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LON:III

3i Group (III) Share Price, News & Analysis

GBX 2,808
+6.00 (+0.21%)
(As of 07:32 AM ET)
Today's Range
2,794.40
2,826
50-Day Range
2,316
2,822
52-Week Range
1,630
2,828
Volume
80,145 shs
Average Volume
1.81 million shs
Market Capitalization
£27.33 billion
P/E Ratio
610.43
Dividend Yield
1.99%
Price Target
GBX 2,550

3i Group MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating
Buy
3.00 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
9.0% Downside
GBX 2,550 Price Target
Short Interest
N/A
Dividend Strength
Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-0.42
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
0.09mentions of 3i Group in the last 14 days
Based on 5 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Acquiring Shares
£29,310 Bought Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
N/A

Overall MarketRank

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

0.78 out of 5 stars

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About 3i Group Stock (LON:III)

3i Group plc is a private equity firm specializing in mature companies, growth capital, middle markets, infrastructure, and management leveraged buyouts and buy-ins. The firm also provides infrastructure financing and debt management. For debt management, it invests in senior and mezzanine corporate debt in typically large and private companies in United Kingdom, Europe, Asia, and North America. It makes private equity investments in business and technology services, financial services, consumer, healthcare, consumption and distribution, media and telecom, renewable energy, wind, and industrial sector. Within business and technology services, the firm seeks to invest in sub sectors such as testing, inspection and certification; BPO and consultancy; human capital including staffing, governance, risk and compliance, services to pharmaceutical companies, vertical application software, education and training businesses; facilities management; support services to industrial sectors such as oil and gas and utilities; human resources outsourcing and advising; recruitment; logistics and infrastructure support services including distribution, waste, and rental. In the consumer sector, it focuses on polarization, health and wellness, ageing population, millennials, consumer goods; e-commerce; retail; food and drinks; and leisure. In the healthcare sector, the firm focuses on pharmaceuticals and biotechnology including specialty pharma, generics / OTC, drug delivery, and animal health; healthcare Services including activities such as elderly and specialty care, including caring for people in their own homes, in hospital and in community facilities, as well as operational services such as outsourced support, clinical services and B2B contract services; medical devices and technology including devices, medical equipment and consumables, diagnostics, and healthcare IT. In the industrial sector, it focuses on automotive, chemicals, construction and building products, electronics and electrical components, flow control and filtration, life science manufacturing, mobility, packaging, software, oil, gas and power. Through 3i BIFM Limited and 3i Infrastructure plc the firm makes infrastructure investments where it focuses principally on the utilities including energy transmission and storage, electricity and gas distribution, water, power generation, and communication network; transportation including airports, ports, ferries, toll roads, and rail; and social infrastructure sector including primary and secondary PFI, public private partnerships, healthcare, education, and government accommodation. In infrastructure it invests primarily in utilities, transportation and social infrastructure in the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Europe, and Ireland. The firm prefers to invest in companies across Europe, France, United States, South America, and Asia. It seeks to make new investments in Northern Europe and North America. The firm typically invests between 5 million ($5.59125 million) and 300 million ($335.475 million) in companies with an enterprise value typically between 100 million ($111.825 million) and 500 million ($559.125 million) and sales value between 80 million ($89.46 million) and 1500 million ($1677.38 million). It seeks to take either majority or minority stakes. It seeks to take a board seat in its portfolio companies with regards to infrastructure investments. The firm invests through a combination of third-party and proprietary capital. It invests through its personal capital. 3i Group plc was founded in 1945 and is based in London, United Kingdom with additional offices across Europe, North America, and Asia.

III Stock Price History

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings
5/14/2020
Ex-Dividend for 1/12 Dividend
11/30/2023
Dividend Payable
1/12/2024
Today
3/27/2024

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Sector
Finance
Industry
Asset Management
Sub-Industry
N/A
CIK
N/A
Fax
N/A
Employees
1,258
Year Founded
N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
GBX 2,550
High Stock Price Target
GBX 2,550
Low Stock Price Target
GBX 2,550
Potential Upside/Downside
-9.0%
Consensus Rating
Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
3.00
Research Coverage
1 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
£4.49 billion
Pretax Margin
N/A

