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Derwent London (DLN) Competitors

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DLN vs. GPE, WKP, CLI, RGL, and LAND

Should you buy Derwent London stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Derwent London 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 Derwent London include Great Portland Estates (GPE), Workspace Group (WKP), CLS (CLI), Regional REIT (RGL), and Land Securities Group (LAND). These companies are all part of the "real estate" sector.

How does Derwent London compare to Great Portland Estates?

Great Portland Estates (LON:GPE) and Derwent London (LON:DLN) are both real estate companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, valuation, dividends, profitability, risk, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and media sentiment.

Great Portland Estates has a net margin of 131.04% compared to Derwent London's net margin of 40.73%. Great Portland Estates' return on equity of 7.41% beat Derwent London's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Great Portland Estates131.04% 7.41% 0.79%
Derwent London 40.73%4.48%1.96%

Great Portland Estates currently has a consensus price target of GBX 388.22, indicating a potential upside of 17.28%. Derwent London has a consensus price target of GBX 1,956.50, indicating a potential downside of 0.08%. Given Great Portland Estates' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Great Portland Estates is more favorable than Derwent London.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Great Portland Estates
1 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33
Derwent London
2 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.22

51.0% of Great Portland Estates shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 56.8% of Derwent London shares are held by institutional investors. 1.5% of Great Portland Estates shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.4% of Derwent London 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.

Great Portland Estates has a beta of 0.913, meaning that its stock price is 9% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Derwent London has a beta of 1.192, meaning that its stock price is 19% more volatile than the broader market.

Great Portland Estates has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Derwent London. Great Portland Estates is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Derwent London, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Great Portland Estates£117.90M11.33£398.10M£38.108.69
Derwent London£388.70M5.65-£359.76M£143.5113.64

In the previous week, Great Portland Estates had 1 more articles in the media than Derwent London. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Great Portland Estates and 2 mentions for Derwent London. Great Portland Estates' average media sentiment score of 1.86 beat Derwent London's score of 0.00 indicating that Great Portland Estates is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Great Portland Estates Very Positive
Derwent London Neutral

Great Portland Estates pays an annual dividend of GBX 7.90 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.4%. Derwent London pays an annual dividend of GBX 81 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.1%. Great Portland Estates pays out 20.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Derwent London pays out 56.4% 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.

Summary

Great Portland Estates beats Derwent London on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Derwent London compare to Workspace Group?

Derwent London (LON:DLN) and Workspace Group (LON:WKP) are both real estate companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, risk, dividends, profitability, earnings, institutional ownership, media sentiment and valuation.

Derwent London presently has a consensus target price of GBX 1,956.50, suggesting a potential downside of 0.08%. Workspace Group has a consensus target price of GBX 440.50, suggesting a potential upside of 27.68%. Given Workspace Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Workspace Group is more favorable than Derwent London.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Derwent London
2 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.22
Workspace Group
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.83

Derwent London has a beta of 1.192, meaning that its stock price is 19% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Workspace Group has a beta of 1.092, meaning that its stock price is 9% more volatile than the broader market.

56.8% of Derwent London shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 40.5% of Workspace Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.4% of Derwent London shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 5.3% of Workspace Group shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Derwent London pays an annual dividend of GBX 81 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.1%. Workspace Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 28.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 8.2%. Derwent London pays out 56.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Workspace Group pays out -71.9% 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. Workspace Group is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Derwent London has a net margin of 40.73% compared to Workspace Group's net margin of -66.32%. Derwent London's return on equity of 4.48% beat Workspace Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Derwent London40.73% 4.48% 1.96%
Workspace Group -66.32%-8.83%2.35%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Derwent London£388.70M5.65-£359.76M£143.5113.64
Workspace Group£181.40M3.66-£192.71M-£39.50N/A

In the previous week, Derwent London had 1 more articles in the media than Workspace Group. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Derwent London and 1 mentions for Workspace Group. Derwent London's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Workspace Group'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Derwent London
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Workspace Group
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Summary

Derwent London beats Workspace Group on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Derwent London compare to CLS?

Derwent London (LON:DLN) and CLS (LON:CLI) are both real estate companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, earnings, valuation, profitability, dividends, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations and media sentiment.

Derwent London has a beta of 1.192, suggesting that its share price is 19% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, CLS has a beta of 0.997, suggesting that its share price is 0% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Derwent London had 1 more articles in the media than CLS. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Derwent London and 1 mentions for CLS. Derwent London's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled CLS'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Derwent London
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
CLS
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Derwent London has a net margin of 40.73% compared to CLS's net margin of -36.01%. Derwent London's return on equity of 4.48% beat CLS's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Derwent London40.73% 4.48% 1.96%
CLS -36.01%-6.67%2.30%

Derwent London presently has a consensus target price of GBX 1,956.50, suggesting a potential downside of 0.08%. CLS has a consensus target price of GBX 64, suggesting a potential upside of 34.74%. Given CLS's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe CLS is more favorable than Derwent London.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Derwent London
2 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.22
CLS
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

56.8% of Derwent London shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 8.2% of CLS shares are held by institutional investors. 0.4% of Derwent London shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 60.1% of CLS shares are held 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.

Derwent London pays an annual dividend of GBX 81 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.1%. CLS pays an annual dividend of GBX 3.98 per share and has a dividend yield of 8.4%. Derwent London pays out 56.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. CLS pays out -31.6% 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. CLS is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Derwent London£388.70M5.65-£359.76M£143.5113.64
CLS£139.70M1.35-£207.36M-£12.60N/A

Summary

Derwent London beats CLS on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Derwent London compare to Regional REIT?

