Do analysts rate DARK or BYIT?

Bytes Technology Group has a consensus target price of £620.17, suggesting a potential upside of 15,288.88%. Given Bytes Technology Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Bytes Technology Group is more favorable than Darktrace. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Darktrace 0 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 0.00 Bytes Technology Group 0 Sell rating(s) 4 Hold rating(s) 2 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.33

Do analysts prefer NETW or BYIT?

Bytes Technology Group has a consensus price target of £620.17, suggesting a potential upside of 15,288.88%. Given Bytes Technology Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Bytes Technology Group is more favorable than Network International. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Network International 0 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 0.00 Bytes Technology Group 0 Sell rating(s) 4 Hold rating(s) 2 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.33

Which has higher earnings & valuation, BOKU or BYIT?

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. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Boku £128.82M 3.15 £9.00M £4.00 34.50 Bytes Technology Group £220.56M 4.30 £52.30M £20.74 19.43

Bytes Technology Group (BYIT) Competitors

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BYIT vs. DARK, NETW, SPT, WPS, and BOKU

Should you buy Bytes Technology Group stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Bytes Technology 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 Bytes Technology Group include Darktrace (DARK), Network International (NETW), Spirent Communications (SPT), W.A.G payment solutions (WPS), and Boku (BOKU). These companies are all part of the "software - infrastructure" industry.

How does Bytes Technology Group compare to Darktrace?

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

Darktrace has higher revenue and earnings than Bytes Technology Group. Darktrace is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Bytes Technology 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
Darktrace	£616.47M	0.00	£110.89M	£0.13	N/A
Bytes Technology Group	£220.56M	4.30	£52.30M	£20.74	19.43

61.5% of Darktrace shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 47.5% of Bytes Technology Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 36.1% of Darktrace shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 3.2% of Bytes Technology 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.

Bytes Technology Group has a net margin of 23.25% compared to Darktrace's net margin of 17.99%. Bytes Technology Group's return on equity of 64.69% beat Darktrace's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Darktrace	17.99%	36.56%	6.74%
Bytes Technology Group	23.25%	64.69%	10.12%

In the previous week, Bytes Technology Group had 3 more articles in the media than Darktrace. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Bytes Technology Group and 0 mentions for Darktrace. Bytes Technology Group's average media sentiment score of 0.45 beat Darktrace's score of 0.00 indicating that Bytes Technology Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Darktrace	Neutral
Bytes Technology Group	Neutral

Darktrace has a beta of 0.61, indicating that its stock price is 39% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Bytes Technology Group has a beta of 0.708, indicating that its stock price is 29% less volatile than the broader market.

Bytes Technology Group has a consensus target price of £620.17, suggesting a potential upside of 15,288.88%. Given Bytes Technology Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Bytes Technology Group is more favorable than Darktrace.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Darktrace	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0.00
Bytes Technology Group	0 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.33

Summary

Bytes Technology Group beats Darktrace on 10 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Bytes Technology Group compare to Network International?

Network International (LON:NETW) and Bytes Technology Group (LON:BYIT) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, profitability, earnings, media sentiment, risk, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and dividends.

In the previous week, Bytes Technology Group had 3 more articles in the media than Network International. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Bytes Technology Group and 0 mentions for Network International. Bytes Technology Group's average media sentiment score of 0.45 beat Network International's score of 0.00 indicating that Bytes Technology Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Network International	Neutral
Bytes Technology Group	Neutral

Bytes Technology Group has a net margin of 23.25% compared to Network International's net margin of 13.40%. Bytes Technology Group's return on equity of 64.69% beat Network International's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Network International	13.40%	10.62%	4.79%
Bytes Technology Group	23.25%	64.69%	10.12%

Network International has higher revenue and earnings than Bytes Technology Group. Network International is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Bytes Technology 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
Network International	£490.13M	0.00	£65.69M	£0.09	N/A
Bytes Technology Group	£220.56M	4.30	£52.30M	£20.74	19.43

Bytes Technology Group has a consensus price target of £620.17, suggesting a potential upside of 15,288.88%. Given Bytes Technology Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Bytes Technology Group is more favorable than Network International.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Network International	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0.00
Bytes Technology Group	0 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.33

99.8% of Network International shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 47.5% of Bytes Technology Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 11.4% of Network International shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 3.2% of Bytes Technology Group shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Network International has a beta of 0.88, indicating that its stock price is 12% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Bytes Technology Group has a beta of 0.708, indicating that its stock price is 29% less volatile than the broader market.

