Do analysts rate SCT or NAR?

Softcat presently has a consensus target price of GBX 1,957.78, suggesting a potential upside of 4.25%. Given Softcat's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Softcat is more favorable than Northamber. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Softcat 1 Sell rating(s) 1 Hold rating(s) 7 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.67 Northamber 0 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 0.00

Which has stronger valuation & earnings, SCT or NAR?

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. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Softcat £1.75B 2.11 £118.54M £70.10 26.79 Northamber £70.54M 0.09 -£1.31M -£13.89 N/A

Is SCT or NAR more profitable?

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 Softcat 8.06% 45.16% 13.64% Northamber -5.40% -21.33% -1.38%

Does the media prefer SCT or NAR?

In the previous week, Softcat had 2 more articles in the media than Northamber. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Softcat and 1 mentions for Northamber. Northamber's average media sentiment score of 1.11 beat Softcat's score of 0.94 indicating that Northamber is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Softcat 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Northamber 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Do analysts rate MIDW or NAR?

Midwich Group currently has a consensus price target of GBX 350, indicating a potential upside of 155.47%. Given Midwich Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly 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

Does the media prefer MIDW or NAR?

In the previous week, Midwich Group and Midwich Group both had 1 articles in the media. Northamber's average media sentiment score of 1.11 beat Midwich Group's score of 0.00 indicating that Northamber is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Midwich Group 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral Northamber 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Which has higher valuation & earnings, CKT or NAR?

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. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Checkit £13.70M 1.75 -£4.70M -£2.60 N/A Northamber £70.54M 0.09 -£1.31M -£13.89 N/A

Is CKT or NAR more profitable?

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 Checkit -20.44% -32.00% -12.31% Northamber -5.40% -21.33% -1.38%

Northamber (NAR) Competitors

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

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), Checkit (CKT), Windar Photonics (WPHO), and Smartspace Software (SMRT). These companies are all part of the "computer and technology" sector.

How does Northamber compare to Softcat?

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

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
Softcat	8.06%	45.16%	13.64%
Northamber	-5.40%	-21.33%	-1.38%

Softcat has a beta of 0.582, suggesting that its stock price is 42% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Northamber has a beta of -0.1, suggesting that its stock price is 110% less volatile than the broader market.

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.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Softcat	£1.75B	2.11	£118.54M	£70.10	26.79
Northamber	£70.54M	0.09	-£1.31M	-£13.89	N/A

In the previous week, Softcat had 2 more articles in the media than Northamber. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Softcat and 1 mentions for Northamber. Northamber's average media sentiment score of 1.11 beat Softcat's score of 0.94 indicating that Northamber is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Softcat	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Northamber	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

41.5% of Softcat shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 4.1% of Northamber shares are held by institutional investors. 2.9% of Softcat shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 78.3% of Northamber 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.

Softcat pays an annual dividend of GBX 29.30 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.6%. Northamber pays an annual dividend of GBX 0.30 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.3%. Softcat pays out 41.8% 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.

Softcat presently has a consensus target price of GBX 1,957.78, suggesting a potential upside of 4.25%. Given Softcat's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Softcat is more favorable than Northamber.

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

Summary

Softcat beats Northamber on 15 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 investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, valuation, dividends, profitability, risk, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and media sentiment.

Midwich Group currently has a consensus price target of GBX 350, indicating a potential upside of 155.47%. Given Midwich Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly 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

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.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Midwich Group	£1.29B	0.11	£22.18M	-£21.92	N/A
Northamber	£70.54M	0.09	-£1.31M	-£13.89	N/A

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%

22.3% of Midwich Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 4.1% of Northamber shares are held by institutional investors. 20.3% 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 endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Midwich Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 9.25 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.8%. Northamber pays an annual dividend of GBX 0.30 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.3%. 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.

Midwich Group has a beta of 0.38, meaning that its stock price is 62% less 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, Midwich Group and Midwich Group both had 1 articles in the media. Northamber's average media sentiment score of 1.11 beat Midwich Group's score of 0.00 indicating that Northamber is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Midwich Group	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Northamber	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Summary

Midwich Group beats Northamber on 13 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Northamber compare to Checkit?

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

11.4% of Checkit shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 4.1% of Northamber shares are held by institutional investors. 27.5% of Checkit 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 company is poised for long-term growth.

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
Checkit	-20.44%	-32.00%	-12.31%
Northamber	-5.40%	-21.33%	-1.38%

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.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Checkit	£13.70M	1.75	-£4.70M	-£2.60	N/A
Northamber	£70.54M	0.09	-£1.31M	-£13.89	N/A

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

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

Company	Overall Sentiment
Checkit	Neutral
Northamber	Positive

Summary

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

How does Northamber compare to Windar Photonics?

