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SPSY vs. BIG, TRB, NET, CER, and ELCO

Should you buy Spectra Systems stock or one of its competitors? Spectra Systems's main competitors and comparable companies include Big Technologies (BIG), Tribal Group (TRB), Netcall (NET), Cerillion (CER), and Eleco (ELCO). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "application software" industry.

How does Spectra Systems compare to Big Technologies?

Spectra Systems (LON:SPSY) and Big Technologies (LON:BIG) are both small-cap technology 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.

In the previous week, Spectra Systems had 1 more articles in the media than Big Technologies. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Spectra Systems and 2 mentions for Big Technologies. Big Technologies' average media sentiment score of 0.28 beat Spectra Systems' score of 0.00 indicating that Big Technologies is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Spectra Systems
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Big Technologies
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Big Technologies has higher revenue and earnings than Spectra Systems. Big Technologies is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Spectra Systems, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Spectra Systems£50.94M1.38£8.17M£41.003.53
Big Technologies£51.85M5.25£12.39M-£8.00N/A

Big Technologies has a consensus target price of GBX 112, suggesting a potential upside of 20.02%. Given Big Technologies' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Big Technologies is more favorable than Spectra Systems.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Spectra Systems
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Big Technologies
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

13.8% of Spectra Systems shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 18.3% of Big Technologies shares are owned by institutional investors. 16.7% of Spectra Systems shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 28.0% of Big Technologies shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Spectra Systems has a beta of 0.008, indicating that its share price is 99% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Big Technologies has a beta of 0.951, indicating that its share price is 5% less volatile than the broader market.

Spectra Systems has a net margin of 31.20% compared to Big Technologies' net margin of 25.74%. Spectra Systems' return on equity of 43.71% beat Big Technologies' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Spectra Systems31.20% 43.71% 10.14%
Big Technologies 25.74%14.03%5.60%

Summary

Big Technologies beats Spectra Systems on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Spectra Systems compare to Tribal Group?

Spectra Systems (LON:SPSY) and Tribal Group (LON:TRB) are both small-cap technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, analyst recommendations, risk, media sentiment, institutional ownership, dividends, valuation and earnings.

In the previous week, Spectra Systems and Spectra Systems both had 3 articles in the media. Tribal Group's average media sentiment score of 0.79 beat Spectra Systems' score of 0.00 indicating that Tribal Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Spectra Systems
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Tribal Group
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Spectra Systems has a net margin of 31.20% compared to Tribal Group's net margin of 9.29%. Spectra Systems' return on equity of 43.71% beat Tribal Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Spectra Systems31.20% 43.71% 10.14%
Tribal Group 9.29%15.05%4.00%

Spectra Systems pays an annual dividend of GBX 11.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 8.0%. Tribal Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 0.65 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.6%. Spectra Systems pays out 28.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Tribal Group pays out 15.9% 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.

Spectra Systems has a beta of 0.008, indicating that its stock price is 99% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Tribal Group has a beta of 0.23, indicating that its stock price is 77% less volatile than the broader market.

Spectra Systems has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Tribal Group. Spectra Systems is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Tribal Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Spectra Systems£50.94M1.38£8.17M£41.003.53
Tribal Group£92.51M2.33£2.01M£4.1024.51

13.8% of Spectra Systems shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 25.1% of Tribal Group shares are held by institutional investors. 16.7% of Spectra Systems shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 7.6% of Tribal Group shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Spectra Systems and Tribal Group tied by winning 7 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Spectra Systems compare to Netcall?

Netcall (LON:NET) and Spectra Systems (LON:SPSY) are both small-cap technology companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, valuation, earnings, profitability, risk, analyst recommendations, dividends and media sentiment.

Netcall has a beta of 0.108, indicating that its stock price is 89% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Spectra Systems has a beta of 0.008, indicating that its stock price is 99% less volatile than the broader market.

Spectra Systems has a net margin of 31.20% compared to Netcall's net margin of 4.67%. Spectra Systems' return on equity of 43.71% beat Netcall's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Netcall4.67% 5.23% 4.62%
Spectra Systems 31.20%43.71%10.14%

Netcall pays an annual dividend of GBX 0.94 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.8%. Spectra Systems pays an annual dividend of GBX 11.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 8.0%. Netcall pays out 66.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Spectra Systems pays out 28.3% 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. Spectra Systems is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Netcall£51.39M4.15£5.87M£1.4288.03
Spectra Systems£50.94M1.38£8.17M£41.003.53

Netcall presently has a consensus target price of GBX 162.50, indicating a potential upside of 30.00%. Given Netcall's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Netcall is more favorable than Spectra Systems.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Netcall
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Spectra Systems
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

15.7% of Netcall shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 13.8% of Spectra Systems shares are held by institutional investors. 6.4% of Netcall shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 16.7% of Spectra Systems shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Spectra Systems had 2 more articles in the media than Netcall. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Spectra Systems and 1 mentions for Netcall. Netcall's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Spectra Systems'average media sentiment score.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Netcall
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Spectra Systems
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Summary

Spectra Systems beats Netcall on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Spectra Systems compare to Cerillion?

