Do analysts recommend IQG or APTD?

Aptitude Software Group has a consensus target price of GBX 445, indicating a potential upside of 128.21%. Given Aptitude Software Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Aptitude Software Group is more favorable than IQGeo Group. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score IQGeo Group 0 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 0.00 Aptitude Software Group 0 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 1 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 3.00

Which has stronger valuation and earnings, IQG or APTD?

Aptitude Software Group has higher revenue and earnings than IQGeo Group. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio IQGeo Group £44.48M 0.00 -£1.17M N/A N/A Aptitude Software Group £64.95M 1.61 £4.65M £7.10 27.46

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APTD vs. NCC, IDOX, CER, IQG, 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 NCC Group (NCC), IDOX (IDOX), Cerillion (CER), IQGeo Group (IQG), and Big Technologies (BIG).

How does Aptitude Software Group compare to NCC Group?

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

Aptitude Software Group presently has a consensus target price of GBX 445, indicating a potential upside of 128.21%. NCC Group has a consensus target price of GBX 162.50, indicating a potential upside of 15.25%. Given Aptitude Software Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research 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)	1 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50

Aptitude Software Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 5.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.8%. NCC Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 4.65 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.3%. 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 155.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future.

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

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Aptitude Software Group	£64.95M	1.61	£4.65M	£7.10	27.46
NCC Group	£233.40M	1.68	-£25.08M	£3.00	47.00

61.7% of Aptitude Software Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 50.3% of NCC Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.7% of Aptitude Software Group shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 3.1% of NCC Group shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, NCC Group had 2 more articles in the media than Aptitude Software Group. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for NCC Group and 0 mentions for Aptitude Software Group. NCC Group's average media sentiment score of 0.86 beat Aptitude Software Group's score of 0.00 indicating that NCC Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Aptitude Software Group	Neutral
NCC Group	Positive

Aptitude Software Group has a net margin of 6.20% compared to NCC Group's net margin of 4.54%. Aptitude Software Group's return on equity of 7.38% beat NCC Group's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Aptitude Software Group	6.20%	7.38%	3.49%
NCC Group	4.54%	4.85%	2.68%

Aptitude Software Group has a beta of 0.373, suggesting that its share price is 63% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, NCC Group has a beta of 0.641, suggesting that its share price is 36% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

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

How does Aptitude Software Group compare to IDOX?

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

In the previous week, Aptitude Software Group's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled IDOX'saverage media sentiment score.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Aptitude Software Group	Neutral
IDOX	Neutral

61.7% of Aptitude Software Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 6.6% of IDOX shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.7% of Aptitude Software Group shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 9.5% of IDOX 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.

Aptitude Software Group currently has a consensus target price of GBX 445, indicating a potential upside of 128.21%. Given Aptitude Software Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe Aptitude Software Group is more favorable than IDOX.

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
IDOX	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0.00

Aptitude Software Group has a beta of 0.373, suggesting that its share price is 63% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, IDOX has a beta of 0.287, suggesting that its share price is 71% less volatile than the broader market.

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.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Aptitude Software Group	£64.95M	1.61	£4.65M	£7.10	27.46
IDOX	£89.83M	4.10	£5.56M	£1.34	58.51

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
Aptitude Software Group	6.20%	7.38%	3.49%
IDOX	6.86%	7.57%	4.20%

Aptitude Software Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 5.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.8%. IDOX pays an annual dividend of GBX 0.70 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.9%. 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. IDOX pays out 52.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

Summary

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

How does Aptitude Software Group compare to Cerillion?

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

Aptitude Software Group has a beta of 0.373, indicating that its share price is 63% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Cerillion has a beta of 0.497, indicating that its share price is 50% less volatile than the broader market.

61.7% of Aptitude Software Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 18.5% of Cerillion shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.7% of Aptitude Software Group shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 21.2% of Cerillion shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Aptitude Software Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 5.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.8%. Cerillion pays an annual dividend of GBX 15.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.5%. 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. Cerillion pays out 33.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

Aptitude Software Group presently has a consensus target price of GBX 445, suggesting a potential upside of 128.21%. Cerillion has a consensus target price of GBX 1,934, suggesting a potential upside of 89.61%. Given Aptitude Software Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe Aptitude Software Group is more favorable than Cerillion.

