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APTD vs. ALFA, CER, NCC, IDOX, and BIG

Should you buy Aptitude Software Group stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Aptitude Software Group 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 Aptitude Software Group include Alfa Financial Software (ALFA), Cerillion (CER), NCC Group (NCC), IDOX (IDOX), and Big Technologies (BIG). These companies are all part of the "software - application" industry.

How does Aptitude Software Group compare to Alfa Financial Software?

Alfa Financial Software (LON:ALFA) and Aptitude Software Group (LON:APTD) are both small-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, risk, valuation, profitability, dividends, analyst recommendations, media sentiment and institutional ownership.

Alfa Financial Software has a net margin of 23.76% compared to Aptitude Software Group's net margin of 6.20%. Alfa Financial Software's return on equity of 58.56% beat Aptitude Software Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Alfa Financial Software23.76% 58.56% 22.20%
Aptitude Software Group 6.20%7.38%3.49%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Alfa Financial Software£126.70M3.69£22.47M£10.1415.52
Aptitude Software Group£64.95M1.85£4.65M£7.1031.97

24.3% of Alfa Financial Software shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 61.7% of Aptitude Software Group shares are held by institutional investors. 58.2% of Alfa Financial Software shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 3.4% of Aptitude Software Group 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.

In the previous week, Aptitude Software Group had 2 more articles in the media than Alfa Financial Software. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Aptitude Software Group and 0 mentions for Alfa Financial Software. Aptitude Software Group's average media sentiment score of 1.45 beat Alfa Financial Software's score of 0.00 indicating that Aptitude Software Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Alfa Financial Software Neutral
Aptitude Software Group Positive

Alfa Financial Software has a beta of 0.184, meaning that its share price is 82% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Aptitude Software Group has a beta of 0.316, meaning that its share price is 68% less volatile than the broader market.

Alfa Financial Software pays an annual dividend of GBX 1.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.9%. Aptitude Software Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 5.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.4%. Alfa Financial Software pays out 13.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Aptitude Software Group pays out 76.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future.

Alfa Financial Software currently has a consensus target price of GBX 269.67, suggesting a potential upside of 71.33%. Aptitude Software Group has a consensus target price of GBX 445, suggesting a potential upside of 96.04%. Given Aptitude Software Group's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Aptitude Software Group is more favorable than Alfa Financial Software.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Alfa Financial Software
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Aptitude Software Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

Summary

Alfa Financial Software beats Aptitude Software Group on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Aptitude Software Group compare to Cerillion?

Cerillion (LON:CER) and Aptitude Software Group (LON:APTD) are both small-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, valuation, media sentiment, dividends, profitability, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and risk.

Cerillion pays an annual dividend of GBX 14 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.1%. Aptitude Software Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 5.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.4%. Cerillion pays out 24.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Aptitude Software Group pays out 76.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future.

18.7% of Cerillion shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 61.7% of Aptitude Software Group shares are held by institutional investors. 21.2% of Cerillion shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 3.4% of Aptitude Software Group shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Cerillion£45.36M8.53£14.14M£56.2023.31
Aptitude Software Group£64.95M1.85£4.65M£7.1031.97

Cerillion presently has a consensus target price of GBX 1,972, indicating a potential upside of 50.53%. Aptitude Software Group has a consensus target price of GBX 445, indicating a potential upside of 96.04%. Given Aptitude Software Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Aptitude Software Group is more favorable than Cerillion.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Cerillion
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.80
Aptitude Software Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

In the previous week, Cerillion had 2 more articles in the media than Aptitude Software Group. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Cerillion and 2 mentions for Aptitude Software Group. Aptitude Software Group's average media sentiment score of 1.45 beat Cerillion's score of 0.50 indicating that Aptitude Software Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Cerillion
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Aptitude Software Group
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Cerillion has a beta of 0.499, suggesting that its share price is 50% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Aptitude Software Group has a beta of 0.316, suggesting that its share price is 68% less volatile than the broader market.

Cerillion has a net margin of 36.64% compared to Aptitude Software Group's net margin of 6.20%. Cerillion's return on equity of 29.90% beat Aptitude Software Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Cerillion36.64% 29.90% 19.33%
Aptitude Software Group 6.20%7.38%3.49%

Summary

Cerillion beats Aptitude Software Group on 11 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Aptitude Software Group compare to NCC Group?

Aptitude Software Group (LON:APTD) and NCC Group (LON:NCC) are both small-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, risk, media sentiment, dividends, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, profitability and earnings.

Aptitude Software Group has a beta of 0.316, suggesting that its share price is 68% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, NCC Group has a beta of 0.618, suggesting that its share price is 38% less volatile than the broader market.

61.7% of Aptitude Software Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 51.2% of NCC Group shares are held by institutional investors. 3.4% of Aptitude Software Group shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 2.9% of NCC Group 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.

Aptitude Software Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 5.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.4%. NCC Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 3 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.0%. Aptitude Software Group pays out 76.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. NCC Group pays out 54.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Aptitude Software Group£64.95M1.85£4.65M£7.1031.97
NCC Group£238.90M1.73-£25.08M£5.5026.98

Aptitude Software Group presently has a consensus target price of GBX 445, suggesting a potential upside of 96.04%. NCC Group has a consensus target price of GBX 175, suggesting a potential upside of 17.92%. Given Aptitude Software Group's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Aptitude Software Group is more favorable than NCC Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Aptitude Software Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
NCC Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

NCC Group has a net margin of 7.16% compared to Aptitude Software Group's net margin of 6.20%. NCC Group's return on equity of 7.75% beat Aptitude Software Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Aptitude Software Group6.20% 7.38% 3.49%
NCC Group 7.16%7.75%2.68%

In the previous week, Aptitude Software Group and Aptitude Software Group both had 2 articles in the media. Aptitude Software Group's average media sentiment score of 1.45 beat NCC Group's score of 0.00 indicating that Aptitude Software Group is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Aptitude Software Group
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
NCC Group
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Summary

Aptitude Software Group beats NCC Group on 10 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Aptitude Software Group compare to IDOX?

