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As of 05/15/2026 12:06 PM Eastern
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SFOR vs. FOUR, NFC, NEXN, TRS, and HNT

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

How does S4 Capital compare to 4imprint Group?

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

S4 Capital pays an annual dividend of GBX 1 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.5%. 4imprint Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 247.03 per share and has a dividend yield of 7.0%. S4 Capital pays out -27.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. 4imprint Group pays out 61.3% 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.

27.0% of S4 Capital shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 56.0% of 4imprint Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 17.5% of S4 Capital shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 9.0% of 4imprint Group shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, 4imprint Group had 2 more articles in the media than S4 Capital. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for 4imprint Group and 0 mentions for S4 Capital. 4imprint Group's average media sentiment score of 0.82 beat S4 Capital's score of 0.00 indicating that 4imprint Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
S4 Capital Neutral
4imprint Group Positive

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
S4 Capital£754.80M0.36N/A-£3.70N/A
4imprint Group£1.35B0.73£139.98M£403.308.74

S4 Capital currently has a consensus price target of GBX 32.67, indicating a potential downside of 19.82%. 4imprint Group has a consensus price target of GBX 4,621.33, indicating a potential upside of 31.15%. Given 4imprint Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe 4imprint 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
4imprint Group
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

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

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
S4 Capital-3.29% -4.92% 1.48%
4imprint Group 8.43%78.01%35.62%

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 better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, profitability, dividends, analyst recommendations, risk, media sentiment and institutional ownership.

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%

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 company insiders. Comparatively, 8.9% of Next Fifteen Communications Group shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

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

Company Overall Sentiment
S4 Capital Neutral
Next Fifteen Communications Group Neutral

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

S4 Capital pays an annual dividend of GBX 1 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.5%. 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.

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£754.80M0.36N/A-£3.70N/A
Next Fifteen Communications Group£602.53M0.00-£76.69M-£0.82N/A

S4 Capital currently has a consensus price target of GBX 32.67, suggesting a potential downside of 19.82%. Given Next Fifteen Communications Group's higher probable upside, analysts plainly 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

Summary

S4 Capital beats Next Fifteen Communications Group on 8 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 business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, profitability, dividends, analyst recommendations, risk, media sentiment and institutional ownership.

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%

27.0% of S4 Capital shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 44.8% of Nexxen International shares are owned by institutional investors. 17.5% 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, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Nexxen International had 2 more articles in the media than S4 Capital. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Nexxen International and 0 mentions for S4 Capital. 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

S4 Capital has a beta of 0.598, meaning that its share price is 40% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Nexxen International has a beta of 1.51, meaning 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£754.80M0.36N/A-£3.70N/A
Nexxen International£315.51M0.00-£890.76K-£0.44N/A

S4 Capital currently has a consensus price target of GBX 32.67, suggesting a potential downside of 19.82%. 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

Nexxen International beats S4 Capital on 8 of the 13 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 business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, earnings, analyst recommendations, risk, valuation, dividends, media sentiment and institutional ownership.

S4 Capital has a consensus price target of GBX 32.67, suggesting a potential downside of 19.82%. Given Tarsus Group's higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe Tarsus Group is more favorable than S4 Capital.

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

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 2.5%. 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.

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%

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

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 endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

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£754.80M0.36N/A-£3.70N/A

Summary

S4 Capital beats Tarsus Group on 8 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does S4 Capital compare to Huntsworth?

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

S4 Capital has a consensus price target of GBX 32.67, suggesting a potential downside of 19.82%. Given Huntsworth's higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe Huntsworth is more favorable than S4 Capital.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Huntsworth
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

Huntsworth pays an annual dividend of GBX 3 per share. S4 Capital pays an annual dividend of GBX 1 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.5%. Huntsworth pays out 55.6% 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. S4 Capital is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

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
HuntsworthN/A N/A N/A
S4 Capital -3.29%-4.92%1.48%

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

Company Overall Sentiment
Huntsworth Neutral
S4 Capital Neutral

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 endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

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
Huntsworth£264.85M0.00N/A£5.40N/A
S4 Capital£754.80M0.36N/A-£3.70N/A

Summary

S4 Capital beats Huntsworth on 8 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

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SFOR vs. The Competition

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MetricS4 CapitalAdvertising Agencies IndustryCommunication SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£267.34M£297.75M£3.35B£2.60B
Dividend Yield2.74%6.03%6.82%6.15%
P/E Ratio-11.0116.7914.38365.91
Price / Sales0.3629.16115.6488,030.08
Price / Cash5.189.7615.9827.89
Price / Book0.311.994.807.74
Net IncomeN/A£20.86M£125.80M£5.89B
7 Day Performance-10.66%1.20%6.40%0.21%
1 Month Performance5.14%6.64%10.45%1.56%
1 Year Performance50.89%-9.72%10.44%77.95%

S4 Capital Competitors List

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CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
SFOR
S4 Capital
0.7148 of 5 stars		GBX 40.74
-0.6%		GBX 32.67
-19.8%		+42.9%£267.34M£754.80MN/A7,700
FOUR
4imprint Group
4.5085 of 5 stars		GBX 3,584
+1.0%		GBX 4,621.33
+28.9%		+0.4%£1.01B£1.35B8.892,300
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
TRS
Tarsus Group
N/AN/AN/AN/A£549.84M£99.73M45.593,500

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This page (LON:SFOR) was last updated on 5/16/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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