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XAR vs. GHH, TTG, JDG, SRT, and MIDW

Should you buy Xaar stock or one of its competitors? Xaar's main competitors and comparable companies include Gooch & Housego (GHH), TT Electronics (TTG), Judges Scientific (JDG), SRT Marine Systems (SRT), and Midwich Group (MIDW). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "electronic equipment, instruments & components" industry.

How does Xaar compare to Gooch & Housego?

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

Gooch & Housego has a beta of 0.918, indicating that its stock price is 8% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Xaar has a beta of 0.781, indicating that its stock price is 22% less volatile than the broader market.

Gooch & Housego has higher revenue and earnings than Xaar. Xaar 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£14.3085.36
Xaar£62.54M1.80-£3.48M-£2.70N/A

20.1% of Gooch & Housego shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 43.1% of Xaar shares are held by institutional investors. 1.3% of Gooch & Housego shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 2.7% of Xaar shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Gooch & Housego has a net margin of 2.44% compared to Xaar's net margin of -3.36%. Gooch & Housego's return on equity of 3.33% beat Xaar's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Gooch & Housego2.44% 3.33% 1.88%
Xaar -3.36%-3.80%-3.65%

Gooch & Housego presently has a consensus price target of GBX 1,150, suggesting a potential downside of 5.79%. Xaar has a consensus price target of GBX 140, suggesting a potential downside of 2.49%. Given Xaar's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Xaar 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
Xaar
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

In the previous week, Gooch & Housego had 1 more articles in the media than Xaar. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Gooch & Housego and 0 mentions for Xaar. Gooch & Housego's average media sentiment score of 0.67 beat Xaar's score of 0.00 indicating that Gooch & Housego is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Gooch & Housego Positive
Xaar Neutral

Summary

Gooch & Housego beats Xaar on 11 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Xaar compare to TT Electronics?

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

In the previous week, TT Electronics had 2 more articles in the media than Xaar. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for TT Electronics and 0 mentions for Xaar. TT Electronics' average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Xaar'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
TT Electronics Neutral
Xaar Neutral

TT Electronics has a beta of 0.842, meaning that its stock price is 16% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Xaar has a beta of 0.781, meaning that its stock price is 22% less volatile than the broader market.

Xaar has a net margin of -3.36% compared to TT Electronics' net margin of -7.80%. Xaar's return on equity of -3.80% beat TT Electronics' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
TT Electronics-7.80% -24.38% 0.42%
Xaar -3.36%-3.80%-3.65%

TT Electronics currently has a consensus target price of GBX 170, indicating a potential downside of 5.35%. Xaar has a consensus target price of GBX 140, indicating a potential downside of 2.49%. Given Xaar's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Xaar 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
Xaar
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 owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 43.1% of Xaar shares are owned by institutional investors. 8.8% of TT Electronics shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 2.7% of Xaar shares are owned 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.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
TT Electronics£471.60M0.68-£12.84M-£22.00N/A
Xaar£62.54M1.80-£3.48M-£2.70N/A

Summary

TT Electronics beats Xaar on 8 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Xaar compare to Judges Scientific?

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

Judges Scientific presently has a consensus target price of GBX 6,490, indicating a potential upside of 77.91%. Xaar has a consensus target price of GBX 140, indicating a potential downside of 2.49%. Given Judges Scientific's higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe Judges Scientific is more favorable than Xaar.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Judges Scientific
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Xaar
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

In the previous week, Judges Scientific had 2 more articles in the media than Xaar. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Judges Scientific and 0 mentions for Xaar. Judges Scientific's average media sentiment score of 0.67 beat Xaar's score of 0.00 indicating that Judges Scientific is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Judges Scientific Positive
Xaar Neutral

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Judges Scientific£131.30M1.85£14.75M-£9.20N/A
Xaar£62.54M1.80-£3.48M-£2.70N/A

Judges Scientific has a beta of 0.694, suggesting that its stock price is 31% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Xaar has a beta of 0.781, suggesting that its stock price is 22% less volatile than the broader market.

Judges Scientific has a net margin of -0.46% compared to Xaar's net margin of -3.36%. Judges Scientific's return on equity of -0.72% beat Xaar's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Judges Scientific-0.46% -0.72% 7.35%
Xaar -3.36%-3.80%-3.65%

25.2% of Judges Scientific shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 43.1% of Xaar shares are held by institutional investors. 9.9% of Judges Scientific shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.7% of Xaar shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Judges Scientific beats Xaar on 11 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Xaar compare to SRT Marine Systems?

