3i Group (III) Stock Forecast & Price Target

GBX 3,746 +12.00 (+0.32%)

As of 12:40 PM Eastern

3i Group - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Buy

Based on 4 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
1

Buy
3

Based on 4 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for 3i Group in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Buy." Out of the 4 analysts, 1 has given a hold rating, 2 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for III.

Consensus Price Target

GBX 3,347.33

According to the 4 analysts' twelve-month price targets for 3i Group, the average price target is GBX 3,347.33. The highest price target for III is GBX 3,800, while the lowest price target for III is GBX 3,050. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -10.64% from the current price of GBX 3,746.

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III Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 1/18/24 to 1/17/25	1 Month Ago 12/19/23 to 12/18/24	3 Months Ago 10/20/23 to 10/19/24	1 Year Ago 1/18/23 to 1/18/24
Strong Buy	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	2 Buy rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)
Hold	1 Hold rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	GBX 3,347.33	GBX 3,347.33	GBX 3,148	GBX 2,412.50
Consensus Rating	Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Buy

III Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

III Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

3i Group Stock vs. The Competition

Type	3i Group	Finance Companies
Consensus Rating Score	3.00	2.51
Consensus Rating	Buy	Moderate Buy
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent III News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
1/7/2025	JPMorgan Chase & Co. 3 of 5 stars	Reiterated Rating	Top Pick
7/15/2024	Citigroup 3 of 5 stars	Reiterated Rating	Buy	GBX 3,800	+24.43%
7/3/2024	Morgan Stanley 3 of 5 stars	Downgrade	Equal Weight	GBX 3,246 ➝ GBX 3,192	+5.63%
5/3/2024	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight	GBX 2,815 ➝ GBX 3,050	+6.49%
12/6/2023	Royal Bank of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Outperform	GBX 2,550	+9.72%

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

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Sunday, January 5, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these 3i Group pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

3i Group
Bull Case

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

The stock price recently crossed above its 200-day moving average, indicating a potential upward trend in performance. The current stock price is GBX 3,556 ($44.58), which may attract bullish sentiment among investors.
3i Group has a strong market capitalization of £34.48 billion, suggesting a solid position in the market and the ability to leverage resources for growth and investment opportunities.
The company operates in two complementary sectors, Private Equity and Infrastructure, allowing for diversified investment strategies and risk management, which can enhance overall returns.
Despite a high PE ratio of 900.56, which typically indicates overvaluation, the company’s PEG ratio of -0.35 suggests that it may be undervalued relative to its growth potential, presenting a unique investment opportunity.
3i Group has a current ratio of 3.23, indicating strong liquidity and the ability to cover short-term obligations, which is a positive sign for financial stability.

3i Group
Bear Case

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

The company has a very high payout ratio of 1,536.52%, which raises concerns about sustainability. This suggests that the company is paying out significantly more in dividends than it earns, which could lead to financial strain.
3i Group's quick ratio is only 0.09, indicating potential liquidity issues in meeting short-term liabilities without selling inventory, which could pose risks in times of financial stress.
The beta of 1.01 suggests that the stock's price movements are closely correlated with the market, which may not provide the desired diversification benefits for risk-averse investors.
Recent dividend cuts may signal underlying financial challenges, which could deter income-focused investors looking for stable returns.
The company’s high debt-to-equity ratio of 6.20 indicates significant leverage, which can amplify risks, especially in a rising interest rate environment or economic downturn.

III Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 4 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for 3i Group is GBX 3,347.33, with a high forecast of GBX 3,800 and a low forecast of GBX 3,050.
: 4 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for 3i Group in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 hold rating, 2 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" III shares.
: According to analysts, 3i Group's stock has a predicted downside of -10.64% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: 3i Group has been rated by research analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co. in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like 3i Group more than other "finance" companies. The consensus rating for 3i Group is Buy while the average consensus rating for "finance" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how III compares to other companies.

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This page (LON:III) was last updated on 1/17/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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3i Group (III) Stock Forecast & Price Target