Software Circle (LSE:SFT) Beta: -1.7590 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


LSE:SFT Software Circle PLC LSE:SFT
39 GF Score
Price £0.16
GF Value £0.12
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Software Circle Beta?

Software Circle LSE:SFT -3.27% 39 Beta is -1.7590 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:SFT with a GF Score™ of 39/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.12 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-06-25), Software Circle's Beta is -1.7590.


Software Circle  (LSE:SFT) Beta Explanation

Beta is a measure of the volatility, or systematic risk, of a security or a portfolio in comparison to the market as a whole. We usually compare beta to 1. A beta of 1 indicates that the security's price will move with the market. A beta of less than 1 means that the security will be less volatile than the market. A beta of greater than 1 indicates that the security's price will be more volatile than the market.

Beta is primarily used in the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) to calculate the Cost of Equity, which can be used in the calculation of WACC %. The formula of Cost of Equity is:
Cost of Equity = Risk-Free Rate of Return + Beta of Asset * (Expected Return of the Market - Risk-Free Rate of Return)


Software Circle Beta Related Terms


Software Circle Beta Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Software Circle's Beta can be seen below:

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Software Circle Beta Chart

Software Circle Annual Data
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Software Circle Semi-Annual Data
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LSE:SFT vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: Beta Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Software Circle's Beta, along with its competitors' market caps and Beta data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Software Circle Beta vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Software Circle's Beta distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Software Circle's Beta falls into.


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Software Circle Beta Calculation

Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. A stock's beta can be calculated by dividing the product of the covariance of the individual stock's returns and the market's returns by the variance of the market's returns over a specified period. Basically, GuruFocus uses the returns calculated over three-year period.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beta →
What does a Beta of -1.7590 mean?
Software Circle (LSE:SFT) has a Beta of -1.7590 as of Jun. 25, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for Software Circle and its competitors.
Is Software Circle's Beta too high?
Software Circle's current Beta is -1.7590. Overall, Software Circle has a GF Score™ of 39/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Software Circle's Beta compare to CTAS and CPRT?
Software Circle's Beta of -1.7590 can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Beta for a Business Services company?
A good Beta depends on the Business Services industry context. However, Beta should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Beta mean?
A high Beta can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for Software Circle and its competitors. Software Circle's current Beta is -1.7590. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Software Circle stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Software Circle (LSE:SFT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.12, compared to a current price of £0.16 — trading 35.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Beta is -1.7590. Software Circle's overall GF Score™ is 39/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Beta calculated?
Beta is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Software Circle (LSE:SFT), the current Beta is -1.7590 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Software Circle (LSE:SFT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Software Circle stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £0.16 is trading 35.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.12. GuruFocus considers Software Circle to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:SFT:

  • Beta: -1.7590
  • GF Value™: £0.12 vs. price of £0.16 (35.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 39/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:SFT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Software Circle Business Description

Address 98 King Street, C/o Gateley Legal, Ship Canal House, Manchester, GBR, M2 4WU
Software Circle PLC is a UK-based company that is an acquirer of great vertical market software businesses. The company operates complex logistics, a SaaS platform, and brands that sell print and web to business customers. The segmental analysis by nature of service includes license fees, company-owned studio revenue, brand partner print, and online sales plus trade print. Some of its brands include Nettl, watermark, and Topfloor. Geographically it has its business across the region of the UK and Ireland, Europe, and others of which the UK and Ireland's region accounts for a majority of the revenue.
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