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EXPN vs. REL, OLEE, HAS, AFM, and PAGE

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 Relx (REL), Oleeo (OLEE), Hays (HAS), Alpha Financial Markets Consulting (AFM), and PageGroup (PAGE). These companies are all part of the "professional services" industry.

How does Experian compare to Relx?

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

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Relx£9.72B4.69£1.85B£124.8020.91
Experian£8.45B3.01£1.47B£163.4017.60

70.8% of Relx shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 74.5% of Experian shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.2% of Relx 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, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Relx has a net margin of 23.27% compared to Experian's net margin of 17.92%. Relx's return on equity of 125.53% beat Experian's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Relx23.27% 125.53% 11.74%
Experian 17.92%27.49%9.65%

Relx has a beta of 0.256, indicating that its stock price is 74% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Experian has a beta of 0.839, indicating that its stock price is 16% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Relx had 2 more articles in the media than Experian. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Relx and 1 mentions for Experian. Relx's average media sentiment score of 0.94 beat Experian's score of 0.67 indicating that Relx is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Relx
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Experian
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Relx presently has a consensus price target of GBX 4,170, suggesting a potential upside of 59.83%. Experian has a consensus price target of GBX 4,087.33, suggesting a potential upside of 42.12%. Given Relx's higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe Relx is more favorable than Experian.

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

Relx pays an annual dividend of GBX 67.50 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.6%. Experian pays an annual dividend of GBX 65 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.3%. Relx pays out 54.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Experian pays out 39.8% 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.

Summary

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

How does Experian compare to Oleeo?

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

74.5% of Experian shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.6% of Experian shares are owned by 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.

Experian has higher revenue and earnings than Oleeo. Oleeo 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
Experian£8.45B3.01£1.47B£163.4017.60
Oleeo£568.16M0.00N/A-£0.18N/A

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

Company Overall Sentiment
Experian Positive
Oleeo Neutral

Experian currently has a consensus target price of GBX 4,087.33, indicating a potential upside of 42.12%. Given Experian's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Experian is more favorable than Oleeo.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Experian
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Oleeo
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

Experian has a net margin of 17.92% compared to Oleeo's net margin of 0.00%. Experian's return on equity of 27.49% beat Oleeo's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Experian17.92% 27.49% 9.65%
Oleeo N/A N/A N/A

Experian pays an annual dividend of GBX 65 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.3%. Oleeo pays an annual dividend of GBX 0.04 per share. Experian pays out 39.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Oleeo pays out -22.5% 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.

Summary

Experian beats Oleeo on 14 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Experian compare to Hays?

Hays (LON:HAS) 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 risk, institutional ownership, profitability, dividends, valuation, analyst recommendations, earnings and media sentiment.

In the previous week, Hays and Hays both had 1 articles in the media. Experian's average media sentiment score of 0.67 beat Hays' score of 0.00 indicating that Experian is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Hays
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Experian
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Hays has a beta of 0.767, indicating that its share price is 23% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Experian has a beta of 0.839, indicating that its share price is 16% less volatile than the broader market.

Hays pays an annual dividend of GBX 1.24 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.9%. Experian pays an annual dividend of GBX 65 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.3%. Hays pays out -187.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Experian pays out 39.8% 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.

Experian has higher revenue and earnings than Hays. Hays 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
Hays£6.49B0.16-£4.87M-£0.66N/A
Experian£8.45B3.01£1.47B£163.4017.60

Experian has a net margin of 17.92% compared to Hays' net margin of -0.16%. Experian's return on equity of 27.49% beat Hays' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Hays-0.16% -2.24% 2.27%
Experian 17.92%27.49%9.65%

Hays currently has a consensus target price of GBX 57.20, indicating a potential downside of 13.40%. Experian has a consensus target price of GBX 4,087.33, indicating a potential upside of 42.12%. Given Experian's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Experian is more favorable than Hays.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Hays
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.40
Experian
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

48.3% of Hays shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 74.5% of Experian shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.8% of Hays 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, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Experian beats Hays on 15 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 better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, dividends, media sentiment, earnings, risk, valuation, institutional ownership and profitability.