Xaar (LON:XAR) and SRT Marine Systems (LON:SRT) are both small-cap technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, dividends, institutional ownership, risk, valuation, media sentiment, earnings and analyst recommendations.

Xaar presently has a consensus price target of GBX 140, suggesting a potential downside of 2.49%. Given Xaar's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Xaar is more favorable than SRT Marine Systems.

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

SRT Marine Systems has a net margin of 2.60% compared to Xaar's net margin of -3.36%. SRT Marine Systems' return on equity of 10.42% beat Xaar's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Xaar-3.36% -3.80% -3.65%
SRT Marine Systems 2.60%10.42%-13.20%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Xaar£62.54M1.80-£3.48M-£2.70N/A
SRT Marine Systems£102.94M1.95£96.40K£1.0073.34

Xaar has a beta of 0.781, meaning that its share price is 22% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, SRT Marine Systems has a beta of 0.46, meaning that its share price is 54% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, SRT Marine Systems' average media sentiment score of 0.95 beat Xaar's score of 0.00 indicating that SRT Marine Systems is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Xaar Neutral
SRT Marine Systems Positive

43.1% of Xaar shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 1.2% of SRT Marine Systems shares are held by institutional investors. 2.7% of Xaar shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 17.6% of SRT Marine Systems shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

SRT Marine Systems beats Xaar on 9 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Xaar compare to Midwich Group?

Midwich Group (LON:MIDW) and Xaar (LON:XAR) 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, media sentiment, profitability, analyst recommendations, valuation, risk, dividends and institutional ownership.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Midwich Group£1.31B0.14£22.18M-£21.92N/A
Xaar£62.54M1.80-£3.48M-£2.70N/A

Midwich Group presently has a consensus target price of GBX 350, suggesting a potential upside of 91.69%. Xaar has a consensus target price of GBX 140, suggesting a potential downside of 2.49%. Given Midwich Group's higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Midwich Group is more favorable than Xaar.

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
Xaar
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

In the previous week, Midwich Group had 4 more articles in the media than Xaar. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Midwich Group and 0 mentions for Xaar. Midwich Group's average media sentiment score of 1.17 beat Xaar's score of 0.00 indicating that Midwich Group is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Midwich Group Positive
Xaar Neutral

21.4% of Midwich Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 43.1% of Xaar shares are held by institutional investors. 20.3% of Midwich Group shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.7% of Xaar 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.

Midwich Group has a beta of 0.42, suggesting that its share price is 58% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Xaar has a beta of 0.781, suggesting that its share price is 22% less volatile than the broader market.

Midwich Group has a net margin of -1.26% compared to Xaar's net margin of -3.36%. Xaar's return on equity of -3.80% beat Midwich Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Midwich Group-1.26% -10.30% 3.70%
Xaar -3.36%-3.80%-3.65%

Summary

Midwich Group beats Xaar on 9 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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XAR vs. The Competition

MetricXaarElectronic Equipment, Instruments & Components IndustryTechnology SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£109.45M£9.40B£31.80B£2.82B
Dividend Yield10.92%2.27%2.75%6.26%
P/E Ratio-51.7629.5281.85366.31
Price / Sales1.7542.44591.7489,066.18
Price / Cash11.0432.5348.6027.89
Price / Book1.564.778.176.90
Net Income-£3.48M£178.96M£767.41M£5.89B
7 Day Performance3.52%1.52%115.90%-0.68%
1 Month Performance19.96%0.45%73.47%-1.07%
1 Year Performance16.46%775.92%168.09%22.92%

Xaar Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
XAR
Xaar
0.5853 of 5 stars
GBX 139.75
-0.5%
GBX 140
+0.2%
+17.1%£109.45M£62.54MN/A444
GHH
Gooch & Housego
0.6915 of 5 stars
GBX 1,225
flat
GBX 1,150
-6.1%
+102.8%£335.30M£161.48M85.661,030
TTG
TT Electronics
1.1493 of 5 stars
GBX 178.52
-0.9%
GBX 153.75
-13.9%
+62.4%£318.58M£471.60MN/A4,945
JDG
Judges Scientific
4.1887 of 5 stars
GBX 3,600
-2.7%
GBX 6,490
+80.3%
-42.7%£239.80M£131.30M44.23682
SRT
SRT Marine Systems
N/AGBX 79.95
+1.2%
N/A-18.5%£218.27M£102.94M79.9590

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This page (LON:XAR) was last updated on 10/5/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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