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Northamber (NAR) Competitors

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GBX 26.32 -1.13 (-4.11%)
As of 05/18/2026 06:14 AM Eastern

NAR vs. SCT, MIDW, CYAN, CKT, and WPHO

Should you buy Northamber stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Northamber 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 Northamber include Softcat (SCT), Midwich Group (MIDW), CyanConnode (CYAN), Checkit (CKT), and Windar Photonics (WPHO). These companies are all part of the "computer and technology" sector.

How does Northamber compare to Softcat?

Northamber (LON:NAR) and Softcat (LON:SCT) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, profitability, earnings, analyst recommendations, valuation, risk, media sentiment and dividends.

Northamber pays an annual dividend of GBX 0.30 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.1%. Softcat pays an annual dividend of GBX 29.30 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. Northamber pays out -2.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Softcat pays out 41.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years.

Northamber has a beta of -0.1, suggesting that its share price is 110% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Softcat has a beta of 0.527, suggesting that its share price is 47% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Northamber had 2 more articles in the media than Softcat. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Northamber and 0 mentions for Softcat. Northamber's average media sentiment score of 1.84 beat Softcat's score of 0.00 indicating that Northamber is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Northamber Very Positive
Softcat Neutral

5.4% of Northamber shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 41.5% of Softcat shares are held by institutional investors. 78.3% of Northamber shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 2.9% of Softcat shares are held 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.

Softcat has a net margin of 8.06% compared to Northamber's net margin of -5.40%. Softcat's return on equity of 45.16% beat Northamber's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Northamber-5.40% -21.33% -1.38%
Softcat 8.06%45.16%13.64%

Softcat has a consensus target price of GBX 1,908.89, suggesting a potential upside of 35.77%. Given Softcat's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Softcat is more favorable than Northamber.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Northamber
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Softcat
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Northamber£70.54M0.10-£1.31M-£13.89N/A
Softcat£1.75B1.58£118.54M£70.1020.06

Summary

Softcat beats Northamber on 14 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Northamber compare to Midwich Group?

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

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Midwich Group£1.29B0.11£22.18M-£21.92N/A
Northamber£70.54M0.10-£1.31M-£13.89N/A

Midwich Group has a beta of 0.387, indicating that its stock price is 61% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Northamber has a beta of -0.1, indicating that its stock price is 110% less volatile than the broader market.

Midwich Group presently has a consensus target price of GBX 350, indicating a potential upside of 143.39%. Given Midwich Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Midwich Group is more favorable than Northamber.

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

In the previous week, Northamber had 2 more articles in the media than Midwich Group. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Northamber and 0 mentions for Midwich Group. Northamber's average media sentiment score of 1.84 beat Midwich Group's score of 0.77 indicating that Northamber is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Midwich Group Positive
Northamber Very Positive

22.7% of Midwich Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 5.4% of Northamber shares are held by institutional investors. 20.4% of Midwich Group shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 78.3% of Northamber shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Midwich Group has a net margin of -2.17% compared to Northamber's net margin of -5.40%. Midwich Group's return on equity of -12.68% beat Northamber's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Midwich Group-2.17% -12.68% 3.70%
Northamber -5.40%-21.33%-1.38%

Midwich Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 9.25 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.4%. Northamber pays an annual dividend of GBX 0.30 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.1%. Midwich Group pays out -42.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Northamber pays out -2.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Midwich Group is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Summary

Midwich Group beats Northamber on 13 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Northamber compare to CyanConnode?

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

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
CyanConnode£15.99M1.73-£4.72M-£1.32N/A
Northamber£70.54M0.10-£1.31M-£13.89N/A

Northamber has a net margin of -5.40% compared to CyanConnode's net margin of -29.88%. Northamber's return on equity of -21.33% beat CyanConnode's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
CyanConnode-29.88% -35.93% -9.06%
Northamber -5.40%-21.33%-1.38%

9.4% of CyanConnode shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 5.4% of Northamber shares are held by institutional investors. 51.6% of CyanConnode shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 78.3% of Northamber shares are held 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.

CyanConnode has a beta of 1.074, meaning that its stock price is 7% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Northamber has a beta of -0.1, meaning that its stock price is 110% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Northamber had 2 more articles in the media than CyanConnode. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Northamber and 0 mentions for CyanConnode. Northamber's average media sentiment score of 1.84 beat CyanConnode's score of 0.00 indicating that Northamber is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
CyanConnode Neutral
Northamber Very Positive

Summary

Northamber beats CyanConnode on 9 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Northamber compare to Checkit?

