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IQE vs. OXIG, NANO, MCRO, AWE, and PRSM

Should you buy IQE stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares IQE with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with IQE include Oxford Instruments (OXIG), Nanoco Group (NANO), Micro Focus International (MCRO), Alphawave IP Group (AWE), and Blue Prism Group (PRSM).

How does IQE compare to Oxford Instruments?

Oxford Instruments (LON:OXIG) and IQE (LON:IQE) are both small-cap technology companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, earnings, profitability, valuation and dividends.

Oxford Instruments presently has a consensus price target of GBX 2,781.67, suggesting a potential upside of 0.35%. IQE has a consensus price target of GBX 60, suggesting a potential upside of 55.04%. Given IQE's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe IQE is more favorable than Oxford Instruments.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Oxford Instruments
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67
IQE
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

66.7% of Oxford Instruments shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 52.0% of IQE shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.5% of Oxford Instruments shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 4.7% of IQE shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Oxford Instruments has a beta of 1.11, meaning that its share price is 11% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, IQE has a beta of 2.238, meaning that its share price is 124% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Oxford Instruments had 6 more articles in the media than IQE. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for Oxford Instruments and 2 mentions for IQE. Oxford Instruments' average media sentiment score of 1.32 beat IQE's score of 0.81 indicating that Oxford Instruments is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Oxford Instruments
3 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
IQE
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Oxford Instruments has higher revenue and earnings than IQE. IQE is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Oxford Instruments, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Oxford Instruments£423.20M3.61£50.60M£83.7033.12
IQE£97.30M5.29-£23.85M-£3.77N/A

Oxford Instruments has a net margin of 11.39% compared to IQE's net margin of -37.71%. Oxford Instruments' return on equity of 13.94% beat IQE's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Oxford Instruments11.39% 13.94% 6.47%
IQE -37.71%-37.49%-3.31%

Summary

Oxford Instruments beats IQE on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does IQE compare to Nanoco Group?

Nanoco Group (LON:NANO) and IQE (LON:IQE) are both small-cap technology companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, dividends, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, risk, media sentiment and profitability.

Nanoco Group has a net margin of 9.21% compared to IQE's net margin of -37.71%. Nanoco Group's return on equity of -5.96% beat IQE's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Nanoco Group9.21% -5.96% -74.97%
IQE -37.71%-37.49%-3.31%

IQE has a consensus target price of GBX 60, indicating a potential upside of 55.04%. Given IQE's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe IQE is more favorable than Nanoco Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Nanoco Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
IQE
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

In the previous week, IQE had 2 more articles in the media than Nanoco Group. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for IQE and 0 mentions for Nanoco Group. IQE's average media sentiment score of 0.81 beat Nanoco Group's score of 0.00 indicating that IQE is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Nanoco Group Neutral
IQE Positive

0.0% of Nanoco Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 52.0% of IQE shares are owned by institutional investors. 9.5% of Nanoco Group shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 4.7% of IQE shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Nanoco Group has a beta of 0.67, meaning that its stock price is 33% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, IQE has a beta of 2.238, meaning that its stock price is 124% more volatile than the broader market.

Nanoco Group has higher earnings, but lower revenue than IQE. IQE is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Nanoco Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Nanoco Group£11.87M0.40-£819.79K£0.505.20
IQE£97.30M5.29-£23.85M-£3.77N/A

Summary

IQE beats Nanoco Group on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does IQE compare to Micro Focus International?

IQE (LON:IQE) and Micro Focus International (LON:MCRO) are both small-cap technology companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, dividends, valuation, risk, profitability and institutional ownership.

In the previous week, IQE had 2 more articles in the media than Micro Focus International. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for IQE and 0 mentions for Micro Focus International. IQE's average media sentiment score of 0.81 beat Micro Focus International's score of 0.00 indicating that IQE is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
IQE Positive
Micro Focus International Neutral

IQE currently has a consensus price target of GBX 60, indicating a potential upside of 55.04%. Given IQE's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe IQE is more favorable than Micro Focus International.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
IQE
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Micro Focus International
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

Micro Focus International has a net margin of 0.00% compared to IQE's net margin of -37.71%. Micro Focus International's return on equity of 0.00% beat IQE's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
IQE-37.71% -37.49% -3.31%
Micro Focus International N/A N/A N/A

52.0% of IQE shares are held by institutional investors. 4.7% of IQE shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Micro Focus International has higher revenue and earnings than IQE. IQE is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Micro Focus International, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
IQE£97.30M5.29-£23.85M-£3.77N/A
Micro Focus International£2.74B0.00N/A-£103.00N/A

Summary

IQE beats Micro Focus International on 8 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does IQE compare to Alphawave IP Group?

