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XAR vs. CNC, NXQ, TST, IDOX, and GHH

Should you buy Xaar stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Xaar 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 Xaar include Concurrent Technologies (CNC), Nexteq (NXQ), Touchstar (TST), IDOX (IDOX), and Gooch & Housego (GHH).

How does Xaar compare to Concurrent Technologies?

Xaar (LON:XAR) and Concurrent Technologies (LON:CNC) 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, institutional ownership, risk, analyst recommendations, valuation, dividends, profitability and media sentiment.

Xaar has a beta of 0.784, indicating that its share price is 22% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Concurrent Technologies has a beta of 1.305, indicating that its share price is 31% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Xaar had 4 more articles in the media than Concurrent Technologies. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Xaar and 1 mentions for Concurrent Technologies. Xaar's average media sentiment score of 0.37 beat Concurrent Technologies' score of 0.00 indicating that Xaar is being referred to more favorably in the media.

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

43.3% of Xaar shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 15.5% of Concurrent Technologies shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.7% of Xaar shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 12.4% of Concurrent Technologies shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Xaar presently has a consensus target price of GBX 140, indicating a potential upside of 12.45%. Concurrent Technologies has a consensus target price of GBX 262.50, indicating a potential upside of 2.88%. Given Xaar's higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Xaar is more favorable than Concurrent Technologies.

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
Concurrent Technologies
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

Concurrent Technologies has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Xaar. Xaar 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
Xaar£60.06M1.63-£3.48M-£4.30N/A
Concurrent Technologies£45.87M5.05£5.09M£5.5845.73

Concurrent Technologies has a net margin of 11.03% compared to Xaar's net margin of -5.65%. Concurrent Technologies' return on equity of 11.85% beat Xaar's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Xaar-5.65% -5.90% -3.65%
Concurrent Technologies 11.03%11.85%8.31%

Summary

Concurrent Technologies beats Xaar on 10 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Xaar compare to Nexteq?

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

In the previous week, Nexteq had 1 more articles in the media than Xaar. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Nexteq and 5 mentions for Xaar. Nexteq's average media sentiment score of 1.61 beat Xaar's score of 0.37 indicating that Nexteq is being referred to more favorably in the media.

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

15.8% of Nexteq shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 43.3% of Xaar shares are held by institutional investors. 32.7% of Nexteq shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 2.7% of Xaar shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

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%

Xaar has a consensus target price of GBX 140, suggesting a potential upside of 12.45%. Given Xaar's stronger consensus rating and higher probable 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

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£90.23M0.30£11.92M£3.1415.84
Xaar£60.06M1.63-£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 0.784, suggesting that its share price is 22% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

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

How does Xaar compare to Touchstar?

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

Xaar has a net margin of -5.65% compared to Touchstar's net margin of -15.85%. Xaar's return on equity of -5.90% beat Touchstar's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Touchstar-15.85% -41.54% 5.19%
Xaar -5.65%-5.90%-3.65%

Xaar has a consensus target price of GBX 140, indicating a potential upside of 12.45%. Given Xaar's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Xaar is more favorable than Touchstar.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Touchstar
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

Touchstar has a beta of 0.416, meaning that its share price is 58% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Xaar has a beta of 0.784, meaning that its share price is 22% less volatile than the broader market.

Touchstar has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Xaar. Xaar 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
Touchstar£6.82M1.03£610.87K-£13.29N/A
Xaar£60.06M1.63-£3.48M-£4.30N/A

In the previous week, Xaar had 5 more articles in the media than Touchstar. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Xaar and 0 mentions for Touchstar. Xaar's average media sentiment score of 0.37 beat Touchstar's score of 0.00 indicating that Xaar is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Touchstar Neutral
Xaar Neutral

3.7% of Touchstar shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 43.3% of Xaar shares are owned by institutional investors. 55.3% of Touchstar shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 2.7% of Xaar shares are owned 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.

Summary

Xaar beats Touchstar on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Xaar compare to IDOX?