Northamber (LON:NAR) and Checkit (LON:CKT) 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 valuation, dividends, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, earnings, risk and profitability.

Northamber has a net margin of -5.40% compared to Checkit's net margin of -20.44%. Northamber's return on equity of -21.33% beat Checkit's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Northamber-5.40% -21.33% -1.38%
Checkit -20.44%-32.00%-12.31%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Northamber£70.54M0.10-£1.31M-£13.89N/A
Checkit£13.70M2.03-£4.70M-£2.60N/A

Northamber has a beta of -0.1, meaning that its share price is 110% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Checkit has a beta of 0.252, meaning that its share price is 75% less volatile than the broader market.

5.4% of Northamber shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 14.4% of Checkit shares are owned by institutional investors. 78.3% of Northamber shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 27.5% of Checkit shares are owned by 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.

In the previous week, Northamber had 2 more articles in the media than Checkit. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Northamber and 0 mentions for Checkit. Northamber's average media sentiment score of 1.84 beat Checkit's score of 0.00 indicating that Northamber is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Northamber Very Positive
Checkit Neutral

Summary

Northamber beats Checkit on 9 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Northamber compare to Windar Photonics?

Northamber (LON:NAR) and Windar Photonics (LON:WPHO) are both small-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, institutional ownership, valuation, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, risk, profitability and earnings.

Northamber has a net margin of -5.40% compared to Windar Photonics' net margin of -26.88%. Windar Photonics' return on equity of -12.60% beat Northamber's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Northamber-5.40% -21.33% -1.38%
Windar Photonics -26.88%-12.60%0.62%

In the previous week, Northamber had 2 more articles in the media than Windar Photonics. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Northamber and 0 mentions for Windar Photonics. Northamber's average media sentiment score of 1.84 beat Windar Photonics' score of 0.00 indicating that Northamber is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Northamber Very Positive
Windar Photonics Neutral

5.4% of Northamber shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 6.4% of Windar Photonics shares are held by institutional investors. 78.3% of Northamber shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 25.3% of Windar Photonics shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Northamber has a beta of -0.1, meaning that its share price is 110% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Windar Photonics has a beta of 1.999, meaning that its share price is 100% more volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Northamber£70.54M0.10-£1.31M-£13.89N/A
Windar Photonics£4.98M5.33-£153.52K-£1.50N/A

Summary

Windar Photonics beats Northamber on 7 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

This chart shows the average media sentiment of LON and its competitors over the past 90 days as caculated by MarketBeat. The averaged score is equivalent to the following: Very Negative Sentiment <= -1.5, Negative Sentiment > -1.5 and <= -0.5, Neutral Sentiment > -0.5 and < 0.5, Positive Sentiment >= 0.5 and < 1.5, and Very Positive Sentiment >= 1.5.
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NAR vs. The Competition

MetricNorthamberElectronics & Computer Distribution IndustryComputer SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£7.14M£961.15M£38.65B£2.90B
Dividend Yield2.22%3.53%3.21%6.17%
P/E Ratio-1.8933.12167.09365.16
Price / Sales0.1059.76626.4987,648.92
Price / Cash2.5916.4146.8327.89
Price / Book0.323.5010.097.62
Net Income-£1.31M£46.47M£1.06B£5.89B
7 Day PerformanceN/A-1.20%-0.56%0.11%
1 Month PerformanceN/A-3.12%3.43%0.27%
1 Year Performance-16.71%3.10%159.11%83.47%

Northamber Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
NAR
Northamber
N/AGBX 26.32
-4.1%
N/A-19.0%£7.14M£70.54MN/A108
SCT
Softcat
N/AGBX 1,417.55
+1.0%
GBX 1,908.89
+34.7%
-24.1%£2.78B£1.75B20.222,315
MIDW
Midwich Group
2.7632 of 5 stars
GBX 138.60
+1.3%
GBX 350
+152.5%
-31.0%£143.05M£1.29BN/A1,900
CYAN
CyanConnode
N/AGBX 8
+1.9%
N/A-4.9%£28.16M£15.99MN/A100
CKT
Checkit
N/AGBX 25.85
+5.5%
N/A+105.1%£27.92M£13.70MN/A160

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This page (LON:NAR) was last updated on 5/19/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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