Life & Banc Split Competitors

Clairvest Group (TSE:CVG) and Life & Banc Split (TSE:LBS) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, valuation, risk, analyst recommendations, earnings, dividends and institutional ownership.

Dividends

Clairvest Group pays an annual dividend of C$0.10 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.2%. Life & Banc Split pays an annual dividend of C$0.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.4%. Clairvest Group pays out 2.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Life & Banc Split pays out -37.7% 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. Life & Banc Split is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Profitability

This table compares Clairvest Group and Life & Banc Split's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Clairvest Group and Life & Banc Split's top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current recommendations for Clairvest Group and Life & Banc Split, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Summary

Clairvest Group beats Life & Banc Split on 5 of the 7 factors compared between the two stocks.

Life & Banc Split (TSE:LBS) and Guardian Capital Group (TSE:GCG) are both small-cap financial services companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, risk, profitability, dividends, valuation, institutional ownership and earnings.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent ratings and recommmendations for Life & Banc Split and Guardian Capital Group, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Guardian Capital Group has a consensus price target of C$39.50, suggesting a potential upside of 29.55%. Given Guardian Capital Group's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Guardian Capital Group is more favorable than Life & Banc Split.

Profitability

This table compares Life & Banc Split and Guardian Capital Group's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Dividends

Life & Banc Split pays an annual dividend of C$0.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.4%. Guardian Capital Group pays an annual dividend of C$0.63 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. Life & Banc Split pays out -37.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Guardian Capital Group pays out 40.1% 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. Life & Banc Split is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Life & Banc Split and Guardian Capital Group's top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Guardian Capital Group has higher revenue and earnings than Life & Banc Split. Life & Banc Split 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.

Summary

Guardian Capital Group beats Life & Banc Split on 7 of the 9 factors compared between the two stocks.

Senvest Capital (TSE:SEC) and Life & Banc Split (TSE:LBS) 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, institutional ownership, earnings, profitability, dividends, valuation and analyst recommendations.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current recommendations and price targets for Senvest Capital and Life & Banc Split, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Profitability

This table compares Senvest Capital and Life & Banc Split's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Senvest Capital and Life & Banc Split's top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Summary

Senvest Capital beats Life & Banc Split on 5 of the 5 factors compared between the two stocks.

Life & Banc Split (TSE:LBS) and Timbercreek Financial (TSE:TF) are both small-cap financial services companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, institutional ownership, earnings, risk, valuation, analyst recommendations and dividends.

Profitability

This table compares Life & Banc Split and Timbercreek Financial's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current ratings and recommmendations for Life & Banc Split and Timbercreek Financial, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Timbercreek Financial has a consensus target price of C$9.65, suggesting a potential upside of 2.50%. Given Timbercreek Financial's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Timbercreek Financial is more favorable than Life & Banc Split.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Life & Banc Split and Timbercreek Financial's gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Dividends

Life & Banc Split pays an annual dividend of C$0.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.4%. Timbercreek Financial pays an annual dividend of C$0.69 per share and has a dividend yield of 7.3%. Life & Banc Split pays out -37.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Timbercreek Financial pays out 143.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future.

Summary

Timbercreek Financial beats Life & Banc Split on 8 of the 9 factors compared between the two stocks.

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

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent recommendations and price targets for AGF Management and Life & Banc Split, as provided by MarketBeat.

AGF Management presently has a consensus target price of C$8.30, indicating a potential upside of 9.50%. Given AGF Management's higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe AGF Management is more favorable than Life & Banc Split.

Profitability

This table compares AGF Management and Life & Banc Split's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares AGF Management and Life & Banc Split's revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Dividends

AGF Management pays an annual dividend of C$0.32 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.2%. Life & Banc Split pays an annual dividend of C$0.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.4%. AGF Management pays out 14.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Life & Banc Split pays out -37.7% 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. Life & Banc Split is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Summary

AGF Management beats Life & Banc Split on 8 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.

Guardian Capital Group (TSE:GCG.A) and Life & Banc Split (TSE:LBS) are both small-cap financial services companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, earnings, profitability, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, valuation and risk.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of current recommendations and price targets for Guardian Capital Group and Life & Banc Split, as reported by MarketBeat.

Guardian Capital Group presently has a consensus target price of C$26.00, indicating a potential downside of 14.19%. Given Guardian Capital Group's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Guardian Capital Group is more favorable than Life & Banc Split.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Guardian Capital Group and Life & Banc Split's top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Guardian Capital Group has higher revenue and earnings than Life & Banc Split. Life & Banc Split 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.

Dividends

Guardian Capital Group pays an annual dividend of C$0.63 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. Life & Banc Split pays an annual dividend of C$0.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.4%. Guardian Capital Group pays out 40.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Life & Banc Split pays out -37.7% 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. Life & Banc Split is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Profitability

This table compares Guardian Capital Group and Life & Banc Split's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

Guardian Capital Group beats Life & Banc Split on 6 of the 8 factors compared between the two stocks.