Network International pays an annual dividend of GBX 2 per share. Bytes Technology Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 10.10 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.5%. Network International pays out 2,222.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Bytes Technology Group pays out 48.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Bytes Technology Group is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Summary

Bytes Technology Group beats Network International on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Bytes Technology Group compare to Spirent Communications?

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

In the previous week, Bytes Technology Group had 3 more articles in the media than Spirent Communications. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Bytes Technology Group and 0 mentions for Spirent Communications. Bytes Technology Group's average media sentiment score of 0.45 beat Spirent Communications' score of 0.00 indicating that Bytes Technology Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Spirent Communications	Neutral
Bytes Technology Group	Neutral

57.4% of Spirent Communications shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 47.5% of Bytes Technology Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 22.0% of Spirent Communications shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 3.2% of Bytes Technology Group shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Bytes Technology Group has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Spirent Communications. Bytes Technology Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Spirent Communications, 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
Spirent Communications	£471M	2.49	£16.67M	£0.01	16,032.26
Bytes Technology Group	£220.56M	4.30	£52.30M	£20.74	19.43

Bytes Technology Group has a net margin of 23.25% compared to Spirent Communications' net margin of 2.80%. Bytes Technology Group's return on equity of 64.69% beat Spirent Communications' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Spirent Communications	2.80%	3.36%	2.77%
Bytes Technology Group	23.25%	64.69%	10.12%

Spirent Communications has a beta of 0.57, indicating that its share price is 43% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Bytes Technology Group has a beta of 0.708, indicating that its share price is 29% less volatile than the broader market.

Spirent Communications presently has a consensus target price of GBX 199, indicating a potential upside of 0.10%. Bytes Technology Group has a consensus target price of £620.17, indicating a potential upside of 15,288.88%. Given Bytes Technology Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Bytes Technology Group is more favorable than Spirent Communications.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Spirent Communications	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00
Bytes Technology Group	0 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.33

Summary

Bytes Technology Group beats Spirent Communications on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Bytes Technology Group compare to W.A.G payment solutions?

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

Bytes Technology Group has lower revenue, but higher earnings than W.A.G payment solutions. Bytes Technology Group 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.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
W.A.G payment solutions	£2.24B	0.33	-£49.24M	£0.00	27,179.49
Bytes Technology Group	£220.56M	4.30	£52.30M	£20.74	19.43

W.A.G payment solutions has a beta of 0.13, suggesting that its stock price is 87% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Bytes Technology Group has a beta of 0.708, suggesting that its stock price is 29% less volatile than the broader market.

W.A.G payment solutions presently has a consensus target price of GBX 120, suggesting a potential upside of 13.21%. Bytes Technology Group has a consensus target price of £620.17, suggesting a potential upside of 15,288.88%. Given Bytes Technology Group's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Bytes Technology Group 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
Bytes Technology Group	0 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.33

In the previous week, Bytes Technology Group had 3 more articles in the media than W.A.G payment solutions. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Bytes Technology Group and 0 mentions for W.A.G payment solutions. Bytes Technology Group's average media sentiment score of 0.45 beat W.A.G payment solutions' score of 0.00 indicating that Bytes Technology Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
W.A.G payment solutions	Neutral
Bytes Technology Group	Neutral

6.0% of W.A.G payment solutions shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 47.5% of Bytes Technology Group shares are held by institutional investors. 47.7% of W.A.G payment solutions shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 3.2% of Bytes Technology 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.

Bytes Technology Group has a net margin of 23.25% compared to W.A.G payment solutions' net margin of 0.12%. Bytes Technology Group's return on equity of 64.69% beat W.A.G payment solutions' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
W.A.G payment solutions	0.12%	1.04%	1.86%
Bytes Technology Group	23.25%	64.69%	10.12%

Summary

Bytes Technology Group beats W.A.G payment solutions on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Bytes Technology Group compare to Boku?

Boku (LON:BOKU) and Bytes Technology Group (LON:BYIT) 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 profitability, media sentiment, risk, institutional ownership, valuation, dividends, earnings and analyst recommendations.

Boku has a beta of 0.102, suggesting that its stock price is 90% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Bytes Technology Group has a beta of 0.708, suggesting that its stock price is 29% less volatile than the broader market.

31.7% of Boku shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 47.5% of Bytes Technology Group shares are held by institutional investors. 5.7% of Boku shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 3.2% of Bytes Technology 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.

