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TSCO vs. BNZL, MKS, SBRY, MRW, and OCDO

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 Bunzl (BNZL), Marks and Spencer Group (MKS), J Sainsbury (SBRY), Wm Morrison Supermarkets (MRW), and Ocado Group (OCDO). These companies are all part of the "consumer staples distribution & retail" industry.

How does Tesco compare to Bunzl?

Bunzl (LON:BNZL) and Tesco (LON:TSCO) are both consumer staples companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, institutional ownership, valuation, dividends, analyst recommendations, earnings, profitability and risk.

In the previous week, Bunzl had 1 more articles in the media than Tesco. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Bunzl and 3 mentions for Tesco. Tesco's average media sentiment score of 1.16 beat Bunzl's score of 0.69 indicating that Tesco is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Bunzl
1 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Tesco
2 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

77.2% of Bunzl shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 52.0% of Tesco shares are held by institutional investors. 0.5% of Bunzl 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 stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Bunzl has a beta of 0.318, indicating that its stock price is 68% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Tesco has a beta of 0.575, indicating that its stock price is 43% less volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Bunzl£11.85B0.77£471.99M£140.9020.14
Tesco£73.71B0.40£1.27B£27.1017.45

Bunzl pays an annual dividend of GBX 74 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.6%. Tesco pays an annual dividend of GBX 14.25 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.0%. Bunzl pays out 52.5% 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.

Bunzl currently has a consensus target price of GBX 5,956.25, indicating a potential upside of 109.87%. Tesco has a consensus target price of GBX 495, indicating a potential upside of 4.70%. Given Bunzl's higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Bunzl is more favorable than Tesco.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Bunzl
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.25
Tesco
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.75

Bunzl has a net margin of 5.12% compared to Tesco's net margin of 2.42%. Bunzl's return on equity of 17.21% beat Tesco's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Bunzl5.12% 17.21% 5.80%
Tesco 2.42%16.05%3.93%

Summary

Bunzl beats Tesco on 11 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Tesco compare to Marks and Spencer Group?

Tesco (LON:TSCO) and Marks and Spencer Group (LON:MKS) are both consumer staples companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, earnings, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, valuation, profitability, dividends and risk.

Tesco currently has a consensus target price of GBX 495, indicating a potential upside of 4.70%. Marks and Spencer Group has a consensus target price of GBX 422.50, indicating a potential upside of 3.50%. Given Tesco's higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe Tesco is more favorable than Marks and Spencer Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Tesco
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.75
Marks and Spencer Group
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.75

Tesco has a beta of 0.575, suggesting that its stock price is 43% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Marks and Spencer Group has a beta of 1.006, suggesting that its stock price is 1% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Tesco had 1 more articles in the media than Marks and Spencer Group. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Tesco and 2 mentions for Marks and Spencer Group. Tesco's average media sentiment score of 1.16 beat Marks and Spencer Group's score of 0.58 indicating that Tesco is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Tesco
2 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Marks and Spencer Group
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Tesco has a net margin of 2.42% compared to Marks and Spencer Group's net margin of 1.50%. Tesco's return on equity of 16.05% beat Marks and Spencer Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Tesco2.42% 16.05% 3.93%
Marks and Spencer Group 1.50%8.86%6.30%

Tesco has higher revenue and earnings than Marks and Spencer Group. Tesco is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Marks and Spencer Group, 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£27.1017.45
Marks and Spencer Group£17.27B0.49£501.71M£12.3033.19

Tesco pays an annual dividend of GBX 14.25 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.0%. Marks and Spencer Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 3.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.9%. Tesco pays out 52.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Marks and Spencer Group pays out 30.9% 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.

52.0% of Tesco shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 57.7% of Marks and Spencer Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.2% of Tesco shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of Marks and Spencer Group shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Tesco beats Marks and Spencer Group on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Tesco compare to J Sainsbury?

J Sainsbury (LON:SBRY) and Tesco (LON:TSCO) are both consumer staples companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, analyst recommendations, valuation, dividends, profitability, earnings, institutional ownership and risk.

41.6% of J Sainsbury shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 52.0% of Tesco shares are held by institutional investors. 0.4% of J Sainsbury 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 stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Tesco has a net margin of 2.42% compared to J Sainsbury's net margin of 1.14%. Tesco's return on equity of 16.05% beat J Sainsbury's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
J Sainsbury1.14% 6.12% 3.55%
Tesco 2.42%16.05%3.93%

J Sainsbury has a beta of 1.002, suggesting that its stock price is 0% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Tesco has a beta of 0.575, suggesting that its stock price is 43% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, J Sainsbury had 2 more articles in the media than Tesco. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for J Sainsbury and 3 mentions for Tesco. Tesco's average media sentiment score of 1.16 beat J Sainsbury's score of 0.41 indicating that Tesco is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
J Sainsbury
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Tesco
2 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

J Sainsbury pays an annual dividend of GBX 13.80 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 3.0%. J Sainsbury pays out 81.7% 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 pays out 52.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

J Sainsbury currently has a consensus price target of GBX 355.17, suggesting a potential upside of 0.56%. Tesco has a consensus price target of GBX 495, suggesting a potential upside of 4.70%. Given Tesco's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Tesco is more favorable than J Sainsbury.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
J Sainsbury
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67
Tesco
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.75

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
J Sainsbury£33.65B0.23£136.70M£16.9020.90
Tesco£73.71B0.40£1.27B£27.1017.45

Summary

Tesco beats J Sainsbury on 13 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Tesco compare to Wm Morrison Supermarkets?

