LON:APTD Aptitude Software Group (APTD) Share Price, News & Analysis → Bible Shocker: Have You Seen Elon Musk’s Miracle? (From InvestorPlace) (Ad) Free APTD Stock Alerts GBX 327 +9.00 (+2.83%) (As of 05/17/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range 316.65▼ 32750-Day Range 290.62▼ 35952-Week Range 224.50▼ 370.25Volume414,064 shsAverage Volume93,406 shsMarket Capitalization£186.65 millionP/E Ratio4,671.43Dividend Yield1.53%Price TargetGBX 470 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlinesInsider TradesStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlinesInsider Trades Get Aptitude Software Group alerts: Email Address Aptitude Software Group MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingBuy3.00 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside43.7% UpsideGBX 470 Price TargetShort InterestN/ADividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.20Based on 3 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings GrowthN/ASee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.1.54 out of 5 stars 3.5 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingAptitude Software Group has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 1 buy rating, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageAptitude Software Group has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days.Read more about Aptitude Software Group's stock forecast and price target. Previous Next N/A Short Interest Short InterestThere is no current short interest data available for APTD. Previous Next 0.8 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldAptitude Software Group pays a meaningful dividend of 1.78%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthAptitude Software Group does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Aptitude Software Group is 7,142.86%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.Read more about Aptitude Software Group's dividend. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for APTD. Previous Next 1.8 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentAptitude Software Group has a news sentiment score of 0.20. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.46 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for Aptitude Software Group this week, compared to 0 articles on an average week. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Aptitude Software Group insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 8.62% of the stock of Aptitude Software Group is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions75.76% of the stock of Aptitude Software Group is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about Aptitude Software Group's insider trading history. Previous Next 0.0 Earnings and Valuation Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Aptitude Software Group is 4,671.43, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 120.52.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Aptitude Software Group is 4,671.43, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Computer and Technology sector average P/E ratio of about 201.04.Price to Book Value per Share RatioAptitude Software Group has a P/B Ratio of 3.11. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Crypto 101 MediaThe Overlooked Retirement Asset You Probably Don’t Own4 out of 5 Americans believe we’re on the brink of a retirement crisis. Luckily, in these unprecedented times, we have an unprecedented solution. Once considered a “fringe” investment, the crypto market is now taking the world by storm.Click here to access the Crypto Retirement Blueprint now. About Aptitude Software Group Stock (LON:APTD)Aptitude Software Group plc, together with its subsidiaries, provides financial management software in the United Kingdom and internationally. It provides Fynapse, an intelligent finance data management and accounting platform for autonomous finance; Aptitude Accounting Hub, a rules accounting engine and subledger solution; Aptitude RevStream, a revenue recognition software; Aptitude Fynapse and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance; and enterprise finance solutions. The company also provides Aptitude IFRS 17 Solution, a solution to comply with IFRS 17 insurance standards; Lease Accounting Engine, a lease accounting software; Aptitude Insurance Calculation Engine, Revenue Recognition Engine, Aptitude Calculate, and Aptitude Platform; eSuite, a subscription management tool, which is a modular, cloud based end-to-end SaaS solution for large, international, enterprise customers; and Aptitude Assure, a solution management service, which include release management, processing support, client enablement, and solution optimization. It licenses its software; provides software maintenance, support, software subscription fees, financial transactions, usage fees along with funded development, and related consultancy services; and offers general consultancy services. The company was formerly known as Microgen plc and changed its name to Aptitude Software Group plc in April 2019. Aptitude Software Group plc was incorporated in 1981 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.Read More APTD Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart APTD Stock News HeadlinesMay 15, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comAptitude Software Group (LON:APTD) Rating Reiterated by Canaccord Genuity GroupApril 20, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comAptitude Software Group plc (LON:APTD) Stock's On A Decline: Are Poor Fundamentals The Cause?March 20, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comAptitude Software Group (LON:APTD) investors are sitting on a loss of 48% if they invested three years agoFebruary 27, 2024 | uk.investing.comAptitude Software Group PLC (APTD)January 29, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comA Look At The Fair Value Of Aptitude Software Group plc (LON:APTD)October 12, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comAptitude Software Group (LON:APTD) investors are sitting on a loss of 32% if they invested five years agoSeptember 20, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comIs Aptitude Software Group plc's (LON:APTD) Recent Performance Underpinned By Weak Financials?August 22, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comCalculating The Fair Value Of Aptitude Software Group plc (LON:APTD)July 14, 2023 | marketwatch.comAptitude Software Shares Fall After 1H Annual Recurring Revenue Growth Slowed; CEO