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.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Boku	£128.82M	3.15	£9.00M	£4.00	34.50
Bytes Technology Group	£220.56M	4.30	£52.30M	£20.74	19.43

In the previous week, Bytes Technology Group had 3 more articles in the media than Boku. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Bytes Technology Group and 0 mentions for Boku. Boku's average media sentiment score of 0.76 beat Bytes Technology Group's score of 0.45 indicating that Boku is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Boku	Positive
Bytes Technology Group	Neutral

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
Boku	9.62%	8.63%	2.67%
Bytes Technology Group	23.25%	64.69%	10.12%

Boku currently has a consensus price target of GBX 310.75, suggesting a potential upside of 125.18%. Bytes Technology Group has a consensus price target of £620.17, suggesting a potential upside of 15,288.88%. Given Bytes Technology Group's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Bytes Technology Group is more favorable than Boku.

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
Bytes Technology Group	0 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.33

Summary

Bytes Technology Group beats Boku on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Metric	Bytes Technology Group	Software Industry	Computer Sector	LON Exchange
Market Cap	£948.37M	£733.67M	£39.04B	£2.89B
Dividend Yield	2.57%	4.16%	3.18%	6.14%
P/E Ratio	19.43	667.49	168.91	369.20
Price / Sales	4.30	15,301.17	600.84	85,866.67
Price / Cash	26.67	15.46	46.23	27.87
Price / Book	12.48	5.95	9.55	7.77
Net Income	£52.30M	-£24.99M	£1.07B	£5.89B
7 Day Performance	6.61%	-0.89%	0.70%	0.59%
1 Month Performance	7.47%	-2.61%	-0.36%	-0.75%
1 Year Performance	11.02%	-10.80%	140.24%	63.07%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
BYIT Bytes Technology Group	3.6996 of 5 stars	GBX 403 -0.2%	£620.17 +15,288.9%	+13.7%	£948.37M	£220.56M	19.43	930	News Coverage Positive News
DARK Darktrace	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	£3.69B	£616.47M	4,436.92	2,300
NETW Network International	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	£2.13B	£490.13M	4,437.78	2,133
SPT Spirent Communications	0.3866 of 5 stars	GBX 198.80 flat	GBX 199 +0.1%	+3.5%	£1.17B	£471M	16,032.26	1,526
WPS W.A.G payment solutions	N/A	GBX 106 +8.4%	GBX 120 +13.2%	+26.2%	£733.72M	£2.24B	27,179.49	1,329

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Bytes Technology Group (BYIT) Competitors

BYIT vs. DARK, NETW, SPT, WPS, and BOKU

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Bytes Technology Group (BYIT) Competitors

BYIT vs. DARK, NETW, SPT, WPS, and BOKU

How does Bytes Technology Group compare to Darktrace?

Which has stronger valuation & earnings, DARK or BYIT?

Do insiders & institutionals hold more shares of DARK or BYIT?

Is DARK or BYIT more profitable?

Does the media prefer DARK or BYIT?

Which has more volatility & risk, DARK or BYIT?

Do analysts rate DARK or BYIT?

Summary

How does Bytes Technology Group compare to Network International?

Does the media favor NETW or BYIT?

Is NETW or BYIT more profitable?

Which has better valuation and earnings, NETW or BYIT?

Do analysts prefer NETW or BYIT?

Do insiders and institutionals hold more shares of NETW or BYIT?

Which has more risk and volatility, NETW or BYIT?

Is NETW or BYIT a better dividend stock?

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How does Bytes Technology Group compare to Spirent Communications?

Does the media prefer SPT or BYIT?

Do insiders and institutionals believe in SPT or BYIT?

Which has higher valuation & earnings, SPT or BYIT?

Is SPT or BYIT more profitable?

Which has more risk and volatility, SPT or BYIT?

Do analysts recommend SPT or BYIT?

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How does Bytes Technology Group compare to W.A.G payment solutions?

Which has higher earnings & valuation, WPS or BYIT?

Which has more volatility & risk, WPS or BYIT?

Do analysts recommend WPS or BYIT?

Does the media prefer WPS or BYIT?

Do insiders & institutionals hold more shares of WPS or BYIT?

Is WPS or BYIT more profitable?

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How does Bytes Technology Group compare to Boku?

Which has more risk & volatility, BOKU or BYIT?

Do insiders and institutionals have more ownership in BOKU or BYIT?

Which has higher earnings & valuation, BOKU or BYIT?

Does the media refer more to BOKU or BYIT?

Is BOKU or BYIT more profitable?

Do analysts rate BOKU or BYIT?

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Bytes Technology Group Competitors List

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