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TSCO vs. JD, BBY, SIG, RS1, and HSTG

Should you buy Tesco stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Tesco 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 Tesco include JD Sports Fashion (JD), Balfour Beatty (BBY), Signature Aviation (SIG), RS Group (RS1), and Hastings Group Holdings plc (HSTG.L) (HSTG). These companies are all part of the "retail" industry.

How does Tesco compare to JD Sports Fashion?

Tesco (LON:TSCO) and JD Sports Fashion (LON:JD) are both retail companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, risk, dividends, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, media sentiment, profitability and earnings.

In the previous week, Tesco had 4 more articles in the media than JD Sports Fashion. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Tesco and 3 mentions for JD Sports Fashion. Tesco's average media sentiment score of 0.58 beat JD Sports Fashion's score of 0.00 indicating that Tesco is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Tesco
1 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
JD Sports Fashion
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

JD Sports Fashion has a net margin of 3.17% compared to Tesco's net margin of 2.42%. Tesco's return on equity of 16.05% beat JD Sports Fashion's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Tesco2.42% 16.05% 3.93%
JD Sports Fashion 3.17%14.97%7.05%

Tesco currently has a consensus price target of GBX 488, indicating a potential upside of 5.66%. JD Sports Fashion has a consensus price target of GBX 234.11, indicating a potential upside of 174.46%. Given JD Sports Fashion's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe JD Sports Fashion is more favorable than Tesco.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Tesco
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.80
JD Sports Fashion
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.38

52.4% of Tesco shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 33.0% of JD Sports Fashion shares are held by institutional investors. 2.2% of Tesco shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 51.9% of JD Sports Fashion shares are held 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.

Tesco pays an annual dividend of GBX 14.25 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.1%. JD Sports Fashion pays an annual dividend of GBX 1 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.2%. Tesco pays out 52.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. JD Sports Fashion pays out 1,000.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Tesco is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Tesco£73.71B0.40£1.27B£27.1017.04
JD Sports Fashion£10.79B0.41£342.20M£0.10853.00

Tesco has a beta of 0.579, suggesting that its share price is 42% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, JD Sports Fashion has a beta of 1.65, suggesting that its share price is 65% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Tesco beats JD Sports Fashion on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Tesco compare to Balfour Beatty?

Balfour Beatty (LON:BBY) and Tesco (LON:TSCO) are both retail companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, institutional ownership, dividends, media sentiment, risk, valuation, profitability and analyst recommendations.

In the previous week, Tesco had 6 more articles in the media than Balfour Beatty. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Tesco and 1 mentions for Balfour Beatty. Tesco's average media sentiment score of 0.58 beat Balfour Beatty's score of 0.00 indicating that Tesco is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Balfour Beatty
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Tesco
1 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Balfour Beatty has a beta of 0.596, meaning that its share price is 40% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Tesco has a beta of 0.579, meaning that its share price is 42% less volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Balfour Beatty£9.49B0.44£219.98M£52.0016.68
Tesco£73.71B0.40£1.27B£27.1017.04

60.9% of Balfour Beatty shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 52.4% of Tesco shares are held by institutional investors. 1.2% of Balfour Beatty shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 2.2% of Tesco shares are held by 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.

Balfour Beatty pays an annual dividend of GBX 12.90 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.5%. Tesco pays an annual dividend of GBX 14.25 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.1%. Balfour Beatty pays out 24.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Tesco pays out 52.6% 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.

Balfour Beatty currently has a consensus target price of GBX 856.67, indicating a potential downside of 1.25%. Tesco has a consensus target price of GBX 488, indicating a potential upside of 5.66%. Given Tesco's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Tesco is more favorable than Balfour Beatty.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Balfour Beatty
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Tesco
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.80

Balfour Beatty has a net margin of 2.77% compared to Tesco's net margin of 2.42%. Balfour Beatty's return on equity of 23.73% beat Tesco's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Balfour Beatty2.77% 23.73% 1.63%
Tesco 2.42%16.05%3.93%

Summary

Tesco beats Balfour Beatty on 10 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Tesco compare to Signature Aviation?

Signature Aviation (LON:SIG) and Tesco (LON:TSCO) are both retail companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, analyst recommendations, earnings, risk, valuation, profitability, institutional ownership and dividends.

In the previous week, Tesco had 7 more articles in the media than Signature Aviation. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Tesco and 0 mentions for Signature Aviation. Tesco's average media sentiment score of 0.58 beat Signature Aviation's score of 0.00 indicating that Tesco is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Signature Aviation Neutral
Tesco Positive

52.4% of Tesco shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.2% of Tesco shares are owned by 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.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Signature Aviation£1.41B0.00N/A-£0.80N/A
Tesco£73.71B0.40£1.27B£27.1017.04

Tesco has a consensus price target of GBX 488, indicating a potential upside of 5.66%. Given Tesco's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Tesco is more favorable than Signature Aviation.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Signature Aviation
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Tesco
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.80

Tesco has a net margin of 2.42% compared to Signature Aviation's net margin of 0.00%. Tesco's return on equity of 16.05% beat Signature Aviation's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Signature AviationN/A N/A N/A
Tesco 2.42%16.05%3.93%

Summary

Tesco beats Signature Aviation on 13 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Tesco compare to RS Group?

