Boku (BOKU) Competitors

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BOKU vs. SPT, BYIT, WPS, MNO, and PAY

Should you buy Boku stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Boku 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 Boku include Spirent Communications (SPT), Bytes Technology Group (BYIT), W.A.G payment solutions (WPS), Maestrano Group (MNO), and PayPoint (PAY). These companies are all part of the "software - infrastructure" industry.

How does Boku compare to Spirent Communications?

Boku (LON:BOKU) and Spirent Communications (LON:SPT) are both small-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, profitability, institutional ownership, risk, dividends and earnings.

Boku has a net margin of 9.62% compared to Spirent Communications' net margin of 1.53%. Boku's return on equity of 8.63% beat Spirent Communications' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Boku9.62% 8.63% 2.67%
Spirent Communications 1.53%1.82%2.77%

31.7% of Boku shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 57.4% of Spirent Communications shares are owned by institutional investors. 5.7% of Boku shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 22.0% of Spirent Communications 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.

Boku currently has a consensus target price of GBX 310.75, suggesting a potential upside of 111.58%. Spirent Communications has a consensus target price of GBX 199, suggesting a potential upside of 0.10%. Given Boku's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Boku is more favorable than Spirent Communications.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Boku
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Spirent Communications
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

In the previous week, Boku had 1 more articles in the media than Spirent Communications. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Boku and 0 mentions for Spirent Communications. Boku's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Spirent Communications'average media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Boku Neutral
Spirent Communications Neutral

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Boku£128.82M3.35£9.00M£4.0036.72
Spirent Communications£471M2.49£16.67M£0.0116,032.26

Boku has a beta of 0.15, indicating that its stock price is 85% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Spirent Communications has a beta of 0.57, indicating that its stock price is 43% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Boku beats Spirent Communications on 8 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Boku compare to Bytes Technology Group?

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

47.5% of Bytes Technology Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 31.7% of Boku shares are held by institutional investors. 3.2% of Bytes Technology Group shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 5.7% of Boku shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Boku had 1 more articles in the media than Bytes Technology Group. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Boku and 0 mentions for Bytes Technology Group. Bytes Technology Group's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Boku'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Bytes Technology Group Neutral
Boku Neutral

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Bytes Technology Group£220.56M3.96£52.30M£20.7417.92
Boku£128.82M3.35£9.00M£4.0036.72

Bytes Technology Group has a net margin of 23.25% compared to Boku's net margin of 9.62%. Bytes Technology Group's return on equity of 64.69% beat Boku's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Bytes Technology Group23.25% 64.69% 10.12%
Boku 9.62%8.63%2.67%

Bytes Technology Group currently has a consensus price target of GBX 403.83, suggesting a potential upside of 8.67%. Boku has a consensus price target of GBX 310.75, suggesting a potential upside of 111.58%. Given Boku's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Boku is more favorable than Bytes Technology Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Bytes Technology Group
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33
Boku
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

Bytes Technology Group has a beta of 0.719, indicating that its stock price is 28% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Boku has a beta of 0.15, indicating that its stock price is 85% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Bytes Technology Group beats Boku on 9 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Boku compare to W.A.G payment solutions?

W.A.G payment solutions (LON:WPS) and Boku (LON:BOKU) are both small-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, dividends, analyst recommendations, profitability, risk, media sentiment, earnings and valuation.

Boku has lower revenue, but higher earnings than W.A.G payment solutions. Boku is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than W.A.G payment solutions, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
W.A.G payment solutions£2.24B0.33-£49.24M£0.0027,179.49
Boku£128.82M3.35£9.00M£4.0036.72

Boku has a net margin of 9.62% compared to W.A.G payment solutions' net margin of 0.48%. Boku's return on equity of 8.63% beat W.A.G payment solutions' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
W.A.G payment solutions0.48% 4.01% 1.86%
Boku 9.62%8.63%2.67%

6.0% of W.A.G payment solutions shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 31.7% of Boku shares are owned by institutional investors. 47.7% of W.A.G payment solutions shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 5.7% of Boku shares are owned by 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.

