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Quarterhill (QTRH) Competitors

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QTRH vs. VHC, CRD.B, TINV, REAX, and AIRE

Should you be buying Quarterhill stock or one of its competitors? The main competitors of Quarterhill include Virnetx (VHC), Crawford & Company (CRD.B), Tiga Acquisition (TINV), Real Brokerage (REAX), and reAlpha Tech (AIRE).

How does Quarterhill compare to Virnetx?

Quarterhill (NASDAQ:QTRH) and Virnetx (NASDAQ:VHC) are both small-cap patent owners & lessors industry companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, media sentiment, institutional ownership, risk, dividends, analyst recommendations, earnings and valuation.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Quarterhill
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Virnetx
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

In the previous week, Quarterhill's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Virnetx'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Quarterhill Neutral
Virnetx Neutral

Virnetx has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Quarterhill's net margin of -11.31%. Quarterhill's return on equity of -6.62% beat Virnetx's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Quarterhill-11.31% -6.62% -5.54%
Virnetx N/A -60.10%-46.74%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Quarterhill$77.40M1.55-$49.12M-$0.24N/A
Virnetx$160K317.65-$18.23M-$5.01N/A

Quarterhill has a beta of 0.63, indicating that its share price is 37% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Virnetx has a beta of 2.18, indicating that its share price is 118% more volatile than the S&P 500.

10.2% of Quarterhill shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 10.4% of Virnetx shares are held by institutional investors. 15.7% of Virnetx 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.

Summary

Virnetx beats Quarterhill on 8 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Quarterhill compare to Crawford & Company?

Crawford & Company (NYSE:CRD.B) and Quarterhill (NASDAQ:QTRH) are both small-cap business services companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, institutional ownership, risk, earnings, profitability, media sentiment, valuation and analyst recommendations.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Crawford & Company
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
Quarterhill
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

In the previous week, Crawford & Company had 4 more articles in the media than Quarterhill. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Crawford & Company and 0 mentions for Quarterhill. Quarterhill's average media sentiment score of 0.00 beat Crawford & Company's score of -0.79 indicating that Quarterhill is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Crawford & Company Negative
Quarterhill Neutral

Crawford & Company has a net margin of 1.50% compared to Quarterhill's net margin of -11.31%. Crawford & Company's return on equity of 26.21% beat Quarterhill's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Crawford & Company1.50% 26.21% 5.74%
Quarterhill -11.31%-6.62%-5.54%

Crawford & Company pays an annual dividend of $0.30 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.2%. Quarterhill pays an annual dividend of $0.04 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.0%. Crawford & Company pays out 76.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Quarterhill pays out -16.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Quarterhill is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Crawford & Company$1.31B0.34$19.63M$0.3923.72
Quarterhill$77.40M1.55-$49.12M-$0.24N/A

Crawford & Company has a beta of 0.62, suggesting that its stock price is 38% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Quarterhill has a beta of 0.63, suggesting that its stock price is 37% less volatile than the S&P 500.

11.0% of Crawford & Company shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 10.2% of Quarterhill shares are held by institutional investors. 51.0% of Crawford & Company 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.

Summary

Crawford & Company beats Quarterhill on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Quarterhill compare to Tiga Acquisition?

Tiga Acquisition (NYSE:TINV) and Quarterhill (NASDAQ:QTRH) are both small-cap business services companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, institutional ownership, risk, earnings, profitability, media sentiment, valuation and analyst recommendations.

Tiga Acquisition has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Quarterhill's net margin of -11.31%. Quarterhill's return on equity of -6.62% beat Tiga Acquisition's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Tiga AcquisitionN/A -36.88% -2.91%
Quarterhill -11.31%-6.62%-5.54%

Tiga Acquisition has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Quarterhill.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Tiga AcquisitionN/AN/A$23.19MN/AN/A
Quarterhill$77.40M1.55-$49.12M-$0.24N/A

54.5% of Tiga Acquisition shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 10.2% of Quarterhill shares are held by institutional investors. 4.5% of Tiga Acquisition shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Tiga Acquisition has a beta of -0.02, suggesting that its share price is 102% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Quarterhill has a beta of 0.63, suggesting that its share price is 37% less volatile than the S&P 500.

In the previous week, Tiga Acquisition's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Quarterhill'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Tiga Acquisition Neutral
Quarterhill Neutral

Summary

Tiga Acquisition beats Quarterhill on 5 of the 8 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Quarterhill compare to Real Brokerage?

