SCPPF (S4 Capital) Profitability Rank: 4 (As of Dec. 2025) — 33% Above Median

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SCPPF S4 Capital PLC SCPPF
43 GF Score
Price $0.48
GF Value $0.35
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is S4 Capital Profitability Rank?

S4 Capital SCPPF 43 Profitability Rank is 4 as of Dec. 2025, which is 33% above its 10-year median of 3.00. GuruFocus rates SCPPF with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.35 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

S4 Capital has the Profitability Rank of 4.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

S4 Capital's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 7.81%. As of today, S4 Capital's Piotroski F-Score is 6.


S4 Capital Profitability Rank Related Terms


SCPPF vs APP, OMC, TTD: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, S4 Capital's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability Rank 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.


S4 Capital Profitability Rank vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, S4 Capital's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where S4 Capital's Profitability Rank falls into.


SCPPF
43GF Score
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S4 Capital Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

S4 Capital has the Profitability Rank of 4.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

S4 Capital's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=41.232 / 527.979
=7.81 %

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

2. Piotroski F-Score

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

S4 Capital has an F-score of 6 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

Warning Sign:

S4 Capital PLC operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -15.8%.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 4 mean?
S4 Capital (SCPPF) has a Profitability Rank of 4 as of Dec. 2025. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on S4 Capital and its competitors. This is 33% above median its historical median of 3.00. Over the past decade, S4 Capital's Profitability Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 5.00.
Is S4 Capital's Profitability Rank too high?
S4 Capital's current Profitability Rank of 4 is 33% above median its 10-year median of 3.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 5.00. Overall, S4 Capital has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does S4 Capital's Profitability Rank compare to APP and OMC?
S4 Capital's Profitability Rank of 4 can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. Historically, S4 Capital's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 5.00 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 Profitability Rank for a Media - Diversified company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on S4 Capital and its competitors. S4 Capital's current Profitability Rank is 4, which is 33% above median its own 10-year median of 3.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is S4 Capital stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, S4 Capital (SCPPF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.35, compared to a current price of $0.48 — trading 37.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 4, which is 33% above median its 10-year median of 3.00. S4 Capital's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For S4 Capital (SCPPF), the current Profitability Rank is 4 as of Dec. 2025. 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 S4 Capital (SCPPF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, S4 Capital stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $0.48 is trading 37.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.35. GuruFocus considers S4 Capital to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SCPPF:

  • Profitability Rank: 4 (33% above median its 10-year median of 3.00)
  • GF Value™: $0.35 vs. price of $0.48 (37.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 43/100 with 4 warning signs

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


S4 Capital Business Description

Other Exchanges SFORl:UKSFOR:UK9S4:Germany
Address 12 St James’s Place, London, GBR, SW1A 1NX
S4 Capital PLC is a company whose principal business activities are focused on the provision of new age/new era digital advertising and marketing services. It builds a purely digital advertising and marketing services business for multinational, regional, and local clients and millennial-driven influencer brands. The company integrates businesses in three practice areas: First-Party Data, Content, and Programmatic. The group is organized into two reportable segments- the Marketing Services and Technology Services practices. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Content segment. Geographically, the company generates the majority of its revenue from the Americas, followed by Europe, the Middle East & Africa, and then Asia Pacific.
43GF Score

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