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GBG vs. KNOS, PRSM, KAPE, SPT, and TRST

Should you buy GB Group stock or one of its competitors? GB Group's main competitors and comparable companies include Kainos Group (KNOS), Blue Prism Group (PRSM), Kape Technologies (KAPE), Spirent Communications (SPT), and Trustpilot Group (TRST). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "application software" industry.

How does GB Group compare to Kainos Group?

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

36.6% of Kainos Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 61.4% of GB Group shares are held by institutional investors. 19.7% of Kainos Group shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.6% of GB Group shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Kainos Group has a net margin of 9.86% compared to GB Group's net margin of -26.34%. Kainos Group's return on equity of 41.45% beat GB Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Kainos Group9.86% 41.45% 14.45%
GB Group -26.34%-14.39%-2.57%

Kainos Group has a beta of 0.874, indicating that its share price is 13% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, GB Group has a beta of 0.017, indicating that its share price is 98% less volatile than the broader market.

Kainos Group currently has a consensus price target of GBX 1,231.17, suggesting a potential upside of 4.42%. GB Group has a consensus price target of GBX 285.71, suggesting a potential upside of 88.96%. Given GB Group's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe GB Group is more favorable than Kainos Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Kainos Group
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.83
GB Group
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.71

Kainos Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 28.90 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.5%. GB Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 4.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.9%. Kainos Group pays out 82.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. GB Group pays out -14.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. GB Group is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Kainos Group£431.10M3.15£48.81M£35.1033.59
GB Group£285.04M1.21-£48.52M-£30.70N/A

In the previous week, GB Group had 1 more articles in the media than Kainos Group. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for GB Group and 0 mentions for Kainos Group. Kainos Group's average media sentiment score of 0.37 beat GB Group's score of -0.50 indicating that Kainos Group is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Kainos Group Neutral
GB Group Negative

Summary

Kainos Group beats GB Group on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does GB Group compare to Blue Prism Group?

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

GB Group has a consensus price target of GBX 285.71, suggesting a potential upside of 88.96%. Given GB Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe GB Group is more favorable than Blue Prism Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Blue Prism Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
GB Group
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.71

In the previous week, GB Group had 1 more articles in the media than Blue Prism Group. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for GB Group and 0 mentions for Blue Prism Group. Blue Prism Group's average media sentiment score of 0.00 beat GB Group's score of -0.50 indicating that Blue Prism Group is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Blue Prism Group Neutral
GB Group Negative

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Blue Prism Group£167.30M0.00N/A-£53.80N/A
GB Group£285.04M1.21-£48.52M-£30.70N/A

61.4% of GB Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.6% of GB 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.

Blue Prism Group has a net margin of 0.00% compared to GB Group's net margin of -26.34%. Blue Prism Group's return on equity of 0.00% beat GB Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Blue Prism GroupN/A N/A N/A
GB Group -26.34%-14.39%-2.57%

Summary

GB Group beats Blue Prism Group on 9 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does GB Group compare to Kape Technologies?

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

GB Group has a consensus price target of GBX 285.71, suggesting a potential upside of 88.96%. Given GB Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe GB Group is more favorable than Kape Technologies.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Kape Technologies
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
GB Group
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.71

Kape Technologies has a net margin of 11.37% compared to GB Group's net margin of -26.34%. Kape Technologies' return on equity of 6.97% beat GB Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Kape Technologies11.37% 6.97% 3.47%
GB Group -26.34%-14.39%-2.57%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Kape Technologies£623.48M0.00£70.92M£0.15N/A
GB Group£285.04M1.21-£48.52M-£30.70N/A

In the previous week, GB Group had 1 more articles in the media than Kape Technologies. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for GB Group and 0 mentions for Kape Technologies. Kape Technologies' average media sentiment score of 0.00 beat GB Group's score of -0.50 indicating that Kape Technologies is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Kape Technologies Neutral
GB Group Negative

Kape Technologies has a beta of 0.64, indicating that its share price is 36% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, GB Group has a beta of 0.017, indicating that its share price is 98% less volatile than the broader market.

11.4% of Kape Technologies shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 61.4% of GB Group shares are held by institutional investors. 81.1% of Kape Technologies shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.6% of GB Group shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Kape Technologies beats GB Group on 10 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does GB Group compare to Spirent Communications?

