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Software Circle (SFT) Competitors

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SFT vs. BEG, KEYS, KGH, WATR, and GRA

Should you buy Software Circle stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Software Circle 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 Software Circle include Begbies Traynor Group (BEG), Keystone Law Group (KEYS), Knights Group (KGH), Water Intelligence (WATR), and Grafenia (GRA). These companies are all part of the "specialty business services" industry.

How does Software Circle compare to Begbies Traynor Group?

Software Circle (LON:SFT) and Begbies Traynor Group (LON:BEG) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, dividends, risk, media sentiment, valuation, earnings, profitability and institutional ownership.

Begbies Traynor Group has higher revenue and earnings than Software Circle. Software Circle is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Begbies Traynor Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Software Circle£19.55M3.18-£2.37M-£0.71N/A
Begbies Traynor Group£159.40M1.22£1.46M£6.0020.25

10.1% of Software Circle shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 19.6% of Begbies Traynor Group shares are held by institutional investors. 8.2% of Software Circle shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 19.8% of Begbies Traynor Group 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.

Software Circle has a beta of 0.13, indicating that its share price is 87% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Begbies Traynor Group has a beta of 0.37, indicating that its share price is 63% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Software Circle's average media sentiment score of 0.75 beat Begbies Traynor Group's score of 0.00 indicating that Software Circle is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Software Circle Positive
Begbies Traynor Group Neutral

Begbies Traynor Group has a net margin of 6.21% compared to Software Circle's net margin of -14.28%. Begbies Traynor Group's return on equity of 12.15% beat Software Circle's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Software Circle-14.28% -13.36% -4.49%
Begbies Traynor Group 6.21%12.15%7.40%

Begbies Traynor Group has a consensus price target of GBX 155, indicating a potential upside of 27.57%. Given Begbies Traynor Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Begbies Traynor Group is more favorable than Software Circle.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Software Circle
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Begbies Traynor Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

Summary

Begbies Traynor Group beats Software Circle on 13 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Software Circle compare to Keystone Law Group?

Software Circle (LON:SFT) and Keystone Law Group (LON:KEYS) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, valuation, risk, profitability, dividends, earnings, analyst recommendations and media sentiment.

In the previous week, Keystone Law Group had 1 more articles in the media than Software Circle. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Keystone Law Group and 0 mentions for Software Circle. Keystone Law Group's average media sentiment score of 1.32 beat Software Circle's score of 0.75 indicating that Keystone Law Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Software Circle Positive
Keystone Law Group Positive

Keystone Law Group has higher revenue and earnings than Software Circle. Software Circle is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Keystone Law Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Software Circle£19.55M3.18-£2.37M-£0.71N/A
Keystone Law Group£115.17M1.47£7.97M£34.3015.62

Keystone Law Group has a net margin of 9.59% compared to Software Circle's net margin of -14.28%. Keystone Law Group's return on equity of 59.02% beat Software Circle's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Software Circle-14.28% -13.36% -4.49%
Keystone Law Group 9.59%59.02%14.36%

Software Circle has a beta of 0.13, indicating that its share price is 87% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Keystone Law Group has a beta of 0.262, indicating that its share price is 74% less volatile than the broader market.

10.1% of Software Circle shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 30.2% of Keystone Law Group shares are held by institutional investors. 8.2% of Software Circle shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 29.3% of Keystone Law Group shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Keystone Law Group beats Software Circle on 12 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Software Circle compare to Knights Group?

Software Circle (LON:SFT) and Knights Group (LON:KGH) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, risk, profitability, dividends, earnings, valuation, institutional ownership and media sentiment.

Knights Group has a consensus price target of GBX 261.67, indicating a potential upside of 41.56%. Given Knights Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Knights Group is more favorable than Software Circle.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Software Circle
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Knights Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

Software Circle has a beta of 0.13, suggesting that its stock price is 87% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Knights Group has a beta of 1.462, suggesting that its stock price is 46% more volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Software Circle£19.55M3.18-£2.37M-£0.71N/A
Knights Group£186.02M0.85£9.81M£1.26146.70

10.1% of Software Circle shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 6.4% of Knights Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 8.2% of Software Circle shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 23.7% of Knights Group shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Knights Group had 2 more articles in the media than Software Circle. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Knights Group and 0 mentions for Software Circle. Software Circle's average media sentiment score of 0.75 beat Knights Group's score of 0.17 indicating that Software Circle is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Software Circle Positive
Knights Group Neutral

Knights Group has a net margin of 0.65% compared to Software Circle's net margin of -14.28%. Knights Group's return on equity of 1.15% beat Software Circle's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Software Circle-14.28% -13.36% -4.49%
Knights Group 0.65%1.15%4.91%

Summary

Knights Group beats Software Circle on 13 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Software Circle compare to Water Intelligence?

