SGPYY (Sage Group (The)) Profitability Rank: 9 (As of Mar. 2026) — 13% Above Median

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SGPYY Sage Group (The) PLC SGPYY
83 GF Score
Price $52.67
GF Value $73.31
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Sage Group (The) Profitability Rank?

Sage Group (The) SGPYY +0.88% 83 Profitability Rank is 9 as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 8.00. GuruFocus rates SGPYY with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $73.31 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Sage Group (The) has the Profitability Rank of 9. It has a higher profitability and may stay that way.

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.

Sage Group (The)'s Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 21.50%. As of today, Sage Group (The)'s Piotroski F-Score is 6.


Sage Group (The) Profitability Rank Related Terms


SGPYY vs QH, SHOP, UBER: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Sage Group (The)'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.


Sage Group (The) Profitability Rank vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Sage Group (The)'s Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sage Group (The)'s Profitability Rank falls into.


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Sage Group (The) 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.

Sage Group (The) has the Profitability Rank of 9. It has a higher profitability and may stay that way.

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.

Sage Group (The)'s Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=390.667 / 1817.333
=21.50 %

* 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

Sage Group (The) 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.

Good Sign:

Sage Group (The) PLC operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 9 mean?
Sage Group (The) (SGPYY) has a Profitability Rank of 9 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Sage Group (The) and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 8.00. Over the past decade, Sage Group (The)'s Profitability Rank has ranged from 7.00 to 9.00.
Is Sage Group (The)'s Profitability Rank too high?
Sage Group (The)'s current Profitability Rank of 9 is 13% above median its 10-year median of 8.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.00 to a high of 9.00. Overall, Sage Group (The) has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sage Group (The)'s Profitability Rank compare to QH and SHOP?
Sage Group (The)'s Profitability Rank of 9 can be compared against companies in the Software industry. Historically, Sage Group (The)'s own Profitability Rank has ranged from 7.00 to 9.00 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 Software company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Software 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 Sage Group (The) and its competitors. Sage Group (The)'s current Profitability Rank is 9, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 8.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sage Group (The) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sage Group (The) (SGPYY) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $73.31, compared to a current price of $52.67 — trading 28.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 9, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 8.00. Sage Group (The)'s overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Sage Group (The) (SGPYY), the current Profitability Rank is 9 as of Mar. 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 Sage Group (The) (SGPYY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sage Group (The) stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $52.67 is trading 28.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $73.31. GuruFocus considers Sage Group (The) to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SGPYY:

  • Profitability Rank: 9 (13% above median its 10-year median of 8.00)
  • GF Value™: $73.31 vs. price of $52.67 (28.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Sage Group (The) Business Description

Address C23 - 5 & 6 Cobalt Park Way, Cobalt Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, GBR, NE28 9EJ
The Sage Group is a UK-based provider of accounting and enterprise resource planning software, predominantly to customers in the US and Europe. The company was founded in 1981 and historically sold on-premises software products with perpetual software licenses. However, the company is transitioning toward cloud-connected and cloud native products, sold via software-as-a-service contracts. Sage's main cloud-native products include Sage Accounting, for small businesses, and Sage Intacct, which Sage acquired in 2017, for midsize businesses.
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