Wm Morrison Supermarkets (LON:MRW) and Tesco (LON:TSCO) are both consumer staples companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, institutional ownership, profitability, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, earnings, valuation and risk.

Tesco has a consensus price target of GBX 495, suggesting a potential upside of 4.70%. Given Tesco's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Tesco is more favorable than Wm Morrison Supermarkets.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Wm Morrison Supermarkets
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)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.75

Tesco has higher revenue and earnings than Wm Morrison Supermarkets. Wm Morrison Supermarkets 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
Wm Morrison Supermarkets£17.92B0.00N/A-£1.20N/A
Tesco£73.71B0.40£1.27B£27.1017.45

In the previous week, Tesco had 3 more articles in the media than Wm Morrison Supermarkets. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Tesco and 0 mentions for Wm Morrison Supermarkets. Tesco's average media sentiment score of 1.16 beat Wm Morrison Supermarkets' score of 0.00 indicating that Tesco is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Wm Morrison Supermarkets Neutral
Tesco Positive

Tesco has a net margin of 2.42% compared to Wm Morrison Supermarkets' net margin of 0.00%. Tesco's return on equity of 16.05% beat Wm Morrison Supermarkets' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Wm Morrison SupermarketsN/A N/A N/A
Tesco 2.42%16.05%3.93%

Wm Morrison Supermarkets pays an annual dividend of GBX 0.07 per share. Tesco pays an annual dividend of GBX 14.25 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.0%. Wm Morrison Supermarkets pays out -6.0% 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.

52.0% of Tesco shares are held by institutional investors. 2.2% of Tesco shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Tesco beats Wm Morrison Supermarkets on 14 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Tesco compare to Ocado Group?

Ocado Group (LON:OCDO) and Tesco (LON:TSCO) are both consumer staples companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, earnings, media sentiment, profitability, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, valuation and dividends.

Ocado Group has a beta of 2.389, indicating that its share price is 139% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Tesco has a beta of 0.575, indicating that its share price is 43% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Tesco had 2 more articles in the media than Ocado Group. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Tesco and 1 mentions for Ocado Group. Tesco's average media sentiment score of 1.16 beat Ocado Group's score of 0.75 indicating that Tesco is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Ocado Group
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Tesco
2 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

60.3% of Ocado Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 52.0% of Tesco shares are owned by institutional investors. 36.1% of Ocado Group shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 2.2% of Tesco shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Tesco has a net margin of 2.42% compared to Ocado Group's net margin of -14.29%. Tesco's return on equity of 16.05% beat Ocado Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Ocado Group-14.29% -15.94% -4.02%
Tesco 2.42%16.05%3.93%

Ocado Group presently has a consensus target price of GBX 277.50, indicating a potential upside of 30.04%. Tesco has a consensus target price of GBX 495, indicating a potential upside of 4.70%. Given Ocado Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Ocado Group is more favorable than Tesco.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Ocado Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Tesco
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.75

Tesco has higher revenue and earnings than Ocado Group. Ocado 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
Ocado Group£1.74B1.02-£222.03M-£30.30N/A
Tesco£73.71B0.40£1.27B£27.1017.45

Summary

Tesco beats Ocado Group on 10 of the 16 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

MetricTescoConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail IndustryConsumer Staples SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£29.62B£27.70B£16.25B£2.88B
Dividend Yield3.05%3.48%3.20%6.11%
P/E Ratio17.4516.8914.12368.39
Price / Sales0.408.50264,297.1983,667.21
Price / Cash4.1543.2556.2227.89
Price / Book2.834.094.997.19
Net Income£1.27B£883.81M£838.30M£5.89B
7 Day Performance-2.50%-0.02%0.37%1.61%
1 Month Performance0.21%0.31%0.32%2.40%
1 Year Performance16.20%-5.97%13.14%74.99%

Tesco Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
TSCO
Tesco
2.2879 of 5 stars
GBX 472.80
-0.5%
GBX 495
+4.7%
+16.8%£29.62B£73.71B17.4549,000
BNZL
Bunzl
3.3169 of 5 stars
GBX 2,804
+0.3%
GBX 5,956.25
+112.4%
+26.1%£9.00B£11.85B19.9024,528
MKS
Marks and Spencer Group
2.8689 of 5 stars
GBX 407.39
-0.8%
GBX 422.50
+3.7%
+23.1%£8.37B£17.27B33.1264,000
SBRY
J Sainsbury
2.5179 of 5 stars
GBX 353.70
-0.9%
GBX 847.50
+139.6%
+19.7%£7.76B£33.65B20.93152,000
MRW
Wm Morrison Supermarkets
N/AN/AN/AN/A£6.93B£17.92BN/A118,000

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