The Sage Group plc Share Price and Company Fundamentals
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The Sage Group plc, together with its subsidiaries, offers technology solutions and services for small and medium businesses in North America, Europe, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Africa and Asia-Pacific. It offers Sage Intacct, cloud accounting and financial management software for mid-sized and growing businesses; Sage People, an integrated HR and Payroll solution; Sage 200, a scalable management solution; Sage X3, a flexible, intuitive, and tailored business solution; Sage Accounting, a cloud software for managing invoicing, cash flow, tax, and more, from anywhere. Ideal for small businesses; Sage Payroll for start-ups and small businesses manage their payroll; and Sage HR for small and mid-sized businesses for record management, leave management, staff scheduling, and expenses services. The company also provides Sage 50 accounts, that manages accounting, inventory, and payments, as well as Sage 50 payroll. The Sage Group plc was formerly known as Ployfinal Public Limited Company and changed its name to The Sage Group plc in September 1988. The company was founded in 1981 and is based in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom.
Key Metrics
PE ratio
21.26
PB ratio
1043.50
Dividend yield
2.79%
Beta
0.42
Market cap
£7.37B
Enterprise value
£8.68B
Company profile
| Industry / Sector | Software - Application / Technology |
|---|---|
| Full time employees | 11094 |
| Website | https://www.sage.com |
| Mailing address | C23 - 5 & 6 Cobalt Park Way Cobalt Business Park Newcastle upon Tyne NE28 9EJ United Kingdom |
| Phone / Fax | 44 19 1479 5955 / |
Dividends
Dividend yield
2.79%
Dividend amount
£0.22
Payout ratio
56.38%
5Y Avg. yield
-%
The Sage Group plc paid £0.22 dividend and the ex-dividend date was 08 Jan 2026.The dividend payout ratio is 56.38%. The dividend payout ratio is defined as the amout of dividend paid divided by the earnings of the company.SGE dividend payout ratio is less than 70. This is ideal as it gives company room to grow the dividends and also the excess earnings can be invested in company for growth.
Company Executives
As of Feb 2026, following are the company executives and directors listed on The Sage Group plc.
| Name | Title | Age | Total Pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Stephen Hare ACA, B.A., B.Com | CEO & Executive Director | 64 | |
| Mr. Jonathan Anton George Howell | Executive Officer | 63 | |
| Ms. Jacqui Cartin | Executive VP, CFO & Group Financial Controller and Director | ||
| Mr. Aaron Harris | Chief Technology Officer | ||
| Mr. James Sandford | Vice President of Investor Relations | ||
| Ms. Victoria Louise Bradin | General Counsel & Company Secretary | 47 | |
| Ms. Amanda Cusdin | Chief People Officer | 48 | |
| Mr. Rainer Downar | Managing Director of Central Europe | ||
| Mr. Derk Bleeker | Chief Commercial Officer | ||
| Ms. Amy Lawson | Chief Brand & Corporate Affairs Officer |
Profitability and management effectiveness
Profit margin
14.68%
Operating margin
22.82%
Return on assets
9.49%
Return on equity
40.71%
Profitability ratios are a class of financial metrics that are used to assess a business's ability to generate earnings relative to its revenue, operating costs, balance sheet assets, and shareholders' equity over time, using data from a specific point in time.
The return on equity signifies how well the management is running the company in terms of capital management. The ideal return on equity is greater than 10%. The return on equity is calculated as net income divided by total share holders equity.
Valuation and Trading Info
The market capitalization of The Sage Group plc is 7.37B and its enterprise value is 8.68B. The enterprise value to revenue ratio of SGE is 3.45. The enterprise value to EBITDA ratio of SGE is 14.75.
The SGE's stocks Beta value is 0.42 making it 58% less volatile compared to LSE market index. Technology stocks and small caps tend to have higher betas than the market benchmark. This indicates that adding the stock to a portfolio will increase the portfolio’s risk, but also increase its expected return. On the other hand utility stocks often have low betas because they tend to move more slowly than market averages.
The Sage Group plc (LSE:SGE) Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is The Sage Group plc's Stock Symbol?
The Sage Group plc trades on LSE under the ticker symbol "SGE".
2. What is The Sage Group plc's stock price today?
One share of SGE stock can currently be purchased for approximately £786.8.
3. How can I contact The Sage Group plc?
The Sage Group plc's mailing address is C23 - 5 & 6 Cobalt Park Way Cobalt Business Park Newcastle upon Tyne NE28 9EJ United Kingdom. The company can be reached via phone at 44 19 1479 5955.
4. What is The Sage Group plc's official website?
The official website of The Sage Group plc is https://www.sage.com.