.A), Guardian Capital Group (GCG), and United Co.s (UNC). 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 Canadian General Investments compare to Purpose High Interest Savings Fund?

Canadian General Investments (TSE:CGI) and Purpose High Interest Savings Fund (TSE:PSA) are both finance companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, risk, dividends, analyst recommendations, profitability, institutional ownership, media sentiment and earnings.

Canadian General Investments has a net margin of 471.32% compared to Purpose High Interest Savings Fund's net margin of 0.00%. Canadian General Investments' return on equity of 21.19% beat Purpose High Interest Savings Fund's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Canadian General Investments471.32% 21.19% 8.12%
Purpose High Interest Savings Fund N/A N/A N/A

Canadian General Investments has higher revenue and earnings than Purpose High Interest Savings Fund.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Canadian General InvestmentsC$375.62M2.86C$164.46MC$17.762.90
Purpose High Interest Savings FundN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A

0.2% of Canadian General Investments 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, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Canadian General Investments and Canadian General Investments both had 1 articles in the media. Purpose High Interest Savings Fund's average media sentiment score of 0.92 beat Canadian General Investments' score of 0.00 indicating that Purpose High Interest Savings Fund is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Canadian General Investments
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Purpose High Interest Savings Fund
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

Canadian General Investments beats Purpose High Interest Savings Fund on 6 of the 7 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Canadian General Investments compare to Fairfax India?

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

Fairfax India has a beta of 0.710093, suggesting that its share price is 29% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Canadian General Investments has a beta of 1.153307, suggesting that its share price is 15% more volatile than the broader market.

Canadian General Investments has a net margin of 471.32% compared to Fairfax India's net margin of 56.53%. Canadian General Investments' return on equity of 21.19% beat Fairfax India's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Fairfax India56.53% 7.81% 5.34%
Canadian General Investments 471.32%21.19%8.12%

Fairfax India has higher earnings, but lower revenue 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
Fairfax IndiaC$333.25M7.37C$228.56MC$1.4912.29
Canadian General InvestmentsC$375.62M2.86C$164.46MC$17.762.90

In the previous week, Fairfax India and Fairfax India both had 1 articles in the media. Fairfax India's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Canadian General Investments'average media sentiment score.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Fairfax India
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Canadian General Investments
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

9.3% of Fairfax India shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.2% of Canadian General Investments shares are held by institutional investors. 27.5% of Fairfax India shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 16.0% of Canadian General Investments shares are held 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

Canadian General Investments beats Fairfax India on 6 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Canadian General Investments compare to Guardian Capital Group?

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

Canadian General Investments has a net margin of 471.32% compared to Guardian Capital Group's net margin of 24.73%. Canadian General Investments' return on equity of 21.19% beat Guardian Capital Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Guardian Capital Group24.73% 5.26% 2.48%
Canadian General Investments 471.32%21.19%8.12%

Canadian General Investments has lower revenue, but higher earnings 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
Guardian Capital GroupC$391.74M4.26C$62.21MC$7.489.09
Canadian General InvestmentsC$375.62M2.86C$164.46MC$17.762.90

Guardian Capital Group has a beta of 0.825168, meaning that its stock price is 17% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Canadian General Investments has a beta of 1.153307, meaning that its stock price is 15% more volatile than the broader market.

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 an annual dividend of C$1.16 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.3%. Guardian Capital Group pays out 20.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Canadian General Investments pays out 6.5% 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. Canadian General Investments is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

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

In the previous week, Canadian General Investments had 1 more articles in the media than Guardian Capital Group. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Canadian General Investments and 0 mentions for Guardian Capital Group. Guardian Capital Group's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Canadian General Investments'average media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Guardian Capital Group Neutral
Canadian General Investments Neutral

Summary

Canadian General Investments beats Guardian Capital Group on 9 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Canadian General Investments compare to Guardian Capital Group?

