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The Berkeley Group (BKG) Competitors

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BKG vs. BDEV, BTRW, PSN, TW, and RDW

Should you buy The Berkeley Group stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares The Berkeley Group with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with The Berkeley Group include Barratt Developments (BDEV), Barratt Redrow (BTRW), Persimmon (PSN), Taylor Wimpey (TW), and Redrow (RDW). These companies are all part of the "residential construction" industry.

How does The Berkeley Group compare to Barratt Developments?

The Berkeley Group (LON:BKG) and Barratt Developments (LON:BDEV) are both mid-cap consumer cyclical companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, media sentiment, earnings, dividends, valuation, institutional ownership, profitability and risk.

The Berkeley Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 33 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.0%. Barratt Developments pays an annual dividend of GBX 16 per share. The Berkeley Group pays out 9.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Barratt Developments pays out 13,333.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. The Berkeley Group is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

The Berkeley Group has a net margin of 15.29% compared to Barratt Developments' net margin of 2.74%. The Berkeley Group's return on equity of 10.20% beat Barratt Developments' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
The Berkeley Group15.29% 10.20% 4.33%
Barratt Developments 2.74%2.07%2.77%

The Berkeley Group has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Barratt Developments. Barratt Developments is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than The Berkeley Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
The Berkeley Group£2.39B1.32£371.15M£367.509.25
Barratt Developments£4.17B0.00£114.10M£0.12N/A

The Berkeley Group has a beta of 1.173, suggesting that its share price is 17% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Barratt Developments has a beta of 1.63, suggesting that its share price is 63% more volatile than the broader market.

The Berkeley Group currently has a consensus price target of GBX 4,190, suggesting a potential upside of 23.31%. Given The Berkeley Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe The Berkeley Group is more favorable than Barratt Developments.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
The Berkeley Group
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.57
Barratt Developments
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

In the previous week, The Berkeley Group's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Barratt Developments'average media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
The Berkeley Group Neutral
Barratt Developments Neutral

66.4% of The Berkeley Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 60.2% of Barratt Developments shares are held by institutional investors. 8.1% of The Berkeley Group shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.5% of Barratt Developments shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

The Berkeley Group beats Barratt Developments on 12 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does The Berkeley Group compare to Barratt Redrow?

The Berkeley Group (LON:BKG) and Barratt Redrow (LON:BTRW) are both mid-cap consumer cyclical companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, risk, profitability, dividends, analyst recommendations, earnings, institutional ownership and valuation.

The Berkeley Group has a net margin of 15.29% compared to Barratt Redrow's net margin of 3.60%. The Berkeley Group's return on equity of 10.20% beat Barratt Redrow's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
The Berkeley Group15.29% 10.20% 4.33%
Barratt Redrow 3.60%2.73%N/A

66.4% of The Berkeley Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 74.2% of Barratt Redrow shares are held by institutional investors. 8.1% of The Berkeley Group shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of Barratt Redrow shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Barratt Redrow had 1 more articles in the media than The Berkeley Group. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Barratt Redrow and 0 mentions for The Berkeley Group. Barratt Redrow's average media sentiment score of 0.20 beat The Berkeley Group's score of 0.00 indicating that Barratt Redrow is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
The Berkeley Group Neutral
Barratt Redrow Neutral

The Berkeley Group currently has a consensus price target of GBX 4,190, suggesting a potential upside of 23.31%. Barratt Redrow has a consensus price target of GBX 402.40, suggesting a potential upside of 55.91%. Given Barratt Redrow's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Barratt Redrow is more favorable than The Berkeley Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
The Berkeley Group
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.57
Barratt Redrow
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.70

The Berkeley Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 33 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.0%. Barratt Redrow pays an annual dividend of GBX 17.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.8%. The Berkeley Group pays out 9.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Barratt Redrow pays out 118.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future.

