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S4 Capital (SFOR) Competitors

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SFOR vs. ASCL, FOUR, NFC, NEXN, and TRS

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 Ascential (ASCL), 4imprint Group (FOUR), Next Fifteen Communications Group (NFC), Nexxen International (NEXN), and Tarsus Group (TRS). These companies are all part of the "advertising agencies" industry.

How does S4 Capital compare to Ascential?

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

S4 Capital currently has a consensus price target of GBX 32.67, suggesting a potential downside of 15.04%. Given Ascential's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Ascential is more favorable than S4 Capital.

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
Ascential
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

In the previous week, S4 Capital had 3 more articles in the media than Ascential. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for S4 Capital and 0 mentions for Ascential. S4 Capital's average media sentiment score of 0.11 beat Ascential's score of 0.00 indicating that S4 Capital is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
S4 Capital Neutral
Ascential Neutral

S4 Capital pays an annual dividend of GBX 1 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.6%. Ascential pays an annual dividend of GBX 6 per share. S4 Capital pays out -27.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Ascential pays out 5,000.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. S4 Capital is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

27.0% of S4 Capital shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 107.2% of Ascential shares are held by institutional investors. 17.5% of S4 Capital shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 7.0% of Ascential shares are held 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 has a beta of 0.598, suggesting that its stock price is 40% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Ascential has a beta of 0.8, suggesting that its stock price is 20% less volatile than the broader market.

Ascential has a net margin of 137.00% compared to S4 Capital's net margin of -3.29%. Ascential's return on equity of 8.85% beat S4 Capital's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
S4 Capital-3.29% -4.92% 1.48%
Ascential 137.00%8.85%3.36%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
S4 Capital£754.80M0.34N/A-£3.70N/A
Ascential£228.10M0.00£39.80M£0.12N/A

Summary

S4 Capital and Ascential tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does S4 Capital compare to 4imprint Group?

4imprint Group (LON:FOUR) and S4 Capital (LON:SFOR) are both small-cap communication services companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, profitability, institutional ownership, media sentiment, dividends, earnings, valuation and risk.

4imprint Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 247.03 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.6%. S4 Capital pays an annual dividend of GBX 1 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.6%. 4imprint Group pays out 61.3% 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.

In the previous week, 4imprint Group had 2 more articles in the media than S4 Capital. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for 4imprint Group and 3 mentions for S4 Capital. 4imprint Group's average media sentiment score of 0.70 beat S4 Capital's score of 0.11 indicating that 4imprint Group is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
4imprint Group
3 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
S4 Capital
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

4imprint Group has higher revenue and earnings than S4 Capital. S4 Capital is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than 4imprint Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
4imprint Group£1.35B0.78£139.98M£403.309.29
S4 Capital£754.80M0.34N/A-£3.70N/A

56.0% of 4imprint Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 27.0% of S4 Capital shares are held by institutional investors. 9.0% of 4imprint Group shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 17.5% of S4 Capital shares are held by 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.

4imprint Group has a beta of 0.734, indicating that its stock price is 27% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, S4 Capital has a beta of 0.598, indicating that its stock price is 40% less volatile than the broader market.

4imprint Group currently has a consensus price target of GBX 4,621.33, indicating a potential upside of 23.30%. S4 Capital has a consensus price target of GBX 32.67, indicating a potential downside of 15.04%. Given 4imprint Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe 4imprint Group is more favorable than S4 Capital.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
4imprint Group
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67
S4 Capital
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33

4imprint Group has a net margin of 8.43% compared to S4 Capital's net margin of -3.29%. 4imprint Group's return on equity of 78.01% beat S4 Capital's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
4imprint Group8.43% 78.01% 35.62%
S4 Capital -3.29%-4.92%1.48%

Summary

4imprint Group beats S4 Capital on 15 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does S4 Capital compare to Next Fifteen Communications Group?

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

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
S4 Capital-3.29% -4.92% 1.48%
Next Fifteen Communications Group -12.73%-66.09%7.65%

In the previous week, S4 Capital had 3 more articles in the media than Next Fifteen Communications Group. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for S4 Capital and 0 mentions for Next Fifteen Communications Group. S4 Capital's average media sentiment score of 0.11 beat Next Fifteen Communications Group's score of 0.00 indicating that S4 Capital is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
S4 Capital Neutral
Next Fifteen Communications Group Neutral

S4 Capital presently has a consensus price target of GBX 32.67, indicating a potential downside of 15.04%. Given Next Fifteen Communications Group's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Next Fifteen Communications Group is more favorable than S4 Capital.