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

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 an annual dividend of C$1.16 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.3%. Guardian Capital Group pays out 20.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Canadian General Investments pays out 6.5% 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. Canadian General Investments is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Canadian General Investments has a net margin of 471.32% compared to Guardian Capital Group's net margin of 32.38%. Canadian General Investments' return on equity of 21.19% beat Guardian Capital Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Guardian Capital Group32.38% 8.86% 2.48%
Canadian General Investments 471.32%21.19%8.12%

1.9% of Guardian Capital Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.2% of Canadian General Investments shares are owned by institutional investors. 77.1% of Guardian Capital Group shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 16.0% of Canadian General Investments shares are owned 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.

Canadian General Investments has lower revenue, but higher earnings 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
Guardian Capital GroupC$391.74M4.26C$108.81MC$7.489.09
Canadian General InvestmentsC$375.62M2.86C$164.46MC$17.762.90

In the previous week, Canadian General Investments had 1 more articles in the media than Guardian Capital Group. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Canadian General Investments and 0 mentions for Guardian Capital Group. Guardian Capital Group's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Canadian General Investments'average media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Guardian Capital Group Neutral
Canadian General Investments Neutral

Guardian Capital Group has a beta of 0.628588, suggesting that its stock price is 37% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Canadian General Investments has a beta of 1.153307, suggesting that its stock price is 15% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Canadian General Investments beats Guardian Capital Group on 9 of the 14 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 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.

Canadian General Investments pays an annual dividend of C$1.16 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.3%. 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 6.5% 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.

In the previous week, Canadian General Investments had 1 more articles in the media than United Co.s. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Canadian General Investments and 0 mentions for United Co.s. Canadian General Investments' average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled United Co.s'average media sentiment score.

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

0.2% of Canadian General Investments shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.2% of United Co.s shares are owned by institutional investors. 16.0% of Canadian General Investments shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 81.2% of United Co.s shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Canadian General Investments has a beta of 1.153307, meaning that its share price is 15% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, United Co.s has a beta of 0.773074, meaning that its share price is 23% less volatile than the broader market.

United Co.s has a net margin of 1,082.73% compared to Canadian General Investments' net margin of 471.32%. United Co.s' return on equity of 26.01% beat Canadian General Investments' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Canadian General Investments471.32% 21.19% 8.12%
United Co.s 1,082.73%26.01%11.66%

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$375.62M2.86C$164.46MC$17.762.90
United Co.sC$405.37M4.04C$397.35MC$3.104.69

Summary

United Co.s beats Canadian General Investments on 9 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

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CGI vs. The Competition

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MetricCanadian General InvestmentsCapital Markets IndustryFinance SectorTSE Exchange
Market CapC$1.07BC$5.32BC$13.83BC$12.59B
Dividend Yield2.36%7.50%5.95%6.27%
P/E Ratio2.9029.9425.3039.77
Price / Sales2.861,154.85497.239.50
Price / Cash0.6747.8139.9282.29
Price / Book0.593.522.734.65
Net IncomeC$164.46MC$417.39MC$1.31BC$299.09M
7 Day Performance-2.00%-0.44%-0.38%0.03%
1 Month Performance-3.02%-2.13%-0.57%-1.53%
1 Year Performance15.07%4.53%8.81%22.84%

Canadian General Investments Competitors List

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CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
CGI
Canadian General Investments
N/AC$51.45
+0.4%		N/A+14.5%C$1.07BC$375.62M2.90N/A
PSA
Purpose High Interest Savings Fund
N/AC$50.06
+0.0%		N/A0.0%C$3.35BN/AN/A5,900
FIH.U
Fairfax India
N/AC$17.80
-1.3%		N/A-3.1%C$2.42BC$333.25M11.9512
GCG.A
Guardian Capital Group
N/AC$67.99
flat		N/A+1.6%C$1.67BC$391.74M9.09N/A
GCG
Guardian Capital Group
N/AC$67.97
flat		N/A+1.6%C$1.67BC$391.74M9.09600

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This page (TSE:CGI) was last updated on 9/17/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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