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As of 10/13/2026

TST vs. CLBS, PULS, GLAN, CKT, and APPS

Should you buy Touchstar stock or one of its competitors? Touchstar's main competitors and comparable companies include Celebrus Technologies (CLBS), Pulsar Group (PULS), Glantus (GLAN), Checkit (CKT), and Appscatter Group (APPS). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "software" industry.

How does Touchstar compare to Celebrus Technologies?

Celebrus Technologies (LON:CLBS) and Touchstar (LON:TST) are both small-cap technology companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, dividends, institutional ownership, earnings, risk, media sentiment, analyst recommendations and valuation.

Celebrus Technologies has a beta of 0.878, suggesting that its share price is 12% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Touchstar has a beta of 0.416, suggesting that its share price is 58% less volatile than the broader market.

Celebrus Technologies pays an annual dividend of GBX 4.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 8.5%. Touchstar pays an annual dividend of GBX 3.25 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.6%. Celebrus Technologies pays out -363.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Touchstar pays out -24.2% 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. Celebrus Technologies is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Celebrus Technologies£23.59M0.82£4.03M-£1.21N/A
Touchstar£6.87M0.81£610.87K-£13.42N/A

18.5% of Celebrus Technologies shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 3.7% of Touchstar shares are held by institutional investors. 18.6% of Celebrus Technologies shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 55.3% of Touchstar shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Celebrus Technologies has a net margin of -2.17% compared to Touchstar's net margin of -15.86%. Celebrus Technologies' return on equity of -1.32% beat Touchstar's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Celebrus Technologies-2.17% -1.32% 6.33%
Touchstar -15.86%-59.56%5.19%

Celebrus Technologies presently has a consensus target price of GBX 150, suggesting a potential upside of 188.46%. Given Celebrus Technologies' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Celebrus Technologies is more favorable than Touchstar.

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

In the previous week, Touchstar had 1 more articles in the media than Celebrus Technologies. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Touchstar and 0 mentions for Celebrus Technologies. Touchstar's average media sentiment score of 0.54 beat Celebrus Technologies' score of -0.73 indicating that Touchstar is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Celebrus Technologies Negative
Touchstar Positive

Summary

Celebrus Technologies beats Touchstar on 14 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Touchstar compare to Pulsar Group?

Touchstar (LON:TST) and Pulsar Group (LON:PULS) are both small-cap technology companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, media sentiment, valuation, risk, dividends, analyst recommendations and institutional ownership.

Pulsar Group has a net margin of -11.97% compared to Touchstar's net margin of -15.86%. Pulsar Group's return on equity of -21.57% beat Touchstar's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Touchstar-15.86% -59.56% 5.19%
Pulsar Group -11.97%-21.57%0.02%

In the previous week, Touchstar had 1 more articles in the media than Pulsar Group. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Touchstar and 0 mentions for Pulsar Group. Touchstar's average media sentiment score of 0.54 beat Pulsar Group's score of 0.00 indicating that Touchstar is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Touchstar Positive
Pulsar Group Neutral

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Touchstar£6.87M0.81£610.87K-£13.42N/A
Pulsar Group£64.07M0.30-£6.53M-£5.44N/A

Touchstar has a beta of 0.416, indicating that its stock price is 58% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Pulsar Group has a beta of 0.088, indicating that its stock price is 91% less volatile than the broader market.

3.7% of Touchstar shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 28.7% of Pulsar Group shares are held by institutional investors. 55.3% of Touchstar shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 44.6% of Pulsar Group shares are held by company 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

Touchstar beats Pulsar Group on 7 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Touchstar compare to Glantus?

Glantus (LON:GLAN) and Touchstar (LON:TST) are both small-cap technology companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, media sentiment, earnings, institutional ownership, profitability, risk, dividends and analyst recommendations.

