Which has higher valuation and earnings, OXIG or IQE?

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 Oxford Instruments £423.20M 3.78 £50.60M £83.70 34.72 IQE £97.30M 5.40 -£23.85M -£3.77 N/A

Is OXIG or IQE more profitable?

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 Instruments 11.39% 13.94% 6.47% IQE -37.71% -37.49% -3.31%

Do analysts prefer NANO or IQE?

IQE has a consensus target price of GBX 60, suggesting a potential upside of 51.90%. 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

Which has higher valuation and earnings, NANO or IQE?

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 0.41 -£819.79K £0.50 5.40 IQE £97.30M 5.40 -£23.85M -£3.77 N/A

Is NANO or IQE more profitable?

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 Group 9.21% -5.96% -74.97% IQE -37.71% -37.49% -3.31%

Do analysts prefer MCRO or IQE?

IQE has a consensus price target of GBX 60, suggesting a potential upside of 51.90%. Given IQE's stronger consensus rating and higher probable 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

Do analysts prefer AWE or IQE?

IQE has a consensus price target of GBX 60, suggesting a potential upside of 51.90%. Given IQE's stronger consensus rating and higher possible 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

Is AWE or IQE more profitable?

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%

Do analysts prefer IQE or PRSM?

IQE currently has a consensus target price of GBX 60, indicating a potential upside of 51.90%. Given IQE's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly 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

Which has stronger earnings & valuation, IQE or PRSM?

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 £97.30M 5.40 -£23.85M -£3.77 N/A Blue Prism Group £167.30M 0.00 N/A -£53.80 N/A

Is IQE or PRSM more profitable?

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

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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 superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, risk, media sentiment, earnings, institutional ownership, valuation, dividends and profitability.

In the previous week, Oxford Instruments had 1 more articles in the media than IQE. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Oxford Instruments and 0 mentions for IQE. Oxford Instruments' average media sentiment score of 1.11 beat IQE's score of 0.00 indicating that Oxford Instruments is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Oxford Instruments	Positive
IQE	Neutral

66.7% of Oxford Instruments shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 52.0% of IQE shares are held by institutional investors. 1.5% of Oxford Instruments shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 4.7% of IQE shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

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 Instruments	11.39%	13.94%	6.47%
IQE	-37.71%	-37.49%	-3.31%

Oxford Instruments currently has a consensus price target of GBX 2,781.67, suggesting a potential downside of 4.28%. IQE has a consensus price target of GBX 60, suggesting a potential upside of 51.90%. 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

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
Oxford Instruments	£423.20M	3.78	£50.60M	£83.70	34.72
IQE	£97.30M	5.40	-£23.85M	-£3.77	N/A

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

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

0.0% of Nanoco Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 52.0% of IQE shares are held by institutional investors. 9.5% of Nanoco Group shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 4.7% of IQE shares are held 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.

In the previous week, Nanoco Group had 1 more articles in the media than IQE. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Nanoco Group and 0 mentions for IQE. Nanoco Group's average media sentiment score of 0.67 beat IQE's score of 0.00 indicating that Nanoco Group is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Nanoco Group	Positive
IQE	Neutral

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	0.41	-£819.79K	£0.50	5.40
IQE	£97.30M	5.40	-£23.85M	-£3.77	N/A

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 Group	9.21%	-5.96%	-74.97%
IQE	-37.71%	-37.49%	-3.31%

IQE has a consensus target price of GBX 60, suggesting a potential upside of 51.90%. 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 share price is 33% less 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.

Summary

Nanoco Group and IQE tied by winning 8 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 better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, risk, analyst recommendations, profitability, institutional ownership, dividends, media sentiment and valuation.

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 International	N/A	N/A	N/A
IQE	-37.71%	-37.49%	-3.31%

IQE has a consensus price target of GBX 60, suggesting a potential upside of 51.90%. Given IQE's stronger consensus rating and higher probable 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

52.0% of IQE shares are owned by institutional investors. 4.7% of IQE shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers 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.

