IQE (IQE) Competitors

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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). These companies are all part of the "computer and technology" sector.

How does IQE compare to Oxford Instruments?

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

Oxford Instruments has a net margin of 3.02% compared to IQE's net margin of -50.52%. Oxford Instruments' return on equity of 3.82% beat IQE's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
IQE	-50.52%	-40.92%	-3.31%
Oxford Instruments	3.02%	3.82%	6.47%

Oxford Instruments has a consensus price target of GBX 2,631.67, indicating a potential downside of 14.00%. Given Oxford Instruments' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Oxford Instruments is more favorable than IQE.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
IQE	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0.00
Oxford Instruments	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.83

In the previous week, IQE and IQE both had 1 articles in the media. Oxford Instruments' average media sentiment score of 1.34 beat IQE's score of -0.95 indicating that Oxford Instruments is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

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

19.4% of IQE shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 66.7% of Oxford Instruments shares are held by institutional investors. 6.2% of IQE shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.5% of Oxford Instruments 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.

IQE has a beta of 2.217, suggesting that its stock price is 122% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Oxford Instruments has a beta of 1.052, suggesting that its stock price is 5% more volatile than the broader market.

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.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
IQE	£97.27M	5.05	-£23.85M	-£5.08	N/A
Oxford Instruments	£481.80M	3.51	£50.60M	£23.70	129.11

Summary

Oxford Instruments beats IQE on 12 of the 15 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 computer and technology companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, institutional ownership, dividends, risk, analyst recommendations, profitability, valuation and earnings.

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.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Nanoco Group	£11.87M	1.03	-£819.79K	£0.50	13.34
IQE	£97.27M	5.05	-£23.85M	-£5.08	N/A

0.0% of Nanoco Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 19.4% of IQE shares are owned by institutional investors. 10.9% of Nanoco Group shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 6.2% of IQE shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Nanoco Group has a net margin of 9.21% compared to IQE's net margin of -50.52%. 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 Group	9.21%	-5.96%	-74.97%
IQE	-50.52%	-40.92%	-3.31%

Nanoco Group has a beta of 0.67, suggesting that its stock price is 33% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, IQE has a beta of 2.217, suggesting that its stock price is 122% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, IQE had 1 more articles in the media than Nanoco Group. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for IQE and 0 mentions for Nanoco Group. Nanoco Group's average media sentiment score of 0.00 beat IQE's score of -0.95 indicating that Nanoco Group is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Nanoco Group	Neutral
IQE	Negative

Summary

Nanoco Group beats IQE on 7 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does IQE compare to Micro Focus International?

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

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.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Micro Focus International	£2.74B	0.00	N/A	-£103.00	N/A
IQE	£97.27M	5.05	-£23.85M	-£5.08	N/A

In the previous week, IQE had 1 more articles in the media than Micro Focus International. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for IQE and 0 mentions for Micro Focus International. Micro Focus International's average media sentiment score of 0.00 beat IQE's score of -0.95 indicating that Micro Focus International is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Micro Focus International	Neutral
IQE	Negative

19.4% of IQE shares are owned by institutional investors. 6.2% of IQE shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Micro Focus International has a net margin of 0.00% compared to IQE's net margin of -50.52%. 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
Micro Focus International	N/A	N/A	N/A
IQE	-50.52%	-40.92%	-3.31%

Summary

Micro Focus International beats IQE on 6 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does IQE compare to Alphawave IP Group?

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

IQE has higher earnings, but lower revenue 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.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
IQE	£97.27M	5.05	-£23.85M	-£5.08	N/A
Alphawave IP Group	£319.58M	4.59	-£99.26M	-£22.99	N/A

In the previous week, IQE had 1 more articles in the media than Alphawave IP Group. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for IQE and 0 mentions for Alphawave IP Group. Alphawave IP Group's average media sentiment score of 0.00 beat IQE's score of -0.95 indicating that Alphawave IP Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
IQE	Negative
Alphawave IP Group	Neutral

19.4% of IQE shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 13.3% of Alphawave IP Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 6.2% of IQE shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 42.1% of Alphawave IP Group shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

IQE has a beta of 2.217, indicating that its stock price is 122% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Alphawave IP Group has a beta of 0.89, indicating that its stock price is 11% less volatile than the broader market.

