Inspired (INSE) Competitors

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As of 04/6/2026

INSE vs. CTG, SMRT, ADAM, INTU, and INFA

Should you be buying Inspired stock or one of its competitors? The main competitors of Inspired include Christie Group (CTG), Smartspace Software (SMRT), Jade Road Investments (ADAM), Intu Properties (INTU), and InfraStrata (INFA). These companies are all part of the "computer software" industry.

How does Inspired compare to Christie Group?

Christie Group (LON:CTG) and Inspired (LON:INSE) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, risk, valuation, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, earnings, dividends and profitability.

: Christie Group has a beta of 0.67, suggesting that its share price is 33% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Inspired has a beta of 0.53, suggesting that its share price is 47% less volatile than the S&P 500.
: Inspired has higher revenue and earnings than Christie Group. Inspired is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Christie 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
Christie Group £70.60M 0.52 -£3.31M £5.06 28.06
Inspired £93.79M 0.12 £1.74M £8.72 0.79
: Inspired has a net margin of 10.27% compared to Christie Group's net margin of -4.87%. Inspired's return on equity of 16.09% beat Christie Group's return on equity.
Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Christie Group -4.87% -80.44% 0.37%
Inspired 10.27% 16.09% 8.75%
: Christie Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 2.50 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.8%. Inspired pays an annual dividend of GBX 2.95 per share and has a dividend yield of 42.9%. Christie Group pays out 49.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Inspired pays out 33.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Inspired is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.
: In the previous week, Christie Group had 1 more articles in the media than Inspired. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Christie Group and 1 mentions for Inspired. Inspired's average media sentiment score of 0.75 beat Christie Group's score of 0.68 indicating that Inspired is being referred to more favorably in the news media.
Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Christie Group
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Inspired
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
: 0.2% of Christie Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 28.1% of Inspired shares are owned by institutional investors. 61.3% of Christie Group shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 55.0% of Inspired shares are owned 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.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Christie Group	£70.60M	0.52	-£3.31M	£5.06	28.06
Inspired	£93.79M	0.12	£1.74M	£8.72	0.79

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Christie Group	-4.87%	-80.44%	0.37%
Inspired	10.27%	16.09%	8.75%

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Christie Group	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Inspired	0 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Summary

Inspired beats Christie Group on 10 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Inspired compare to Smartspace Software?

Inspired (LON:INSE) and Smartspace Software (LON:SMRT) are both small-cap computer software companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, earnings, profitability, valuation and dividends.

: In the previous week, Inspired had 1 more articles in the media than Smartspace Software. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Inspired and 0 mentions for Smartspace Software. Inspired's average media sentiment score of 0.75 beat Smartspace Software's score of 0.00 indicating that Inspired is being referred to more favorably in the media.
Company Overall Sentiment
Inspired Positive
Smartspace Software Neutral
: Inspired has a beta of 0.53, indicating that its stock price is 47% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Smartspace Software has a beta of 1.72, indicating that its stock price is 72% more volatile than the S&P 500.
: 28.1% of Inspired shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 40.2% of Smartspace Software shares are owned by institutional investors. 55.0% of Inspired shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 34.4% of Smartspace Software 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.
: Inspired has higher revenue and earnings than Smartspace Software. Smartspace Software is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Inspired, 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
Inspired £93.79M 0.12 £1.74M £8.72 0.79
Smartspace Software £5.43M 0.00 -£1.70M -£0.06 N/A
: Inspired has a net margin of 10.27% compared to Smartspace Software's net margin of -38.40%. Inspired's return on equity of 16.09% beat Smartspace Software's return on equity.
Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Inspired 10.27% 16.09% 8.75%
Smartspace Software -38.40% -14.38% -5.14%

Company	Overall Sentiment
Inspired	Positive
Smartspace Software	Neutral

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Inspired	£93.79M	0.12	£1.74M	£8.72	0.79
Smartspace Software	£5.43M	0.00	-£1.70M	-£0.06	N/A

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Inspired	10.27%	16.09%	8.75%
Smartspace Software	-38.40%	-14.38%	-5.14%

Summary

Inspired beats Smartspace Software on 10 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Inspired compare to Jade Road Investments?

Inspired (LON:INSE) and Jade Road Investments (LON:ADAM) are both small-cap computer software companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, valuation, media sentiment, profitability, earnings and risk.

: Inspired has a net margin of 10.27% compared to Jade Road Investments' net margin of 0.00%. Inspired's return on equity of 16.09% beat Jade Road Investments' return on equity.
Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Inspired 10.27% 16.09% 8.75%
Jade Road Investments N/A N/A N/A
: 28.1% of Inspired shares are owned by institutional investors. 55.0% of Inspired shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.
: In the previous week, Inspired had 1 more articles in the media than Jade Road Investments. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Inspired and 0 mentions for Jade Road Investments. Inspired's average media sentiment score of 0.75 beat Jade Road Investments' score of 0.00 indicating that Inspired is being referred to more favorably in the media.
Company Overall Sentiment
Inspired Positive
Jade Road Investments Neutral
: Inspired has higher revenue and earnings than Jade Road Investments. Jade Road Investments is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Inspired, 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
Inspired £93.79M 0.12 £1.74M £8.72 0.79
Jade Road Investments N/A N/A N/A -£3.40 N/A

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Inspired	10.27%	16.09%	8.75%
Jade Road Investments	N/A	N/A	N/A

Company	Overall Sentiment
Inspired	Positive
Jade Road Investments	Neutral

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Inspired	£93.79M	0.12	£1.74M	£8.72	0.79
Jade Road Investments	N/A	N/A	N/A	-£3.40	N/A

Summary

Inspired beats Jade Road Investments on 10 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Inspired compare to Intu Properties?

