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Experian (EXPN) Competitors

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As of 05/15/2026 12:39 PM Eastern

EXPN vs. DATA, AFM, ELIX, PPHC, and RCDO

Should you buy Experian stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Experian 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 Experian include GlobalData (DATA), Alpha Financial Markets Consulting (AFM), Elixirr International (ELIX), Public Policy (PPHC), and Ricardo (RCDO). These companies are all part of the "consulting services" industry.

How does Experian compare to GlobalData?

Experian (LON:EXPN) and GlobalData (LON:DATA) are both industrials companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, earnings, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, valuation, profitability, risk and media sentiment.

Experian currently has a consensus price target of GBX 4,181, indicating a potential upside of 61.35%. GlobalData has a consensus price target of GBX 195, indicating a potential upside of 93.07%. Given GlobalData's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe GlobalData is more favorable than Experian.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Experian
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
GlobalData
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

Experian pays an annual dividend of GBX 62.86 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.4%. GlobalData pays an annual dividend of GBX 1.30 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.3%. Experian pays out 42.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. GlobalData pays out 29.5% 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.

57.2% of Experian shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 22.6% of GlobalData shares are held by institutional investors. 0.6% of Experian shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 65.3% of GlobalData shares are held 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.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Experian£7.97B2.92£1.47B£148.0017.51
GlobalData£322.10M2.20£33.17M£4.4022.95

Experian has a beta of 0.824, indicating that its share price is 18% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, GlobalData has a beta of 0.689, indicating that its share price is 31% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, GlobalData had 12 more articles in the media than Experian. MarketBeat recorded 12 mentions for GlobalData and 0 mentions for Experian. GlobalData's average media sentiment score of 0.41 beat Experian's score of 0.00 indicating that GlobalData is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Experian Neutral
GlobalData Neutral

Experian has a net margin of 17.12% compared to GlobalData's net margin of 10.28%. Experian's return on equity of 26.35% beat GlobalData's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Experian17.12% 26.35% 9.65%
GlobalData 10.28%9.94%7.91%

Summary

Experian beats GlobalData on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Experian compare to Alpha Financial Markets Consulting?

Alpha Financial Markets Consulting (LON:AFM) and Experian (LON:EXPN) are both industrials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, profitability, analyst recommendations, dividends, earnings, risk, media sentiment and valuation.

Experian has a consensus price target of GBX 4,181, suggesting a potential upside of 61.35%. Given Experian's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Experian is more favorable than Alpha Financial Markets Consulting.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Alpha Financial Markets Consulting
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Experian
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

Alpha Financial Markets Consulting pays an annual dividend of GBX 14 per share. Experian pays an annual dividend of GBX 62.86 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.4%. Alpha Financial Markets Consulting pays out 10,769.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Experian pays out 42.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Experian is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Alpha Financial Markets Consulting has a beta of 1.02, suggesting that its stock price is 2% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Experian has a beta of 0.824, suggesting that its stock price is 18% less volatile than the broader market.

Experian has higher revenue and earnings than Alpha Financial Markets Consulting. Alpha Financial Markets Consulting is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Experian, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Alpha Financial Markets Consulting£233.62M0.00£15.85M£0.13N/A
Experian£7.97B2.92£1.47B£148.0017.51

In the previous week, Alpha Financial Markets Consulting's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Experian'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Alpha Financial Markets Consulting Neutral
Experian Neutral

Experian has a net margin of 17.12% compared to Alpha Financial Markets Consulting's net margin of 6.78%. Experian's return on equity of 26.35% beat Alpha Financial Markets Consulting's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Alpha Financial Markets Consulting6.78% 10.64% 7.51%
Experian 17.12%26.35%9.65%

96.8% of Alpha Financial Markets Consulting shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 57.2% of Experian shares are owned by institutional investors. 8.4% of Alpha Financial Markets Consulting shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.6% of Experian shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Experian beats Alpha Financial Markets Consulting on 11 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Experian compare to Elixirr International?

Experian (LON:EXPN) and Elixirr International (LON:ELIX) are both industrials companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, risk, institutional ownership, dividends, profitability, earnings, valuation and media sentiment.

Experian has a beta of 0.824, suggesting that its stock price is 18% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Elixirr International has a beta of 0.667, suggesting that its stock price is 33% less volatile than the broader market.

Experian currently has a consensus price target of GBX 4,181, suggesting a potential upside of 61.35%. Elixirr International has a consensus price target of GBX 1,060, suggesting a potential upside of 48.46%. Given Experian's higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe Experian is more favorable than Elixirr International.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Experian
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Elixirr International
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

57.2% of Experian shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 20.8% of Elixirr International shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.6% of Experian shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 33.6% of Elixirr International shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Experian pays an annual dividend of GBX 62.86 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.4%. Elixirr International pays an annual dividend of GBX 17.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.5%. Experian pays out 42.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Elixirr International pays out 47.9% 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.