IQE has a net margin of -50.52% compared to Alphawave IP Group's net margin of -54.65%. IQE's return on equity of -40.92% beat Alphawave IP Group's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
IQE	-50.52%	-40.92%	-3.31%
Alphawave IP Group	-54.65%	-41.83%	-3.94%

Summary

IQE beats Alphawave IP Group on 9 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does IQE compare to Blue Prism Group?

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

Blue Prism Group has a net margin of 0.00% compared to IQE's net margin of -50.52%. 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
IQE	-50.52%	-40.92%	-3.31%
Blue Prism Group	N/A	N/A	N/A

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.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
IQE	£97.27M	5.05	-£23.85M	-£5.08	N/A
Blue Prism Group	£167.30M	0.00	N/A	-£53.80	N/A

In the previous week, IQE had 1 more articles in the media than Blue Prism Group. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for IQE and 0 mentions for Blue Prism Group. Blue Prism Group's average media sentiment score of 0.00 beat IQE's score of -0.95 indicating that Blue Prism Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
IQE	Negative
Blue Prism Group	Neutral

19.4% of IQE shares are owned by institutional investors. 6.2% of IQE shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

IQE and Blue Prism Group tied by winning 5 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.

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IQE vs. The Competition

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Metric	IQE	Semiconductor Equipment & Materials Industry	Computer Sector	LON Exchange
Market Cap	£490.88M	£7.54B	£39.12B	£2.79B
Dividend Yield	2.36%	3.01%	3.20%	6.09%
P/E Ratio	-9.86	30.86	164.57	366.07
Price / Sales	5.05	123.72	622.29	88,440.80
Price / Cash	25.34	17.07	47.82	27.89
Price / Book	3.09	5.02	9.48	7.73
Net Income	-£23.85M	£90.57M	£1.03B	£5.89B
7 Day Performance	9.75%	4.55%	-0.31%	0.58%
1 Month Performance	4.81%	27.85%	8.73%	2.57%
1 Year Performance	351.35%	157.84%	163.07%	87.36%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
IQE IQE	N/A	GBX 50.10 -0.8%	N/A	+414.4%	£490.88M	£97.27M	N/A	577
OXIG Oxford Instruments	1.1804 of 5 stars	GBX 2,913.77 +0.6%	GBX 2,631.67 -9.7%	+58.6%	£1.61B	£481.80M	122.94	2,000	Positive News
NANO Nanoco Group	N/A	GBX 5.10 +5.8%	N/A	-46.8%	£9.30M	£11.87M	10.20	46	Gap Up
MCRO Micro Focus International	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	£1.80B	£2.74B	N/A	11,355	High Trading Volume
AWE Alphawave IP Group	N/A	GBX 185 flat	N/A	+33.0%	£1.47B	£319.58M	N/A	829

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IQE (IQE) Competitors

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

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How does IQE compare to Alphawave IP Group?

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How does IQE compare to Blue Prism Group?

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IQE (IQE) Competitors

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

How does IQE compare to Oxford Instruments?

Is IQE or OXIG more profitable?

Do analysts prefer IQE or OXIG?

Does the media favor IQE or OXIG?

Do insiders and institutionals believe in IQE or OXIG?

Which has more volatility & risk, IQE or OXIG?

Which has stronger valuation and earnings, IQE or OXIG?

Summary

How does IQE compare to Nanoco Group?

Which has stronger earnings and valuation, NANO or IQE?

Do institutionals and insiders have more ownership in NANO or IQE?

Is NANO or IQE more profitable?

Which has more volatility & risk, NANO or IQE?

Does the media prefer NANO or IQE?

Summary

How does IQE compare to Micro Focus International?

Which has stronger valuation and earnings, MCRO or IQE?

Does the media favor MCRO or IQE?

Do institutionals & insiders hold more shares of MCRO or IQE?

Is MCRO or IQE more profitable?

Summary

How does IQE compare to Alphawave IP Group?

Which has preferable earnings and valuation, IQE or AWE?

Does the media favor IQE or AWE?

Do institutionals and insiders hold more shares of IQE or AWE?

Which has more volatility and risk, IQE or AWE?

Is IQE or AWE more profitable?

Summary

How does IQE compare to Blue Prism Group?

Is IQE or PRSM more profitable?

Which has preferable earnings and valuation, IQE or PRSM?

Does the media refer more to IQE or PRSM?

Do institutionals and insiders hold more shares of IQE or PRSM?

Summary

New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

Media Sentiment Over Time

IQE vs. The Competition

IQE Competitors List

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