The Berkeley Group has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Barratt Redrow. The Berkeley Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Barratt Redrow, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
The Berkeley Group£2.39B1.32£371.15M£367.509.25
Barratt Redrow£5.93B0.61N/A£14.9017.32

The Berkeley Group has a beta of 1.173, suggesting that its share price is 17% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Barratt Redrow has a beta of 1.359, suggesting that its share price is 36% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Barratt Redrow beats The Berkeley Group on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does The Berkeley Group compare to Persimmon?

The Berkeley Group (LON:BKG) and Persimmon (LON:PSN) are both mid-cap consumer cyclical companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, valuation, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, profitability, dividends, institutional ownership and risk.

The Berkeley Group has a beta of 1.173, suggesting that its stock price is 17% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Persimmon has a beta of 1.387, suggesting that its stock price is 39% more volatile than the broader market.

66.4% of The Berkeley Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 60.8% of Persimmon shares are held by institutional investors. 8.1% of The Berkeley Group shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 2.6% of Persimmon shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

The Berkeley Group has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Persimmon. The Berkeley Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Persimmon, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
The Berkeley Group£2.39B1.32£371.15M£367.509.25
Persimmon£3.75B0.91£257.98M£88.2012.12

In the previous week, Persimmon had 5 more articles in the media than The Berkeley Group. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Persimmon and 0 mentions for The Berkeley Group. Persimmon's average media sentiment score of 0.16 beat The Berkeley Group's score of 0.00 indicating that Persimmon is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
The Berkeley Group Neutral
Persimmon Neutral

The Berkeley Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 33 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.0%. Persimmon pays an annual dividend of GBX 60 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.6%. The Berkeley Group pays out 9.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Persimmon pays out 68.0% 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.

The Berkeley Group currently has a consensus price target of GBX 4,190, suggesting a potential upside of 23.31%. Persimmon has a consensus price target of GBX 1,524.50, suggesting a potential upside of 42.61%. Given Persimmon's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Persimmon is more favorable than The Berkeley Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
The Berkeley Group
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.57
Persimmon
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.80

The Berkeley Group has a net margin of 15.29% compared to Persimmon's net margin of 7.62%. The Berkeley Group's return on equity of 10.20% beat Persimmon's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
The Berkeley Group15.29% 10.20% 4.33%
Persimmon 7.62%8.05%8.28%

Summary

Persimmon beats The Berkeley Group on 10 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does The Berkeley Group compare to Taylor Wimpey?

Taylor Wimpey (LON:TW) and The Berkeley Group (LON:BKG) are both mid-cap consumer cyclical companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, dividends, media sentiment, institutional ownership, valuation, risk, analyst recommendations and earnings.

The Berkeley Group has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Taylor Wimpey. The Berkeley Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Taylor Wimpey, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Taylor Wimpey£3.45B0.80£250.27M£6.8511.13
The Berkeley Group£2.39B1.32£371.15M£367.509.25

Taylor Wimpey has a beta of 1.298, meaning that its stock price is 30% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, The Berkeley Group has a beta of 1.173, meaning that its stock price is 17% more volatile than the broader market.

68.7% of Taylor Wimpey shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 66.4% of The Berkeley Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.9% of Taylor Wimpey shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 8.1% of The Berkeley Group shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Taylor Wimpey had 2 more articles in the media than The Berkeley Group. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Taylor Wimpey and 0 mentions for The Berkeley Group. Taylor Wimpey's average media sentiment score of 0.20 beat The Berkeley Group's score of 0.00 indicating that Taylor Wimpey is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Taylor Wimpey Neutral
The Berkeley Group Neutral

Taylor Wimpey pays an annual dividend of GBX 10 per share and has a dividend yield of 13.1%. The Berkeley Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 33 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.0%. Taylor Wimpey pays out 145.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. The Berkeley Group pays out 9.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

The Berkeley Group has a net margin of 15.29% compared to Taylor Wimpey's net margin of 2.61%. The Berkeley Group's return on equity of 10.20% beat Taylor Wimpey's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Taylor Wimpey2.61% 2.40% 4.08%
The Berkeley Group 15.29%10.20%4.33%