IDOX (LON:IDOX) and Aptitude Software Group (LON:APTD) are both small-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, earnings, risk, media sentiment, institutional ownership, profitability, analyst recommendations and valuation.

IDOX has a net margin of 6.86% compared to Aptitude Software Group's net margin of 6.20%. IDOX's return on equity of 7.57% beat Aptitude Software Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
IDOX6.86% 7.57% 4.20%
Aptitude Software Group 6.20%7.38%3.49%

IDOX has a beta of 0.287, suggesting that its share price is 71% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Aptitude Software Group has a beta of 0.316, suggesting that its share price is 68% less volatile than the broader market.

6.6% of IDOX shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 61.7% of Aptitude Software Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 9.5% of IDOX shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 3.4% of Aptitude Software Group 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.

IDOX presently has a consensus target price of GBX 90, indicating a potential upside of 14.80%. Aptitude Software Group has a consensus target price of GBX 445, indicating a potential upside of 96.04%. Given Aptitude Software Group's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Aptitude Software Group is more favorable than IDOX.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
IDOX
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Aptitude Software Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
IDOX£89.83M4.10£5.56M£1.3458.51
Aptitude Software Group£64.95M1.85£4.65M£7.1031.97

IDOX pays an annual dividend of GBX 0.70 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.9%. Aptitude Software Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 5.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.4%. IDOX pays out 52.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Aptitude Software Group pays out 76.1% 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, Aptitude Software Group had 1 more articles in the media than IDOX. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Aptitude Software Group and 1 mentions for IDOX. Aptitude Software Group's average media sentiment score of 1.45 beat IDOX's score of 0.75 indicating that Aptitude Software Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
IDOX
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Aptitude Software Group
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

IDOX beats Aptitude Software Group on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Aptitude Software Group compare to Big Technologies?

Big Technologies (LON:BIG) and Aptitude Software Group (LON:APTD) are both small-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, profitability, media sentiment, risk, valuation, dividends and earnings.

Big Technologies has a beta of 0.934, suggesting that its stock price is 7% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Aptitude Software Group has a beta of 0.316, suggesting that its stock price is 68% less volatile than the broader market.

Big Technologies currently has a consensus price target of GBX 95, suggesting a potential downside of 9.09%. Aptitude Software Group has a consensus price target of GBX 445, suggesting a potential upside of 96.04%. Given Aptitude Software Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Aptitude Software Group is more favorable than Big Technologies.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Big Technologies
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Aptitude Software Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

Aptitude Software Group has a net margin of 6.20% compared to Big Technologies' net margin of -46.62%. Aptitude Software Group's return on equity of 7.38% beat Big Technologies' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Big Technologies-46.62% -26.32% 5.60%
Aptitude Software Group 6.20%7.38%3.49%

Big Technologies has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Aptitude Software Group. Big Technologies is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Aptitude Software Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Big Technologies£49.73M6.14£12.39M-£8.00N/A
Aptitude Software Group£64.95M1.85£4.65M£7.1031.97

19.1% of Big Technologies shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 61.7% of Aptitude Software Group shares are held by institutional investors. 28.1% of Big Technologies shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 3.4% of Aptitude Software Group shares are held by company 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.

In the previous week, Aptitude Software Group had 1 more articles in the media than Big Technologies. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Aptitude Software Group and 1 mentions for Big Technologies. Aptitude Software Group's average media sentiment score of 1.45 beat Big Technologies' score of 0.00 indicating that Aptitude Software Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Big Technologies
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Aptitude Software Group
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

Aptitude Software Group beats Big Technologies on 11 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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APTD vs. The Competition

MetricAptitude Software GroupSoftware IndustryComputer SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£119.85M£5.17B£40.59B£2.78B
Dividend Yield2.36%3.93%3.10%6.13%
P/E Ratio31.9727.31173.10364.74
Price / Sales1.85262.80624.9187,565.33
Price / Cash8.5417.4651.7727.85
Price / Book2.244.4110.097.71
Net Income£4.65M£22.26M£1.06B£5.89B
7 Day Performance4.13%9.37%3.81%0.07%
1 Month Performance-2.16%11.70%10.98%3.26%
1 Year Performance-25.08%-0.25%170.16%75.52%

Aptitude Software Group Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
APTD
Aptitude Software Group
3.2175 of 5 stars
GBX 227
+2.3%
GBX 445
+96.0%
-24.2%£119.85M£64.95M31.97452
ALFA
Alfa Financial Software
N/AGBX 159
+3.2%
GBX 269.67
+69.6%
-32.9%£472.65M£126.70M15.68475
CER
Cerillion
3.7467 of 5 stars
GBX 1,400
+5.3%
GBX 2,071.25
+47.9%
-28.2%£413.57M£45.36M24.91321
NCC
NCC Group
1.9956 of 5 stars
GBX 142.60
+0.6%
GBX 175
+22.7%
-4.9%£397.71M£238.90M25.932,200
IDOX
IDOX
1.8091 of 5 stars
GBX 78.40
flat
GBX 90
+14.8%
+39.0%£368.55M£89.83M58.51626

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