Software Circle (LSE:SFT) Stock Based Compensation: £0.11 Mil (TTM As of Sep. 2025)

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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 Stock Based Compensation?

Software Circle LSE:SFT 39 Stock Based Compensation is £0.11 Mil as of Sep. 2025. 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.

Software Circle's Stock Based Compensation for the six months ended in Sep. 2025 was £0.06 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 was £0.11 Mil.

Software Circle Stock Based Compensation Related Terms

Software Circle Stock Based Compensation Historical Data

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Software Circle Stock Based Compensation Chart

Software Circle Annual Data
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Stock Based Compensation
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Software Circle Semi-Annual Data
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Software Circle Stock Based Compensation Calculation

Stock Based Compensation is a way corporations use stock options to reward employees. It provides executives and employees the opportunity to share in the growth of the company and, if structured properly, can align their interests with the interests of the company's shareholders and investors, without burning the company's cash on hand.

Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was £0.11 Mil.

What does a Stock Based Compensation of £0.11 Mil mean?
Software Circle (LSE:SFT) has a Stock Based Compensation of £0.11 Mil as of Sep. 2025. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for Software Circle and its competitors.
Is Software Circle's Stock Based Compensation too high?
Software Circle's current Stock Based Compensation is £0.11 Mil. 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 Stock Based Compensation compare to CTAS and CPRT?
Software Circle's Stock Based Compensation of £0.11 Mil 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 Stock Based Compensation for a Business Services company?
A good Stock Based Compensation depends on the Business Services industry context. However, Stock Based Compensation 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 Stock Based Compensation mean?
A high Stock Based Compensation can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for Software Circle and its competitors. Software Circle's current Stock Based Compensation is £0.11 Mil. 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 31.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Stock Based Compensation is £0.11 Mil. 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 Stock Based Compensation calculated?
Stock Based Compensation is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Software Circle (LSE:SFT), the current Stock Based Compensation is £0.11 Mil as of Sep. 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 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 31.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.12. GuruFocus considers Software Circle to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:SFT:

  • Stock Based Compensation: £0.11 Mil
  • GF Value™: £0.12 vs. price of £0.16 (31.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 39/100 with 4 warning signs

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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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