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Derwent London (DLN) Competitors

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GBX 2,038 +22.00 (+1.09%)
As of 07/24/2026 11:54 AM Eastern

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.

50.7% of Great Portland Estates shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 56.8% of Derwent London shares are held by institutional investors. 1.6% 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 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£117.90M11.74£398.10M£38.109.01
Derwent London£388.70M5.84-£359.76M£143.5114.20

Great Portland Estates has a beta of 0.911, meaning that its stock price is 9% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Derwent London has a beta of 1.185, meaning that its stock price is 19% more volatile than the broader market.

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 13.12%. Derwent London has a consensus price target of GBX 1,956.50, indicating a potential downside of 4.00%. 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

In the previous week, Derwent London's average media sentiment score of 0.30 beat Great Portland Estates' score of 0.00 indicating that Derwent London is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Great Portland Estates Neutral
Derwent London Neutral

Great Portland Estates pays an annual dividend of GBX 7.90 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.3%. Derwent London pays an annual dividend of GBX 81 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.0%. 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 and Derwent London tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Derwent London compare to Workspace Group?

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

40.3% of Workspace Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 56.8% of Derwent London shares are held by institutional investors. 5.3% of Workspace Group 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 hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Workspace Group has a beta of 1.085, meaning that its stock price is 9% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Derwent London has a beta of 1.185, meaning that its stock price is 19% more volatile than the broader market.

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
Workspace Group-66.32% -8.83% 2.35%
Derwent London 40.73%4.48%1.96%

Workspace Group has higher earnings, but lower revenue 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
Workspace Group£181.40M3.73-£192.71M-£62.60N/A
Derwent London£388.70M5.84-£359.76M£143.5114.20

Workspace Group currently has a consensus price target of GBX 415.50, indicating a potential upside of 18.30%. Derwent London has a consensus price target of GBX 1,956.50, indicating a potential downside of 4.00%. Given Workspace Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe Workspace Group is more favorable than Derwent London.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Workspace Group
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67
Derwent London
2 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.22

In the previous week, Workspace Group had 5 more articles in the media than Derwent London. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Workspace Group and 0 mentions for Derwent London. Derwent London's average media sentiment score of 0.30 beat Workspace Group's score of 0.20 indicating that Derwent London is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Workspace Group Neutral
Derwent London Neutral

Workspace Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 28.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 8.1%. Derwent London pays an annual dividend of GBX 81 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.0%. Workspace Group pays out -45.4% 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. Workspace Group is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Summary

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

How does Derwent London compare to CLS?

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

CLS has higher earnings, but lower revenue 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
CLS£139.70M1.49-£207.36M-£12.60N/A
Derwent London£388.70M5.84-£359.76M£143.5114.20

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
CLS-36.01% -6.67% 2.30%
Derwent London 40.73%4.48%1.96%

CLS presently has a consensus target price of GBX 64, suggesting a potential upside of 22.61%. Derwent London has a consensus target price of GBX 1,956.50, suggesting a potential downside of 4.00%. 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
CLS
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50
Derwent London
2 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.22

8.3% of CLS shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 56.8% of Derwent London shares are owned by institutional investors. 60.1% of CLS shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.4% of Derwent London shares are owned 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.

In the previous week, CLS had 1 more articles in the media than Derwent London. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for CLS and 0 mentions for Derwent London. Derwent London's average media sentiment score of 0.30 beat CLS's score of 0.00 indicating that Derwent London is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
CLS Neutral
Derwent London Neutral

CLS pays an annual dividend of GBX 3.98 per share and has a dividend yield of 7.6%. Derwent London pays an annual dividend of GBX 81 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.0%. CLS pays out -31.6% 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. CLS is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

CLS has a beta of 1.001, meaning that its share price is 0% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Derwent London has a beta of 1.185, meaning that its share price is 19% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Derwent London beats CLS on 10 of the 18 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 superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, analyst recommendations, earnings, media sentiment, profitability, valuation, risk and institutional ownership.

