Derwent London PLC (DLN) fair value: what the stock is really worth
As of Sep 23, 2026: fair value of Derwent London PLC £21.77, price £17.94, upside +21.4%, quality 68 out of 100. Calculated from audited financials with 26 valuation models and 37 quality factors, updated daily.
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Derwent London PLC
DLN · LSEUndervaluedThe stock appears undervalued with acceptable quality.
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Price vs Fair Value
White line = price, green steps = our fair value per fiscal year, dashed = 300-day average. As of Sep 23, 2026.
How to read this chart
60‑month range £14.62 – £31.64 · fair‑value band £10.81 – £32.42 · the £17.94 price screens below the £21.77 fair value. Green steps = our fair value per fiscal year (point-in-time, no hindsight). 1 fiscal year is left out: there the valuation rested on only a fraction of the usual models. Dashed = 300-day average. As of Sep 23, 2026.
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Company profile
Derwent London Plc owns a commercial real estate portfolio predominantly in central London valued at 5.1 billion pounds as of 31 December 2025. It is the largest London office-focused real estate investment trust (REIT).
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Derwent London Plc owns a commercial real estate portfolio predominantly in central London valued at 5.1 billion pounds as of 31 December 2025. It is the largest London office-focused real estate investment trust (REIT). Our experienced team has a long track record of creating value throughout the property cycle by regenerating our buildings via redevelopment or refurbishment, effective asset management and capital recycling. We typically acquire central London properties off market with low capital values and modest rents in improving locations, most of which are either in the West End or City Borders. We capitalize on the unique qualities of each of our properties - taking a fresh approach to the regeneration of every building with a focus on anticipating tenant requirements and an emphasis on design. Reflecting and supporting our long-term success, the business has a strong balance sheet with modest leverage, a robust income stream and flexible financing. We are frequently recognized in industry awards for the quality, design and innovation of our projects. Landmark buildings in our 5.3 million sq ft portfolio include 25 Baker Street W1, 1 Soho Place W1, 80 Charlotte Street W1, Brunel Building W2, White Collar Factory EC1, Angel Building EC1 and Tea Building E1. As part of our commitment to lead the industry in mitigating climate change, Derwent London has committed to becoming a net zero carbon business by 2030, with its updated pathway published in 2025. Our science-based carbon targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). In 2013, we launched a voluntary Community Fund which to date has supported 200 community projects in central London. The Company is a public limited company, which is listed on the London Stock Exchange and incorporated and domiciled in the UK. The address of its registered office is 25 Savile Row, London, W1S 2ER. Derwent London Plc was established on April 25, 1984, and is incorporated in United Kingdom.
Stock analysis
Derwent London PLC (DLN) currently trades at £17.94, while our model-based Fair Value estimate is £21.77, implying the stock looks roughly 17.6% undervalued today.
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Valuation
Bull case: the Economic Profit group reads highest at a median of £24.36 per share, and 11 of the 16 models we run sit above the £17.94 price.
Bear case: the Dividend Discount group reads lowest at £12.35, and 5 of the 16 models stay below the price. Evidence for this calculation is high.
Scenario range: £10.81 (bear) to £32.42 (bull), the price of £17.94 sits inside it. Bear and bull are the same models on cautious and optimistic assumptions, a range, not a price target.
Quality & growth
The Quality Score stands at 68/100 (solid quality), in the Real Estate sector.
Mixed Growth: Revenue is growing, but margins or cash flow do not fully confirm the trend.
Derwent London PLC reported revenue of £389M in FY2025 versus £240M in FY2021, a compound +12.8%/yr. Reported net income was £161M in FY2025, compounding −10.6%/yr from FY2021.
Key figures
Market cap 2.3B GBX · P/E ratio 12.5 · P/S ratio 5.20 · EPS (TTM) £1.43 · Dividend yield 4.6% · Net margin 41.4% · Return on equity 4.5% · Return on assets (EBIT) 0.6%.
Competitive moat
Our AI-assisted moat analysis scores the competitive advantage at 47 out of 100 (low confidence).
What moves the price
The share trades about 16% below its 52-week high and 23% above its 52-week low, currently below its 200-day average.
For context, the median of 10 Real Estate peers we cover trades at 2% fair-value upside, at 21%, DLN screens cheaper than that median.
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Of which business quality 66 · Market factors (momentum, volatility) 55
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Peer GroupⓘHow this stock ranks against its industry: the green marker is this stock, the band is the typical 25–75% peer range, and the tick is the median.REIT - Office · 68 stocks
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| BXP, Inc BXP | $64.31 | $53.27 | −17% |
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| Vornado Realty Trust VNORP | $70.25 | $48.20 | −31% |
| Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc ARE | $53.85 | $96.26 | +79% |
| Hudson Pacific Properties, Inc HPP | $12.08 | $2.97 | −75% |
| Gecina GFC | €65.80 | €75.35 | +15% |
| Mapletree Pan Asia Commercial Trust N2IU | 1.22 SGD | 1.26 SGD | +3% |
| Cousins Properties Incorporated CUZ | $28.90 | $7.87 | −73% |
| Kilroy Realty Corporation KRC | $34.74 | $35.56 | +2% |
| Keppel DC REIT AJBU | 2.14 SGD | 3.04 SGD | +42% |
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