Intu Properties (LON:INTU) and Inspired (LON:INSE) are both small-cap computer software companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, analyst recommendations, valuation, risk, media sentiment, dividends, institutional ownership and profitability.

: Inspired has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Intu Properties. Intu Properties is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Inspired, 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
Intu Properties £548.50M 0.00 N/A -£145.10 N/A
Inspired £93.79M 0.12 £1.74M £8.72 0.79
: Inspired has a net margin of 10.27% compared to Intu Properties' net margin of 0.00%. Inspired's return on equity of 16.09% beat Intu Properties' return on equity.
Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Intu Properties N/A N/A N/A
Inspired 10.27% 16.09% 8.75%
: Intu Properties pays an annual dividend of GBX 0.14 per share. Inspired pays an annual dividend of GBX 2.95 per share and has a dividend yield of 42.9%. Intu Properties pays out -0.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Inspired pays out 33.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years.
: In the previous week, Inspired had 1 more articles in the media than Intu Properties. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Inspired and 0 mentions for Intu Properties. Inspired's average media sentiment score of 0.75 beat Intu Properties' score of 0.00 indicating that Inspired is being referred to more favorably in the news media.
Company Overall Sentiment
Intu Properties Neutral
Inspired Positive
: 28.1% of Inspired shares are owned by institutional investors. 55.0% of Inspired shares are owned by company 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.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Intu Properties	£548.50M	0.00	N/A	-£145.10	N/A
Inspired	£93.79M	0.12	£1.74M	£8.72	0.79

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Intu Properties	N/A	N/A	N/A
Inspired	10.27%	16.09%	8.75%

Company	Overall Sentiment
Intu Properties	Neutral
Inspired	Positive

Summary

Inspired beats Intu Properties on 10 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Inspired compare to InfraStrata?

InfraStrata (LON:INFA) and Inspired (LON:INSE) are both small-cap computer software companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, analyst recommendations, valuation, risk, media sentiment, dividends, institutional ownership and profitability.

: In the previous week, Inspired had 1 more articles in the media than InfraStrata. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Inspired and 0 mentions for InfraStrata. Inspired's average media sentiment score of 0.75 beat InfraStrata's score of 0.00 indicating that Inspired is being referred to more favorably in the news media.
Company Overall Sentiment
InfraStrata Neutral
Inspired Positive
: Inspired has higher revenue and earnings than InfraStrata. InfraStrata is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Inspired, 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
InfraStrata £6.13M 0.00 N/A -£24.20 N/A
Inspired £93.79M 0.12 £1.74M £8.72 0.79
: 28.1% of Inspired shares are held by institutional investors. 55.0% of Inspired 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.
: Inspired has a net margin of 10.27% compared to InfraStrata's net margin of 0.00%. Inspired's return on equity of 16.09% beat InfraStrata's return on equity.
Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
InfraStrata N/A N/A N/A
Inspired 10.27% 16.09% 8.75%

Company	Overall Sentiment
InfraStrata	Neutral
Inspired	Positive

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
InfraStrata	£6.13M	0.00	N/A	-£24.20	N/A
Inspired	£93.79M	0.12	£1.74M	£8.72	0.79

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
InfraStrata	N/A	N/A	N/A
Inspired	10.27%	16.09%	8.75%

Summary

Inspired beats InfraStrata on 10 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

This chart shows the average media sentiment of LON and its competitors over the past 90 days as caculated by MarketBeat. The averaged score is equivalent to the following: Very Negative Sentiment <= -1.5, Negative Sentiment > -1.5 and <= -0.5, Neutral Sentiment > -0.5 and < 0.5, Positive Sentiment >= 0.5 and < 1.5, and Very Positive Sentiment >= 1.5.

INSE vs. The Competition

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Metric	Inspired	Specialty Business Services Industry	Industrials Sector	LON Exchange
Market Cap	£11.37M	£5.41B	£9.36B	£2.73B
Dividend Yield	3.69%	4.78%	3.57%	6.11%
P/E Ratio	0.79	26.60	25.18	365.28
Price / Sales	0.12	88.61	4,989.68	87,989.37
Price / Cash	11.29	40.54	27.09	27.89
Price / Book	0.11	7.31	4.73	7.39
Net Income	£1.74M	£144.67M	£792.42M	£5.89B
7 Day Performance	N/A	1.56%	0.85%	0.88%
1 Month Performance	-0.72%	5.07%	7.13%	5.27%
1 Year Performance	-90.04%	6.91%	41.38%	80.43%

Inspired 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)
INSE Inspired	N/A	GBX 6.87 -0.7%	N/A	N/A	£11.37M	£93.79M	0.79	1,600
CTG Christie Group	N/A	GBX 124 +3.3%	N/A	N/A	£30.75M	£67.03M	8.95	3,450
SMRT Smartspace Software	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	£26.05M	£5.43M	N/A	640
ADAM Jade Road Investments	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	£25.17M	N/A	N/A	N/A
INTU Intu Properties	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	£24.07M	£548.50M	N/A	17,300	Gap Down High Trading Volume

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This page (LON:INSE) was last updated on 5/5/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.

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