Regional REIT pays an annual dividend of GBX 9.70 per share and has a dividend yield of 9.9%. Derwent London pays an annual dividend of GBX 81 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.0%. 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.

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%

9.8% 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 endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Regional REIT had 1 more articles in the media than Derwent London. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Regional REIT and 0 mentions for Derwent London. Derwent London's average media sentiment score of 0.30 beat Regional REIT's score of 0.00 indicating that Derwent London is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Regional REIT Neutral
Derwent London Neutral

Regional REIT has a beta of 0.609, indicating that its share price is 39% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Derwent London has a beta of 1.185, indicating that its share price is 19% more volatile than the broader market.

Regional REIT currently has a consensus target price of GBX 140, indicating a potential upside of 43.00%. Derwent London has a consensus target price of GBX 1,956.50, indicating a potential downside of 4.00%. Given Regional REIT's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research 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

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-14.41-£258.36M-£10.10N/A
Derwent London£388.70M5.84-£359.76M£143.5114.20

Summary

Derwent London beats Regional REIT on 10 of the 18 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 superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, earnings, analyst recommendations, dividends, valuation, institutional ownership, profitability and media sentiment.

Derwent London currently has a consensus target price of GBX 1,956.50, suggesting a potential downside of 4.00%. Land Securities Group has a consensus target price of GBX 641.33, suggesting a potential downside of 6.83%. Given Derwent London's higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly 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

In the previous week, Land Securities Group had 1 more articles in the media than Derwent London. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Land Securities Group and 0 mentions for Derwent London. Land Securities Group's average media sentiment score of 1.11 beat Derwent London's score of 0.30 indicating that Land Securities Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Derwent London Neutral
Land Securities Group Positive

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%

Derwent London has a beta of 1.185, meaning that its stock price is 19% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Land Securities Group has a beta of 1.143, meaning that its stock price is 14% more volatile than the broader market.

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£388.70M5.84-£359.76M£143.5114.20
Land Securities Group£870M5.89-£318.80M£45.9015.00

Derwent London pays an annual dividend of GBX 81 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.0%. Land Securities Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 31.30 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.5%. 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.

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.

Summary

Land Securities Group beats Derwent London on 12 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

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DLN vs. The Competition

MetricDerwent LondonREIT IndustryReal Estate SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£2.27B£712.40M£2.13B£2.58B
Dividend Yield4.00%9.30%7.32%6.17%
P/E Ratio14.202.7529.82368.39
Price / Sales5.84229.31367.4584,422.84
Price / Cash79.7363.0768.4327.89
Price / Book0.670.411.377.41
Net Income-£359.76M-£181.49M-£125.49M£5.89B
7 Day Performance-0.39%0.10%-0.65%0.39%
1 Month Performance4.84%2.01%-0.09%0.27%
1 Year Performance4.62%-7.76%-1.06%68.12%

Derwent London Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
DLN
Derwent London
1.8936 of 5 stars
GBX 2,038
+1.1%
GBX 1,956.50
-4.0%
+4.6%£2.27B£388.70M14.20199
GPE
Great Portland Estates
N/AGBX 335.60
-0.5%
GBX 388.22
+15.7%
+0.6%£1.35B£117.90M8.81134
WKP
Workspace Group
2.8047 of 5 stars
GBX 351.60
+1.4%
GBX 440.50
+25.3%
-13.5%£677.35M£181.40MN/A293
CLI
CLS
2.5954 of 5 stars
GBX 49.15
+1.3%
GBX 64
+30.2%
-23.5%£195.67M£139.70MN/A118
RGL
Regional REIT
1.9034 of 5 stars
GBX 97.26
-0.8%
GBX 140
+43.9%
-23.0%£157.64M-£11.01MN/AN/A

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This page (LON:DLN) was last updated on 7/26/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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