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Software Circle (SFT) Competitors

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GBX 15.90 +0.70 (+4.61%)
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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?

Begbies Traynor Group (LON:BEG) and Software Circle (LON:SFT) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, media sentiment, dividends, profitability, earnings, analyst recommendations, valuation 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
Begbies Traynor Group£159.40M1.22£1.46M£6.0020.25
Software Circle£19.55M3.17-£2.37M-£0.71N/A

Begbies Traynor Group currently 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 probable upside, research 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

19.6% of Begbies Traynor Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 10.0% of Software Circle shares are owned by institutional investors. 19.8% of Begbies Traynor 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 hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

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
Begbies Traynor Group6.21% 12.15% 7.40%
Software Circle -14.28%-13.36%-4.49%

Begbies Traynor Group has a beta of 0.37, indicating that its share price is 63% 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.

Summary

Begbies Traynor Group beats Software Circle on 13 of the 14 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 superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, earnings, institutional ownership, profitability, dividends, analyst recommendations, media sentiment and valuation.

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£19.55M3.17-£2.37M-£0.71N/A
Keystone Law Group£115.17M1.56£7.97M£34.3016.56

In the previous week, Keystone Law Group had 3 more articles in the media than Software Circle. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Keystone Law Group and 0 mentions for Software Circle. Keystone Law Group's average media sentiment score of 0.67 beat Software Circle's score of 0.00 indicating that Keystone Law Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Software Circle Neutral
Keystone Law Group Positive

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%

10.0% of Software Circle shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 29.0% of Keystone Law Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 8.2% of Software Circle shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 29.1% of Keystone Law Group shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Software Circle has a beta of 0.13, meaning that its stock price is 87% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Keystone Law Group has a beta of 0.243, meaning that its stock price is 76% less volatile than the broader market.

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, institutional ownership, risk, valuation, profitability, dividends, earnings and media sentiment.

10.0% of Software Circle shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 8.1% 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 endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

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%

Knights Group has a consensus price target of GBX 258.33, indicating a potential upside of 30.47%. Given Knights Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible 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 share price is 87% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Knights Group has a beta of 1.417, suggesting that its share price is 42% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Knights Group had 4 more articles in the media than Software Circle. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Knights Group and 0 mentions for Software Circle. Knights Group's average media sentiment score of 1.02 beat Software Circle's score of 0.00 indicating that Knights Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Software Circle Neutral
Knights Group Positive

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£19.55M3.17-£2.37M-£0.71N/A
Knights Group£186.02M0.92£9.81M£1.26157.14

Summary

Knights Group beats Software Circle on 14 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 business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, risk, media sentiment, profitability, earnings and valuation.

Water Intelligence has a consensus target price of GBX 515, indicating a potential upside of 108.08%. Given Water Intelligence's stronger consensus rating and higher possible 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

Water Intelligence has a net margin of 5.14% compared to Software Circle's net margin of -14.28%. Water Intelligence's return on equity of 6.92% 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 5.14%6.92%4.88%

Software Circle has a beta of 0.13, suggesting that its share price is 87% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Water Intelligence has a beta of 0.836, suggesting that its share price is 16% less volatile than the broader market.

10.0% of Software Circle shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 12.0% 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 hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

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£19.55M3.17-£2.37M-£0.71N/A
Water Intelligence£86.79M0.48£6.65M£24.909.94

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 0.00 indicating that Water Intelligence is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Software Circle Neutral
Water Intelligence Positive

Summary

Water Intelligence beats Software Circle on 15 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 superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, risk, profitability, media sentiment, valuation, dividends, institutional ownership and analyst recommendations.

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%

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

Company Overall Sentiment
Grafenia Neutral
Software Circle Neutral

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

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£19.55M3.17-£2.37M-£0.71N/A

43.6% of Grafenia shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 10.0% of Software Circle shares are held by institutional investors. 44.9% of Grafenia shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 8.2% of Software Circle shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Grafenia beats Software Circle on 7 of the 10 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£62.02M£5.01B£9.25B£2.79B
Dividend Yield14.29%4.76%3.59%6.16%
P/E Ratio-22.3927.0025.00365.60
Price / Sales3.1787.404,371.7787,567.35
Price / CashN/A40.5427.3527.89
Price / Book2.657.524.847.63
Net Income-£2.37M£144.67M£794.35M£5.89B
7 Day Performance1.76%0.90%-1.11%-0.02%
1 Month Performance2.58%2.50%0.84%1.06%
1 Year Performance-46.55%5.08%35.22%85.15%

Software Circle Competitors List

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CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
SFT
Software Circle
N/AGBX 15.90
+4.6%		N/A-47.2%£62.02M£19.55MN/A131
BEG
Begbies Traynor Group
N/AGBX 121.50
flat		GBX 155
+27.6%		+25.0%£195.09M£159.40M20.251,051
KEYS
Keystone Law Group
N/AGBX 566
+1.1%		N/A-7.5%£179.52M£115.17M16.5076
KGH
Knights Group
2.4783 of 5 stars		GBX 172
-2.0%		GBX 345
+100.6%		+16.7%£147.86M£186.02M136.511,353
WATR
Water Intelligence
3.4675 of 5 stars		GBX 250.50
+0.2%		GBX 515
+105.6%		-27.1%£42.20M£86.79M10.06436

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This page (LON:SFT) was last updated on 5/21/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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