ITV (ITV) Competitors

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ITV vs. STVG, AFRN, INF, MICC, and PSON

Should you buy ITV stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares ITV 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 ITV include STV Group (STVG), Aferian (AFRN), Informa (INF), Millicom International Cellular (MICC), and Pearson (PSON). These companies are all part of the "communication services" sector.

How does ITV compare to STV Group?

STV Group (LON:STVG) and ITV (LON:ITV) are both communication services companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, risk, analyst recommendations, profitability, valuation, dividends, institutional ownership and earnings.

STV Group has a beta of 0.151, indicating that its stock price is 85% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, ITV has a beta of 0.818, indicating that its stock price is 18% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, STV Group and STV Group both had 1 articles in the media. ITV's average media sentiment score of 0.75 beat STV Group's score of 0.00 indicating that ITV is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
STV Group
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
ITV
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

ITV has a net margin of 7.28% compared to STV Group's net margin of -2.83%. STV Group's return on equity of 75.19% beat ITV's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
STV Group-2.83% 75.19% 6.57%
ITV 7.28%11.42%5.84%

54.4% of STV Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 54.3% of ITV shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.5% of STV Group shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of ITV shares are owned 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.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
STV Group£176.90M0.25£6.84M-£10.80N/A
ITV£3.51B0.85£418.00M£5.8013.73

STV Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 7.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 7.6%. ITV pays an annual dividend of GBX 5 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.3%. STV Group pays out -68.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. ITV pays out 86.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. STV Group is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

ITV has a consensus target price of GBX 97.50, indicating a potential upside of 22.41%. Given ITV's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe ITV is more favorable than STV Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
STV Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
ITV
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

Summary

ITV beats STV Group on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does ITV compare to Aferian?

Aferian (LON:AFRN) and ITV (LON:ITV) are both communication services companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, risk, dividends, analyst recommendations, earnings, media sentiment, institutional ownership and profitability.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Aferian£30.77M0.02-£82.04M-£4.90N/A
ITV£3.51B0.85£418.00M£5.8013.73

Aferian has a beta of 0.37, indicating that its share price is 63% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, ITV has a beta of 0.818, indicating that its share price is 18% less volatile than the broader market.

13.2% of Aferian shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 54.3% of ITV shares are held by institutional investors. 28.7% of Aferian shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of ITV 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.

ITV has a consensus price target of GBX 97.50, indicating a potential upside of 22.41%. Given ITV's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe ITV is more favorable than Aferian.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Aferian
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
ITV
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

In the previous week, ITV had 1 more articles in the media than Aferian. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for ITV and 0 mentions for Aferian. ITV's average media sentiment score of 0.75 beat Aferian's score of 0.00 indicating that ITV is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Aferian Neutral
ITV Positive

ITV has a net margin of 7.28% compared to Aferian's net margin of -53.08%. ITV's return on equity of 11.42% beat Aferian's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Aferian-53.08% -93.29% -9.55%
ITV 7.28%11.42%5.84%

Summary

ITV beats Aferian on 15 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does ITV compare to Informa?

Informa (LON:INF) and ITV (LON:ITV) are both communication services companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, institutional ownership, profitability, valuation, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, risk and earnings.

ITV has a net margin of 7.28% compared to Informa's net margin of 1.64%. ITV's return on equity of 11.42% beat Informa's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Informa1.64% 0.87% 3.63%
ITV 7.28%11.42%5.84%

Informa pays an annual dividend of GBX 20.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.4%. ITV pays an annual dividend of GBX 5 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.3%. Informa pays out 2,575.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. ITV pays out 86.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. ITV is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Informa currently has a consensus price target of GBX 1,100.83, suggesting a potential upside of 27.48%. ITV has a consensus price target of GBX 97.50, suggesting a potential upside of 22.41%. Given Informa's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Informa is more favorable than ITV.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Informa
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.83
ITV
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

In the previous week, Informa had 5 more articles in the media than ITV. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Informa and 1 mentions for ITV. ITV's average media sentiment score of 0.75 beat Informa's score of 0.33 indicating that ITV is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Informa
1 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
ITV
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Informa£4.04B2.69£304.77M£0.801,079.40
ITV£3.51B0.85£418.00M£5.8013.73

55.9% of Informa shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 54.3% of ITV shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.2% of Informa shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of ITV shares are owned 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.

