SAG.L

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Science Group plc · Industrials · United Kingdom · $307M

573.00p +0.0% · close 5 Oct · scored 7 Oct

Full House: Strong business, sensible price, market agrees. The rare full house.

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Quality
80
Value
57
Momentum
58

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P/E (TTM)
16.9x
peers 22.0x
ROE
14.5%
peers 10.5%
D/E
0.1x
peers 0.6x
Dividend %
1.7%
trailing yield
AI screening note

Strong quantitative scores across all legs coupled with active buybacks and significant upward earnings revisions (+6.1%) support a high-confidence screen pass.

ABOUT SCIENCE GROUP PLC

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Science Group plc is a UK-based provider of science, engineering, and technology-based consultancy and product development services across diverse sectors, including medical, consumer, defense, and industrial. The company's competitive moat is built upon its deep technical expertise, robust intellectual property development capabilities, and a strong reputation for delivering innovative, high-value solutions. Science Group's multidisciplinary approach and proven track record make it a strategic partner for clients seeking cutting-edge R&D and product realization.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (GBP)

Year20212022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue—86.3M113.3M110.7M111.7M9.0%101.9M100.5M103.2M-3.9%
EPS (GBp)22.4023.2012.1026.5077.1236.2%34.0684.8592.019.2%
Shares—45.4M45.5M44.7M43.1M-5.0%40.3M———
Debt—16.0M16.9M15.5M14.2M-3.9%13.7M———
Equity—78.2M78.4M84.0M103.3M9.7%————
Op CF—15.3M7.9M18.5M23.2M14.9%12.4M———
Inv CF—-34.0K-12.8M0.7M26.7M—————
Fin CF—-6.5M-8.5M-10.7M-16.0M—————
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PRICE (1Y) · GBp (pence)-0.9%
57357557657857921 Aug15 Sep5 Oct
SMA 50SMA 200

Price checkExperimental
SwingsVery calm

Calmer than 95% of stocks we rank over the past year (16% a year).

How this is worked out

What it measures: day-to-day price moves over the past year, as a yearly figure, ranked against every stock we cover. Very calm under 20% a year, Calm 20 to 30%, Average 30 to 40%, Bumpy 40 to 55%, Very bumpy above that.

What we found: across about 13,500 stocks in 34 markets (2002 to 2025), past swings were a good guide to the next year's, and bumpier stocks fell further. How much further changed too much between eras to put a number on it.

Calm is not safe: a calm stock can still slide steadily.

Rules fixed before any data was fetched. Describes the chart, not a recommendation.

Close
573.00p
RSI (14)
0.0
52-Week Range-6.4% from high
Low 519.91pHigh 611.90p

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
80
ROIC
35.3%97.1
ROE
14.5%73.4
GP/Assets
27.4%74.4
Op. Margin
17.9%83.0
FCF/Assets
14.1%92.7
Piotroski
776.6
Int. Cover
39.1x74.0
D/E Ratio
0.15x69.0
Current Ratio
2.27x69.3
Value
57
P/E (TTM)
16.9x57.0
EV/EBITDA
8.2x68.5
P/FCF
10.1x74.5
P/B
2.5x39.8
P/S
2.3x36.2
Div Yield
1.7%42.7
Momentum
58
52W High %
94%87.2
RS 6M
6%71.8
SMA 50/200
1.02x60.7
EPS Rev 4W
-2.2%23.5
EPS Rev 12W
+4.5%83.2
EPS Improve
+38%46.8
Q Growth
-76%3.7

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$307M
P/E (Forward)
12.2x
Gross Margin
44.1%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Industrials, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of SAG.L are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
SAG.LScience Group plc(you)$307M94Strong Buy
BTG.LBTG Consulting plc$248M86Strong Buy
ELIX.LElixirr International plc$335M72Buy
YOU.LYouGov plc$413M74Buy
DATA.LGlobalData Plc$516M68Buy
FNTL.LFintel Plc$259M50Hold
GTLY.LGateley (Holdings) Plc$117M47Hold
SRI.JOSupermarket Income REIT plc$1.5B57Hold
KEYS.LKeystone Law Group plc$294M97Strong Buy
HSP.LHargreaves Services Plc$350M92Strong Buy

Peer medians: ROE 10.5% · P/E 22.0x · Gross margin 36.2%

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Science Group plc (SAG.L): Stock Score Summary

Science Group plc (SAG.L) has a MoatMap StockRank of 94/100 based on Quality (80/100), Value (57/100), and Momentum (58/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Strong quantitative scores across all legs coupled with active buybacks and significant upward earnings revisions (+6.1%) support a high-confidence screen pass.

Science Group plc is a UK-based provider of science, engineering, and technology-based consultancy and product development services across diverse sectors, including medical, consumer, defense, and industrial. The company's competitive moat is built upon its deep technical expertise, robust intellectual property development capabilities, and a strong reputation for delivering innovative, high-value solutions. Science Group's multidisciplinary approach and proven track record make it a strategic partner for clients seeking cutting-edge R&D and product realization.

Key Financial Metrics

Price573.00p
Market Cap$307M
P/E (TTM)16.85
P/E (Forward)12.19
Price/Book2.50
Return on Equity14.5%
Return on Invested Capital35.3%
Debt/Equity0.15x
Gross Margin44.1%
Operating Margin17.9%
Revenue Growth-17.4%
Dividend Yield1.7%
Free Cash Flow$30M

Science Group plc operates in the Consulting Services industry, part of the Industrials sector (United Kingdom).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Science Group plc’s (SAG.L) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Science Group plc (SAG.L) is 94/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (80), Value (57), and Momentum (58) factor ranks across MoatMap’s universe of 24,000+ stocks.
Does Science Group plc have an economic moat?
Science Group plc (SAG.L) has a Quality factor score of 80/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage: the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Science Group plc a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Science Group plc (SAG.L) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 94/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many; combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Science Group plc in?
Science Group plc (SAG.L) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Consulting Services industry (United Kingdom).