IDOX (LON:IDOX) 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, institutional ownership, media sentiment, risk, dividends, analyst recommendations, profitability and earnings.

In the previous week, Xaar had 5 more articles in the media than IDOX. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Xaar and 0 mentions for IDOX. Xaar's average media sentiment score of 0.37 beat IDOX's score of 0.00 indicating that Xaar is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
IDOX Neutral
Xaar Neutral

6.6% of IDOX shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 43.3% of Xaar shares are held by institutional investors. 9.5% of IDOX 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, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

IDOX has a beta of 0.287, meaning that its stock price is 71% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Xaar has a beta of 0.784, meaning that its stock price is 22% less volatile than the broader market.

IDOX has a net margin of 6.86% compared to Xaar's net margin of -5.65%. IDOX's return on equity of 7.57% beat Xaar's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
IDOX6.86% 7.57% 4.20%
Xaar -5.65%-5.90%-3.65%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
IDOX£89.83M4.10£5.56M£1.3458.51
Xaar£60.06M1.63-£3.48M-£4.30N/A

Xaar has a consensus target price of GBX 140, suggesting a potential upside of 12.45%. Given Xaar's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Xaar is more favorable than IDOX.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
IDOX
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

Summary

IDOX beats Xaar on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Xaar compare to Gooch & Housego?

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

43.3% of Xaar shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 21.7% of Gooch & Housego shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.7% of Xaar shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.3% of Gooch & Housego shares are owned 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.

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
Xaar£60.06M1.63-£3.48M-£4.30N/A
Gooch & Housego£161.48M2.08£1.07M£14.3085.66

Xaar has a beta of 0.784, meaning that its share price is 22% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Gooch & Housego has a beta of 0.892, meaning that its share price is 11% less volatile than the broader market.

Gooch & Housego has a net margin of 2.44% compared to Xaar's net margin of -5.65%. Gooch & Housego's return on equity of 3.33% beat Xaar's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Xaar-5.65% -5.90% -3.65%
Gooch & Housego 2.44%3.33%1.88%

Xaar currently has a consensus target price of GBX 140, indicating a potential upside of 12.45%. Gooch & Housego has a consensus target price of GBX 1,150, indicating a potential downside of 6.12%. Given Xaar's higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Xaar is more favorable than Gooch & Housego.

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
Gooch & Housego
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

In the previous week, Xaar had 5 more articles in the media than Gooch & Housego. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Xaar and 0 mentions for Gooch & Housego. Xaar's average media sentiment score of 0.37 beat Gooch & Housego's score of 0.00 indicating that Xaar is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Xaar Neutral
Gooch & Housego Neutral

Summary

Gooch & Housego 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£97.70M£13.07B£28.15B£2.84B
Dividend Yield10.92%2.27%2.77%6.16%
P/E Ratio-28.9551.1780.48368.04
Price / Sales1.6353.63595.2583,648.70
Price / Cash11.0430.1945.0427.89
Price / Book1.395.137.796.99
Net Income-£3.48M£196.14M£662.76M£5.89B
7 Day Performance-1.58%3.51%2.64%0.48%
1 Month Performance3.32%-3.85%-3.07%0.20%
1 Year Performance2.47%602.46%148.23%64.60%

Xaar Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
XAR
Xaar
1.6737 of 5 stars
GBX 124.50
+4.0%
GBX 140
+12.4%
-1.0%£97.70M£60.06MN/A444
CNC
Concurrent Technologies
0.8222 of 5 stars
GBX 265.66
-1.6%
GBX 262.50
-1.2%
+50.0%£241.33M£45.87M47.6174,300
NXQ
Nexteq
N/AGBX 48.98
0.0%
N/A-28.4%£26.53M£90.23M15.60219
TST
Touchstar
N/AGBX 85.50
flat
N/A-1.9%£6.77M£6.82MN/A53
IDOX
IDOX
N/AGBX 78.40
flat
N/A+26.5%£368.55M£89.83M58.51626

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This page (LON:XAR) was last updated on 8/4/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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