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SFOR vs. NFC, NEXN, TRS, HNT, and TRMR

Should you buy S4 Capital stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares S4 Capital 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 S4 Capital include Next Fifteen Communications Group (NFC), Nexxen International (NEXN), Tarsus Group (TRS), Huntsworth (HNT), and Tremor International (TRMR). These companies are all part of the "advertising agencies" industry.

How does S4 Capital compare to Next Fifteen Communications Group?

Next Fifteen Communications Group (LON:NFC) and S4 Capital (LON:SFOR) are both small-cap advertising agencies industry companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, institutional ownership, earnings, dividends, media sentiment, valuation, profitability and analyst recommendations.

S4 Capital has higher revenue and earnings than Next Fifteen Communications Group. S4 Capital is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Next Fifteen Communications Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Next Fifteen Communications Group£602.53M0.00-£76.69M-£0.82N/A
S4 Capital£754.80M0.27N/A-£3.70N/A

In the previous week, Next Fifteen Communications Group's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled S4 Capital'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Next Fifteen Communications Group Neutral
S4 Capital Neutral

Next Fifteen Communications Group has a beta of 1.39, meaning that its share price is 39% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, S4 Capital has a beta of 0.599, meaning that its share price is 40% less volatile than the broader market.

S4 Capital has a net margin of -3.29% compared to Next Fifteen Communications Group's net margin of -12.73%. S4 Capital's return on equity of -4.92% beat Next Fifteen Communications Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Next Fifteen Communications Group-12.73% -66.09% 7.65%
S4 Capital -3.29%-4.92%1.48%

Next Fifteen Communications Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 13 per share. S4 Capital pays an annual dividend of GBX 1 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.2%. Next Fifteen Communications Group pays out -1,585.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. S4 Capital pays out -27.0% 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.

86.3% of Next Fifteen Communications Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 26.4% of S4 Capital shares are held by institutional investors. 8.9% of Next Fifteen Communications Group shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 17.7% of S4 Capital shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

S4 Capital has a consensus target price of GBX 32.67, indicating a potential upside of 4.80%. Given S4 Capital's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe S4 Capital is more favorable than Next Fifteen Communications Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Next Fifteen Communications Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
S4 Capital
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33

Summary

S4 Capital beats Next Fifteen Communications Group on 9 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does S4 Capital compare to Nexxen International?

S4 Capital (LON:SFOR) and Nexxen International (LON:NEXN) are both small-cap communication services companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, media sentiment, valuation, institutional ownership, risk, profitability, analyst recommendations and dividends.

S4 Capital has higher revenue and earnings than Nexxen International. S4 Capital is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Nexxen International, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
S4 Capital£754.80M0.27N/A-£3.70N/A
Nexxen International£315.51M0.00-£890.76K-£0.44N/A

Nexxen International has a net margin of 9.70% compared to S4 Capital's net margin of -3.29%. Nexxen International's return on equity of 6.60% beat S4 Capital's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
S4 Capital-3.29% -4.92% 1.48%
Nexxen International 9.70%6.60%0.59%

26.4% of S4 Capital shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 44.8% of Nexxen International shares are owned by institutional investors. 17.7% of S4 Capital shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 44.1% of Nexxen International shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

S4 Capital presently has a consensus target price of GBX 32.67, indicating a potential upside of 4.80%. Given S4 Capital's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe S4 Capital is more favorable than Nexxen International.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
S4 Capital
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33
Nexxen International
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

S4 Capital has a beta of 0.599, indicating that its share price is 40% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Nexxen International has a beta of 1.51, indicating that its share price is 51% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, S4 Capital's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Nexxen International'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
S4 Capital Neutral
Nexxen International Neutral

Summary

S4 Capital and Nexxen International tied by winning 6 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does S4 Capital compare to Tarsus Group?

Tarsus Group (LON:TRS) and S4 Capital (LON:SFOR) are both small-cap advertising agencies industry companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, profitability, analyst recommendations, dividends, earnings, risk, media sentiment and valuation.

26.4% of S4 Capital shares are owned by institutional investors. 17.7% of S4 Capital 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.

In the previous week, Tarsus Group's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled S4 Capital'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Tarsus Group Neutral
S4 Capital Neutral

Tarsus Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 0.11 per share. S4 Capital pays an annual dividend of GBX 1 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.2%. Tarsus Group pays out 1.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. S4 Capital pays out -27.0% 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. S4 Capital is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

S4 Capital has a consensus price target of GBX 32.67, suggesting a potential upside of 4.80%. Given S4 Capital's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe S4 Capital is more favorable than Tarsus Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Tarsus Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
S4 Capital
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33

S4 Capital is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Tarsus Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Tarsus Group£99.73M0.00N/A£9.30N/A
S4 Capital£754.80M0.27N/A-£3.70N/A

Tarsus Group has a net margin of 0.00% compared to S4 Capital's net margin of -3.29%. Tarsus Group's return on equity of 0.00% beat S4 Capital's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Tarsus GroupN/A N/A N/A
S4 Capital -3.29%-4.92%1.48%

Summary

S4 Capital beats Tarsus Group on 9 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does S4 Capital compare to Huntsworth?

