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NXQ vs. XAR, TST, CNC, SOLI, and QTX

Should you buy Nexteq stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Nexteq 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 Nexteq include Xaar (XAR), Touchstar (TST), Concurrent Technologies (CNC), Solid State (SOLI), and Quartix Technologies (QTX). These companies are all part of the "computer and technology" sector.

How does Nexteq compare to Xaar?

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

Xaar has a consensus price target of GBX 140, indicating a potential upside of 20.69%. Given Xaar's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Xaar is more favorable than Nexteq.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Nexteq
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Xaar
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

In the previous week, Nexteq and Nexteq both had 1 articles in the media. Nexteq's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Xaar'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Nexteq
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Xaar
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

15.8% of Nexteq shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 43.3% of Xaar shares are owned by institutional investors. 32.7% of Nexteq shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.7% of Xaar 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.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Nexteq£90.23M0.32£11.92M£3.1416.88
Xaar£60.06M1.52-£3.48M-£4.30N/A

Nexteq has a beta of 0.342, suggesting that its share price is 66% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Xaar has a beta of 0.785, suggesting that its share price is 22% less volatile than the broader market.

Nexteq has a net margin of 2.12% compared to Xaar's net margin of -5.65%. Nexteq's return on equity of 2.79% beat Xaar's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Nexteq2.12% 2.79% 6.88%
Xaar -5.65%-5.90%-3.65%

Summary

Nexteq beats Xaar on 8 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Nexteq compare to Touchstar?

Touchstar (LON:TST) and Nexteq (LON:NXQ) 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, earnings, risk, analyst recommendations, valuation, institutional ownership, profitability and media sentiment.

Touchstar pays an annual dividend of GBX 3.25 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.0%. Nexteq pays an annual dividend of GBX 4.96 per share and has a dividend yield of 9.4%. Touchstar pays out -24.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Nexteq pays out 158.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future.

Nexteq has a net margin of 2.12% compared to Touchstar's net margin of -15.85%. Nexteq's return on equity of 2.79% beat Touchstar's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Touchstar-15.85% -41.54% 5.19%
Nexteq 2.12%2.79%6.88%

3.7% of Touchstar shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 15.8% of Nexteq shares are held by institutional investors. 55.3% of Touchstar shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 32.7% of Nexteq shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Touchstar and Touchstar both had 1 articles in the media. Touchstar's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Nexteq'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Touchstar
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Nexteq
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Touchstar has a beta of 0.416, indicating that its share price is 58% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Nexteq has a beta of 0.342, indicating that its share price is 66% less volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Touchstar£6.82M0.95£610.87K-£13.29N/A
Nexteq£90.23M0.32£11.92M£3.1416.88

Summary

Nexteq beats Touchstar on 9 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Nexteq compare to Concurrent Technologies?

Nexteq (LON:NXQ) and Concurrent Technologies (LON:CNC) are both small-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, dividends, valuation, risk, institutional ownership and earnings.

Concurrent Technologies has a consensus price target of GBX 262.50, suggesting a potential upside of 5.21%. Given Concurrent Technologies' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Concurrent Technologies is more favorable than Nexteq.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Nexteq
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Concurrent Technologies
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

In the previous week, Concurrent Technologies had 1 more articles in the media than Nexteq. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Concurrent Technologies and 1 mentions for Nexteq. Nexteq's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Concurrent Technologies'average media sentiment score.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Nexteq
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Concurrent Technologies
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Concurrent Technologies has a net margin of 11.03% compared to Nexteq's net margin of 2.12%. Concurrent Technologies' return on equity of 11.85% beat Nexteq's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Nexteq2.12% 2.79% 6.88%
Concurrent Technologies 11.03%11.85%8.31%

Nexteq has a beta of 0.342, meaning that its stock price is 66% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Concurrent Technologies has a beta of 1.305, meaning that its stock price is 31% more volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Nexteq£90.23M0.32£11.92M£3.1416.88
Concurrent Technologies£45.87M4.94£5.09M£5.5844.71

Nexteq pays an annual dividend of GBX 4.96 per share and has a dividend yield of 9.4%. Concurrent Technologies pays an annual dividend of GBX 1.10 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.4%. Nexteq pays out 158.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Concurrent Technologies pays out 19.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

15.8% of Nexteq shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 15.5% of Concurrent Technologies shares are held by institutional investors. 32.7% of Nexteq shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 12.4% of Concurrent Technologies 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.

Summary

Concurrent Technologies beats Nexteq on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Nexteq compare to Solid State?

Nexteq (LON:NXQ) and Solid State (LON:SOLI) 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 risk, valuation, analyst recommendations, profitability, media sentiment, earnings, dividends and institutional ownership.