96.8% of Alpha Financial Markets Consulting shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 74.5% of Experian shares are held by institutional investors. 8.4% of Alpha Financial Markets Consulting shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.6% of Experian shares are held 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 has a net margin of 17.92% compared to Alpha Financial Markets Consulting's net margin of 6.78%. Experian's return on equity of 27.49% 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 17.92%27.49%9.65%

Alpha Financial Markets Consulting has a beta of 1.02, indicating that its share price is 2% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Experian has a beta of 0.839, indicating that its share price is 16% less volatile than the broader market.

Experian has a consensus price target of GBX 4,087.33, suggesting a potential upside of 42.12%. 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)
6 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 65 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.3%. 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 39.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Experian is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

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£8.45B3.01£1.47B£163.4017.60

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

Company Overall Sentiment
Alpha Financial Markets Consulting Neutral
Experian Positive

Summary

Experian beats Alpha Financial Markets Consulting on 13 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Experian compare to PageGroup?

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

PageGroup has a beta of 0.929, indicating that its stock price is 7% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Experian has a beta of 0.839, indicating that its stock price is 16% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, PageGroup had 3 more articles in the media than Experian. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for PageGroup and 1 mentions for Experian. Experian's average media sentiment score of 0.67 beat PageGroup's score of 0.59 indicating that Experian is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
PageGroup
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Experian
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

PageGroup pays an annual dividend of GBX 17.11 per share and has a dividend yield of 8.8%. Experian pays an annual dividend of GBX 65 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.3%. PageGroup pays out 590.0% 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 39.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

PageGroup presently has a consensus target price of GBX 228.33, indicating a potential upside of 17.49%. Experian has a consensus target price of GBX 4,087.33, indicating a potential upside of 42.12%. Given Experian's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Experian is more favorable than PageGroup.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
PageGroup
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67
Experian
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
PageGroup£1.60B0.38£50.57M£2.9067.02
Experian£8.45B3.01£1.47B£163.4017.60

Experian has a net margin of 17.92% compared to PageGroup's net margin of 0.56%. Experian's return on equity of 27.49% beat PageGroup's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
PageGroup0.56% 4.18% 7.59%
Experian 17.92%27.49%9.65%

76.5% of PageGroup shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 74.5% of Experian shares are held by institutional investors. 1.2% of PageGroup shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.6% of Experian shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Experian beats PageGroup 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

MetricExperianProfessional Services IndustryIndustrials SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£25.42B£7.94B£10.87B£2.88B
Dividend Yield1.79%3.77%97.10%6.11%
P/E Ratio17.6039.1228.43368.30
Price / Sales3.0126.03348.4283,654.47
Price / Cash172.4622.8824.7027.89
Price / Book5.527.064.927.22
Net Income£1.47B£238.96M£607.64M£5.89B
7 Day Performance2.28%2.16%2.23%1.48%
1 Month Performance8.82%7.80%1.72%2.27%
1 Year Performance-24.31%-2.98%14.69%74.67%

Experian Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
EXPN
Experian
4.3618 of 5 stars
GBX 2,876
-0.7%
GBX 4,087.33
+42.1%
-23.8%£25.42B£8.45B17.6022,400
REL
Relx
3.3644 of 5 stars
GBX 2,700
+1.9%
GBX 4,170
+54.4%
-26.9%£46.25B£9.72B21.6335,700
OLEE
Oleeo
N/AN/AN/AN/A£2.25B£568.16MN/A115
HAS
Hays
1.5839 of 5 stars
GBX 60.14
+3.1%
GBX 57.20
-4.9%
+2.4%£915.30M£6.49BN/A6,490
AFM
Alpha Financial Markets Consulting
N/AN/AN/AN/A£591.19M£233.62M3,876.921,051

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This page (LON:EXPN) was last updated on 8/10/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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