Cerillion (LON:CER) and Spectra Systems (LON:SPSY) are both small-cap technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, institutional ownership, profitability, media sentiment, valuation, risk, dividends and analyst recommendations.

Cerillion pays an annual dividend of GBX 15.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.2%. Spectra Systems pays an annual dividend of GBX 11.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 8.0%. Cerillion pays out 33.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Spectra Systems pays out 28.3% 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. Spectra Systems is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Cerillion currently has a consensus price target of GBX 1,671, suggesting a potential upside of 141.01%. Given Cerillion's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe Cerillion is more favorable than Spectra Systems.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Cerillion
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Spectra Systems
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Cerillion£42.46M4.82£14.14M£46.3014.97
Spectra Systems£50.94M1.38£8.17M£41.003.53

In the previous week, Cerillion had 1 more articles in the media than Spectra Systems. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Cerillion and 3 mentions for Spectra Systems. Cerillion's average media sentiment score of 0.11 beat Spectra Systems' score of 0.00 indicating that Cerillion is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Cerillion
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Spectra Systems
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

18.5% of Cerillion shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 13.8% of Spectra Systems shares are held by institutional investors. 21.2% of Cerillion shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 16.7% of Spectra Systems shares are held 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.

Cerillion has a net margin of 32.24% compared to Spectra Systems' net margin of 31.20%. Spectra Systems' return on equity of 43.71% beat Cerillion's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Cerillion32.24% 22.77% 19.33%
Spectra Systems 31.20%43.71%10.14%

Cerillion has a beta of 0.486, suggesting that its share price is 51% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Spectra Systems has a beta of 0.008, suggesting that its share price is 99% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Cerillion beats Spectra Systems on 14 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Spectra Systems compare to Eleco?

Spectra Systems (LON:SPSY) and Eleco (LON:ELCO) are both small-cap technology companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, institutional ownership, profitability, dividends, earnings, analyst recommendations, valuation and risk.

Spectra Systems has higher revenue and earnings than Eleco. Spectra Systems is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Eleco, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Spectra Systems£50.94M1.38£8.17M£41.003.53
Eleco£38.82M4.94£2.94M£1.60143.61

Eleco has a consensus price target of GBX 235, indicating a potential upside of 2.27%. Given Eleco's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Eleco is more favorable than Spectra Systems.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Spectra Systems
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Eleco
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

Spectra Systems pays an annual dividend of GBX 11.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 8.0%. Eleco pays an annual dividend of GBX 1.05 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.5%. Spectra Systems pays out 28.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Eleco pays out 65.6% 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. Spectra Systems is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Spectra Systems has a net margin of 31.20% compared to Eleco's net margin of 9.47%. Spectra Systems' return on equity of 43.71% beat Eleco's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Spectra Systems31.20% 43.71% 10.14%
Eleco 9.47%11.31%5.32%

In the previous week, Spectra Systems had 2 more articles in the media than Eleco. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Spectra Systems and 1 mentions for Eleco. Eleco's average media sentiment score of 0.67 beat Spectra Systems' score of 0.00 indicating that Eleco is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Spectra Systems
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Eleco
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

13.8% of Spectra Systems shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 19.7% of Eleco shares are held by institutional investors. 16.7% of Spectra Systems shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 14.3% of Eleco shares are held 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.

Spectra Systems has a beta of 0.008, suggesting that its stock price is 99% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Eleco has a beta of 0.736, suggesting that its stock price is 26% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Spectra Systems beats Eleco on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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SPSY vs. The Competition

MetricSpectra SystemsSoftware IndustryTechnology SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£70.12M£16.11B£31.68B£2.80B
Dividend Yield6.91%3.43%2.75%6.18%
P/E Ratio3.53143.7281.29366.17
Price / Sales1.381,278.47589.1989,425.29
Price / Cash4.0645.1349.1327.89
Price / Book2.038.798.126.83
Net Income£8.17M£431.57M£702.36M£5.89B
7 Day Performance-5.24%0.33%0.55%-0.75%
1 Month Performance-9.50%-1.67%1.04%16.84%
1 Year Performance-18.65%-0.56%168.47%16.40%

Spectra Systems Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
SPSY
Spectra Systems
N/AGBX 144.80
+1.6%
N/A-15.8%£70.12M£50.94M3.5328
BIG
Big Technologies
1.6137 of 5 stars
GBX 97
+1.0%
GBX 101.33
+4.5%
+12.6%£283.00M£51.85MN/A36,200
TRB
Tribal Group
N/AGBX 100
+19.3%
N/A+61.4%£214.38M£92.51M24.39882
NET
Netcall
1.6275 of 5 stars
GBX 124.85
+0.3%
GBX 162.50
+30.2%
+0.9%£212.99M£51.39M87.923,220
CER
Cerillion
3.6389 of 5 stars
GBX 700
+1.4%
GBX 1,671
+138.7%
-54.2%£206.79M£42.46M15.12321

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