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City of London Investment Group PLC (CLIG.XLON) Quality Score

CLIG.XLON
Quality39

Weak across most dimensions. This doesn't mean avoid, but the burden of proof is on the bull case.

Broad-market heuristics · Not a buy/sell signal

Valuation and growth

Earnings Multiple
90/100
17.6x

Under 20x, reasonable relative to earnings

Cash Flow Multiple
90/100
13.6x

Under 20x cash flow, well covered

Revenue Growth
0/100
-0.6%

Below 2%, essentially flat

Cash Flow Growth
0/100
-5.8%

Below 2%, essentially flat

Business Quality & Capital Allocation

Share Dilution
0/100
35.9%

Heavy dilution above 5%

Margin Trend
0/100
-6.0pp

Contracted >2pp, margin pressure

Capital Structure
100/100
-$27M

Net cash position, no leverage concern

2022
$28M
$3M
2023
$21M
$2M
2024
$34M
$6M
2025
$35M
$8M
Return on Capital
60/100
11.4%

10–15%, respectable returns

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City of London Investment Group (CLIG.XLON) quality: score, margins and returns

City of London Investment Group (CLIG.XLON) scores 39/100 on Intrinsiqq's quality score (a lower-quality business), a weighted blend of 8 metrics each scored 0 to 100, on 33.0% operating margins and 11.4% ROIC. Every metric is computed from company filings; this is analysis, not investment advice.

Frequently asked

Is City of London Investment Group (CLIG.XLON) a high-quality business?+

City of London Investment Group scores 39 out of 100 on Intrinsiqq's quality score, a weighted blend of 8 metrics each scored 0 to 100, which rates it a lower-quality business on these measures. Recent figures include a 33.0% operating margin and a 11.4% return on invested capital. Quality and price are separate questions: even a great business can be a poor investment if you overpay, so read this score alongside the valuation. The metric-by-metric breakdown is on this scorecard.

What does City of London Investment Group's quality score measure?+

Intrinsiqq's quality score weighs revenue and free-cash-flow growth, operating margins, return on invested capital, change in share count, and balance-sheet strength, each computed from CLIG.XLON's company filings rather than opinion or sentiment. A higher score means a more durable, capital-efficient business; it is not a buy or sell signal. Open each metric on this page to see exactly where City of London Investment Group scores well and where it falls behind.

What is City of London Investment Group's return on invested capital (ROIC)?+

City of London Investment Group earns about 11.4% on its invested capital, which is solid. ROIC measures how much profit a company generates per dollar put to work; sustained ROIC above its cost of capital is one of the clearest signs of a real competitive moat. Compare it to CLIG.XLON's margins and growth on this scorecard to judge durability.

How profitable is City of London Investment Group?+

City of London Investment Group runs an operating margin of about 33.0% and a net margin of about 26.9%. Revenue has grown at roughly -1.1% a year recently. High, stable margins usually point to pricing power and operating discipline. Margins are most telling next to growth and returns on capital, all of which feed this quality score. This is analysis from company filings, not investment advice.

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