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GBX 191.50 +5.00 (+2.68%)
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SOLI vs. GHH, TTG, KETL, WPHO, and LST

Should you buy Solid State stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Solid State 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 Solid State include Gooch & Housego (GHH), TT Electronics (TTG), Strix Group (KETL), Windar Photonics (WPHO), and Light Science Technologies (LST).

How does Solid State compare to Gooch & Housego?

Gooch & Housego (LON:GHH) and Solid State (LON:SOLI) are both small-cap technology companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, risk, institutional ownership, valuation, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, dividends and profitability.

Gooch & Housego presently has a consensus target price of GBX 1,150, suggesting a potential downside of 5.74%. Solid State has a consensus target price of GBX 275, suggesting a potential upside of 43.60%. Given Solid State's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Solid State is more favorable than Gooch & Housego.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Gooch & Housego
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Solid State
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Gooch & Housego£161.48M2.07£1.07M£14.3085.31
Solid State£154.14M0.70£44.26M£7.1026.97

Gooch & Housego pays an annual dividend of GBX 13.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.1%. Solid State pays an annual dividend of GBX 2.59 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.4%. Gooch & Housego pays out 92.3% 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. Solid State is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Gooch & Housego has a beta of 0.892, suggesting that its stock price is 11% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Solid State has a beta of 0.879, suggesting that its stock price is 12% less volatile than the broader market.

21.7% of Gooch & Housego shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 9.7% of Solid State shares are held by institutional investors. 1.3% of Gooch & Housego shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 9.3% of Solid State shares are held by 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.

In the previous week, Solid State had 5 more articles in the media than Gooch & Housego. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Solid State and 0 mentions for Gooch & Housego. Solid State's average media sentiment score of 0.10 beat Gooch & Housego's score of 0.00 indicating that Solid State is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Gooch & Housego Neutral
Solid State Neutral

Solid State has a net margin of 2.65% compared to Gooch & Housego's net margin of 2.44%. Solid State's return on equity of 6.51% beat Gooch & Housego's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Gooch & Housego2.44% 3.33% 1.88%
Solid State 2.65%6.51%9.06%

Summary

Solid State beats Gooch & Housego on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Solid State compare to TT Electronics?

TT Electronics (LON:TTG) and Solid State (LON:SOLI) are both small-cap technology companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, earnings, risk, dividends, media sentiment, valuation, analyst recommendations and profitability.

TT Electronics currently has a consensus target price of GBX 127.50, indicating a potential upside of 0.55%. Solid State has a consensus target price of GBX 275, indicating a potential upside of 43.60%. Given Solid State's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Solid State is more favorable than TT Electronics.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
TT Electronics
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50
Solid State
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

60.3% of TT Electronics shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 9.7% of Solid State shares are held by institutional investors. 8.8% of TT Electronics shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 9.3% of Solid State shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Solid State had 5 more articles in the media than TT Electronics. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Solid State and 0 mentions for TT Electronics. Solid State's average media sentiment score of 0.10 beat TT Electronics' score of 0.00 indicating that Solid State is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
TT Electronics Neutral
Solid State Neutral

Solid State has a net margin of 2.65% compared to TT Electronics' net margin of -10.51%. Solid State's return on equity of 6.51% beat TT Electronics' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
TT Electronics-10.51% -31.21% 0.42%
Solid State 2.65%6.51%9.06%

TT Electronics has a beta of 0.83, suggesting that its stock price is 17% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Solid State has a beta of 0.879, suggesting that its stock price is 12% less volatile than the broader market.

Solid State has lower revenue, but higher earnings than TT Electronics. TT Electronics 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
TT Electronics£481.40M0.47-£12.84M-£28.50N/A
Solid State£154.14M0.70£44.26M£7.1026.97

Summary

Solid State beats TT Electronics on 13 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Solid State compare to Strix Group?

Solid State (LON:SOLI) and Strix Group (LON:KETL) are both small-cap technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, media sentiment, valuation, institutional ownership, dividends, analyst recommendations, risk and earnings.

Solid State has a net margin of 2.65% compared to Strix Group's net margin of -0.97%. Solid State's return on equity of 6.51% beat Strix Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Solid State2.65% 6.51% 9.06%
Strix Group -0.97%-3.15%10.07%

Solid State has a beta of 0.879, suggesting that its share price is 12% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Strix Group has a beta of 0.953, suggesting that its share price is 5% less volatile than the broader market.

Strix Group has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Solid State. Strix Group 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
Solid State£154.14M0.70£44.26M£7.1026.97
Strix Group£138.37M0.51£266.97M£3.4010.54

Solid State presently has a consensus target price of GBX 275, suggesting a potential upside of 43.60%. Strix Group has a consensus target price of GBX 56.67, suggesting a potential upside of 58.07%. Given Strix Group's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Strix Group is more favorable than Solid State.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Solid State
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Strix Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

In the previous week, Solid State had 4 more articles in the media than Strix Group. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Solid State and 1 mentions for Strix Group. Strix Group's average media sentiment score of 0.92 beat Solid State's score of 0.10 indicating that Strix Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Solid State
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Strix Group
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

9.7% of Solid State shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 15.5% of Strix Group shares are held by institutional investors. 9.3% of Solid State shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.7% of Strix Group 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.