RS Group (LON:RS1) and Tesco (LON:TSCO) are both retail companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, earnings, dividends, risk, valuation, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and media sentiment.

RS Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 22.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.9%. Tesco pays an annual dividend of GBX 14.25 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.1%. RS Group pays out 65.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Tesco pays out 52.6% 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.

70.8% of RS Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 52.4% of Tesco shares are held by institutional investors. 0.7% of RS Group shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 2.2% of Tesco shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

RS Group presently has a consensus target price of GBX 682.14, suggesting a potential upside of 17.31%. Tesco has a consensus target price of GBX 488, suggesting a potential upside of 5.66%. Given RS Group's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe RS Group is more favorable than Tesco.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
RS Group
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.63
Tesco
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.80

In the previous week, Tesco had 7 more articles in the media than RS Group. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Tesco and 0 mentions for RS Group. Tesco's average media sentiment score of 0.58 beat RS Group's score of 0.00 indicating that Tesco is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
RS Group Neutral
Tesco Positive

RS Group has a net margin of 5.62% compared to Tesco's net margin of 2.42%. Tesco's return on equity of 16.05% beat RS Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
RS Group5.62% 11.55% 6.58%
Tesco 2.42%16.05%3.93%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
RS Group£2.88B0.96£181.90M£34.5016.86
Tesco£73.71B0.40£1.27B£27.1017.04

RS Group has a beta of 0.833, indicating that its stock price is 17% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Tesco has a beta of 0.579, indicating that its stock price is 42% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

RS Group and Tesco tied by winning 9 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Tesco compare to Hastings Group Holdings plc (HSTG.L)?

Tesco (LON:TSCO) and Hastings Group Holdings plc (HSTG.L) (LON:HSTG) are both retail companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, media sentiment, institutional ownership, profitability, valuation, dividends, earnings and risk.

Tesco pays an annual dividend of GBX 14.25 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.1%. Hastings Group Holdings plc (HSTG.L) pays an annual dividend of GBX 10 per share. Tesco pays out 52.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Hastings Group Holdings plc (HSTG.L) pays out 76.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Tesco is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

52.4% of Tesco shares are held by institutional investors. 2.2% of Tesco shares are held 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.

In the previous week, Tesco had 7 more articles in the media than Hastings Group Holdings plc (HSTG.L). MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Tesco and 0 mentions for Hastings Group Holdings plc (HSTG.L). Tesco's average media sentiment score of 0.58 beat Hastings Group Holdings plc (HSTG.L)'s score of 0.00 indicating that Tesco is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Tesco Positive
Hastings Group Holdings plc (HSTG.L) Neutral

Tesco has higher revenue and earnings than Hastings Group Holdings plc (HSTG.L). Hastings Group Holdings plc (HSTG.L) is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Tesco, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Tesco£73.71B0.40£1.27B£27.1017.04
Hastings Group Holdings plc (HSTG.L)£763.70M0.00N/A£13.10N/A

Tesco presently has a consensus target price of GBX 488, suggesting a potential upside of 5.66%. Given Tesco's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe Tesco is more favorable than Hastings Group Holdings plc (HSTG.L).

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Tesco
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.80
Hastings Group Holdings plc (HSTG.L)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

Tesco has a net margin of 2.42% compared to Hastings Group Holdings plc (HSTG.L)'s net margin of 0.00%. Tesco's return on equity of 16.05% beat Hastings Group Holdings plc (HSTG.L)'s return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Tesco2.42% 16.05% 3.93%
Hastings Group Holdings plc (HSTG.L) N/A N/A N/A

Summary

Tesco beats Hastings Group Holdings plc (HSTG.L) on 14 of the 15 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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TSCO vs. The Competition

MetricTescoGrocery Stores IndustryDefensive SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£29.13B£22.94B£8.48B£2.78B
Dividend Yield3.15%2.84%3.16%6.14%
P/E Ratio17.0418.73891.52366.57
Price / Sales0.4028.22992,148.6086,538.73
Price / Cash4.15125.58140.9127.87
Price / Book2.763.029.337.73
Net Income£1.27B£958.31M£1.03B£5.89B
7 Day Performance3.83%0.66%0.01%-0.16%
1 Month Performance7.36%-2.01%0.16%-1.78%
1 Year Performance15.09%-7.02%249.73%65.34%

Tesco Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
TSCO
Tesco
3.033 of 5 stars
GBX 461.85
+0.2%
GBX 488
+5.7%
+15.8%£29.13B£73.71B17.0449,000
JD
JD Sports Fashion
1.8899 of 5 stars
GBX 85.34
-1.6%
GBX 232.67
+172.6%
-2.5%£4.42B£10.79B853.40385,400
BBY
Balfour Beatty
1.1642 of 5 stars
GBX 850.50
-3.4%
GBX 856.67
+0.7%
+65.4%£4.06B£9.49B16.36105,000
SIG
Signature Aviation
N/AN/AN/AN/A£3.29B£1.41BN/A30,900
RS1
RS Group
N/AGBX 604
-2.9%
GBX 682.14
+12.9%
+4.2%£2.86B£2.88B17.516,500

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This page (LON:TSCO) was last updated on 6/30/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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