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

GB Group has a consensus target price of GBX 285.71, indicating a potential upside of 88.96%. Given GB Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe GB 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)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
GB Group
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.71

Spirent Communications has higher revenue and earnings than GB Group. GB 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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Spirent Communications£471M2.49£16.67M£0.0116,032.26
GB Group£285.04M1.21-£48.52M-£30.70N/A

In the previous week, GB Group had 1 more articles in the media than Spirent Communications. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for GB Group and 0 mentions for Spirent Communications. Spirent Communications' average media sentiment score of 0.00 beat GB Group's score of -0.50 indicating that Spirent Communications is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Spirent Communications Neutral
GB Group Negative

57.4% of Spirent Communications shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 61.4% of GB Group shares are held by institutional investors. 22.0% of Spirent Communications shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.6% of GB Group shares are held 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.

Spirent Communications has a beta of 0.57, indicating that its stock price is 43% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, GB Group has a beta of 0.017, indicating that its stock price is 98% less volatile than the broader market.

Spirent Communications has a net margin of 2.80% compared to GB Group's net margin of -26.34%. Spirent Communications' return on equity of 3.36% beat GB Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Spirent Communications2.80% 3.36% 2.77%
GB Group -26.34%-14.39%-2.57%

Summary

Spirent Communications beats GB Group on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does GB Group compare to Trustpilot Group?

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

GB Group has a beta of 0.017, indicating that its share price is 98% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Trustpilot Group has a beta of 0.507, indicating that its share price is 49% less volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
GB Group£285.04M1.21-£48.52M-£30.70N/A
Trustpilot Group£261.05M3.68£20.08M£1.80138.78

In the previous week, GB Group and GB Group both had 1 articles in the media. Trustpilot Group's average media sentiment score of 0.80 beat GB Group's score of -0.50 indicating that Trustpilot Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
GB Group
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Negative
Trustpilot Group
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

GB Group presently has a consensus target price of GBX 285.71, suggesting a potential upside of 88.96%. Trustpilot Group has a consensus target price of GBX 351.25, suggesting a potential upside of 40.61%. Given GB Group's higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe GB Group is more favorable than Trustpilot Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
GB Group
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.71
Trustpilot Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

61.4% of GB Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 46.9% of Trustpilot Group shares are held by institutional investors. 1.6% of GB Group shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 13.5% of Trustpilot Group shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Trustpilot Group has a net margin of 2.97% compared to GB Group's net margin of -26.34%. Trustpilot Group's return on equity of 64.11% beat GB Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
GB Group-26.34% -14.39% -2.57%
Trustpilot Group 2.97%64.11%1.45%

Summary

Trustpilot Group beats GB Group on 11 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

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GBG vs. The Competition

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MetricGB GroupSoftware IndustryTechnology SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£346.12M£15.47B£30.05B£2.87B
Dividend Yield2.80%3.43%2.74%6.22%
P/E Ratio-4.93138.2375.39366.90
Price / Sales1.211,291.65592.1583,599.30
Price / Cash50.9244.9547.8727.89
Price / Book0.618.337.646.41
Net Income-£48.52M£435.49M£703.62M£5.89B
7 Day Performance-5.14%-2.48%-1.88%-0.71%
1 Month Performance-36.07%-2.31%-3.70%0.08%
1 Year Performance-33.34%-0.52%179.93%20.17%

GB Group Competitors List

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CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
GBG
GB Group
2.7275 of 5 stars		GBX 151.20
+0.9%		GBX 285.71
+89.0%		-30.8%£346.12M£285.04MN/A1,183
KNOS
Kainos Group
1.9828 of 5 stars		GBX 1,190
+0.1%		GBX 1,231.17
+3.5%		+31.2%£1.37B£431.10M33.902,953
PRSM
Blue Prism Group
N/AN/AN/AN/A£1.24B£167.30MN/A1,025
KAPE
Kape Technologies
N/AN/AN/AN/A£1.22B£623.48M1,900.00850
SPT
Spirent Communications
N/AGBX 198.80
flat		N/A+1.1%£1.17B£471M16,032.261,526

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