Alphawave IP Group (LON:AWE) and IQE (LON:IQE) are both small-cap technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, earnings, institutional ownership, risk, media sentiment, valuation, profitability and analyst recommendations.

Alphawave IP Group has a net margin of -13.82% compared to IQE's net margin of -37.71%. Alphawave IP Group's return on equity of -8.87% beat IQE's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Alphawave IP Group-13.82% -8.87% -3.94%
IQE -37.71%-37.49%-3.31%

IQE has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Alphawave IP Group. IQE is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Alphawave IP Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Alphawave IP Group£319.58M4.59-£99.26M-£22.99N/A
IQE£97.30M5.29-£23.85M-£3.77N/A

13.3% of Alphawave IP Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 52.0% of IQE shares are owned by institutional investors. 42.1% of Alphawave IP Group shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 4.7% of IQE shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, IQE had 2 more articles in the media than Alphawave IP Group. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for IQE and 0 mentions for Alphawave IP Group. IQE's average media sentiment score of 0.81 beat Alphawave IP Group's score of 0.00 indicating that IQE is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Alphawave IP Group Neutral
IQE Positive

IQE has a consensus price target of GBX 60, suggesting a potential upside of 55.04%. Given IQE's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe IQE is more favorable than Alphawave IP Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Alphawave IP Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
IQE
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

Alphawave IP Group has a beta of 0.89, indicating that its stock price is 11% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, IQE has a beta of 2.238, indicating that its stock price is 124% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

IQE beats Alphawave IP Group on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does IQE compare to Blue Prism Group?

Blue Prism Group (LON:PRSM) and IQE (LON:IQE) are both small-cap technology companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, earnings, profitability, institutional ownership, risk, valuation, media sentiment and analyst recommendations.

Blue Prism Group has a net margin of 0.00% compared to IQE's net margin of -37.71%. Blue Prism Group's return on equity of 0.00% beat IQE's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Blue Prism GroupN/A N/A N/A
IQE -37.71%-37.49%-3.31%

52.0% of IQE shares are held by institutional investors. 4.7% of IQE shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

IQE has a consensus price target of GBX 60, suggesting a potential upside of 55.04%. Given IQE's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe IQE is more favorable than Blue Prism Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Blue Prism Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
IQE
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

Blue Prism Group has higher revenue and earnings than IQE. IQE is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Blue Prism Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Blue Prism Group£167.30M0.00N/A-£53.80N/A
IQE£97.30M5.29-£23.85M-£3.77N/A

In the previous week, IQE had 2 more articles in the media than Blue Prism Group. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for IQE and 0 mentions for Blue Prism Group. IQE's average media sentiment score of 0.81 beat Blue Prism Group's score of 0.00 indicating that IQE is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Blue Prism Group Neutral
IQE Positive

Summary

IQE beats Blue Prism Group on 9 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

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IQE vs. The Competition

MetricIQESemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment IndustryTechnology SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£515.11M£96.98B£27.99B£2.83B
Dividend Yield2.36%1.59%2.77%6.15%
P/E Ratio-10.2787.2979.90368.45
Price / Sales5.2995.63596.1783,513.51
Price / Cash25.3462.4245.0527.89
Price / Book2.399.967.607.11
Net Income-£23.85M£1.86B£662.12M£5.89B
7 Day Performance-18.35%-2.23%0.13%6.57%
1 Month Performance-13.71%-12.31%-4.45%0.29%
1 Year Performance298.97%105.90%147.99%64.28%

IQE Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
IQE
IQE
2.3502 of 5 stars
GBX 38.65
-1.2%
GBX 60
+55.2%
+303.1%£514.44M£97.30MN/A577
OXIG
Oxford Instruments
2.955 of 5 stars
GBX 2,880
+1.1%
GBX 2,781.67
-3.4%
+52.8%£1.59B£423.20M34.412,000
NANO
Nanoco Group
N/AGBX 2.68
flat
N/A-81.7%£4.89M£11.87M5.3646
MCRO
Micro Focus International
N/AN/AN/AN/A£1.80B£2.74BN/A11,355
AWE
Alphawave IP Group
N/AGBX 185
flat
N/A+8.1%£1.47B£319.58MN/A829

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This page (LON:IQE) was last updated on 8/3/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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