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BLND vs. AVST, PSN, TEM, RMG, and SPT

Should you buy British Land stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares British Land 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 British Land include Avast (AVST), Persimmon (PSN), Templeton Emerging Markets Investment Trust (TEM), Royal Mail (RMG), and Spirent Communications (SPT). These companies are all part of the "computer software" industry.

How does British Land compare to Avast?

British Land (LON:BLND) and Avast (LON:AVST) are both mid-cap computer software companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, dividends, earnings, valuation, institutional ownership, risk, profitability and analyst recommendations.

British Land has a net margin of 86.48% compared to Avast's net margin of 0.00%. British Land's return on equity of 7.73% beat Avast's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
British Land86.48% 7.73% 3.37%
Avast N/A N/A N/A

British Land pays an annual dividend of GBX 22.88 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.4%. Avast pays an annual dividend of GBX 0.16 per share. British Land pays out 50.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Avast pays out 69.6% 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. British Land is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

British Land currently has a consensus target price of GBX 446.44, indicating a potential upside of 5.84%. Given British Land's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe British Land is more favorable than Avast.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
British Land
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.30
Avast
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

45.9% of British Land shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.5% of British Land shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

British Land has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Avast. Avast is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than British Land, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
British Land£523M8.26£914.90M£45.309.31
Avast£940.10M0.00N/A£0.23N/A

In the previous week, British Land had 5 more articles in the media than Avast. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for British Land and 0 mentions for Avast. British Land's average media sentiment score of 1.53 beat Avast's score of 0.00 indicating that British Land is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
British Land Very Positive
Avast Neutral

Summary

British Land beats Avast on 13 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does British Land compare to Persimmon?

British Land (LON:BLND) and Persimmon (LON:PSN) are both mid-cap computer software companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, institutional ownership, media sentiment, risk, valuation, dividends, profitability and analyst recommendations.

In the previous week, British Land had 1 more articles in the media than Persimmon. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for British Land and 4 mentions for Persimmon. British Land's average media sentiment score of 1.53 beat Persimmon's score of -0.12 indicating that British Land is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
British Land
3 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive
Persimmon
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

British Land pays an annual dividend of GBX 22.88 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.4%. Persimmon pays an annual dividend of GBX 60 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.4%. British Land pays out 50.5% 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. British Land is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

British Land has a net margin of 86.48% compared to Persimmon's net margin of 7.62%. Persimmon's return on equity of 8.05% beat British Land's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
British Land86.48% 7.73% 3.37%
Persimmon 7.62%8.05%8.28%

45.9% of British Land shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 60.8% of Persimmon shares are held by institutional investors. 0.5% of British Land shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.6% of Persimmon shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

British Land has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Persimmon. British Land 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
British Land£523M8.26£914.90M£45.309.31
Persimmon£3.75B0.95£257.98M£88.2012.58

British Land has a beta of 1.181, suggesting that its stock price is 18% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Persimmon has a beta of 1.396, suggesting that its stock price is 40% more volatile than the broader market.

British Land presently has a consensus price target of GBX 446.44, indicating a potential upside of 5.84%. Persimmon has a consensus price target of GBX 2,606, indicating a potential upside of 134.88%. Given Persimmon's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Persimmon is more favorable than British Land.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
British Land
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.30
Persimmon
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.80

Summary

Persimmon beats British Land on 11 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does British Land compare to Templeton Emerging Markets Investment Trust?

British Land (LON:BLND) and Templeton Emerging Markets Investment Trust (LON:TEM) are both mid-cap computer software companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, earnings, dividends, media sentiment, risk, valuation and profitability.

British Land pays an annual dividend of GBX 22.88 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.4%. Templeton Emerging Markets Investment Trust pays an annual dividend of GBX 5.25 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.6%. British Land pays out 50.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Templeton Emerging Markets Investment Trust pays out 6.8% 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.

British Land currently has a consensus target price of GBX 446.44, suggesting a potential upside of 5.84%. Given British Land's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe British Land is more favorable than Templeton Emerging Markets Investment Trust.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
British Land
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.30
Templeton Emerging Markets Investment Trust
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

In the previous week, British Land had 5 more articles in the media than Templeton Emerging Markets Investment Trust. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for British Land and 0 mentions for Templeton Emerging Markets Investment Trust. British Land's average media sentiment score of 1.53 beat Templeton Emerging Markets Investment Trust's score of 0.00 indicating that British Land is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
British Land Very Positive
Templeton Emerging Markets Investment Trust Neutral

Templeton Emerging Markets Investment Trust has a net margin of 96.24% compared to British Land's net margin of 86.48%. Templeton Emerging Markets Investment Trust's return on equity of 31.30% beat British Land's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
British Land86.48% 7.73% 3.37%
Templeton Emerging Markets Investment Trust 96.24%31.30%4.50%

British Land has a beta of 1.181, suggesting that its share price is 18% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Templeton Emerging Markets Investment Trust has a beta of 1.0844169, suggesting that its share price is 8% more volatile than the broader market.