Regional REIT (LON:RGL) and Derwent London (LON:DLN) are both real estate companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, profitability, earnings, dividends, institutional ownership, media sentiment, analyst recommendations and valuation.

In the previous week, Derwent London had 2 more articles in the media than Regional REIT. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Derwent London and 0 mentions for Regional REIT. Regional REIT's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Derwent London'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Regional REIT Neutral
Derwent London Neutral

Regional REIT pays an annual dividend of GBX 9.70 per share and has a dividend yield of 10.3%. Derwent London pays an annual dividend of GBX 81 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.1%. Regional REIT pays out -96.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Derwent London pays out 56.4% 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. Regional REIT is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Regional REIT has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Derwent London. Regional REIT is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Derwent London, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Regional REIT-£11.01M-13.86-£258.36M-£10.10N/A
Derwent London£388.70M5.65-£359.76M£143.5113.64

Regional REIT currently has a consensus target price of GBX 140, indicating a potential upside of 48.62%. Derwent London has a consensus target price of GBX 1,956.50, indicating a potential downside of 0.08%. Given Regional REIT's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe Regional REIT is more favorable than Derwent London.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Regional REIT
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Derwent London
2 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.22

Derwent London has a net margin of 40.73% compared to Regional REIT's net margin of -20.80%. Derwent London's return on equity of 4.48% beat Regional REIT's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Regional REIT-20.80% -4.99% 3.19%
Derwent London 40.73%4.48%1.96%

9.9% of Regional REIT shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 56.8% of Derwent London shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.1% of Regional REIT shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.4% of Derwent London shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Regional REIT has a beta of 0.61, meaning that its stock price is 39% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Derwent London has a beta of 1.192, meaning that its stock price is 19% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Derwent London beats Regional REIT on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Derwent London compare to Land Securities Group?

Derwent London (LON:DLN) and Land Securities Group (LON:LAND) are both mid-cap real estate companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, dividends, profitability, media sentiment and risk.

Derwent London has a beta of 1.192, suggesting that its stock price is 19% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Land Securities Group has a beta of 1.148, suggesting that its stock price is 15% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Derwent London had 2 more articles in the media than Land Securities Group. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Derwent London and 0 mentions for Land Securities Group. Derwent London's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Land Securities Group'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Derwent London Neutral
Land Securities Group Neutral

Derwent London presently has a consensus target price of GBX 1,956.50, indicating a potential downside of 0.08%. Land Securities Group has a consensus target price of GBX 641.33, indicating a potential downside of 1.11%. Given Derwent London's higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe Derwent London is more favorable than Land Securities Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Derwent London
2 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.22
Land Securities Group
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

Derwent London pays an annual dividend of GBX 81 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.1%. Land Securities Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 31.30 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.8%. Derwent London pays out 56.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Land Securities Group pays out 68.2% 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.

Derwent London has a net margin of 40.73% compared to Land Securities Group's net margin of 38.45%. Land Securities Group's return on equity of 5.29% beat Derwent London's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Derwent London40.73% 4.48% 1.96%
Land Securities Group 38.45%5.29%2.40%

56.8% of Derwent London shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 50.3% of Land Securities Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.4% of Derwent London shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of Land Securities Group shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Derwent London£388.70M5.65-£359.76M£143.5113.64
Land Securities Group£870M5.55-£318.80M£45.9014.13

Summary

Land Securities Group beats Derwent London on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

This chart shows the average media sentiment of LON and its competitors over the past 90 days as caculated by MarketBeat. The averaged score is equivalent to the following: Very Negative Sentiment <= -1.5, Negative Sentiment > -1.5 and <= -0.5, Neutral Sentiment > -0.5 and < 0.5, Positive Sentiment >= 0.5 and < 1.5, and Very Positive Sentiment >= 1.5.
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DLN vs. The Competition

MetricDerwent LondonREIT IndustryReal Estate SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£2.19B£696.05M£1.99B£2.79B
Dividend Yield4.19%9.37%7.12%6.14%
P/E Ratio13.642.6829.77366.78
Price / Sales5.65221.57388.7886,365.46
Price / Cash79.7363.0768.3827.87
Price / Book0.640.401.377.69
Net Income-£359.76M-£181.49M-£125.49M£5.89B
7 Day Performance3.49%0.47%0.08%0.27%
1 Month Performance10.93%0.27%-0.30%-1.37%
1 Year Performance-6.55%-9.66%-1.51%65.91%

Derwent London Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
DLN
Derwent London
1.7084 of 5 stars
GBX 1,958
+0.9%
GBX 1,956.50
-0.1%
-6.6%£2.19B£388.70M13.64199
GPE
Great Portland Estates
4.4233 of 5 stars
GBX 325.35
flat
GBX 388.22
+19.3%
-6.4%£1.31B£117.90M8.54134
WKP
Workspace Group
2.9492 of 5 stars
GBX 338
flat
GBX 440.50
+30.3%
-17.6%£649.94M£181.40MN/A293
CLI
CLS
2.9857 of 5 stars
GBX 48
-2.0%
GBX 64
+33.3%
-33.6%£191.09M£139.70MN/A118
RGL
Regional REIT
2.2177 of 5 stars
GBX 92
flat
GBX 140
+52.2%
-23.5%£149.12M-£11.01MN/AN/A

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This page (LON:DLN) was last updated on 7/1/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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