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Software Circle plc · Industrials · United Kingdom · $82M · Avg Vol: $132K/d

36
StockRank
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Q
46
V
36
M
42
P/E (TTM)
ROE
-3.8%
D/E
0.7x
Dividend %

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Software Circle plc is a serial acquirer of niche vertical market software (VMS) businesses, primarily operating in the UK and Europe. The company targets highly specialized, mission-critical software providers with high recurring revenues, low customer churn, and strong cash generation. Software Circle employs a disciplined capital allocation model to compound long-term value through operational improvements and bolt-on acquisitions.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (GBP)

Year2022202320242025CAGRTTM
Revenue8.9M11.7M16.2M18.3M27.0%22.4M
EPS (GBp)-0.47-0.41-0.92-8.00
Shares390.1M390.1M390.1M390.1M0.0%390.1M
Debt4.2M18.7M9.1M10.8M37.5%15.4M
Equity2.5M0.9M21.7M21.4M104.9%
Op CF0.1M0.3M2.3M2.9M180.0%6.0M
Inv CF-0.6M-8.7M-4.9M-8.0M
Fin CF-0.7M8.9M16.1M-1.8M
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PRICE (1Y)-1.6%
0.210.210.220.220.23Jul 16Aug 6Aug 27
SMA 50SMA 200

Close
$0.2098
RSI (14)
40.0
52W High
$0.3654
From 52W High
0.6%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
46
ROIC
0.7%15.4
ROE
-3.8%13.0
GP/Assets
46.5%91.6
Op. Margin
11.1%65.2
FCF/Assets
7.7%77.5
Piotroski
655.1
Int. Cover
0.2x13.7
D/E Ratio
0.74x29.3
Current Ratio
0.72x5.1
Value
36
P/E (TTM)
N/A
EV/EBITDA
13.3x43.9
P/FCF
20.5x50.1
P/B
3.0x32.3
P/S
2.8x29.8
Div Yield
N/A
Momentum
42
52W High %
57%22.9
RS 6M
11%81.2
SMA 50/200
0.87x22.9
EPS Rev 4W
N/A
EPS Rev 12W
N/A
EPS Improve
N/A
Q Growth
N/A

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$82M
P/E (Forward)
Gross Margin
79.2%

SECTOR PEERS

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

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
SFT.LSoftware Circle plc(you)$82M36Hold
AQUA.OLAqualis ASA$125M46Hold
ABL.OLABL Group ASA$138M19Strong Sell
CPI.LCapita plc$455M24Sell
WATR.LWater Intelligence plc$79M87Strong Buy
KGH.LKnights Group Holdings plc$194M85Strong Buy
CTG.LChristie Group plc$56M97Strong Buy
VNET.LVianet Group plc$25M82Strong Buy
RST.LRestore plc$532M70Buy
KEYS.LKeystone Law Group plc$248M89Strong Buy

Peer medians: ROE 11.7% · P/E 21.0x · Gross margin 36.4%

Software Circle plc (SFT.L): Stock Score Summary

Software Circle plc (SFT.L) has a MoatMap StockRank of 36/100 based on Quality (46/100), Value (36/100), and Momentum (42/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD.

Software Circle plc is a serial acquirer of niche vertical market software (VMS) businesses, primarily operating in the UK and Europe. The company targets highly specialized, mission-critical software providers with high recurring revenues, low customer churn, and strong cash generation. Software Circle employs a disciplined capital allocation model to compound long-term value through operational improvements and bolt-on acquisitions.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$0.21
Market Cap$82M
Price/Book2.98
Return on Equity-3.8%
Return on Invested Capital0.7%
Debt/Equity0.74x
Gross Margin79.2%
Operating Margin11.1%
Revenue Growth29.0%
Free Cash Flow$4M

Software Circle plc operates in the Specialty Business Services industry, part of the Industrials sector (United Kingdom).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Software Circle plc’s (SFT.L) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Software Circle plc (SFT.L) is 36/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (46), Value (36), and Momentum (42) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does Software Circle plc have an economic moat?
Software Circle plc (SFT.L) has a Quality factor score of 46/100. 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 Software Circle plc a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Software Circle plc (SFT.L) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 36/100. 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 Software Circle plc in?
Software Circle plc (SFT.L) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Specialty Business Services industry (United Kingdom).