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Hybrid Software Group PLC (HYSG.BR)

EUR3.86 -0.04 (-1.03%)
GB BRU Technology Software - Application
Address Building 2030 CB23 6DW
Cambridge, GB
CEO Michael A. Rottenborn
IPO 2001-04-17
ISIN GB00BYN5BY03

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Also trades on Euronext Brussels · GLOG.BR (EUR) Euronext Brussels · HYSG.BR (EUR)
Description

Hybrid Software Group PLC and its subsidiaries develop advanced software and hardware technology solutions catering to the graphics and industrial inkjet printing sectors. Their market presence spans across the United Kingdom, continental Europe, North and South America, and Asia. The company's diverse product portfolio includes: Harlequin Host Renderer: A sophisticated raster image processor (RIP) software designed to convert text and image data from various file formats, such as PDF, TIFF, and JPEG. ScreenPro: Software that performs real-time conversion of tone image data into print-ready halftones. Mako SDK: A comprehensive software development kit enabling the creation, rasterization, conversion, analysis, and optimization of different page description languages. This SDK grants print software developers precise control over color, fonts, text, images, vector content, and metadata. Direct: Software engineered to drive print data straight to printer electronics, thereby eliminating the need for buffering on mass storage devices. SmartDFE: A turnkey digital front end solution, built on Harlequin Direct, Cloudflow, and Meteor technologies, optimized for the digital printing of labels and packaging. Navigator Harlequin RIP and Workflow: Software that provides prepress environments with the ability to interpret PostScript, PDF, and EPS format files. Navigator DFE: Another software offering that assists with job preparation, color management, and managing the workflow for driving printing electronics. Output Device Interfaces: A suite of hardware and software solutions facilitating the connection of RIPs to a broad range of output devices, including computer-to-plate systems, imagesetters, proofers, digital presses, high-speed copiers, and inkjet printers. Originally founded in 1986 as Global Graphics PLC, the company adopted its current name, Hybrid Software Group PLC, in October 2021. It maintains its headquarters in Cambridge, United Kingdom.

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Merger & Acquisition History

No mergers or acquisitions recorded for this company.

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EUR3.86 -0.04 (-1.03%)
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Liquidity & share structure
Average Volume
2.1K
Beta
0.26
Float Shares
5.20M
Free Float %
15.9%
Price Performance
1D5D1M3M6M YTD1Y3Y5Y10YMax
+4.50% +0.97% +5.03% +13.59% +4.50% +2.45% +5.03% -7.11% -8.33% +110.05% -79.10%
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Market Data

Price Targets & DCF
Current price
3.86
DCF (Unlevered) 7.49 +94.0%
DCF (Levered) 15.17 +293.0%

DCF figures are point estimates: small changes in growth or discount-rate assumptions move them materially. Read them as a reference, not a precise target.

Ratings Trend (MoM) 100% Bullish
Rating 2026-05 Change
Strong Buy 0 0
Buy 1 0
Hold 0 0
Sell 0 0
Strong Sell 0 0
Quality scores
Altman Z-Score
6.37
Safe zone
Piotroski F-Score
8 / 9
Strong
MOAT Score
2 / 10
No MOAT
Composite Rating
A-
Overall Score
4 / 5
High
DCF Score
5 / 5
High
ROE Score
3 / 5
Medium
ROA Score
3 / 5
Medium
D/E Score
4 / 5
High
P/E Score
2 / 5
Medium
P/Book Score
4 / 5
High
Operational MOAT
✗ Below peers
  • Revenue growth Software - Application: +13.0%
    +5.6% Q4'25: +20.1% (vs Q4'23)
  • EPS growth Software - Application: +28.6%
    +257.8% Q4'25: +59.0% (vs Q4'23)
  • FCF margin FCF growth · Software - Application: +45.3%
    +25.2% Q4'25: +26.1% (vs Q4'23)
  • EBIT margin Software - Application: +9.4%
    +8.5% Q4'25: +8.6% (vs Q4'23)
  • ROIC Software - Application: +7.5%
    +4.4% Q4'25: +9.3% (vs Q4'23)
  • Share dilution Software - Application: +0.0%
    -0.8% Q4'25: -1.1% (vs Q4'23)
  • Debt / EBITDA Net debt/EBITDA · Software - Application: -1.16×
    0.35× Q4'25: 0.12× (vs Q4'23)
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DCF Interactive Model (UFCF)
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Market assumptions
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Ke (Cost of Equity) = Rf + β (0.24) × ERP
WACC = 97% × Ke + 3% × Kd (5.4%) × (1−t)