Taylor Wimpey presently has a consensus price target of GBX 112, indicating a potential upside of 46.79%. The Berkeley Group has a consensus price target of GBX 4,190, indicating a potential upside of 23.31%. Given Taylor Wimpey's higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe Taylor Wimpey is more favorable than The Berkeley Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Taylor Wimpey
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50
The Berkeley Group
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.57

Summary

The Berkeley Group beats Taylor Wimpey on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does The Berkeley Group compare to Redrow?

Redrow (LON:RDW) and The Berkeley Group (LON:BKG) are both mid-cap consumer cyclical companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, analyst recommendations, profitability, valuation, media sentiment, risk, institutional ownership and earnings.

In the previous week, Redrow had 1 more articles in the media than The Berkeley Group. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Redrow and 0 mentions for The Berkeley Group. Redrow's average media sentiment score of 1.11 beat The Berkeley Group's score of 0.00 indicating that Redrow is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Redrow Positive
The Berkeley Group Neutral

The Berkeley Group has a consensus price target of GBX 4,190, suggesting a potential upside of 23.31%. Given The Berkeley Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe The Berkeley Group is more favorable than Redrow.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Redrow
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
The Berkeley Group
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.57

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Redrow£1.85B0.00£208M£0.64N/A
The Berkeley Group£2.39B1.32£371.15M£367.509.25

The Berkeley Group has a net margin of 15.29% compared to Redrow's net margin of 11.23%. Redrow's return on equity of 10.56% beat The Berkeley Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Redrow11.23% 10.56% 5.89%
The Berkeley Group 15.29%10.20%4.33%

Redrow has a beta of 1.72, suggesting that its stock price is 72% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, The Berkeley Group has a beta of 1.173, suggesting that its stock price is 17% more volatile than the broader market.

58.8% of Redrow shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 66.4% of The Berkeley Group shares are held by institutional investors. 25.7% of Redrow shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 8.1% of The Berkeley Group shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Redrow pays an annual dividend of GBX 25 per share. The Berkeley Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 33 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.0%. Redrow pays out 3,906.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. The Berkeley Group pays out 9.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. The Berkeley Group is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Summary

The Berkeley Group beats Redrow on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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BKG vs. The Competition

MetricThe Berkeley GroupResidential Construction IndustryCyclical SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£3.14B£1.46B£4.04B£2.78B
Dividend Yield1.67%4.69%3.47%6.13%
P/E Ratio9.2511.1977.77364.73
Price / Sales1.3259.71326.2787,561.71
Price / Cash4.145.2030.8727.85
Price / Book1.020.643.247.74
Net Income£371.15M£521.56M£247.47M£5.88B
7 Day Performance-1.34%-2.27%0.19%6.46%
1 Month Performance5.01%-0.65%2.47%9.67%
1 Year Performance-17.92%-11.24%1.69%75.31%

The Berkeley Group Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
BKG
The Berkeley Group
4.1113 of 5 stars
GBX 3,398
+0.4%
GBX 4,190
+23.3%
-19.4%£3.14B£2.39B9.252,610
BDEV
Barratt Developments
N/AN/AN/AN/A£6.94B£4.17B4,017.506,728
BTRW
Barratt Redrow
4.3383 of 5 stars
GBX 266.30
+2.8%
GBX 402.40
+51.1%
-43.5%£3.73B£5.93B17.876,270
PSN
Persimmon
4.7607 of 5 stars
GBX 1,132.50
+2.4%
GBX 1,524.50
+34.6%
-19.0%£3.64B£3.75B12.846,180
TW
Taylor Wimpey
4.4985 of 5 stars
GBX 79.78
+0.3%
GBX 112
+40.4%
-36.1%£2.87B£3.45B11.641,090

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This page (LON:BKG) was last updated on 6/3/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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