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
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 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
S4 Capital£754.80M0.34N/A-£3.70N/A
Next Fifteen Communications Group£602.53M0.00-£76.69M-£0.82N/A

S4 Capital has a beta of 0.598, suggesting that its stock price is 40% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Next Fifteen Communications Group has a beta of 1.39, suggesting that its stock price is 39% more volatile than the broader market.

27.0% of S4 Capital shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 86.3% of Next Fifteen Communications Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 17.5% of S4 Capital shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 8.9% of Next Fifteen Communications Group shares are owned by 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.

S4 Capital pays an annual dividend of GBX 1 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.6%. Next Fifteen Communications Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 13 per share. S4 Capital pays out -27.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Next Fifteen Communications Group pays out -1,585.4% 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.

Summary

S4 Capital beats Next Fifteen Communications Group on 10 of the 16 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 stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, earnings, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, valuation, profitability, dividends and risk.

In the previous week, S4 Capital had 3 more articles in the media than Nexxen International. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for S4 Capital and 0 mentions for Nexxen International. S4 Capital's average media sentiment score of 0.11 beat Nexxen International's score of 0.00 indicating that S4 Capital is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
S4 Capital Neutral
Nexxen International Neutral

27.0% of S4 Capital shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 44.8% of Nexxen International shares are held by institutional investors. 17.5% of S4 Capital shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 44.1% of Nexxen International 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.

S4 Capital has a beta of 0.598, suggesting that its share price is 40% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Nexxen International has a beta of 1.51, suggesting that its share price is 51% more volatile than the broader market.

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£754.80M0.34N/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%

S4 Capital currently has a consensus target price of GBX 32.67, indicating a potential downside of 15.04%. Given Nexxen International's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Nexxen International is more favorable than S4 Capital.

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

Summary

S4 Capital and Nexxen International tied by winning 7 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does S4 Capital compare to Tarsus Group?

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

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
S4 Capital-3.29% -4.92% 1.48%
Tarsus Group N/A N/A N/A

S4 Capital pays an annual dividend of GBX 1 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.6%. Tarsus Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 0.11 per share. S4 Capital pays out -27.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Tarsus Group pays out 1.2% 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 had 3 more articles in the media than Tarsus Group. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for S4 Capital and 0 mentions for Tarsus Group. S4 Capital's average media sentiment score of 0.11 beat Tarsus Group's score of 0.00 indicating that S4 Capital is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
S4 Capital Neutral
Tarsus Group Neutral

S4 Capital presently has a consensus target price of GBX 32.67, suggesting a potential downside of 15.04%. Given Tarsus Group's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Tarsus Group is more favorable than S4 Capital.

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
Tarsus Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

27.0% of S4 Capital shares are held by institutional investors. 17.5% of S4 Capital 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.

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
S4 Capital£754.80M0.34N/A-£3.70N/A
Tarsus Group£99.73M0.00N/A£9.30N/A

Summary

S4 Capital beats Tarsus Group on 10 of the 15 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£256.02M£281.51M£3.42B£2.77B
Dividend Yield2.53%5.90%6.70%6.12%
P/E Ratio-10.3915.8814.33365.54
Price / Sales0.3431.32117.2287,173.10
Price / Cash5.189.3015.8227.85
Price / Book0.292.405.167.68
Net IncomeN/A£18.37M£124.16M£5.89B
7 Day Performance-10.58%-0.48%-1.32%-0.55%
1 Month Performance-7.79%5.76%1.01%3.15%
1 Year Performance55.98%-12.39%3.33%73.57%

S4 Capital Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
SFOR
S4 Capital
0.9479 of 5 stars
GBX 38.45
-7.5%
GBX 32.67
-15.0%
+56.8%£256.02M£754.80MN/A7,700
ASCL
Ascential
N/AN/AN/AN/A£1.17B£228.10M4,725.00700
FOUR
4imprint Group
4.3742 of 5 stars
GBX 3,726
-0.4%
GBX 4,621.33
+24.0%
+10.1%£1.04B£1.35B9.242,300
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

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This page (LON:SFOR) was last updated on 6/5/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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