In the previous week, Solid State had 3 more articles in the media than Nexteq. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Solid State and 1 mentions for Nexteq. Solid State's average media sentiment score of 0.24 beat Nexteq's score of 0.00 indicating that Solid State is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Nexteq
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Solid State
0 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Nexteq£90.23M0.32£11.92M£3.1416.88
Solid State£154.14M0.72£44.26M£7.1027.46

Solid State has a net margin of 2.65% compared to Nexteq's net margin of 2.12%. Solid State's return on equity of 6.51% beat Nexteq's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Nexteq2.12% 2.79% 6.88%
Solid State 2.65%6.51%9.06%

15.8% of Nexteq shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 9.7% of Solid State shares are held by institutional investors. 32.7% of Nexteq shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 9.3% of Solid State shares are held 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.

Nexteq pays an annual dividend of GBX 4.96 per share and has a dividend yield of 9.4%. Solid State pays an annual dividend of GBX 2.59 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.3%. Nexteq pays out 158.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Solid State pays out 36.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

Nexteq has a beta of 0.342, meaning that its stock price is 66% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Solid State has a beta of 0.879, meaning that its stock price is 12% less volatile than the broader market.

Solid State has a consensus target price of GBX 275, indicating a potential upside of 41.03%. Given Solid State's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Solid State is more favorable than Nexteq.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Nexteq
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Solid State
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

Summary

Solid State beats Nexteq on 15 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Nexteq compare to Quartix Technologies?

Quartix Technologies (LON:QTX) and Nexteq (LON:NXQ) are both small-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, valuation, institutional ownership, earnings, profitability, risk, analyst recommendations and dividends.

Quartix Technologies presently has a consensus price target of GBX 330, indicating a potential upside of 53.42%. Given Quartix Technologies' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Quartix Technologies is more favorable than Nexteq.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Quartix Technologies
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Nexteq
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

Quartix Technologies pays an annual dividend of GBX 5.50 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.6%. Nexteq pays an annual dividend of GBX 4.96 per share and has a dividend yield of 9.4%. Quartix Technologies pays out 41.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Nexteq pays out 158.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future.

In the previous week, Quartix Technologies and Quartix Technologies both had 1 articles in the media. Quartix Technologies' average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Nexteq'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Quartix Technologies
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Nexteq
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

20.0% of Quartix Technologies shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 15.8% of Nexteq shares are owned by institutional investors. 28.5% of Quartix Technologies shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 32.7% of Nexteq shares are owned 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.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Quartix Technologies£35.71M2.92-£769.16K£13.1716.33
Nexteq£90.23M0.32£11.92M£3.1416.88

Quartix Technologies has a net margin of 17.87% compared to Nexteq's net margin of 2.12%. Quartix Technologies' return on equity of 23.66% beat Nexteq's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Quartix Technologies17.87% 23.66% 3.43%
Nexteq 2.12%2.79%6.88%

Quartix Technologies has a beta of 0.889, indicating that its share price is 11% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Nexteq has a beta of 0.342, indicating that its share price is 66% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Quartix Technologies beats Nexteq on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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NXQ vs. The Competition

MetricNexteqComputer Hardware IndustryComputer SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£28.71M£71.70M£38.47B£2.78B
Dividend Yield7.50%5.00%3.19%6.12%
P/E Ratio16.8821.61170.29368.66
Price / Sales0.32156.98597.1084,692.31
Price / CashN/A15.0345.8727.87
Price / Book0.432.359.537.86
Net Income£11.92M£3.53M£1.07B£5.89B
7 Day Performance1.15%-0.87%0.26%1.51%
1 Month Performance-2.79%-6.79%-1.92%-0.55%
1 Year Performance-11.81%19.00%141.73%62.43%

Nexteq Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
NXQ
Nexteq
N/AGBX 53
-0.9%
N/A-15.8%£28.71M£90.23M16.88219
XAR
Xaar
1.3428 of 5 stars
GBX 120.50
+1.3%
GBX 140
+16.2%
-8.7%£94.56M£60.06MN/A444
TST
Touchstar
N/AGBX 81
flat
N/A-6.1%£6.42M£6.82MN/A53
CNC
Concurrent Technologies
0.9962 of 5 stars
GBX 258
-5.1%
GBX 262.50
+1.7%
+26.5%£242.55M£45.87M46.2474,300
SOLI
Solid State
3.3325 of 5 stars
GBX 196
-4.4%
GBX 275
+40.3%
+6.0%£112.04M£154.14M27.61400

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This page (LON:NXQ) was last updated on 7/15/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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