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SFT vs. BEG, SBIZ, KEYS, SOG, and KGH

Should you buy Software Circle stock or one of its competitors? Software Circle's main competitors and comparable companies include Begbies Traynor Group (BEG), The SimplyBiz Group (SBIZ), Keystone Law Group (KEYS), StatPro Group (SOG), and Knights Group (KGH). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "commercial services & supplies" industry.

How does Software Circle compare to Begbies Traynor Group?

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

Begbies Traynor Group has a net margin of 6.21% compared to Software Circle's net margin of -3.63%. 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
Begbies Traynor Group6.21% 12.15% 7.40%
Software Circle -3.63%-3.92%-4.49%

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

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

In the previous week, Begbies Traynor Group's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Software Circle'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Begbies Traynor Group Neutral
Software Circle Neutral

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
Begbies Traynor Group£159.40M1.22£1.46M£6.0020.25
Software Circle£22.26M2.80-£2.37M-£0.21N/A

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

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

Summary

Begbies Traynor Group beats Software Circle on 13 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Software Circle compare to The SimplyBiz Group?

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

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
The SimplyBiz Group£61.01M0.00N/A£8.30N/A
Software Circle£22.26M2.80-£2.37M-£0.21N/A

The SimplyBiz Group has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Software Circle's net margin of -3.63%. The SimplyBiz Group's return on equity of 0.00% beat Software Circle's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
The SimplyBiz GroupN/A N/A N/A
Software Circle -3.63%-3.92%-4.49%

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

In the previous week, The SimplyBiz Group's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Software Circle'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
The SimplyBiz Group Neutral
Software Circle Neutral

Summary

The SimplyBiz Group beats Software Circle on 6 of the 8 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Software Circle compare to Keystone Law Group?

Keystone Law Group (LON:KEYS) 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, media sentiment, valuation, profitability, earnings, risk, institutional ownership and analyst recommendations.

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 0.00 equaled Software Circle'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Keystone Law Group Neutral
Software Circle Neutral

31.6% of Keystone Law Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 10.1% of Software Circle shares are held by institutional investors. 29.4% of Keystone Law Group shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 8.2% of Software Circle shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Keystone Law Group has a net margin of 9.59% compared to Software Circle's net margin of -3.63%. 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
Keystone Law Group9.59% 59.02% 14.36%
Software Circle -3.63%-3.92%-4.49%

Keystone Law Group has a beta of 0.273, indicating that its share price is 73% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Software Circle has a beta of 0.13, indicating that its share price is 87% less volatile than the broader market.

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
Keystone Law Group£115.17M1.50£7.97M£34.3015.97
Software Circle£22.26M2.80-£2.37M-£0.21N/A

Summary

Keystone Law Group beats Software Circle on 11 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Software Circle compare to StatPro Group?

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

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
StatPro Group£55.86M0.00N/A-£2.10N/A
Software Circle£22.26M2.80-£2.37M-£0.21N/A

In the previous week, StatPro Group's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Software Circle'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
StatPro Group Neutral
Software Circle Neutral

10.1% of Software Circle shares are held by institutional investors. 8.2% of Software Circle shares are held by 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.

StatPro Group has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Software Circle's net margin of -3.63%. StatPro Group's return on equity of 0.00% beat Software Circle's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
StatPro GroupN/A N/A N/A
Software Circle -3.63%-3.92%-4.49%

Summary

StatPro Group and Software Circle tied by winning 4 of the 8 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Software Circle compare to Knights Group?

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

Knights Group currently has a consensus price target of GBX 261.67, indicating a potential upside of 46.18%. Given Knights Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Knights Group is more favorable than Software Circle.

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

In the previous week, Knights Group's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Software Circle'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Knights Group Neutral
Software Circle Neutral

Knights Group has a beta of 1.467, suggesting that its share price is 47% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Software Circle has a beta of 0.13, suggesting that its share price is 87% less 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
Knights Group£207.98M0.74£9.81M£5.2134.36
Software Circle£22.26M2.80-£2.37M-£0.21N/A

Knights Group has a net margin of 2.28% compared to Software Circle's net margin of -3.63%. Knights Group's return on equity of 4.58% beat Software Circle's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Knights Group2.28% 4.58% 4.91%
Software Circle -3.63%-3.92%-4.49%

8.3% of Knights Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 10.1% of Software Circle shares are owned by institutional investors. 23.7% of Knights Group 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 endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Knights Group beats Software Circle on 12 of the 14 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 CircleCommercial Services & Supplies IndustryIndustrials SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£62.41M£4.28B£10.82B£2.88B
Dividend Yield14.29%5.07%97.10%6.10%
P/E Ratio-76.1931.4628.32368.30
Price / Sales2.801,265.25347.9483,648.02
Price / CashN/A22.8224.7027.89
Price / Book2.674.164.907.22
Net Income-£2.37M£147.34M£607.14M£5.89B
7 Day PerformanceN/A0.88%2.12%1.53%
1 Month Performance1.27%1.15%1.61%2.33%
1 Year Performance-43.48%17.70%14.47%74.71%

Software Circle Competitors List

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CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
SFT
Software Circle
N/AGBX 16
flat		N/A-43.5%£62.41M£22.26MN/A131
BEG
Begbies Traynor Group
N/AGBX 121.50
flat		GBX 155
+27.6%		+3.4%£195.09M£159.40M20.251,051
SBIZ
The SimplyBiz Group
N/AN/AN/AN/A£188.77M£61.01M23.49500
KEYS
Keystone Law Group
N/AGBX 548
-0.5%		N/A-11.0%£172.34M£115.17M15.9876
SOG
StatPro Group
N/AN/AN/AN/A£158.89M£55.86MN/A304

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