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	£97.30M	5.40	-£23.85M	-£3.77	N/A

In the previous week, Micro Focus International's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled IQE'saverage media sentiment score.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Micro Focus International	Neutral
IQE	Neutral

Summary

IQE beats Micro Focus International on 6 of the 11 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 superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, risk, profitability, institutional ownership, media sentiment, dividends, earnings and analyst recommendations.

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.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Alphawave IP Group	£319.58M	4.59	-£99.26M	-£22.99	N/A
IQE	£97.30M	5.40	-£23.85M	-£3.77	N/A

In the previous week, Alphawave IP Group's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled IQE'saverage media sentiment score.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Alphawave IP Group	Neutral
IQE	Neutral

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 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 stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Alphawave IP Group has a beta of 0.89, meaning that its share price is 11% less 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.

IQE has a consensus price target of GBX 60, suggesting a potential upside of 51.90%. Given IQE's stronger consensus rating and higher possible 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

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%

Summary

IQE beats Alphawave IP Group on 9 of the 14 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 investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, dividends, profitability, media sentiment, earnings, risk and valuation.

In the previous week, IQE's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Blue Prism Group'saverage media sentiment score.

Company	Overall Sentiment
IQE	Neutral
Blue Prism Group	Neutral

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	£97.30M	5.40	-£23.85M	-£3.77	N/A
Blue Prism Group	£167.30M	0.00	N/A	-£53.80	N/A

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

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 currently has a consensus target price of GBX 60, indicating a potential upside of 51.90%. Given IQE's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly 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 7 of the 11 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	£525.76M	£7.19B	£39.25B	£2.85B
Dividend Yield	2.36%	2.71%	3.19%	6.16%
P/E Ratio	-10.48	19.46	170.03	368.18
Price / Sales	5.40	124.17	597.79	84,612.72
Price / Cash	25.34	16.39	45.82	27.87
Price / Book	2.44	4.65	9.49	7.49
Net Income	-£23.85M	£90.57M	£1.07B	£5.89B
7 Day Performance	3.95%	0.42%	-0.51%	-0.19%
1 Month Performance	-14.59%	-1.32%	-1.38%	-1.00%
1 Year Performance	295.79%	126.87%	140.11%	61.67%

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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	1.5936 of 5 stars	GBX 39.50 +1.9%	GBX 60 +51.9%	+297.8%	£525.76M	£97.30M	N/A	577	Positive News Gap Down
OXIG Oxford Instruments	1.8123 of 5 stars	GBX 2,904 flat	GBX 2,781.67 -4.2%	+45.3%	£1.60B	£423.20M	34.70	2,000	Positive News Gap Up
NANO Nanoco Group	N/A	GBX 2.64 -4.5%	N/A	-78.4%	£4.82M	£11.87M	5.28	46
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	+6.9%	£1.47B	£319.58M	N/A	829

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

How does IQE compare to Oxford Instruments?

Does the media refer more to OXIG or IQE?

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

Is OXIG or IQE more profitable?

Do analysts rate OXIG or IQE?

Which has higher valuation and earnings, OXIG or IQE?

Which has more volatility and risk, OXIG or IQE?

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How does IQE compare to Nanoco Group?

Do institutionals and insiders believe in NANO or IQE?

Does the media refer more to NANO or IQE?

Which has higher valuation and earnings, NANO or IQE?

Is NANO or IQE more profitable?

Do analysts prefer NANO or IQE?

Which has more volatility & risk, NANO or IQE?

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How does IQE compare to Micro Focus International?

Is MCRO or IQE more profitable?

Do analysts prefer MCRO or IQE?

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

Which has preferable earnings and valuation, MCRO or IQE?

Does the media favor MCRO or IQE?

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How does IQE compare to Alphawave IP Group?

Which has better earnings and valuation, AWE or IQE?

Does the media refer more to AWE or IQE?

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

Which has more risk & volatility, AWE or IQE?

Do analysts prefer AWE or IQE?

Is AWE or IQE more profitable?

Summary

How does IQE compare to Blue Prism Group?

Does the media refer more to IQE or PRSM?

Which has stronger earnings & valuation, IQE or PRSM?

Do institutionals and insiders believe in IQE or PRSM?

Is IQE or PRSM more profitable?

Do analysts prefer IQE or PRSM?

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