Informa has a beta of 0.709, meaning that its stock price is 29% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, ITV has a beta of 0.818, meaning that its stock price is 18% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

ITV beats Informa on 10 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does ITV compare to Millicom International Cellular?

Millicom International Cellular (LON:MICC) and ITV (LON:ITV) are both mid-cap communication services companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, valuation, profitability, dividends, earnings, media sentiment and risk.

ITV has a consensus target price of GBX 97.50, suggesting a potential upside of 22.41%. Given ITV's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe ITV is more favorable than Millicom International Cellular.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Millicom International Cellular
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
ITV
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

ITV has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Millicom International Cellular. ITV is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Millicom International Cellular, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Millicom International Cellular£7.91B0.97N/A£48.0026.14
ITV£3.51B0.85£418.00M£5.8013.73

ITV has a net margin of 7.28% compared to Millicom International Cellular's net margin of 0.00%. ITV's return on equity of 11.42% beat Millicom International Cellular's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Millicom International CellularN/A N/A N/A
ITV 7.28%11.42%5.84%

43.9% of Millicom International Cellular shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 54.3% of ITV shares are held by institutional investors. 0.1% of Millicom International Cellular shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of ITV 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.

In the previous week, ITV had 1 more articles in the media than Millicom International Cellular. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for ITV and 0 mentions for Millicom International Cellular. ITV's average media sentiment score of 0.75 beat Millicom International Cellular's score of 0.00 indicating that ITV is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Millicom International Cellular Neutral
ITV Positive

Summary

ITV beats Millicom International Cellular on 10 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does ITV compare to Pearson?

Pearson (LON:PSON) and ITV (LON:ITV) are both mid-cap communication services companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, risk, media sentiment, earnings, institutional ownership, valuation, dividends and profitability.

56.5% of Pearson shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 54.3% of ITV shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.0% of Pearson shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of ITV 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.

Pearson has a beta of 0.34266028, meaning that its share price is 66% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, ITV has a beta of 0.818, meaning that its share price is 18% less volatile than the broader market.

Pearson currently has a consensus price target of GBX 1,254.33, suggesting a potential upside of 10.81%. ITV has a consensus price target of GBX 97.50, suggesting a potential upside of 22.41%. Given ITV's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe ITV is more favorable than Pearson.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Pearson
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67
ITV
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

Pearson pays an annual dividend of GBX 24.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.2%. ITV pays an annual dividend of GBX 5 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.3%. Pearson pays out 48.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. ITV pays out 86.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future.

In the previous week, Pearson and Pearson both had 1 articles in the media. ITV's average media sentiment score of 0.75 beat Pearson's score of 0.59 indicating that ITV is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Pearson
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
ITV
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Pearson£3.58B1.90£346.29M£50.7022.33
ITV£3.51B0.85£418.00M£5.8013.73

Pearson has a net margin of 9.37% compared to ITV's net margin of 7.28%. ITV's return on equity of 11.42% beat Pearson's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Pearson9.37% 9.26% 4.85%
ITV 7.28%11.42%5.84%

Summary

Pearson beats ITV on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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ITV vs. The Competition

MetricITVBroadcasting IndustryCommunication SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£2.98B£767.34M£3.35B£2.78B
Dividend Yield6.20%5.97%6.74%6.16%
P/E Ratio13.7310.9414.45365.72
Price / Sales0.8514.76104.2586,253.69
Price / Cash5.8511.1415.7027.85
Price / Book1.662.804.877.92
Net Income£418.00M£39.04M£128.81M£5.89B
7 Day Performance-1.85%-0.13%-0.39%-0.87%
1 Month Performance-2.09%-2.01%-3.05%-0.76%
1 Year Performance-1.67%3.59%0.79%70.67%

ITV Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
ITV
ITV
3.4445 of 5 stars
GBX 79.65
-0.6%
GBX 97.50
+22.4%
-2.5%£2.98B£3.51B13.736,743
STVG
STV Group
N/AGBX 100
-1.0%
N/A-42.4%£45.78M£176.90MN/A598
AFRN
Aferian
N/AGBX 0.55
flat
N/AN/A£612K£30.77MN/A169
INF
Informa
3.7068 of 5 stars
GBX 844.60
+0.0%
GBX 1,100.83
+30.3%
+10.8%£10.63B£4.04B1,055.7511,135
MICC
Millicom International Cellular
N/AGBX 1,309.50
-1.0%
N/AN/A£8.02B£7.91B27.28N/A

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This page (LON:ITV) was last updated on 6/23/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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