Touchstar has a net margin of -15.86% compared to Glantus' net margin of -63.48%. Touchstar's return on equity of -59.56% beat Glantus' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Glantus-63.48% -101.18% -9.00%
Touchstar -15.86%-59.56%5.19%

In the previous week, Touchstar had 1 more articles in the media than Glantus. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Touchstar and 0 mentions for Glantus. Touchstar's average media sentiment score of 0.54 beat Glantus' score of 0.00 indicating that Touchstar is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Glantus Neutral
Touchstar Positive

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Glantus£9.72M0.00-£6.17M-£0.14N/A
Touchstar£6.87M0.81£610.87K-£13.42N/A

15.7% of Glantus shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 3.7% of Touchstar shares are owned by institutional investors. 62.3% of Glantus shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 55.3% of Touchstar shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Glantus has a beta of 0.67, meaning that its share price is 33% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Touchstar has a beta of 0.416, meaning that its share price is 58% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Touchstar beats Glantus on 7 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Touchstar compare to Checkit?

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

8.2% of Checkit shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 3.7% of Touchstar shares are owned by institutional investors. 28.1% of Checkit shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 55.3% of Touchstar shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Checkit has a net margin of -12.21% compared to Touchstar's net margin of -15.86%. Checkit's return on equity of -20.00% beat Touchstar's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Checkit-12.21% -20.00% -12.31%
Touchstar -15.86%-59.56%5.19%

In the previous week, Touchstar had 1 more articles in the media than Checkit. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Touchstar and 0 mentions for Checkit. Touchstar's average media sentiment score of 0.54 beat Checkit's score of 0.00 indicating that Touchstar is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Checkit Neutral
Touchstar Positive

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Checkit£13.90M1.23-£4.70M-£1.60N/A
Touchstar£6.87M0.81£610.87K-£13.42N/A

Checkit has a beta of 0.237, indicating that its share price is 76% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Touchstar has a beta of 0.416, indicating that its share price is 58% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Touchstar beats Checkit on 7 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Touchstar compare to Appscatter Group?

Touchstar (LON:TST) and Appscatter Group (LON:APPS) are both small-cap technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, media sentiment, risk, dividends, profitability, analyst recommendations, earnings and valuation.

Appscatter Group has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Touchstar's net margin of -15.86%. Appscatter Group's return on equity of 0.00% beat Touchstar's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Touchstar-15.86% -59.56% 5.19%
Appscatter Group N/A N/A N/A

In the previous week, Touchstar had 1 more articles in the media than Appscatter Group. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Touchstar and 0 mentions for Appscatter Group. Touchstar's average media sentiment score of 0.54 beat Appscatter Group's score of 0.00 indicating that Touchstar is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Touchstar Positive
Appscatter Group Neutral

3.7% of Touchstar shares are owned by institutional investors. 55.3% of Touchstar shares are owned 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.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Touchstar£6.87M0.81£610.87K-£13.42N/A
Appscatter Group£758.10K0.00N/A-£13.80N/A

Summary

Touchstar beats Appscatter Group on 7 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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TST vs. The Competition

MetricTouchstarSoftware IndustryTechnology SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£5.55M£16.49B£30.18B£2.81B
Dividend Yield4.29%3.42%2.76%6.26%
P/E Ratio-5.22143.0078.71366.74
Price / Sales0.811,272.92581.8188,712.78
Price / Cash2.6947.1049.4827.85
Price / Book1.628.717.727.03
Net Income£610.87K£431.49M£768.63M£5.89B
7 Day PerformanceN/A-2.25%-4.30%0.16%
1 Month Performance1.45%-3.17%-3.48%-0.10%
1 Year Performance-4.11%-0.44%163.24%22.77%

Touchstar Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
TST
Touchstar
N/AGBX 70
flat
N/AN/A£5.55M£6.87MN/A53
CLBS
Celebrus Technologies
3.3104 of 5 stars
GBX 54.40
-2.0%
GBX 150
+175.7%
-66.5%£20.32M£23.59MN/A151
PULS
Pulsar Group
N/AGBX 13
-3.7%
N/A-61.1%£17.63M£64.07MN/A1,101
GLAN
Glantus
N/AN/AN/AN/A£17.13M£9.72MN/A106
CKT
Checkit
N/AGBX 15.70
-3.4%
N/A+5.2%£16.96M£13.90MN/A160

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This page (LON:TST) was last updated on 10/14/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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