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IWG vs. GRI, SVS, SMP, LOK, and MTVW

Should you buy IWG stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares IWG 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 IWG include Grainger (GRI), Savills (SVS), St. Modwen Properties (SMP), Lok'nStore Group (LOK), and Mountview Estates (MTVW). These companies are all part of the "real estate services" industry.

How does IWG compare to Grainger?

Grainger (LON:GRI) and IWG (LON:IWG) are both small-cap real estate companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, institutional ownership, valuation, profitability, analyst recommendations, risk, dividends and earnings.

Grainger pays an annual dividend of GBX 7.86 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.4%. IWG pays an annual dividend of GBX 1.36 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.7%. Grainger pays out 28.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. IWG pays out 75.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Grainger is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Grainger currently has a consensus price target of GBX 225.60, indicating a potential upside of 27.03%. IWG has a consensus price target of GBX 253.80, indicating a potential upside of 28.20%. Given IWG's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe IWG is more favorable than Grainger.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Grainger
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.80
IWG
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.80

Grainger has a net margin of 54.91% compared to IWG's net margin of 0.48%. Grainger's return on equity of 6.53% beat IWG's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Grainger54.91% 6.53% 2.14%
IWG 0.48%-6.90%3.01%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Grainger£238.20M5.51-£1.11M£27.306.51
IWG£3.76B0.50-£134.02M£1.80109.99

Grainger has a beta of 0.777, suggesting that its share price is 22% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, IWG has a beta of 1.557, suggesting that its share price is 56% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, IWG had 3 more articles in the media than Grainger. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for IWG and 1 mentions for Grainger. IWG's average media sentiment score of 1.07 beat Grainger's score of 0.37 indicating that IWG is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Grainger
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
IWG
3 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

48.1% of Grainger shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 33.6% of IWG shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.5% of Grainger shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 26.5% of IWG 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.

Summary

Grainger and IWG tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does IWG compare to Savills?

Savills (LON:SVS) and IWG (LON:IWG) are both small-cap real estate companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, analyst recommendations, earnings, institutional ownership, profitability, media sentiment, risk and dividends.

In the previous week, IWG had 3 more articles in the media than Savills. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for IWG and 1 mentions for Savills. IWG's average media sentiment score of 1.07 beat Savills' score of 0.34 indicating that IWG is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Savills
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
IWG
3 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

62.0% of Savills shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 33.6% of IWG shares are held by institutional investors. 1.8% of Savills shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 26.5% of IWG 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.

Savills presently has a consensus price target of GBX 1,292.50, indicating a potential upside of 40.80%. IWG has a consensus price target of GBX 253.80, indicating a potential upside of 28.20%. Given Savills' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Savills is more favorable than IWG.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Savills
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
IWG
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.80

Savills has a net margin of 2.78% compared to IWG's net margin of 0.48%. Savills' return on equity of 9.70% beat IWG's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Savills2.78% 9.70% 2.01%
IWG 0.48%-6.90%3.01%

Savills has a beta of 1.252, meaning that its stock price is 25% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, IWG has a beta of 1.557, meaning that its stock price is 56% more volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Savills£2.55B0.50£44.22M£49.3018.62
IWG£3.76B0.50-£134.02M£1.80109.99

Savills pays an annual dividend of GBX 21.90 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.4%. IWG pays an annual dividend of GBX 1.36 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.7%. Savills pays out 44.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. IWG pays out 75.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Savills is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Summary

Savills beats IWG on 10 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does IWG compare to St. Modwen Properties?

St. Modwen Properties (LON:SMP) and IWG (LON:IWG) are both small-cap real estate companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, dividends, institutional ownership, media sentiment, risk, profitability, analyst recommendations and valuation.

33.6% of IWG shares are held by institutional investors. 26.5% of IWG 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.

IWG has a consensus price target of GBX 253.80, indicating a potential upside of 28.20%. Given IWG's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe IWG is more favorable than St. Modwen Properties.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
St. Modwen Properties
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
IWG
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.80

IWG has a net margin of 0.48% compared to St. Modwen Properties' net margin of 0.00%. St. Modwen Properties' return on equity of 0.00% beat IWG's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
St. Modwen PropertiesN/A N/A N/A
IWG 0.48%-6.90%3.01%

St. Modwen Properties pays an annual dividend of GBX 0.01 per share. IWG pays an annual dividend of GBX 1.36 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.7%. St. Modwen Properties pays out 0.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. IWG pays out 75.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
St. Modwen Properties£342.10M0.00N/A-£54.70N/A
IWG£3.76B0.50-£134.02M£1.80109.99

In the previous week, IWG had 4 more articles in the media than St. Modwen Properties. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for IWG and 0 mentions for St. Modwen Properties. IWG's average media sentiment score of 1.07 beat St. Modwen Properties' score of 0.00 indicating that IWG is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
St. Modwen Properties Neutral
IWG Positive

Summary

IWG beats St. Modwen Properties on 13 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does IWG compare to Lok'nStore Group?