Quarterhill (NASDAQ:QTRH) and Real Brokerage (NASDAQ:REAX) are both small-cap business services companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, dividends, profitability, valuation, risk and earnings.

Real Brokerage has a net margin of -0.41% compared to Quarterhill's net margin of -11.31%. Quarterhill's return on equity of -6.62% beat Real Brokerage's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Quarterhill-11.31% -6.62% -5.54%
Real Brokerage -0.41%-17.37%-6.21%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Quarterhill$77.40M1.55-$49.12M-$0.24N/A
Real Brokerage$1.97B0.22-$8.10M-$0.03N/A

10.2% of Quarterhill shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 53.3% of Real Brokerage shares are held by institutional investors. 38.2% of Real Brokerage shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Quarterhill has a beta of 0.63, suggesting that its share price is 37% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Real Brokerage has a beta of 0.81, suggesting that its share price is 19% less volatile than the S&P 500.

In the previous week, Real Brokerage had 4 more articles in the media than Quarterhill. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Real Brokerage and 0 mentions for Quarterhill. Real Brokerage's average media sentiment score of 0.42 beat Quarterhill's score of 0.00 indicating that Real Brokerage is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Quarterhill Neutral
Real Brokerage Neutral

Real Brokerage has a consensus price target of $5.69, indicating a potential upside of 180.86%. Given Real Brokerage's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Real Brokerage is more favorable than Quarterhill.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Quarterhill
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Real Brokerage
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.88

Summary

Real Brokerage beats Quarterhill on 13 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Quarterhill compare to reAlpha Tech?

reAlpha Tech (NASDAQ:AIRE) and Quarterhill (NASDAQ:QTRH) are both small-cap business services companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, institutional ownership, profitability, earnings, dividends, media sentiment, valuation and analyst recommendations.

In the previous week, reAlpha Tech had 10 more articles in the media than Quarterhill. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for reAlpha Tech and 0 mentions for Quarterhill. reAlpha Tech's average media sentiment score of 0.51 beat Quarterhill's score of 0.00 indicating that reAlpha Tech is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
reAlpha Tech Positive
Quarterhill Neutral

reAlpha Tech currently has a consensus price target of $40.63, suggesting a potential upside of 1,308.63%. Given reAlpha Tech's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe reAlpha Tech is more favorable than Quarterhill.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
reAlpha Tech
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Quarterhill
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

1.0% of reAlpha Tech shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 10.2% of Quarterhill shares are owned by institutional investors. 39.6% of reAlpha Tech shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

reAlpha Tech has a beta of -2.97, indicating that its stock price is 397% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Quarterhill has a beta of 0.63, indicating that its stock price is 37% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Quarterhill has a net margin of -11.31% compared to reAlpha Tech's net margin of -430.43%. Quarterhill's return on equity of -6.62% beat reAlpha Tech's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
reAlpha Tech-430.43% -258.24% -102.31%
Quarterhill -11.31%-6.62%-5.54%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
reAlpha Tech$4.43M3.49-$17.59M-$4.75N/A
Quarterhill$77.40M1.55-$49.12M-$0.24N/A

Summary

reAlpha Tech beats Quarterhill on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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QTRH vs. The Competition

MetricQuarterhillPatent Owners & Lessors IndustryBusiness SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$120.01M$51.01M$6.43B$11.87B
Dividend Yield3.33%9.55%3.03%5.21%
P/E Ratio-4.21N/A25.8328.47
Price / Sales1.55317.65430.7560.92
Price / CashN/AN/A22.9236.52
Price / Book0.592.316.086.67
Net Income-$49.12M-$9.65M$200.90M$332.53M

Quarterhill Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
QTRH
Quarterhill
N/A$1.01
+4.8%
N/AN/A$120.01M$77.40MN/A361
VHC
Virnetx
0.0164 of 5 stars
$13.01
-2.8%
N/AN/A$54.46M$162KN/A20
CRD.B
Crawford & Company
1.0048 of 5 stars
$9.74
-2.9%
N/AN/A$474.08M$1.31B24.979,943
TINV
Tiga Acquisition
N/A$13.48
+3.1%
N/AN/A$465.06MN/AN/AN/A
REAX
Real Brokerage
3.5256 of 5 stars
$2.13
+1.4%
$5.69
+167.0%
N/A$454.76M$1.97BN/A60

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This page (NASDAQ:QTRH) was last updated on 5/5/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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