Steps DownJuly 6, 2023 | uk.finance.yahoo.comAPTD.L - Aptitude Software Group plcMay 21, 2023 | uk.finance.yahoo.comDo These 3 Checks Before Buying Aptitude Software Group plc (LON:APTD) For Its Upcoming DividendMay 19, 2023 | msn.comCanaccord Genuity Reiterates Aptitude Software Group (LSE:APTD) Buy RecommendationMay 6, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comAptitude Software Group (LON:APTD) shareholders have endured a 12% loss from investing in the stock five years agoApril 13, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comAptitude Software Group plc (LON:APTD) Has Fared Decently But Fundamentals Look Uncertain: What Lies Ahead For The Stock?March 15, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comA Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Aptitude Software Group plc (LON:APTD)November 17, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comThe past three years for Aptitude Software Group (LON:APTD) investors has not been profitableOctober 31, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comIs The Market Rewarding Aptitude Software Group plc (LON:APTD) With A Negative Sentiment As A Result Of Its Mixed Fundamentals?September 30, 2022 | nz.finance.yahoo.comAn Intrinsic Calculation For Aptitude Software Group plc (LON:APTD) Suggests It's 22% UndervaluedSeptember 8, 2022 | ca.finance.yahoo.comQuite a few insiders invested in Aptitude Software Group plc (LON:APTD) last year which is positive news for shareholdersAugust 23, 2022 | nz.finance.yahoo.comThese 4 Measures Indicate That Aptitude Software Group (LON:APTD) Is Using Debt Reasonably WellJuly 31, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comAptitude Software Group (LON:APTD) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of £0.018June 8, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comThe past year for Aptitude Software Group (LON:APTD) investors has not been profitableMay 23, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comAre Aptitude Software Group plc's (LON:APTD) Mixed Financials Driving The Negative Sentiment?May 2, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comAptitude Software Group's (LON:APTD) Dividend Will Be UK£0.036April 23, 2022 | yahoo.comAre Investors Undervaluing Aptitude Software Group plc (LON:APTD) By 21%?See More Headlines Receive APTD Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Aptitude Software Group and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Today5/19/2024Ex-Dividend for 6/14 Dividend5/23/2024Dividend Payable6/14/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeLON SectorComputer and Technology Industry Software - Application Sub-IndustryN/A Current SymbolLON:APTD CUSIPN/A CIKN/A Webwww.aptitudesoftwaregroup.com Phone44 20 3880 7100FaxN/AEmployees472Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price TargetGBX 470 High Stock Price TargetGBX 470 Low Stock Price TargetGBX 470 Potential Upside/Downside+43.7%Consensus RatingBuy Rating Score (0-4)3.00 Research Coverage1 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)GBX 0.07 Trailing P/E Ratio4,671.43 Forward P/E Ratio20.94 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income£4.12 million Net Margins5.52% Pretax MarginN/A Return on Equity6.83% Return on Assets3.34% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio18.91 Current Ratio1.11 Quick Ratio1.01 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales£74.69 million Price / Sales2.50 Cash FlowGBX 38.30 per share Price / Cash Flow8.54 Book ValueGBX 105 per share Price / Book3.11Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares57,080,000Free FloatN/AMarket Cap£186.65 million OptionableNot Optionable Beta0.39 A Guide To High-Short-Interest StocksMarketBeat's analysts have just released their top five short plays for May 2024. Learn which stocks have the most short interest and how to trade them. Click the link below to see which companies made the list.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMs. Alexandra Louise Curran (Age 43)CEO & Director Comp: $322.7kMr. Michael Stratford Johns (Age 36)Chief Financial Officer & Director Comp: $196.18kMr. Christophe KasolowskyChief Product OfficerMr. Alexander William CampbellCompany SecretaryKey CompetitorsMicrolise GroupLON:SAASOxford MetricsLON:OMGNetcallLON:NETEagle Eye Solutions GroupLON:EYEGresham TechnologiesLON:GHTView All CompetitorsInsidersPhilip Wood ACASold 9,652 sharesTotal: £3.19 M ($331.00/share)Philip Wood ACASold 115 sharesTotal: £39,445.00 ($343.00/share)View All Insider Transactions APTD Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Aptitude Software Group stock right now? 1 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Aptitude Software Group in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" APTD shares. View APTD analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Aptitude Software Group's stock price target for 2024? 1 brokers have issued twelve-month price objectives for Aptitude Software Group's shares. Their APTD share price targets range from GBX 470 to GBX 470. On average, they anticipate the company's share price to reach GBX 470 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 43.7% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for APTD or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have APTD shares performed in 2024? Aptitude Software Group's stock was trading at GBX 280 at the start of the year. Since then, APTD shares have increased by 16.8% and is now trading at GBX 327. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How often does Aptitude Software Group pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Aptitude Software Group? Aptitude Software Group declared a dividend on Thursday, March 21st. Stockholders of record on Thursday, May 23rd will be paid a dividend of GBX 3.60 per share on Friday, June 14th. This represents a yield of 1%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, May 23rd. This is a positive change from the stock's previous dividend of GBX 1.80. The official announcement can be viewed at this link. Read our dividend analysis for APTD. Is Aptitude Software Group a good dividend stock? Aptitude Software Group (LON:APTD) pays an annual dividend of GBX 5 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.78%. The dividend payout ratio is 7,142.86%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Read our dividend analysis for APTD. How do I buy shares of Aptitude Software Group? 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