Sprott Competitors

Sprott (TSE:SII) and Norbord (TSE:OSB) are both finance companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, risk, analyst recommendations, valuation, profitability, earnings and dividends.

Dividends

Sprott pays an annual dividend of C$0.95 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.7%. Norbord pays an annual dividend of C$0.57 per share. Sprott pays out 74.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Norbord pays out 20.0% 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.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Sprott and Norbord's gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Profitability

This table compares Sprott and Norbord's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of current ratings for Sprott and Norbord, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Sprott currently has a consensus price target of C$57.00, indicating a potential upside of 4.70%. Norbord has a consensus price target of C$53.81, indicating a potential upside of ∞. Given Norbord's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Norbord is more favorable than Sprott.

Summary

Norbord beats Sprott on 7 of the 9 factors compared between the two stocks.

Sprott (TSE:SII) and CI Financial (TSE:CIX) are both finance companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, valuation, risk, earnings, analyst recommendations, dividends and institutional ownership.

Dividends

Sprott pays an annual dividend of C$0.95 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.7%. CI Financial pays an annual dividend of C$0.72 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.6%. Sprott pays out 74.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. CI Financial pays out 32.6% 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. CI Financial is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Profitability

This table compares Sprott and CI Financial's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of current recommendations and price targets for Sprott and CI Financial, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Sprott currently has a consensus target price of C$57.00, indicating a potential upside of 4.70%. CI Financial has a consensus target price of C$22.83, indicating a potential upside of 12.87%. Given CI Financial's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe CI Financial is more favorable than Sprott.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Sprott and CI Financial's revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Summary

CI Financial beats Sprott on 8 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.

Big Banc Split (TSE:BNK) and Sprott (TSE:SII) are both financial services companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, risk, analyst recommendations, earnings, valuation, dividends and institutional ownership.

Profitability

This table compares Big Banc Split and Sprott's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current ratings and target prices for Big Banc Split and Sprott, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Sprott has a consensus target price of C$57.00, suggesting a potential upside of 4.70%. Given Sprott's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Sprott is more favorable than Big Banc Split.

Dividends

Big Banc Split pays an annual dividend of C$0.79 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.7%. Sprott pays an annual dividend of C$0.95 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.7%. Sprott pays out 74.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Big Banc Split and Sprott's top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Sprott has higher revenue and earnings than Big Banc Split.

Fairfax India (TSE:FIH.U) and Sprott (TSE:SII) are both small-cap financial services companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, analyst recommendations, earnings, risk, institutional ownership, profitability and dividends.

Profitability

This table compares Fairfax India and Sprott's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current ratings and recommmendations for Fairfax India and Sprott, as reported by MarketBeat.

Fairfax India presently has a consensus target price of C$14.00, suggesting a potential upside of 15.42%. Sprott has a consensus target price of C$57.00, suggesting a potential upside of 4.70%. Given Fairfax India's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Fairfax India is more favorable than Sprott.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Fairfax India and Sprott's gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Summary

Fairfax India beats Sprott on 6 of the 8 factors compared between the two stocks.

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

Profitability

This table compares United Co.s and Sprott's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares United Co.s and Sprott's top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Dividends

United Co.s pays an annual dividend of C$1.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.1%. Sprott pays an annual dividend of C$0.95 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.7%. United Co.s pays out 6.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Sprott pays out 74.2% 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.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current ratings and recommmendations for United Co.s and Sprott, as reported by MarketBeat.

Sprott has a consensus target price of C$57.00, suggesting a potential upside of 4.70%. Given Sprott's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Sprott is more favorable than United Co.s.

Sprott (TSE:SII) and Fiera Capital (TSE:FSZ) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, valuation, analyst recommendations, risk, institutional ownership and dividends.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent ratings for Sprott and Fiera Capital, as provided by MarketBeat.

Sprott currently has a consensus price target of C$57.00, suggesting a potential upside of 4.70%. Fiera Capital has a consensus price target of C$11.89, suggesting a potential upside of 14.24%. Given Fiera Capital's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Fiera Capital is more favorable than Sprott.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Sprott and Fiera Capital's revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Dividends

Sprott pays an annual dividend of C$0.95 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.7%. Fiera Capital pays an annual dividend of C$0.84 per share and has a dividend yield of 8.1%. Sprott pays out 74.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Fiera Capital pays out -2,625.0% 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. Fiera Capital is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Profitability

This table compares Sprott and Fiera Capital's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

Fiera Capital beats Sprott on 6 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.