Quartix Technologies (QTX) Competitors

Quartix Technologies (LON:QTX) and Judges Scientific (LON:JDG) 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 risk, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, valuation, profitability, media sentiment, earnings and dividends.

Does the media refer more to QTX or JDG?

In the previous week, Judges Scientific had 13 more articles in the media than Quartix Technologies. MarketBeat recorded 13 mentions for Judges Scientific and 0 mentions for Quartix Technologies. Judges Scientific's average media sentiment score of 0.94 beat Quartix Technologies' score of 0.00 indicating that Judges Scientific is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Quartix Technologies	Neutral
Judges Scientific	Positive

Which has more volatility & risk, QTX or JDG?

Quartix Technologies has a beta of 1.04, suggesting that its stock price is 4% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Judges Scientific has a beta of 0.83, suggesting that its stock price is 17% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Is QTX or JDG more profitable?

Judges Scientific has a net margin of 10.99% compared to Quartix Technologies' net margin of -2.45%. Judges Scientific's return on equity of 17.56% beat Quartix Technologies' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Quartix Technologies	-2.45%	-4.50%	3.43%
Judges Scientific	10.99%	17.56%	7.35%

Do analysts recommend QTX or JDG?

Judges Scientific has a consensus target price of £100.65, suggesting a potential upside of 66.36%. Given Judges Scientific's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Judges Scientific is more favorable than Quartix Technologies.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Quartix Technologies	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0.00
Judges Scientific	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00

Do institutionals and insiders hold more shares of QTX or JDG?

36.7% of Quartix Technologies shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 51.6% of Judges Scientific shares are held by institutional investors. 48.1% of Quartix Technologies shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 18.8% of Judges Scientific shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Which has preferable earnings and valuation, QTX or JDG?

Judges Scientific has higher revenue and earnings than Quartix Technologies. Quartix Technologies is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Judges Scientific, 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
Quartix Technologies	£31.37M	4.07	-£769.16K	-£1.59	-166.10
Judges Scientific	£134.28M	2.96	£14.75M	£227.46	26.60

Is QTX or JDG a better dividend stock?

Quartix Technologies pays an annual dividend of GBX 3 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.1%. Judges Scientific pays an annual dividend of GBX 98 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.6%. Quartix Technologies pays out -188.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Judges Scientific pays out 43.1% 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.

Summary

Judges Scientific beats Quartix Technologies on 14 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.