The Sage Group (SGGEF) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

The Sage Group (OTCMKTS: SGGEF) is a UK‐based multinational provider of business management software and related services. Founded in 1981 and headquartered in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, Sage develops solutions designed to help small and medium‐sized enterprises (SMEs) automate accounting, payroll, human capital management, payments and enterprise resource planning (ERP) functions. The company’s offerings span on‐premise installations as well as cloud‐based subscription services, reflecting a broad commitment to digital transformation for its customers.

Sage’s core portfolio includes cloud platforms such as Sage Intacct, Sage Business Cloud Accounting, Sage Business Cloud Payroll and HR, as well as industry‐specific ERP systems including Sage 50cloud, Sage 200cloud and Sage X3. These products enable organizations to streamline financial processes, comply with regulatory requirements, manage workforce data and gain real‐time visibility into business performance. In addition to software licensing and subscriptions, Sage generates revenue through implementation services, training, technical support and ongoing software updates.

With operations in over 20 countries across Europe, North America, Africa and Asia-Pacific, Sage serves more than three million customers worldwide. The company has pursued a series of strategic acquisitions—most notably the purchase of Intacct in 2017—to bolster its cloud capabilities and expand into core financial management markets. This global reach is supported by a network of local service partners, ensuring that customers receive regionally tailored expertise and support.

Under the leadership of Chief Executive Officer Steve Hare, who was appointed in 2018, Sage continues to focus on innovation in cloud technology and customer success. The company’s board and executive team maintain a strategic drive toward simplifying accounting and business processes for SMEs, positioning Sage as a prominent player in the competitive enterprise software landscape.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $12.45 to $12.45
• 50-Day Range: $10.60 to $12.95
• 52-Week Range: $10.55 to $17.65
• Volume: 414 shs
• Average Volume: 2,368 shs
• Market Capitalization: N/A
• P/E Ratio: 73.06
• Dividend Yield: 0.93%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

The Sage Group Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

The Sage Group scored higher than 10% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for The Sage Group.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 0.6 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of The Sage Group is 73.06, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 44.52.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of The Sage Group is 73.06, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Computer and Technology sector average P/E ratio of about 170.45.

Short Interest

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

The Sage Group has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 857.97, which indicates bearish sentiment.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in The Sage Group has recently increased by 48.23%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Yield

The Sage Group pays a meaningful dividend of 2.69%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

The Sage Group does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of The Sage Group is 67.84%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.3 / 5
• News Sentiment: N/A

News Sentiment

The Sage Group has a news sentiment score of 0.75. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Computer and Technology companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for The Sage Group this week, compared to 0 articles on an average week.

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.7 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, The Sage Group insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Institutions

54.68% of the stock of The Sage Group is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: OTCMKTS
• Sector: Computer and Technology
• Industry: Software - Application
• Sub-Industry: Personal Services
• Current Symbol: OTCMKTS:SGGEF
• CIK: 1253494
• Web: www.sage.com
• Phone: 441912943000
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 11,326
• Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): N/A
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 73.06
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: N/A
• Net Margins: N/A
• Pretax Margin: N/A
• Return on Equity: N/A
• Return on Assets: N/A

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: N/A
• Quick Ratio: N/A

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: N/A
• Price / Sales: N/A
• Cash Flow: N/A
• Price / Cash Flow: N/A
• Book Value: N/A
• Price / Book: N/A

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: N/A
• Free Float: N/A
• Market Cap: N/A
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: N/A