CICN (SMS Alternatives) GF Score: 12/100 (As of Aug. 03, 2026) — Near Median

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What is SMS Alternatives GF Score?

SMS Alternatives CICN 12 GF Score is 12 as of Aug. 03, 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 12.00. GuruFocus rates CICN with a GF Score™ of 12/100.

SMS Alternatives has the GF Score of 12, which implies that the company might have Worst future performance potential, or not enough data.

The GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation, which has been found to be closely correlated to the long-term performances of stocks by backtesting from 2006 to 2021. The stocks with a higher GF Score generally generate higher returns than those with lower GF Scores. Therefore, when picking stocks, investors should invest in companies with high GF Scores. The GF Score ranges from 0 to 100, with 100 as the highest rank.

GF Score takes following five key aspects into consideration:

1. Financial Strength : 0/10
2. Profitability Rank : 0/10
3. Growth Rank : 0/10
4. GF Value Rank : 4/10
5. Momentum Rank : 0/10

Each one of these components is ranked and the ranks also have positive correlation with the long term performances of stocks. The GF score is calculated using the five key aspects of analysis. Through backtesting, we know that each of these key aspects has a different impact on the stock price performance. Thus, they are weighted differently when calculating the total score. The Profitability Rank and the Growth Rank are weighted fully, while other parameters have less weight.

Based on research and backtesting result, GuruFocus believes SMS Alternatives might have Worst future performance potential, or not enough data.

Please click GF Score to see more details on the GF Score's 5 Key Aspects of Analysis.

SMS Alternatives  (OTCPK:CICN) GF Score Explanation

Based on the historical long-term performances among five valuation aspects, the GF Score is found to be closely correlated to the long-term performances of stocks. It ranges from 0 to 100, with 100 as the highest. GuruFocus divided GF Score into following 5 categories:

GF Score Performance Potential and All-in-One Screener Examples (1)
91 - 100Highest outperformance potential
81 - 90Good outperformance potential
71 - 80Likely to have average performance
51 - 70Poor future performance potential
0 - 50Worst future performance potential, or not enough data

(1) These are some simple examples. You can access our GF Score filter under All-in-One Screener’s Fundamental tab.

SMS Alternatives GF Score Related Terms

CICN vs INTV, IONI, VGRBF: GF Score Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, SMS Alternatives's GF Score, along with its competitors' market caps and GF Score 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.

SMS Alternatives GF Score vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, SMS Alternatives's GF Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where SMS Alternatives's GF Score falls into.


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What does a GF Score of 12 mean?
SMS Alternatives (CICN) has a GF Score of 12 as of Aug. 03, 2026. GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation. View historical data on SMS Alternatives and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 12.00. Over the past decade, SMS Alternatives' GF Score has ranged from 12.00 to 12.00.
Is SMS Alternatives' GF Score too high?
SMS Alternatives' current GF Score of 12 is near median its 10-year median of 12.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.00 to a high of 12.00. Overall, SMS Alternatives has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SMS Alternatives' GF Score compare to INTV and IONI?
SMS Alternatives' GF Score of 12 can be compared against companies in the Software industry. Historically, SMS Alternatives' own GF Score has ranged from 12.00 to 12.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good GF Score for a Software company?
A good GF Score depends on the Software industry context. However, GF Score 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 GF Score mean?
A high GF Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation. View historical data on SMS Alternatives and its competitors. SMS Alternatives's current GF Score is 12, which is near median its own 10-year median of 12.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SMS Alternatives stock overvalued right now?
SMS Alternatives (CICN) has a current GF Score of 12. The current GF Score is 12, which is near median its 10-year median of 12.00. SMS Alternatives' overall GF Score™ is 12/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is GF Score calculated?
GF Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For SMS Alternatives (CICN), the current GF Score is 12 as of Aug. 03, 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.

SMS Alternatives Business Description

Address 8000 Regency Parkway, Suite 542, Cary, NC, USA, 27518
SMS Alternatives Inc formerly Cicero Inc provides desktop activity intelligence and improvement software that helps organizations isolate issues and automates employee tasks in the contact center and back office. It provides a combination of application and process integration, automation and desktop analytics capabilities, technical support, training and consulting services. Geographically, it operates in the United States, and Europe. The company generates revenue from three categories: software, maintenance, and services; out of which a vast majority is earned from Software within the United States.
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