About 3i Group Ord (III)
3i Group Ord is a Unknown company operating in the Unknown sector. The company is headquartered in Unknown. III has been publicly traded since 1994, giving it 32+ years of trading history.
3i Group Ord (III) has been publicly traded since 1994, making it a 32-year-old public company. With a market capitalization of £30 billion, III is a large established company.
III trades on the London Stock Exchange and is classified as a large-cap-cap stock with a market capitalization of approximately £30 billion.
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- £2,969.00
- Market Cap
- £30.22B
- 52-Week High
- £4,497.00
- 52-Week Low
- £2,887.00
- Sector
- Unknown
- Industry
- Unknown
III Investment Performance
III has declined 9.0% year-to-date in 2026. Over the past 5 years, a £1,000 investment in III would have grown to £2,484, representing a 148.4% total return. Since its IPO in 1994, a £1,000 investment would now be worth £12,996.
£1,000 Invested in 3i Group Ord (III)
How much would £1,000 invested in III be worth today?
What would £1,000 invested in III 1 year ago be worth today?
A £1,000 investment in 3i Group Ord (III) in 2025 would be worth £781 as of March 2026, representing a -21.9% total return.
What would £1,000 invested in III 3 years ago be worth today?
A £1,000 investment in 3i Group Ord (III) in 2023 would be worth £2,004 as of March 2026, representing a +100.4% total return.
What would £1,000 invested in III 5 years ago be worth today?
A £1,000 investment in 3i Group Ord (III) in 2021 would be worth £2,484 as of March 2026, representing a +148.4% total return.
What would £1,000 invested in III 10 years ago be worth today?
A £1,000 investment in 3i Group Ord (III) in 2016 would be worth £6,501 as of March 2026, representing a +550.1% total return.
What would £1,000 invested in III at IPO be worth today?
A £1,000 investment in 3i Group Ord (III) at IPO would be worth £12,996 as of March 2026, representing a +1199.6% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 31+ years (380 months), 3i Group Ord (III) has averaged a monthly return of +1.11% with a median return of +1.20%. The stock had 207 positive months (54%) and 172 negative months (45%). The best month in III's history was March 2009 with a +35.5% return, while the worst was December 2008 at -33.9%. Historically, May tends to be the strongest month (averaging +4.0%), and June the weakest (-2.5%).
III's longest winning streak was 9 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 5 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 1999 with a cumulative return of +74.8%, and the worst was 2008 at -111.2%.
Annual Returns
Over 32 years of trading history, 3i Group Ord (III) has delivered an average annual return of +14.49% with a median return of +16.44%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +7.90%. The stock posted gains in 22 years (69%) and losses in 10 years (31%).
III's best year was 1999 with a +90.53% gain, while the worst was 2008 at -72.87%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 6, and the longest losing streak was 3 years. III achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 18 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 6 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -9.01% | £3,263.00 | £2,969.00 |
| 2025 | -8.43% | £3,563.23 | £3,263.00 |
| 2024 | +47.24% | £2,420.01 | £3,563.23 |
| 2023 | +80.52% | £1,340.59 | £2,420.01 |
| 2022 | -7.38% | £1,447.41 | £1,340.59 |
| 2021 | +25.17% | £1,156.38 | £1,447.41 |
| 2020 | +5.50% | £1,096.07 | £1,156.38 |
| 2019 | +42.02% | £771.77 | £1,096.07 |
| 2018 | -15.30% | £911.20 | £771.77 |
| 2017 | +29.80% | £702.02 | £911.20 |
| 2016 | +46.24% | £480.04 | £702.02 |
| 2015 | +7.02% | £448.57 | £480.04 |
| 2014 | +16.96% | £383.53 | £448.57 |
| 2013 | +77.36% | £216.24 | £383.53 |
| 2012 | +20.05% | £180.13 | £216.24 |
| 2011 | -44.89% | £326.84 | £180.13 |
| 2010 | +16.10% | £281.52 | £326.84 |
| 2009 | +67.07% | £168.50 | £281.52 |
| 2008 | -72.87% | £621.16 | £168.50 |
| 2007 | -15.97% | £739.24 | £621.16 |
| 2006 | +18.29% | £624.96 | £739.24 |
| 2005 | +19.89% | £521.26 | £624.96 |
| 2004 | +7.88% | £483.18 | £521.26 |
| 2003 | +11.29% | £434.16 | £483.18 |
| 2002 | -35.41% | £672.21 | £434.16 |
| 2001 | -30.56% | £968.09 | £672.21 |
| 2000 | -1.34% | £981.24 | £968.09 |
| 1999 | +90.53% | £515.00 | £981.24 |
| 1998 | +30.47% | £394.71 | £515.00 |
| 1997 | +3.51% | £381.34 | £394.71 |
| 1996 | +16.77% | £326.57 | £381.34 |
| 1995 | +25.18% | £260.89 | £326.57 |
III Investment Analysis: Valuation, Risk & Dividends
Key factors to consider when evaluating 3i Group Ord as an investment
Valuation
III currently trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 4.6, which is considered low relative to the broader market. The forward P/E of 5.1 suggests analysts expect earnings to be higher in the coming year. The price-to-book ratio stands at 103.8.
Dividends
3i Group Ord does not currently pay a dividend, choosing to reinvest earnings back into the business for growth.
Risk & Volatility
The stock's 52-week range is £2887.00 to £4497.00, and it currently trades near its 52-week low.
Analyst Ratings
Based on 10 analyst opinions, III has a consensus "buy" rating. The average price target of £4207.00 suggests 41.7% upside from current levels.
Frequently Asked Questions: III
What sector is III in? ▼
III operates in the Unknown sector, specifically in the Unknown industry.
How has III performed historically? ▼
Over 32 years of trading history, III has posted gains in 22 years (69% of the time). The best year was 1999 with a +90.5% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
How can I invest in III? ▼
You can invest in III through any brokerage account that offers access to the London Stock Exchange. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold III.
Does III pay dividends? ▼
3i Group Ord does not currently pay a dividend, choosing to reinvest earnings back into the business for growth.
When did III go public? ▼
3i Group Ord went public in 1994, making it a 32-year-old public company as of 2026.
How much would £1,000 invested in III 5 years ago be worth today? ▼
A £1,000 investment in III five years ago would be worth approximately £2,484 today, representing a 148.4% return.
Does III pay dividends? ▼
No, 3i Group Ord does not currently pay a dividend. The company reinvests its earnings into growth.
What is III's market cap? ▼
3i Group Ord has a market capitalization of £30 billion, classifying it as a large-cap company.
What is III's P/E ratio? ▼
III has a trailing P/E ratio of 4.6 and a forward P/E of 5.1, which measures how much investors are paying per dollar of earnings.
Is III a buy, hold, or sell? ▼
Based on 10 opinions, III has a consensus "buy" rating. The average price target is £4207.0.
Last updated: 3/14/2026