Lok'nStore Group (LON:LOK) and IWG (LON:IWG) are both small-cap real estate companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, analyst recommendations, risk, media sentiment, profitability, earnings, institutional ownership and dividends.

Lok'nStore Group has a beta of 0.64, suggesting that its stock price is 36% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, IWG has a beta of 1.557, suggesting that its stock price is 56% more volatile than the broader market.

53.1% of Lok'nStore Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 33.6% of IWG shares are owned by institutional investors. 26.9% of Lok'nStore Group shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 26.5% of IWG 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.

IWG has a consensus price target of GBX 253.80, suggesting a potential upside of 28.20%. Given IWG's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe IWG is more favorable than Lok'nStore Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Lok'nStore Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
IWG
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.80

Lok'nStore Group has a net margin of 14.34% compared to IWG's net margin of 0.48%. Lok'nStore Group's return on equity of 1.87% beat IWG's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Lok'nStore Group14.34% 1.87% 1.48%
IWG 0.48%-6.90%3.01%

Lok'nStore Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 19 per share. IWG pays an annual dividend of GBX 1.36 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.7%. Lok'nStore Group pays out 14,615.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. IWG pays out 75.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. IWG is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Lok'nStore Group£27.73M0.00£3.98M£0.13N/A
IWG£3.76B0.50-£134.02M£1.80109.99

In the previous week, IWG had 4 more articles in the media than Lok'nStore Group. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for IWG and 0 mentions for Lok'nStore Group. IWG's average media sentiment score of 1.07 beat Lok'nStore Group's score of 0.00 indicating that IWG is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Lok'nStore Group Neutral
IWG Positive

Summary

IWG beats Lok'nStore Group on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does IWG compare to Mountview Estates?

Mountview Estates (LON:MTVW) and IWG (LON:IWG) are both small-cap real estate companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, analyst recommendations, risk, media sentiment, profitability, earnings, institutional ownership and dividends.

0.7% of Mountview Estates shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 33.6% of IWG shares are owned by institutional investors. 29.0% of Mountview Estates shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 26.5% of IWG 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.

Mountview Estates has a net margin of 28.34% compared to IWG's net margin of 0.48%. Mountview Estates' return on equity of 5.05% beat IWG's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Mountview Estates28.34% 5.05% 5.55%
IWG 0.48%-6.90%3.01%

Mountview Estates has a beta of 0.244, suggesting that its stock price is 76% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, IWG has a beta of 1.557, suggesting that its stock price is 56% more volatile than the broader market.

Mountview Estates pays an annual dividend of GBX 525 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.9%. IWG pays an annual dividend of GBX 1.36 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.7%. Mountview Estates pays out 100.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. IWG pays out 75.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future.

IWG has a consensus price target of GBX 253.80, suggesting a potential upside of 28.20%. Given IWG's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe IWG is more favorable than Mountview Estates.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Mountview Estates
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
IWG
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.80

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Mountview Estates£71.83M4.86£17.02M£522.1017.14
IWG£3.76B0.50-£134.02M£1.80109.99

In the previous week, IWG had 3 more articles in the media than Mountview Estates. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for IWG and 1 mentions for Mountview Estates. IWG's average media sentiment score of 1.07 beat Mountview Estates' score of 0.75 indicating that IWG is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Mountview Estates
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
IWG
3 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

IWG beats Mountview Estates on 10 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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IWG vs. The Competition

MetricIWGReal Estate Services IndustryReal Estate SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£1.88B£1.80B£2.13B£2.58B
Dividend Yield0.51%4.99%7.32%6.17%
P/E Ratio109.999.6129.82368.39
Price / Sales0.50246.40367.4584,422.84
Price / Cash7.6119.4368.4327.89
Price / Book24.722.221.377.41
Net Income-£134.02M-£431.59M-£125.49M£5.89B
7 Day Performance2.05%-0.79%-0.65%0.39%
1 Month Performance6.20%-1.61%-0.09%0.27%
1 Year Performance-11.14%-11.60%-1.06%68.12%

IWG Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
IWG
IWG
2.3543 of 5 stars
GBX 197.97
+1.1%
GBX 253.80
+28.2%
-11.1%£1.88B£3.76B109.9910,000
GRI
Grainger
4.5472 of 5 stars
GBX 175.40
+0.2%
GBX 225.60
+28.6%
-14.4%£1.30B£238.20M6.42372
SVS
Savills
3.6817 of 5 stars
GBX 918
+0.4%
GBX 1,292.50
+40.8%
-7.2%£1.27B£2.55B18.6240,503
SMP
St. Modwen Properties
N/AN/AN/AN/A£1.24B£342.10MN/A4,900
LOK
Lok'nStore Group
N/AN/AN/AN/A£356.58M£27.73M8,500.00193

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