SGE:LSE-The Sage Group plc (GBX)

COMMON STOCK | Software-Application | LSE

Last Closing Price

GBX 677.00

Change

0.00 (0.00)%

Market Cap

GBX 7.24B

Volume

9.02M

Average Target Price

GBX 743.33 (+9.80%)
Average Analyst Rating

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Fundamental Analysis

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About

The Sage Group plc, together with its subsidiaries, provides technology solutions and services for small and medium businesses in North America, Northern Europe, Central and Southern Europe, and internationally. It offers cloud native solutions, such as Sage Intacct, a cloud financial management platform; Sage People, a cloud HR and people management solution; Sage Accounting, a solution for small businesses, accountants and bookkeepers to remotely manage customer data, accounts, and people; Sage Payroll, a payroll and HR software; and CakeHR, a HR management solution that enables small businesses to manage workforces with tools comprises reporting, organization chart, pay slip, and absence request. The company also provides cloud connected and hybrid solutions, including Sage X3, a business management solution; and Sage 50cloud and Sage 200cloud provides a range of cloud connected accounting solutions. The company was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Newcastle upon Tyne, the United Kingdom.

Company Website : http://www.sage.com

Address : North Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom, NE13 9AA

Employees : 11,647

Fiscal Year End : September

Currency: GBX

Country : UK

Technical Indicators

Beta : 0.55

52 Week High : 774.18

52 Week Low : 543.15

200 Day Moving Average : 611.61

50 Day Moving Average : 653.58

Shares Held By Insiders : 0.35%

Shares Held by Institutions : 73.40000000000001%

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs.
Industry/Classification (Software-Application)		 Market Performance vs. Exchange
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 16.32% 55% F 72% C-
Dividend Return 1.96% 100% A+ 84% B
Total Return 18.28% 55% F 75% C
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain -2.14% 16% F 15% F
Dividend Return 1.65% 77% C+ 47% F
Total Return -0.49% 18% F 17% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 9.81% 36% F 37% F
Dividend Return 10.44% 71% C- 39% F
Total Return 20.25% 39% F 39% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 0.22% 27% F 27% F
Dividend Return 2.01% 78% C+ 60% D-
Total Return 2.23% 27% F 31% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 16.30% 96% A 65% D
Risk Adjusted Return 13.69% 31% F 36% F
Market Capitalization 7.24B 98% A+ 96% A
Letter Grade Percentage Letter Grade Percentage Letter Grade Percentage
A+ 97%-100% A 93%-96% A- 90%-92%
B+ 87%-89% B 83%-86% B- 80%-82%
C+ 77%-79% C 73%-76% C- 70%-72%
D+ 67%-69% D 63%-66% D- 60%-62%
F 0%-59%

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification
(Software-Application)		 Ratio vs. Market
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 32.39 65% D 28% F
Price/Book Ratio 5.61 38% F 17% F
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 17.83 35% F 28% F
EV/EBITDA 21.42 55% F 32% F
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 15.85% 78% C+ 82% B-
Return on Invested Capital 13.08% 74% C 84% B
Return on Assets 7.43% 84% B 84% B
Debt to Equity Ratio 53.09% 13% F 31% F
Technical Ratios  
Short Ratio N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Short Percent N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Beta 0.55 75% C 81% B-
Letter Grade Percentage Letter Grade Percentage Letter Grade Percentage
A+ 97%-100% A 93%-96% A- 90%-92%
B+ 97%-89% B 83%-86% B- 80%-82%
C+ 77%-79% C 73%-76% C- 70%-72%
D+ 67%-69% D 63%-66% D- 60%-62%
F 0%-59%

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Analyst Rating

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Fundamental Analysis Breakdown

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
High market capitalization

This is one of the largest entities in its sector and is among the top quartile. Such companies tend to be more stable.

Low volatility

The stock’s annual returns have been stable and consistent compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. Although stability is good, also keep in mind it can limit returns.

Superior total returns

The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual total returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Superior return on equity

The company management has delivered better return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters then its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior return on assets

The company management has delivered better return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

High Gross Profit to Asset Ratio

This stock is in the top quartile compared to its peers on Gross Profit to Asset Ratio. This is a popular measure among value investors for showing superior returns in the long run.

What to not like:
Poor risk adjusted returns

This company is delivering below median risk adjusted returns in its peers. Even if it is outperforming on returns , the returns are unpredictable. Proceed with caution.

Below median dividend returns

The company’s average income yield over the past 5 years has been low compared to its peers. However, it is not a problem if you are not looking for income.

Overpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading high compared to its peers median on a price to book value basis.

Overpriced on cashflow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Highly leveraged

The company is in the bottom half compared to its sector peers on debt to equity and is highly leveraged. However, do check the news and look at its sector and management statements. Sometimes this is high because the company is trying to grow aggressively.

Overpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Low Revenue Growth

This stock has shown below median revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector