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Canadian General Investments (CGI) Competitors

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C$51.00 -0.31 (-0.60%)
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CGI vs. SII, PSA, FIH.U, GCG.A, and GCG

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

Canadian General Investments (TSE:CGI) and Sprott (TSE:SII) are both finance companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, media sentiment, valuation, dividends, institutional ownership, earnings, risk and analyst recommendations.

Canadian General Investments has a beta of 1.178551, suggesting that its share price is 18% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Sprott has a beta of 1.72272, suggesting that its share price is 72% more volatile than the broader market.

Canadian General Investments pays an annual dividend of C$1.16 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.3%. Sprott pays an annual dividend of C$1.50 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.9%. Canadian General Investments pays out 6.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Sprott pays out 36.8% 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. Canadian General Investments is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Canadian General InvestmentsC$375.62M2.85C$164.46MC$17.762.89
SprottC$386.26M11.32C$32.26MC$4.0841.66

In the previous week, Sprott had 2 more articles in the media than Canadian General Investments. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Sprott and 0 mentions for Canadian General Investments. Sprott's average media sentiment score of 0.15 beat Canadian General Investments' score of 0.00 indicating that Sprott is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Canadian General Investments Neutral
Sprott Neutral

Sprott has a consensus target price of C$187.40, suggesting a potential upside of 10.24%. Given Sprott's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Sprott is more favorable than Canadian General Investments.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Canadian General Investments
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Sprott
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.60

0.2% of Canadian General Investments shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 28.3% of Sprott shares are owned by institutional investors. 16.0% of Canadian General Investments shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 17.7% of Sprott shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Canadian General Investments has a net margin of 471.32% compared to Sprott's net margin of 26.68%. Sprott's return on equity of 28.39% beat Canadian General Investments' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Canadian General Investments471.32% 21.19% 8.12%
Sprott 26.68%28.39%10.25%

Summary

Sprott beats Canadian General Investments on 13 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

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 investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, institutional ownership, earnings, analyst recommendations, valuation, media sentiment, profitability and risk.

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 hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

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

In the previous week, Canadian General Investments' average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Purpose High Interest Savings Fund'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Canadian General Investments Neutral
Purpose High Interest Savings Fund Neutral

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$375.62M2.85C$164.46MC$17.762.89
Purpose High Interest Savings FundN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A

Summary

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

How does Canadian General Investments compare to Fairfax India?

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

Canadian General Investments has a beta of 1.178551, suggesting that its share price is 18% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Fairfax India has a beta of 0.752259, suggesting that its share price is 25% less 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
Canadian General Investments471.32% 21.19% 8.12%
Fairfax India 56.53%7.81%5.34%

In the previous week, Fairfax India had 1 more articles in the media than Canadian General Investments. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Fairfax India and 0 mentions for Canadian General Investments. 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

Fairfax India has lower revenue, but higher 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$375.62M2.85C$164.46MC$17.762.89
Fairfax IndiaC$333.25M7.14C$228.56MC$1.4911.89

0.2% of Canadian General Investments shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 9.3% 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 hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Canadian General Investments and Fairfax India tied by winning 6 of the 12 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 contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, media sentiment, profitability, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, earnings, valuation and dividends.

In the previous week, 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

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%

Guardian Capital Group has a beta of 0.825168, suggesting that its share price is 17% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Canadian General Investments has a beta of 1.178551, suggesting that its share price is 18% more volatile than the broader market.

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 large money managers, endowments and hedge funds 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$62.21MC$7.489.09
Canadian General InvestmentsC$375.62M2.85C$164.46MC$17.762.89

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.

Summary

Canadian General Investments beats Guardian Capital Group on 8 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 finance companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, earnings, valuation, institutional ownership, dividends and profitability.

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 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 insiders. Comparatively, 77.1% of Guardian Capital Group shares are owned 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.

Canadian General Investments has a beta of 1.178551, suggesting that its stock price is 18% more 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.

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$375.62M2.85C$164.46MC$17.762.89
Guardian Capital GroupC$391.74M4.26C$108.81MC$7.489.09

Canadian General Investments has a net margin of 471.32% compared to Guardian Capital Group's net margin of 45.08%. 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
Canadian General Investments471.32% 21.19% 8.12%
Guardian Capital Group 45.08%9.27%2.48%

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 an annual dividend of C$1.52 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.2%. Canadian General Investments pays out 6.5% 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 is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Summary

Canadian General Investments beats Guardian Capital Group on 8 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

This chart shows the average media sentiment of TSE 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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CGI vs. The Competition

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MetricCanadian General InvestmentsCapital Markets IndustryFinance SectorTSE Exchange
Market CapC$1.06BC$5.17BC$13.43BC$12.44B
Dividend Yield2.43%7.58%6.04%6.33%
P/E Ratio2.8727.9922.7438.99
Price / Sales2.831,217.03491.908.95
Price / Cash0.6747.6945.2482.29
Price / Book0.593.472.694.43
Net IncomeC$164.46MC$415.67MC$1.32BC$299.09M
7 Day Performance-1.68%-0.63%-0.59%-0.83%
1 Month Performance-5.38%-3.07%-3.68%-3.74%
1 Year Performance10.03%10.68%9.91%14.15%

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$51.00
-0.6%		N/A+10.1%C$1.06BC$375.62M2.87N/A
SII
Sprott
2.1538 of 5 stars		C$165.17
+0.2%		C$187.40
+13.5%		+41.0%C$4.25BC$386.26M40.48131
PSA
Purpose High Interest Savings Fund
N/AC$50.02
+0.0%		N/A0.0%C$3.37BN/AN/A5,900
FIH.U
Fairfax India
N/AC$17.87
+0.1%		N/A+2.0%C$2.40BC$333.25M11.9912
GCG.A
Guardian Capital Group
N/AC$67.99
flat		N/A+1.7%C$1.67BC$391.74M9.09N/A

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This page (TSE:CGI) was last updated on 10/7/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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