Software Circle (LON:SFT) and Water Intelligence (LON:WATR) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, profitability, dividends, analyst recommendations, earnings, institutional ownership, media sentiment and risk.

Water Intelligence has higher revenue and earnings than Software Circle. Software Circle is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Water Intelligence, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Software Circle£19.55M3.18-£2.37M-£0.71N/A
Water Intelligence£90.43M0.52£6.65M£24.9011.26

10.1% of Software Circle shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 7.7% of Water Intelligence shares are owned by institutional investors. 8.2% of Software Circle shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 55.7% of Water Intelligence 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.

Water Intelligence has a consensus target price of GBX 515, suggesting a potential upside of 83.74%. Given Water Intelligence's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Water Intelligence is more favorable than Software Circle.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Software Circle
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Water Intelligence
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

Software Circle has a beta of 0.13, meaning that its share price is 87% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Water Intelligence has a beta of 0.978, meaning that its share price is 2% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Water Intelligence had 1 more articles in the media than Software Circle. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Water Intelligence and 0 mentions for Software Circle. Water Intelligence's average media sentiment score of 1.01 beat Software Circle's score of 0.75 indicating that Water Intelligence is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Software Circle Positive
Water Intelligence Positive

Water Intelligence has a net margin of 5.50% compared to Software Circle's net margin of -14.28%. Water Intelligence's return on equity of 7.54% beat Software Circle's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Software Circle-14.28% -13.36% -4.49%
Water Intelligence 5.50%7.54%4.88%

Summary

Water Intelligence beats Software Circle on 14 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Software Circle compare to Grafenia?

Grafenia (LON:GRA) and Software Circle (LON:SFT) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, profitability, valuation, risk, institutional ownership, earnings, analyst recommendations and media sentiment.

In the previous week, Software Circle's average media sentiment score of 0.75 beat Grafenia's score of 0.00 indicating that Software Circle is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Grafenia Neutral
Software Circle Positive

Grafenia has a net margin of -11.78% compared to Software Circle's net margin of -14.28%. Software Circle's return on equity of -13.36% beat Grafenia's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Grafenia-11.78% -82.44% -4.07%
Software Circle -14.28%-13.36%-4.49%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Grafenia£11.68M0.00-£1.41M-£0.01N/A
Software Circle£19.55M3.18-£2.37M-£0.71N/A

43.6% of Grafenia shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 10.1% of Software Circle shares are owned by institutional investors. 44.9% of Grafenia shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 8.2% of Software Circle shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Grafenia has a beta of 0.33, indicating that its stock price is 67% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Software Circle has a beta of 0.13, indicating that its stock price is 87% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Grafenia beats Software Circle on 7 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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SFT vs. The Competition

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MetricSoftware CircleSpecialty Business Services IndustryIndustrials SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£62.22M£5.03B£9.69B£2.77B
Dividend Yield14.29%4.92%3.54%6.14%
P/E Ratio-22.4626.7830.11366.59
Price / Sales3.1890.464,818.9286,428.50
Price / CashN/A40.5427.7327.87
Price / Book2.667.164.677.65
Net Income-£2.37M£144.67M£791.01M£5.89B
7 Day Performance-2.60%-0.02%6.87%-0.07%
1 Month Performance4.25%-2.49%5.91%-1.73%
1 Year Performance-45.56%-0.19%35.32%65.26%

Software Circle Competitors List

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CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
SFT
Software Circle
N/AGBX 15.95
+0.9%		N/A-45.9%£62.22M£19.55MN/A131
BEG
Begbies Traynor Group
N/AGBX 121.50
flat		GBX 155
+27.6%		+10.0%£195.09M£159.40M20.251,051
KEYS
Keystone Law Group
N/AGBX 536.80
+0.9%		N/A-11.4%£169.34M£115.17M15.6576
KGH
Knights Group
2.5753 of 5 stars		GBX 178
+1.1%		GBX 258.33
+45.1%		-1.8%£153.02M£186.02M141.271,353
WATR
Water Intelligence
3.4344 of 5 stars		GBX 274
+2.4%		GBX 515
+88.0%		-18.6%£46.14M£90.43M11.00436

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