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Blue Prism looks under developed

Blue Prism's focus on sales growth may not be enough to defend it from a tidal wave of competition
October 22, 2020

This year, UK-focused investors will likely have enviously eyed the super-charged American tech industry, which has been a key reason the S&P 500 has managed to push ahead by 7 per cent, while the FTSE 100 has shed more than a fifth. Under these circumstances, who wouldn't want to find the next Amazon.   

IC TIP: Sell at 1385p
Tip style
Sell
Risk rating
High
Timescale
Long Term
Bull points

Rapid sales growth

Exciting market

Bear points

Widening losses

Disproportionate spending on sales and marketing vs R&D

Competition heating up 

Persistent short interest 

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