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
£4.68 billion
Cash Flow
GBX 8.22 per share
Book Value
GBX 1,892 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
N/A
Market Cap
£27.27 billion
Optionable
Not Optionable
Beta
1.03
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Key Executives

  • Mr. Simon A. Borrows (Age 64)
    CEO & Exec. Director
    Comp: $3.31M
  • Mr. James Graham Hatchley (Age 56)
    Group Fin. Director & Director
  • Ms. Jasi Halai (Age 45)
    Group Financial Controller, COO & Director
  • Ms. Silvia Santoro
    Group Investor Relations Director
  • Mr. Kevin J. Dunn (Age 60)
    Gen. Counsel & Company Sec.
  • Ms. Kathryn van der Kroft
    Group Communications Director
  • Mr. Julien Marie
    Chief HR Officer
  • Mr. Alastair Richardson
    Director & Head of Legal - Private Equity
  • Mr. Tony Lissaman
    Partner & COO of Private Equity
  • Mr. Jonathan Crane
    Partner & Head of Industrial

Should I Buy 3i Group Stock? III Pros and Cons Explained

These insights were generated using artificial intelligence. They are based on proprietary MarketBeat data, news articles, and custom LLM A.I. algorithms. This analysis of 3i Group was last updated on Monday, March 25, 2024 at 11:27 AM.

Pros

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in 3i Group:

  • 3i Group has shown consistent growth in its revenue and profits over the past few quarters, indicating a strong financial performance.
  • The company has a diversified portfolio across different sectors, reducing the risk associated with investing in a single industry.
  • 3i Group's stock price has been steadily increasing, reflecting positive investor sentiment and potential for capital appreciation.
  • The company has a strong track record of successful investments and acquisitions, demonstrating effective strategic decision-making.
  • 3i Group offers a competitive dividend yield, providing investors with a steady income stream along with potential capital gains.

Cons

Investors should be bearish about investing in 3i Group for these reasons:

  • 3i Group operates in a highly competitive market, which may pose challenges in maintaining market share and profitability.
  • The company's performance is subject to economic fluctuations and market conditions, impacting its financial results and stock price.
  • Investing in 3i Group involves market risk, as the company's valuation and returns can be influenced by external factors beyond its control.
  • 3i Group's business model relies on successful investment decisions, and any failures in this aspect could negatively impact its financial performance.
  • The company's debt levels and leverage ratios should be carefully monitored by investors, as high debt can increase financial risk and affect shareholder returns.

III Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell 3i Group stock right now?

1 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for 3i Group in the last year. There are currently 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" III shares.
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What is 3i Group's stock price target for 2024?

1 Wall Street analysts have issued 1 year price objectives for 3i Group's shares. Their III share price targets range from GBX 2,550 to GBX 2,550. On average, they anticipate the company's share price to reach GBX 2,550 in the next twelve months. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 9.0%.
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How have III shares performed in 2024?

3i Group's stock was trading at GBX 2,421 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, III shares have increased by 15.7% and is now trading at GBX 2,802.
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How were 3i Group's earnings last quarter?

3i Group (LON:III) posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, May, 14th. The company reported $22.10 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of ($75.50) by $97.60. 3i Group had a net margin of 95.86% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 27.62%.

How often does 3i Group pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for 3i Group?

3i Group declared a dividend on Thursday, November 9th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, November 30th will be given a dividend of GBX 26.50 per share on Friday, January 12th. This represents a yield of 1.3%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, November 30th. The official announcement can be viewed at this link.
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Is 3i Group a good dividend stock?

3i Group (LON:III) pays an annual dividend of GBX 56 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 2.20%. The dividend payout ratio is 1,217.39%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.
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What other stocks do shareholders of 3i Group own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other 3i Group investors own include Standard Chartered (STAN), Legal & General Group (LGEN), Barclays (BARC), BHP Group (BHP), BP (BP), Prudential (PRU), Aviva (AV), Diageo (DGE), Unilever (ULVR) and Ferrexpo (FXPO).

How do I buy shares of 3i Group?

Shares of III stock and other U.K. stocks can be purchased through online brokerage accounts that support trading on the London Stock Exchange (LSX). Some U.K. companies can be purchased through major U.S. brokerages in the form of American Depository Receipts (ADRs), which are placeholder equities held in a trust by a bank that represent shares of a foreign stock.
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This page (LON:III) was last updated on 3/28/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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