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Business assumptions
Intrinsic value (base): 7.49 Current price: 3.86
Enterprise Value: Equity Value: Terminal Value: TV as % of EV:

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Consensus Estimates
Metric Dec 2022
actual
Dec 2023
actual
Dec 2024
actual
Dec 2025
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Dec 2026
1 Rev. Ana.
1 EPS Ana.
Dec 2027
1 Rev. Ana.
1 EPS Ana.
Dec 2028
1 Rev. Ana.
Revenue
46.69M
est: 51.75M (-9.8%)
48.04M
est: 53.10M (-9.5%)
51.50M
est: 56.90M (-9.5%)
54.37M
est: 58.20M (-6.6%)
70.00M
70.00M – 70.00M
+20.3% YoY
76.60M
76.60M – 76.60M
+9.4% YoY
84.31M
84.31M – 84.31M
+10.1% YoY
EBITDA
5.42M
est: 6.17M (-12.3%)
1.57M
est: 6.34M (-75.3%)
6.00M
est: 7.61M (-21.2%)
13.09M
est: 7.79M (+68.1%)
9.37M
9.37M – 9.37M
+20.3% YoY
10.25M
10.25M – 10.25M
+9.4% YoY
11.28M
11.28M – 11.28M
+10.1% YoY
EBIT
2.26M
est: 1.55M (+45.6%)
-1.29M
est: 1.59M (-181.3%)
-2.93M
est: 1.74M (-268.7%)
4.60M
est: 1.78M (+158.9%)
2.14M
2.14M – 2.14M
+20.3% YoY
2.34M
2.34M – 2.34M
+9.4% YoY
2.58M
2.58M – 2.58M
+10.1% YoY
Net Income
1.06M
est: 5.75M (-81.5%)
1.32M
est: 3.29M (-59.8%)
-2.71M
est: 4.24M (-163.9%)
4.24M
est: 6.84M (-38.1%)
8.80M
8.80M – 8.80M
+28.6% YoY
10.10M
10.10M – 10.10M
+14.8% YoY
— – —
-100.0% YoY
SGA
26.84M
est: 26.19M (+2.5%)
26.60M
est: 26.87M (-1.0%)
26.10M
est: 29.59M (-11.8%)
27.31M
est: 30.26M (-9.8%)
36.40M
36.40M – 36.40M
+20.3% YoY
39.83M
39.83M – 39.83M
+9.4% YoY
43.84M
43.84M – 43.84M
+10.1% YoY
EPS
0.03
est: 0.18 (-81.5%)
0.04
est: 0.10 (-60.0%)
-0.08
est: 0.13 (-163.4%)
0.13
est: 0.21 (-38.1%)
0.27
0.27 – 0.27
+28.6% YoY
0.31
0.31 – 0.31
+14.8% YoY
— – —
-100.0% YoY
Historical Ratings (3M)
Date Rating Overall DCF ROE ROA D/E P/E P/B
2026-05-28 A- 4/5 5/5 3/5 3/5 4/5 2/5 4/5
2026-05-27 A- 4/5 5/5 3/5 3/5 4/5 2/5 4/5
2026-05-26 A- 4/5 5/5 3/5 3/5 4/5 2/5 4/5
2026-05-25 A- 4/5 5/5 3/5 3/5 4/5 2/5 4/5
2026-05-22 A- 4/5 5/5 3/5 3/5 4/5 2/5 4/5
2026-05-21 A- 4/5 5/5 3/5 4/5 3/5 2/5 4/5
2026-05-20 A- 4/5 5/5 3/5 4/5 3/5 2/5 4/5
2026-05-19 A- 4/5 5/5 3/5 4/5 3/5 2/5 4/5
2026-05-18 A- 4/5 5/5 3/5 4/5 3/5 2/5 4/5
2026-05-15 A- 4/5 5/5 3/5 4/5 3/5 2/5 4/5
2026-05-14 A- 4/5 5/5 3/5 4/5 3/5 2/5 4/5
2026-05-13 A- 4/5 5/5 3/5 4/5 3/5 2/5 4/5
2026-05-12 A- 4/5 5/5 3/5 4/5 3/5 2/5 4/5
2026-05-11 A- 4/5 5/5 3/5 4/5 3/5 2/5 4/5
2026-05-08 A- 4/5 5/5 3/5 4/5 3/5 2/5 4/5
2026-05-07 A- 4/5 5/5 3/5 4/5 3/5 2/5 4/5
2026-05-06 A- 4/5 5/5 3/5 4/5 3/5 2/5 4/5
2026-05-05 A- 4/5 5/5 3/5 4/5 3/5 2/5 4/5
2026-05-04 A- 4/5 5/5 3/5 4/5 3/5 2/5 4/5
2026-04-29 B+ 3/5 5/5 2/5 3/5 3/5 2/5 4/5
2026-04-28 B+ 3/5 5/5 2/5 3/5 3/5 2/5 4/5
2026-04-27 B+ 3/5 5/5 2/5 3/5 3/5 2/5 4/5
2026-04-24 B+ 3/5 5/5 2/5 3/5 3/5 2/5 4/5
2026-04-23 A- 4/5 5/5 2/5 4/5 3/5 2/5 4/5
2026-04-22 A- 4/5 5/5 2/5 4/5 3/5 2/5 4/5
2026-04-21 A- 4/5 5/5 2/5 4/5 3/5 2/5 4/5
2026-04-20 A- 4/5 5/5 2/5 4/5 3/5 2/5 4/5
2026-04-17 A- 4/5 5/5 2/5 4/5 3/5 2/5 4/5
2026-04-16 A- 4/5 5/5 2/5 4/5 3/5 2/5 4/5