Summary

Solid State beats Strix Group on 8 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Solid State compare to Windar Photonics?

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

Solid State has a beta of 0.879, indicating that its share price is 12% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Windar Photonics has a beta of 1.999, indicating that its share price is 100% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Solid State had 5 more articles in the media than Windar Photonics. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Solid State and 0 mentions for Windar Photonics. Solid State's average media sentiment score of 0.10 beat Windar Photonics' score of 0.00 indicating that Solid State is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Solid State Neutral
Windar Photonics Neutral

Solid State has a net margin of 2.65% compared to Windar Photonics' net margin of -19.87%. Solid State's return on equity of 6.51% beat Windar Photonics' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Solid State2.65% 6.51% 9.06%
Windar Photonics -19.87%-16.16%0.62%

9.7% of Solid State shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 6.4% of Windar Photonics shares are held by institutional investors. 9.3% of Solid State shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 25.2% of Windar Photonics 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.

Solid State presently has a consensus price target of GBX 275, indicating a potential upside of 43.60%. Given Solid State's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Solid State is more favorable than Windar Photonics.

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

Solid State has higher revenue and earnings than Windar Photonics. Windar Photonics 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
Solid State£154.14M0.70£44.26M£7.1026.97
Windar Photonics£4.98M5.33-£153.52K-£1.50N/A

Summary

Solid State beats Windar Photonics on 13 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Solid State compare to Light Science Technologies?

Solid State (LON:SOLI) and Light Science Technologies (LON:LST) are both small-cap technology companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, institutional ownership, earnings, media sentiment, profitability, analyst recommendations, risk and valuation.

9.7% of Solid State shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 18.4% of Light Science Technologies shares are owned by institutional investors. 9.3% of Solid State shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 14.7% of Light Science Technologies 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.

Solid State has a beta of 0.879, indicating that its share price is 12% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Light Science Technologies has a beta of 0.067, indicating that its share price is 93% less volatile than the broader market.

Solid State currently has a consensus target price of GBX 275, indicating a potential upside of 43.60%. Light Science Technologies has a consensus target price of GBX 4.60, indicating a potential upside of 136.14%. Given Light Science Technologies' higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Light Science Technologies is more favorable than Solid State.

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

In the previous week, Solid State had 5 more articles in the media than Light Science Technologies. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Solid State and 0 mentions for Light Science Technologies. Solid State's average media sentiment score of 0.10 beat Light Science Technologies' score of 0.00 indicating that Solid State is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Solid State Neutral
Light Science Technologies Neutral

Solid State has higher revenue and earnings than Light Science Technologies. Light Science Technologies 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
Solid State£154.14M0.70£44.26M£7.1026.97
Light Science Technologies£8.63M2.22-£521.62K-£0.30N/A

Solid State has a net margin of 2.65% compared to Light Science Technologies' net margin of -11.34%. Solid State's return on equity of 6.51% beat Light Science Technologies' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Solid State2.65% 6.51% 9.06%
Light Science Technologies -11.34%-64.06%-0.85%

Summary

Solid State beats Light Science Technologies on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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SOLI vs. The Competition

MetricSolid StateElectronic Equipment, Instruments & Components IndustryTechnology SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£105.80M£13.24B£28.18B£2.78B
Dividend Yield1.47%2.28%2.77%6.15%
P/E Ratio26.9750.4679.78368.29
Price / Sales0.7047.67595.9583,501.30
Price / Cash10.0830.2046.1627.89
Price / Book0.344.846.957.04
Net Income£44.26M£195.92M£628.91M£5.89B
7 Day Performance4.27%0.33%0.79%6.43%
1 Month Performance-5.57%-5.15%-4.58%0.02%
1 Year Performance13.99%602.37%148.05%63.72%

Solid State Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
SOLI
Solid State
3.2217 of 5 stars
GBX 191.50
+2.7%
GBX 275
+43.6%
+14.0%£105.80M£154.14M26.97400
GHH
Gooch & Housego
N/AGBX 1,220
-0.4%
GBX 1,150
-5.7%
+96.8%£333.93M£161.48M85.311,030
TTG
TT Electronics
N/AGBX 118
flat
GBX 127.50
+8.1%
+34.6%£210.54M£481.40MN/A4,945
KETL
Strix Group
3.5767 of 5 stars
GBX 33
+1.4%
GBX 56.67
+71.7%
-15.6%£65.26M£138.37M9.711,000
WPHO
Windar Photonics
N/AGBX 27
flat
N/A-51.9%£26.52M£4.98MN/A23

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This page (LON:SOLI) was last updated on 8/2/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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