S4 Capital (LON:SFOR) and Huntsworth (LON:HNT) are both small-cap advertising agencies industry companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, valuation, risk, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, earnings and profitability.

26.4% of S4 Capital shares are owned by institutional investors. 17.7% of S4 Capital shares are owned by company 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.

S4 Capital pays an annual dividend of GBX 1 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.2%. Huntsworth pays an annual dividend of GBX 3 per share. S4 Capital pays out -27.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Huntsworth pays out 55.6% 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. S4 Capital is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

In the previous week, S4 Capital's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Huntsworth'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
S4 Capital Neutral
Huntsworth Neutral

Huntsworth has a net margin of 0.00% compared to S4 Capital's net margin of -3.29%. Huntsworth's return on equity of 0.00% beat S4 Capital's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
S4 Capital-3.29% -4.92% 1.48%
Huntsworth N/A N/A N/A

S4 Capital is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Huntsworth, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
S4 Capital£754.80M0.27N/A-£3.70N/A
Huntsworth£264.85M0.00N/A£5.40N/A

S4 Capital currently has a consensus target price of GBX 32.67, indicating a potential upside of 4.80%. Given S4 Capital's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe S4 Capital is more favorable than Huntsworth.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
S4 Capital
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33
Huntsworth
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

Summary

S4 Capital beats Huntsworth on 9 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does S4 Capital compare to Tremor International?

Tremor International (LON:TRMR) and S4 Capital (LON:SFOR) are both small-cap communication services companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, institutional ownership, risk, earnings, profitability, media sentiment, valuation and analyst recommendations.

S4 Capital has a consensus price target of GBX 32.67, indicating a potential upside of 4.80%. Given S4 Capital's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe S4 Capital is more favorable than Tremor International.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Tremor International
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
S4 Capital
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33

S4 Capital has a net margin of -3.29% compared to Tremor International's net margin of -5.72%. Tremor International's return on equity of -3.63% beat S4 Capital's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Tremor International-5.72% -3.63% -0.63%
S4 Capital -3.29%-4.92%1.48%

S4 Capital has higher revenue and earnings than Tremor International. S4 Capital is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Tremor International, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Tremor International£343.77M0.00-£19.65M-£0.11N/A
S4 Capital£754.80M0.27N/A-£3.70N/A

Tremor International has a beta of 1.32, suggesting that its stock price is 32% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, S4 Capital has a beta of 0.599, suggesting that its stock price is 40% less volatile than the broader market.

Tremor International pays an annual dividend of GBX 7 per share. S4 Capital pays an annual dividend of GBX 1 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.2%. Tremor International pays out -6,363.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. S4 Capital pays out -27.0% 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.

44.8% of Tremor International shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 26.4% of S4 Capital shares are held by institutional investors. 36.6% of Tremor International shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 17.7% of S4 Capital shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Tremor International's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled S4 Capital'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Tremor International Neutral
S4 Capital Neutral

Summary

S4 Capital beats Tremor International on 8 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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SFOR vs. The Competition

MetricS4 CapitalAdvertising Agencies IndustryCommunication SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£207.56M£263.05M£3.25B£2.79B
Dividend Yield3.67%6.09%6.76%6.14%
P/E Ratio-8.4215.7715.21366.64
Price / Sales0.2727.70103.9686,549.18
Price / Cash5.189.3015.6927.87
Price / Book0.242.124.937.60
Net IncomeN/A£18.37M£128.81M£5.89B
7 Day Performance-6.11%-2.08%0.00%-0.05%
1 Month Performance-27.51%-6.86%-3.33%-1.63%
1 Year Performance21.78%-13.39%2.04%65.43%

S4 Capital Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
SFOR
S4 Capital
N/AGBX 31.17
+1.9%
GBX 32.67
+4.8%
+16.1%£207.56M£754.80MN/A7,700
NFC
Next Fifteen Communications Group
N/AN/AN/AN/A£787.02M£602.53MN/A12,800
NEXN
Nexxen International
N/AN/AN/AN/A£649.16M£315.51MN/A895
TRS
Tarsus Group
N/AN/AN/AN/A£549.84M£99.73M45.593,500
HNT
Huntsworth
N/AN/AN/AN/A£399.60M£264.85M19.911,903

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This page (LON:SFOR) was last updated on 6/30/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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