Owner Earnings

Owner's Earnings (history) From To
Owner alignment
Owner's Earnings TTM
23.06M
OE per share TTM
0.70
Owner's Yield
16.98%
Maintenance CapEx ratio
13.46%
Maint CapEx / Avg PPE
7.8%

Ownership Overview

Ownership breakdown

Ownership breakdown not available.

At a glance
Institutional holders
Total invested
Insider transactions (90d)
0
Beneficial owners (>5%)
0
Beneficial owners (>5%)

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Top institutional holders

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ETF Ownership

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Insider Activity

Insider Activity — Latest Quarter

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Recent insider transactions

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Executive team

Top executives
EBIT / Employee
16.3K
Shares Outstanding
32.72M

Executive compensation

Executive compensation (annual)

Executive compensation not available.

CEO compensation breakdown

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Proxy statements

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Recent SEC filings

Recent SEC filings

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Executive team

NameTitleCompensationGender
Guido Van der Schueren Executive Chairman 642.2K male
Michael Rottenborn Chief Executive Officer & Director 394.3K male
Joachim Van Hemelen Chief Financial Officer & Director 354.3K male
Karen Crews President of Xitron female
Matt Gosnell Chief Information Officer male
Steven Steenhaut Chief Marketing Officer male
Clive Ayling Managing Director of Meteor Inkjet male
Victor Asseiceiro Operations Manager male
Floris De Ruyck Legal Director male
Justin Bailey Managing Director of Helix male
ESG Score History

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