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
Cerillion	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.80

In the previous week, Cerillion had 1 more articles in the media than Aptitude Software Group. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Cerillion and 0 mentions for Aptitude Software Group. Cerillion's average media sentiment score of 0.67 beat Aptitude Software Group's score of 0.00 indicating that Cerillion is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Aptitude Software Group	Neutral
Cerillion	Positive

Cerillion has lower revenue, but higher earnings 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.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Aptitude Software Group	£64.95M	1.61	£4.65M	£7.10	27.46
Cerillion	£42.46M	7.10	£14.14M	£46.30	22.03

Cerillion has a net margin of 32.24% compared to Aptitude Software Group's net margin of 6.20%. Cerillion's return on equity of 22.77% beat Aptitude Software Group's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Aptitude Software Group	6.20%	7.38%	3.49%
Cerillion	32.24%	22.77%	19.33%

Summary

Cerillion beats Aptitude Software Group on 12 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Aptitude Software Group compare to IQGeo Group?

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

In the previous week, IQGeo Group's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Aptitude Software Group'saverage media sentiment score.

Company	Overall Sentiment
IQGeo Group	Neutral
Aptitude Software Group	Neutral

IQGeo Group has a beta of 0.69, indicating that its share price is 31% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Aptitude Software Group has a beta of 0.373, indicating that its share price is 63% less volatile than the broader market.

Aptitude Software Group has a net margin of 6.20% compared to IQGeo Group's net margin of 0.01%. Aptitude Software Group's return on equity of 7.38% beat IQGeo Group's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
IQGeo Group	0.01%	0.02%	2.58%
Aptitude Software Group	6.20%	7.38%	3.49%

Aptitude Software Group has a consensus target price of GBX 445, indicating a potential upside of 128.21%. Given Aptitude Software Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Aptitude Software Group is more favorable than IQGeo Group.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
IQGeo Group	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0.00
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 higher revenue and earnings than IQGeo Group.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
IQGeo Group	£44.48M	0.00	-£1.17M	N/A	N/A
Aptitude Software Group	£64.95M	1.61	£4.65M	£7.10	27.46

81.4% of IQGeo Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 61.7% of Aptitude Software Group shares are held by institutional investors. 12.0% of IQGeo Group shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 3.7% of Aptitude Software Group shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Aptitude Software Group beats IQGeo Group on 9 of the 12 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 technology companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, profitability, earnings, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, valuation, dividends and media sentiment.

Big Technologies has a beta of 0.946, suggesting that its stock price is 5% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Aptitude Software Group has a beta of 0.373, suggesting that its stock price is 63% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Big Technologies had 5 more articles in the media than Aptitude Software Group. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Big Technologies and 0 mentions for Aptitude Software Group. Big Technologies' average media sentiment score of 0.19 beat Aptitude Software Group's score of 0.00 indicating that Big Technologies is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Big Technologies	Neutral
Aptitude Software Group	Neutral

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.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Big Technologies	£49.73M	5.74	£12.39M	-£8.00	N/A
Aptitude Software Group	£64.95M	1.61	£4.65M	£7.10	27.46

Big Technologies presently has a consensus price target of GBX 101.33, indicating a potential upside of 3.70%. Aptitude Software Group has a consensus price target of GBX 445, indicating a potential upside of 128.21%. Given Aptitude Software Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly 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)	2 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.33
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%

18.5% of Big Technologies shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 61.7% of Aptitude Software Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 27.5% of Big Technologies shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 3.7% of Aptitude Software Group shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Aptitude Software Group beats Big Technologies on 8 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

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APTD vs. The Competition

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Metric	Aptitude Software Group	Software Industry	Technology Sector	LON Exchange
Market Cap	£104.37M	£14.49B	£27.99B	£2.83B
Dividend Yield	2.71%	3.44%	2.77%	6.15%
P/E Ratio	27.46	130.87	79.90	368.45
Price / Sales	1.61	1,291.93	596.17	83,513.51
Price / Cash	8.54	40.68	45.05	27.89
Price / Book	1.93	7.88	7.60	7.11
Net Income	£4.65M	£436.09M	£662.12M	£5.89B
7 Day Performance	-0.51%	0.32%	0.13%	6.57%
1 Month Performance	-1.52%	-2.11%	-4.45%	0.29%
1 Year Performance	-34.78%	7.04%	147.99%	64.28%

Aptitude Software Group Competitors List

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
APTD Aptitude Software Group	N/A	GBX 195 -0.5%	GBX 445 +128.2%	-34.4%	£104.37M	£64.95M	27.46	452	Gap Up
NCC NCC Group	2.2246 of 5 stars	GBX 143.40 +1.1%	GBX 162.50 +13.3%	-5.1%	£399.94M	£233.40M	47.80	2,200	Positive News
IDOX IDOX	N/A	GBX 78.40 flat	N/A	+26.5%	£368.55M	£89.83M	58.51	626
CER Cerillion	3.9563 of 5 stars	GBX 1,050 +2.9%	GBX 1,934 +84.2%	-35.1%	£310.18M	£42.46M	22.68	321
IQG IQGeo Group	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	£295.50M	£44.48M	N/A	217

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