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

Should you buy PayPoint stock or one of its competitors? PayPoint'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 "software" industry.

How does PayPoint compare to Kainos Group?

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

Kainos Group has higher revenue and earnings than PayPoint. PayPoint 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£431.10M3.17£48.81M£35.1033.79
PayPoint£337.01M1.05£35.08M£58.4010.29

In the previous week, PayPoint had 1 more articles in the media than Kainos Group. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for PayPoint and 1 mentions for Kainos Group. PayPoint's average media sentiment score of 0.96 beat Kainos Group's score of 0.37 indicating that PayPoint is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

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

36.6% of Kainos Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 79.1% of PayPoint shares are held by institutional investors. 19.7% of Kainos Group shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 2.7% of PayPoint shares are held 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.

Kainos Group has a beta of 0.874, meaning that its stock price is 13% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, PayPoint has a beta of 0.359, meaning that its stock price is 64% less volatile than the broader market.

Kainos Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 28.90 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.4%. PayPoint pays an annual dividend of GBX 41.03 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.8%. 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. PayPoint pays out 70.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. PayPoint is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Kainos Group presently has a consensus target price of GBX 1,231.17, indicating a potential upside of 3.81%. PayPoint has a consensus target price of GBX 1,100, indicating a potential upside of 83.03%. Given PayPoint's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe PayPoint 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
PayPoint
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

PayPoint has a net margin of 11.67% compared to Kainos Group's net margin of 9.86%. PayPoint's return on equity of 45.78% beat Kainos Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Kainos Group9.86% 41.45% 14.45%
PayPoint 11.67%45.78%6.54%

Summary

PayPoint beats Kainos Group on 10 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does PayPoint compare to Blue Prism Group?

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

PayPoint has higher revenue and earnings than Blue Prism Group. Blue Prism Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than PayPoint, 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
PayPoint£337.01M1.05£35.08M£58.4010.29

PayPoint has a consensus price target of GBX 1,100, suggesting a potential upside of 83.03%. Given PayPoint's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe PayPoint 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
PayPoint
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

PayPoint has a net margin of 11.67% compared to Blue Prism Group's net margin of 0.00%. PayPoint's return on equity of 45.78% beat Blue Prism Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Blue Prism GroupN/A N/A N/A
PayPoint 11.67%45.78%6.54%

In the previous week, PayPoint had 2 more articles in the media than Blue Prism Group. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for PayPoint and 0 mentions for Blue Prism Group. PayPoint's average media sentiment score of 0.96 beat Blue Prism Group's score of 0.00 indicating that PayPoint is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Blue Prism Group Neutral
PayPoint Positive

79.1% of PayPoint shares are held by institutional investors. 2.7% of PayPoint shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

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

How does PayPoint compare to Kape Technologies?

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

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
PayPoint£337.01M1.05£35.08M£58.4010.29
Kape Technologies£623.48M0.00£70.92M£0.15N/A

In the previous week, PayPoint had 2 more articles in the media than Kape Technologies. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for PayPoint and 0 mentions for Kape Technologies. PayPoint's average media sentiment score of 0.96 beat Kape Technologies' score of 0.00 indicating that PayPoint is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
PayPoint Positive
Kape Technologies Neutral

PayPoint presently has a consensus price target of GBX 1,100, suggesting a potential upside of 83.03%. Given PayPoint's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe PayPoint is more favorable than Kape Technologies.

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
Kape Technologies
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

PayPoint has a beta of 0.359, meaning that its stock price is 64% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Kape Technologies has a beta of 0.64, meaning that its stock price is 36% less volatile than the broader market.

79.1% of PayPoint shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 11.4% of Kape Technologies shares are held by institutional investors. 2.7% of PayPoint shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 81.1% of Kape Technologies shares are held by company 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.

PayPoint has a net margin of 11.67% compared to Kape Technologies' net margin of 11.37%. PayPoint's return on equity of 45.78% beat Kape Technologies' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
PayPoint11.67% 45.78% 6.54%
Kape Technologies 11.37%6.97%3.47%

Summary

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

How does PayPoint compare to Spirent Communications?