W.A.G payment solutions presently has a consensus target price of GBX 120, indicating a potential upside of 13.21%. Boku has a consensus target price of GBX 310.75, indicating a potential upside of 111.58%. Given Boku's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Boku is more favorable than W.A.G payment solutions.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
W.A.G payment solutions
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Boku
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

In the previous week, W.A.G payment solutions and W.A.G payment solutions both had 1 articles in the media. W.A.G payment solutions' average media sentiment score of 0.44 beat Boku's score of 0.00 indicating that W.A.G payment solutions is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
W.A.G payment solutions
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Boku
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

W.A.G payment solutions has a beta of 0.13, meaning that its stock price is 87% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Boku has a beta of 0.15, meaning that its stock price is 85% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Boku beats W.A.G payment solutions on 10 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Boku compare to Maestrano Group?

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

In the previous week, Maestrano Group and Maestrano Group both had 1 articles in the media. Maestrano Group's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Boku'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Maestrano Group Neutral
Boku Neutral

Maestrano Group presently has a consensus price target of GBX 168, indicating a potential upside of 95.35%. Boku has a consensus price target of GBX 310.75, indicating a potential upside of 111.58%. Given Boku's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Boku is more favorable than Maestrano Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Maestrano Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Boku
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Maestrano GroupN/AN/AN/A-£6.00N/A
Boku£128.82M3.35£9.00M£4.0036.72

Boku has a net margin of 9.62% compared to Maestrano Group's net margin of 0.00%. Boku's return on equity of 8.63% beat Maestrano Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Maestrano GroupN/A N/A N/A
Boku 9.62%8.63%2.67%

25.5% of Maestrano Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 31.7% of Boku shares are owned by institutional investors. 26.3% of Maestrano Group shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 5.7% of Boku shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Boku beats Maestrano Group on 9 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Boku compare to PayPoint?

PayPoint (LON:PAY) and Boku (LON:BOKU) are both small-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, risk, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, dividends, valuation, earnings and profitability.

In the previous week, PayPoint and PayPoint both had 1 articles in the media. PayPoint's average media sentiment score of 1.31 beat Boku's score of 0.00 indicating that PayPoint is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
PayPoint
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Boku
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
PayPoint£337.01M1.01£35.08M£25.3522.35
Boku£128.82M3.35£9.00M£4.0036.72

79.1% of PayPoint shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 31.7% of Boku shares are held by institutional investors. 2.5% of PayPoint shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 5.7% of Boku shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

PayPoint currently has a consensus price target of GBX 1,100, suggesting a potential upside of 94.17%. Boku has a consensus price target of GBX 310.75, suggesting a potential upside of 111.58%. Given Boku's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Boku is more favorable than PayPoint.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
PayPoint
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Boku
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

PayPoint has a net margin of 11.67% compared to Boku's net margin of 9.62%. PayPoint's return on equity of 45.78% beat Boku's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
PayPoint11.67% 45.78% 6.54%
Boku 9.62%8.63%2.67%

PayPoint has a beta of 0.37, indicating that its stock price is 63% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Boku has a beta of 0.15, indicating that its stock price is 85% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

PayPoint beats Boku on 9 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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BOKU vs. The Competition

MetricBokuSoftware IndustryComputer SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£431.51M£669.00M£38.34B£2.77B
Dividend YieldN/A4.21%3.30%6.16%
P/E Ratio36.72667.06169.72366.61
Price / Sales3.3516,330.34625.7986,103.13
Price / Cash6.1115.4646.6227.87
Price / Book3.316.279.517.85
Net Income£9.00M-£18.69M£1.07B£5.89B
7 Day Performance6.43%29.79%0.36%-0.97%
1 Month Performance-3.37%50.33%3.10%-0.79%
1 Year Performance-21.75%-4.76%154.70%68.88%

Boku Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
BOKU
Boku
2.0643 of 5 stars
GBX 146.87
+1.3%
GBX 310.75
+111.6%
-23.1%£431.51M£128.82M36.72305
SPT
Spirent Communications
0.2659 of 5 stars
GBX 198.80
flat
GBX 199
+0.1%
+3.3%£1.17B£471M16,032.261,526
BYIT
Bytes Technology Group
1.8533 of 5 stars
GBX 358.60
-0.4%
GBX 403.83
+12.6%
-28.2%£843.88M£220.56M17.29930
WPS
W.A.G payment solutions
1.2034 of 5 stars
GBX 106
+8.4%
GBX 120
+13.2%
+26.8%£733.72M£2.24B27,179.491,329
MNO
Maestrano Group
1.5215 of 5 stars
GBX 93.80
+7.8%
N/AN/A£455.41MN/AN/A28

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This page (LON:BOKU) was last updated on 6/24/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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