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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?

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

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£481.80M3.79£50.60M£23.70139.32
IQE£97.27M5.21-£23.85M-£5.08N/A

66.7% of Oxford Instruments shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 19.4% of IQE shares are held by institutional investors. 1.5% of Oxford Instruments shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 6.2% of IQE shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Oxford Instruments currently has a consensus price target of GBX 2,681.67, suggesting a potential downside of 18.79%. IQE has a consensus price target of GBX 60, suggesting a potential upside of 16.05%. 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

In the previous week, IQE had 8 more articles in the media than Oxford Instruments. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for IQE and 2 mentions for Oxford Instruments. IQE's average media sentiment score of 0.37 beat Oxford Instruments' score of -0.22 indicating that IQE is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

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

Oxford Instruments has a net margin of 3.02% compared to IQE's net margin of -37.71%. Oxford Instruments' return on equity of 3.82% beat IQE's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Oxford Instruments3.02% 3.82% 6.47%
IQE -37.71%-37.49%-3.31%

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

Summary

Oxford Instruments beats IQE on 9 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 computer and technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, valuation, institutional ownership, earnings, media sentiment, dividends, profitability and analyst recommendations.

IQE has a consensus price target of GBX 60, indicating a potential upside of 16.05%. Given IQE's stronger consensus rating and higher probable 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

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 2.217, meaning that its stock price is 122% 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£11.87M0.39-£819.79K£0.505.02
IQE£97.27M5.21-£23.85M-£5.08N/A

In the previous week, IQE had 9 more articles in the media than Nanoco Group. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for IQE and 1 mentions for Nanoco Group. IQE's average media sentiment score of 0.37 beat Nanoco Group's score of 0.11 indicating that IQE is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Nanoco Group
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
IQE
3 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

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%

0.0% of Nanoco Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 19.4% of IQE shares are held by institutional investors. 10.9% of Nanoco Group shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 6.2% of IQE shares are held 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.

Summary

IQE beats Nanoco Group on 10 of the 16 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 superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, earnings, dividends, media sentiment, valuation, profitability and institutional ownership.

In the previous week, IQE had 10 more articles in the media than Micro Focus International. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for IQE and 0 mentions for Micro Focus International. IQE's average media sentiment score of 0.37 beat Micro Focus International's score of 0.00 indicating that IQE is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Micro Focus International Neutral
IQE Neutral

19.4% of IQE shares are held by institutional investors. 6.2% 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.

IQE has a consensus target price of GBX 60, suggesting a potential upside of 16.05%. Given IQE's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe IQE is more favorable than Micro Focus International.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Micro Focus International
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

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
Micro Focus International£2.74B0.00N/A-£103.00N/A
IQE£97.27M5.21-£23.85M-£5.08N/A

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
Micro Focus InternationalN/A N/A N/A
IQE -37.71%-37.49%-3.31%

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

In the previous week, IQE had 10 more articles in the media than Alphawave IP Group. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for IQE and 0 mentions for Alphawave IP Group. IQE's average media sentiment score of 0.37 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 Neutral

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 2.217, indicating that its stock price is 122% more volatile than the broader market.

IQE has a net margin of -37.71% compared to Alphawave IP Group's net margin of -54.65%. IQE's return on equity of -37.49% beat Alphawave IP Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Alphawave IP Group-54.65% -41.83% -3.94%
IQE -37.71%-37.49%-3.31%

IQE has a consensus target price of GBX 60, indicating a potential upside of 16.05%. Given IQE's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly 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

13.3% of Alphawave IP Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 19.4% of IQE shares are owned by institutional investors. 42.1% of Alphawave IP 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 endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

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£97.27M5.21-£23.85M-£5.08N/A

Summary

IQE beats Alphawave IP Group on 13 of the 16 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 profitability, dividends, institutional ownership, risk, valuation, media sentiment, earnings and analyst recommendations.

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
IQE£97.27M5.21-£23.85M-£5.08N/A
Blue Prism Group£167.30M0.00N/A-£53.80N/A

In the previous week, IQE had 10 more articles in the media than Blue Prism Group. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for IQE and 0 mentions for Blue Prism Group. IQE's average media sentiment score of 0.37 beat Blue Prism Group's score of 0.00 indicating that IQE is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
IQE Neutral
Blue Prism Group Neutral

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

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
IQE-37.71% -37.49% -3.31%
Blue Prism Group N/A N/A N/A

IQE presently has a consensus price target of GBX 60, suggesting a potential upside of 16.05%. Given IQE's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe IQE is more favorable than Blue Prism Group.

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
Blue Prism Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

Summary

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

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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IQE vs. The Competition

MetricIQESemiconductor Equipment & Materials IndustryComputer SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£506.56M£7.56B£40.50B£2.78B
Dividend Yield2.36%2.68%3.10%6.13%
P/E Ratio-10.1828.48173.04364.74
Price / Sales5.21121.82624.9587,565.51
Price / Cash25.3416.6151.7727.85
Price / Book3.195.1910.097.71
Net Income-£23.85M£90.57M£1.07B£5.89B
7 Day Performance1.97%1.16%3.76%0.08%
1 Month Performance25.64%13.96%10.86%3.27%
1 Year Performance406.86%197.68%169.97%75.54%

IQE Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
IQE
IQE
1.8087 of 5 stars
GBX 51.70
-7.5%
GBX 60
+16.1%
+422.4%£506.56M£97.27MN/A577
OXIG
Oxford Instruments
0.7351 of 5 stars
GBX 3,134
-0.6%
GBX 2,681.67
-14.4%
+80.2%£1.73B£481.80M132.242,000
NANO
Nanoco Group
N/AGBX 6.84
-7.3%
N/A-78.8%£12.48M£11.87M13.6846
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+31.6%£1.47B£319.58MN/A829

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This page (LON:IQE) was last updated on 6/3/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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