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

6.4% of Windar Photonics shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 4.1% of Northamber shares are held by institutional investors. 25.2% of Windar Photonics shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 78.3% of Northamber shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

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
Windar Photonics	-26.88%	-12.60%	0.62%
Northamber	-5.40%	-21.33%	-1.38%

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

Company	Overall Sentiment
Windar Photonics	Neutral
Northamber	Positive

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

Windar Photonics has higher earnings, but lower revenue 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.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Windar Photonics	£4.98M	5.52	-£153.52K	-£1.50	N/A
Northamber	£70.54M	0.09	-£1.31M	-£13.89	N/A

Summary

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

How does Northamber compare to Smartspace Software?

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

Northamber has a net margin of -5.40% compared to Smartspace Software's net margin of -38.40%. Smartspace Software's return on equity of -14.38% beat Northamber's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Northamber	-5.40%	-21.33%	-1.38%
Smartspace Software	-38.40%	-14.38%	-5.14%

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

Company	Overall Sentiment
Northamber	Positive
Smartspace Software	Neutral

Northamber has higher revenue and earnings than Smartspace Software. Northamber is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Smartspace Software, 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
Northamber	£70.54M	0.09	-£1.31M	-£13.89	N/A
Smartspace Software	£5.43M	0.00	-£1.70M	-£0.06	N/A

Northamber has a beta of -0.1, meaning that its stock price is 110% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Smartspace Software has a beta of 1.72, meaning that its stock price is 72% more volatile than the broader market.

4.1% of Northamber shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 40.2% of Smartspace Software shares are owned by institutional investors. 78.3% of Northamber shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 34.4% of Smartspace Software shares are owned by company 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

Northamber beats Smartspace Software on 8 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

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NAR vs. The Competition

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Metric	Northamber	Electronics & Computer Distribution Industry	Computer Sector	LON Exchange
Market Cap	£6.51M	£1.28B	£37.65B	£2.72B
Dividend Yield	2.31%	3.48%	3.14%	6.13%
P/E Ratio	-1.73	34.15	79.07	366.57
Price / Sales	0.09	76.93	628.86	86,640.48
Price / Cash	2.59	16.41	50.00	27.87
Price / Book	0.29	4.54	9.46	7.62
Net Income	-£1.31M	£46.47M	£1.07B	£5.89B
7 Day Performance	-7.69%	-1.47%	-3.27%	-1.31%
1 Month Performance	N/A	2.20%	2.86%	0.85%
1 Year Performance	-27.27%	4.17%	153.00%	70.33%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
NAR Northamber	N/A	GBX 24 -2.6%	N/A	-26.7%	£6.51M	£70.54M	N/A	108	News Coverage Positive News Gap Down High Trading Volume
SCT Softcat	3.7265 of 5 stars	GBX 1,837.80 -0.8%	GBX 1,957.78 +6.5%	+3.2%	£3.61B	£1.75B	26.22	2,315	News Coverage
MIDW Midwich Group	2.0586 of 5 stars	GBX 137.20 -3.1%	GBX 350 +155.1%	-31.0%	£141.60M	£1.29B	N/A	1,900	News Coverage High Trading Volume
CKT Checkit	N/A	GBX 25 flat	N/A	+40.1%	£27.00M	£13.70M	N/A	160
WPHO Windar Photonics	N/A	GBX 27 -0.9%	N/A	-42.0%	£26.52M	£4.98M	N/A	23

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Northamber (NAR) Competitors

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

How does Northamber compare to Softcat?

Is SCT or NAR more profitable?

Which has more risk & volatility, SCT or NAR?

Which has stronger valuation & earnings, SCT or NAR?

Does the media prefer SCT or NAR?

Do insiders & institutionals have more ownership in SCT or NAR?

Is SCT or NAR a better dividend stock?

Do analysts rate SCT or NAR?

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How does Northamber compare to Midwich Group?

Do analysts rate MIDW or NAR?

Which has higher earnings and valuation, MIDW or NAR?

Is MIDW or NAR more profitable?

Do institutionals and insiders believe in MIDW or NAR?

Is MIDW or NAR a better dividend stock?

Which has more risk & volatility, MIDW or NAR?

Does the media prefer MIDW or NAR?

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How does Northamber compare to Checkit?

Do insiders & institutionals have more ownership in CKT or NAR?

Is CKT or NAR more profitable?

Which has higher valuation & earnings, CKT or NAR?

Which has more volatility & risk, CKT or NAR?

Does the media favor CKT or NAR?

Summary

How does Northamber compare to Windar Photonics?

Do insiders and institutionals believe in WPHO or NAR?

Is WPHO or NAR more profitable?

Does the media favor WPHO or NAR?

Which has more volatility and risk, WPHO or NAR?

Which has preferable earnings and valuation, WPHO or NAR?

Summary

How does Northamber compare to Smartspace Software?

Is NAR or SMRT more profitable?

Does the media favor NAR or SMRT?

Which has stronger earnings and valuation, NAR or SMRT?

Which has more risk and volatility, NAR or SMRT?

Do institutionals & insiders believe in NAR or SMRT?

Summary

New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

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Northamber Competitors List

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