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

PayPoint has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Spirent Communications. PayPoint 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
PayPoint£337.01M1.05£35.08M£58.4010.29
Spirent Communications£471M2.49£16.67M£0.0116,032.26

PayPoint currently has a consensus target price of GBX 1,100, suggesting a potential upside of 83.03%. Given PayPoint's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe PayPoint is more favorable than Spirent Communications.

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
Spirent Communications
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

PayPoint has a net margin of 11.67% compared to Spirent Communications' net margin of 2.80%. PayPoint's return on equity of 45.78% beat Spirent Communications' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
PayPoint11.67% 45.78% 6.54%
Spirent Communications 2.80%3.36%2.77%

PayPoint has a beta of 0.359, meaning that its share price is 64% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Spirent Communications has a beta of 0.57, meaning that its share price is 43% less volatile than the broader market.

79.1% of PayPoint shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 57.4% of Spirent Communications shares are held by institutional investors. 2.7% of PayPoint shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 22.0% of Spirent Communications shares are held 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.

In the previous week, PayPoint had 2 more articles in the media than Spirent Communications. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for PayPoint and 0 mentions for Spirent Communications. PayPoint's average media sentiment score of 0.96 beat Spirent Communications' score of 0.00 indicating that PayPoint is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
PayPoint Positive
Spirent Communications Neutral

Summary

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

How does PayPoint compare to Trustpilot Group?

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

PayPoint has a beta of 0.359, meaning that its share price is 64% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Trustpilot Group has a beta of 0.507, meaning that its share price is 49% less volatile than the broader market.

PayPoint has higher revenue and earnings than Trustpilot Group. PayPoint 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
PayPoint£337.01M1.05£35.08M£58.4010.29
Trustpilot Group£261.05M3.72£20.08M£1.80140.12

PayPoint has a net margin of 11.67% compared to Trustpilot Group's net margin of 2.97%. Trustpilot Group's return on equity of 64.11% beat PayPoint's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
PayPoint11.67% 45.78% 6.54%
Trustpilot Group 2.97%64.11%1.45%

In the previous week, PayPoint had 1 more articles in the media than Trustpilot Group. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for PayPoint and 1 mentions for Trustpilot Group. PayPoint's average media sentiment score of 0.96 beat Trustpilot Group's score of 0.80 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)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
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

79.1% of PayPoint shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 46.9% of Trustpilot Group shares are held by institutional investors. 2.7% of PayPoint shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 13.5% of Trustpilot Group shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

PayPoint presently has a consensus target price of GBX 1,100, suggesting a potential upside of 83.03%. Trustpilot Group has a consensus target price of GBX 351.25, suggesting a potential upside of 39.27%. Given PayPoint's higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe PayPoint is more favorable than Trustpilot Group.

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
Trustpilot Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

Summary

PayPoint beats Trustpilot Group on 9 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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PAY vs. The Competition

MetricPayPointSoftware IndustryTechnology SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£355.29M£15.43B£29.67B£2.87B
Dividend Yield6.49%3.43%2.75%6.23%
P/E Ratio10.29138.4276.34366.83
Price / Sales1.051,286.78588.6983,599.70
Price / Cash91.4445.1247.5027.89
Price / Book3.618.347.706.33
Net Income£35.08M£434.47M£703.71M£5.89B
7 Day Performance-2.78%-1.94%-1.07%-0.69%
1 Month Performance1.43%-0.99%-3.64%0.18%
1 Year Performance-10.30%-0.11%180.37%20.03%

PayPoint Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
PAY
PayPoint
4.5091 of 5 stars
GBX 601
+0.7%
GBX 1,100
+83.0%
-10.4%£355.29M£337.01M10.291,260
KNOS
Kainos Group
1.913 of 5 stars
GBX 1,174
-1.3%
GBX 1,231.17
+4.9%
+33.0%£1.35B£431.10M33.452,953
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+0.9%£1.17B£471M16,032.261,526

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This page (LON:PAY) was last updated on 9/12/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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