In the previous week, Elixirr International's average media sentiment score of 0.26 beat Experian's score of 0.00 indicating that Elixirr International is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Experian Neutral
Elixirr International Neutral

Experian has higher revenue and earnings than Elixirr International. Experian is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Elixirr International, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Experian£7.97B2.92£1.47B£148.0017.51
Elixirr International£149.60M2.33£17.20M£37.1819.20

Experian has a net margin of 17.12% compared to Elixirr International's net margin of 13.17%. Experian's return on equity of 26.35% beat Elixirr International's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Experian17.12% 26.35% 9.65%
Elixirr International 13.17%15.00%9.88%

Summary

Experian beats Elixirr International on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Experian compare to Public Policy?

Public Policy (LON:PPHC) and Experian (LON:EXPN) are both industrials companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, profitability, valuation, dividends, earnings, risk and media sentiment.

Public Policy currently has a consensus price target of GBX 1,350, suggesting a potential upside of 53.41%. Experian has a consensus price target of GBX 4,181, suggesting a potential upside of 61.35%. Given Experian's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Experian is more favorable than Public Policy.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Public Policy
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Experian
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

14.3% of Public Policy shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 57.2% of Experian shares are owned by institutional investors. 16.1% of Public Policy shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.6% of Experian shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Public Policy pays an annual dividend of GBX 35 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.0%. Experian pays an annual dividend of GBX 62.86 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.4%. Public Policy pays out -14.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Experian pays out 42.5% 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. Public Policy is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

In the previous week, Public Policy had 3 more articles in the media than Experian. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Public Policy and 0 mentions for Experian. Public Policy's average media sentiment score of 0.50 beat Experian's score of 0.00 indicating that Public Policy is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Public Policy Positive
Experian Neutral

Experian has higher revenue and earnings than Public Policy. Public Policy is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Experian, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Public Policy£186.54M1.38-£28.26M-£237.00N/A
Experian£7.97B2.92£1.47B£148.0017.51

Experian has a net margin of 17.12% compared to Public Policy's net margin of -20.91%. Experian's return on equity of 26.35% beat Public Policy's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Public Policy-20.91% -49.98% -1.69%
Experian 17.12%26.35%9.65%

Summary

Experian beats Public Policy on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Experian compare to Ricardo?

Ricardo (LON:RCDO) and Experian (LON:EXPN) are both industrials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, dividends, earnings, profitability, risk and institutional ownership.

Ricardo has a beta of 0.58, meaning that its share price is 42% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Experian has a beta of 0.824, meaning that its share price is 18% less volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Ricardo£476.20M0.56£693.06K£0.50861.72
Experian£7.97B2.92£1.47B£148.0017.51

In the previous week, Ricardo had 1 more articles in the media than Experian. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Ricardo and 0 mentions for Experian. Ricardo's average media sentiment score of 0.67 beat Experian's score of 0.00 indicating that Ricardo is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Ricardo Positive
Experian Neutral

61.1% of Ricardo shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 57.2% of Experian shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.2% of Ricardo shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.6% of Experian shares are owned by company 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.

Experian has a net margin of 17.12% compared to Ricardo's net margin of 0.15%. Experian's return on equity of 26.35% beat Ricardo's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Ricardo0.15% 0.41% 4.91%
Experian 17.12%26.35%9.65%

Ricardo pays an annual dividend of GBX 0.13 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.0%. Experian pays an annual dividend of GBX 62.86 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.4%. Ricardo pays out 25.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Experian pays out 42.5% 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.

Ricardo presently has a consensus price target of GBX 430, suggesting a potential upside of 0.00%. Experian has a consensus price target of GBX 4,181, suggesting a potential upside of 61.35%. Given Experian's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Experian is more favorable than Ricardo.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Ricardo
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Experian
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

Summary

Experian beats Ricardo on 12 of the 18 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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EXPN vs. The Competition

MetricExperianConsulting Services IndustryIndustrials SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£23.29B£2.56B£9.17B£2.71B
Dividend Yield1.82%3.42%3.58%6.15%
P/E Ratio17.5199.9125.15365.91
Price / Sales2.92153.174,996.2388,030.91
Price / Cash172.4631.8327.7627.89
Price / Book4.983.144.797.74
Net Income£1.47B£155.55M£793.75M£5.89B
7 Day Performance-2.05%-0.73%-0.77%0.21%
1 Month Performance-9.88%-2.43%1.28%0.63%
1 Year Performance-34.15%-8.66%36.16%78.11%

Experian Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
EXPN
Experian
N/AGBX 2,591.21
+1.1%
GBX 4,181
+61.4%
-34.1%£23.29B£7.97B17.5122,400
DATA
GlobalData
3.2761 of 5 stars
GBX 102.06
-1.5%
GBX 195
+91.1%
-46.3%£717.62M£322.10M23.203,532
AFM
Alpha Financial Markets Consulting
N/AN/AN/AN/A£591.19M£233.62M3,876.921,051
ELIX
Elixirr International
3.6969 of 5 stars
GBX 704
+0.6%
GBX 1,060
+50.6%
-12.9%£343.12M£149.60M18.93484
PPHC
Public Policy
2.145 of 5 stars
GBX 972
-0.8%
GBX 1,350
+38.9%
+30.5%£285.07M£186.54MN/A367

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This page (LON:EXPN) was last updated on 5/17/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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