British Land has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Templeton Emerging Markets Investment Trust. Templeton Emerging Markets Investment Trust is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than British Land, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
British Land£523M8.26£914.90M£45.309.31
Templeton Emerging Markets Investment Trust£781.18M3.68£130.50M£77.544.24

45.9% of British Land shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 11.1% of Templeton Emerging Markets Investment Trust shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.5% of British Land shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.0% of Templeton Emerging Markets Investment Trust shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

British Land beats Templeton Emerging Markets Investment Trust on 12 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does British Land compare to Royal Mail?

Royal Mail (LON:RMG) and British Land (LON:BLND) are both computer software companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, risk, earnings, institutional ownership, media sentiment, profitability, valuation and analyst recommendations.

Royal Mail pays an annual dividend of GBX 0.17 per share. British Land pays an annual dividend of GBX 22.88 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.4%. Royal Mail pays out 27.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. British Land pays out 50.5% 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.

British Land has a consensus price target of GBX 446.44, suggesting a potential upside of 5.84%. Given British Land's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe British Land is more favorable than Royal Mail.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Royal Mail
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
British Land
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.30

British Land has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Royal Mail. Royal Mail is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than British Land, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Royal Mail£12.71B0.00N/A£0.61N/A
British Land£523M8.26£914.90M£45.309.31

In the previous week, British Land had 5 more articles in the media than Royal Mail. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for British Land and 0 mentions for Royal Mail. British Land's average media sentiment score of 1.53 beat Royal Mail's score of 0.00 indicating that British Land is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Royal Mail Neutral
British Land Very Positive

45.9% of British Land shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.5% of British Land shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

British Land has a net margin of 86.48% compared to Royal Mail's net margin of 0.00%. British Land's return on equity of 7.73% beat Royal Mail's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Royal MailN/A N/A N/A
British Land 86.48%7.73%3.37%

Summary

British Land beats Royal Mail on 12 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does British Land compare to Spirent Communications?

British Land (LON:BLND) and Spirent Communications (LON:SPT) are both computer software companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, dividends, earnings, risk, valuation and profitability.

In the previous week, British Land had 5 more articles in the media than Spirent Communications. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for British Land and 0 mentions for Spirent Communications. British Land's average media sentiment score of 1.53 beat Spirent Communications' score of 0.00 indicating that British Land is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
British Land Very Positive
Spirent Communications Neutral

British Land has a beta of 1.181, suggesting that its stock price is 18% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Spirent Communications has a beta of 0.57, suggesting that its stock price is 43% less volatile than the broader market.

45.9% of British Land shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 57.4% of Spirent Communications shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.5% of British Land shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 22.0% of Spirent Communications shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

British Land presently has a consensus price target of GBX 446.44, suggesting a potential upside of 5.84%. Spirent Communications has a consensus price target of GBX 199, suggesting a potential upside of 0.10%. Given British Land's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe British Land is more favorable than Spirent Communications.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
British Land
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.30
Spirent Communications
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

British Land has a net margin of 86.48% compared to Spirent Communications' net margin of 1.53%. British Land's return on equity of 7.73% beat Spirent Communications' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
British Land86.48% 7.73% 3.37%
Spirent Communications 1.53%1.82%2.77%

British Land has higher revenue and earnings than Spirent Communications. British Land is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Spirent Communications, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
British Land£523M8.26£914.90M£45.309.31
Spirent Communications£471M2.49£16.67M£0.0116,032.26

Summary

British Land beats Spirent Communications on 13 of the 16 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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BLND vs. The Competition

MetricBritish LandREIT IndustryReal Estate SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£4.29B£1.19B£2.12B£2.74B
Dividend Yield5.52%13.81%7.12%6.15%
P/E Ratio9.3115.4430.00366.65
Price / Sales8.26435.86390.5986,088.64
Price / Cash31.53127.7868.3627.87
Price / Book0.850.781.377.79
Net Income£914.90M£51.66M-£125.49M£5.89B
7 Day Performance4.84%1.11%0.53%-0.75%
1 Month Performance4.10%-0.36%-0.58%-1.39%
1 Year Performance11.88%0.69%-1.47%65.87%

British Land Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
BLND
British Land
4.3791 of 5 stars
GBX 421.80
+0.6%
GBX 446.44
+5.8%
+11.9%£4.32B£523M9.311,690
AVST
Avast
N/AN/AN/AN/A£7.49B£940.10M3,115.651,800
PSN
Persimmon
4.6823 of 5 stars
GBX 1,062.50
+2.9%
GBX 2,606
+145.3%
-17.6%£3.41B£3.75B12.056,180
TEM
Templeton Emerging Markets Investment Trust
N/AGBX 331.94
-0.2%
N/A+75.5%£2.91B£781.18M4.28N/A
RMG
Royal Mail
N/AN/AN/AN/A£1.98B£12.71B339.34100

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This page (LON:BLND) was last updated on 6/29/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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