Which has better earnings and valuation, BLN or QTRH?

Blackline Safety has higher revenue and earnings than Quarterhill. Blackline Safety is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Quarterhill, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Blackline Safety C$160.00M 4.95 -C$13.93M -C$0.11 N/A Quarterhill C$159.33M 1.95 -C$22.26M -C$0.43 N/A

Do analysts prefer QTRH or EXRO.TRT?

Quarterhill currently has a consensus target price of C$5.00, indicating a potential upside of 95.31%. Given Quarterhill's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe Quarterhill is more favorable than Exro Technologies. 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) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 4.00 Exro Technologies 0 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 0.00

Which has higher valuation and earnings, QTRH or EXRO.TRT?

Exro Technologies has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Quarterhill. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Quarterhill C$159.33M 1.95 -C$22.26M -C$0.43 N/A Exro Technologies N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

Does the media prefer XTRA or QTRH?

In the previous week, Xtract One Technologies and Xtract One Technologies both had 1 articles in the media. Xtract One Technologies' average media sentiment score of 0.34 beat Quarterhill's score of 0.00 indicating that Xtract One Technologies is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Xtract One Technologies 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral Quarterhill 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Do analysts recommend NXT or QTRH?

Quarterhill has a consensus price target of C$5.00, indicating a potential upside of 95.31%. Given Quarterhill's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Quarterhill is more favorable than Natcore Technology. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Natcore Technology 0 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 0.00 Quarterhill 0 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 4.00

Which has better valuation & earnings, FTG or QTRH?

Firan Technology Group has higher revenue and earnings than Quarterhill. Quarterhill is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Firan Technology Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Firan Technology Group C$199.43M 2.69 C$10.76M C$0.59 36.07 Quarterhill C$159.33M 1.95 -C$22.26M -C$0.43 N/A

Quarterhill (QTRH) Competitors

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QTRH vs. BLN, EXRO.TRT, XTRA, NXT, and FTG

Should you buy Quarterhill stock or one of its competitors? Quarterhill's main competitors and comparable companies include Blackline Safety (BLN), Exro Technologies (EXRO.TRT), Xtract One Technologies (XTRA), Natcore Technology (NXT), and Firan Technology Group (FTG). 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 Quarterhill compare to Blackline Safety?

Blackline Safety (TSE:BLN) and Quarterhill (TSE:QTRH) are both small-cap technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, valuation, dividends, risk, profitability, earnings and media sentiment.

Blackline Safety has a beta of 0.947202, meaning that its share price is 5% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Quarterhill has a beta of -0.062471, meaning that its share price is 106% less volatile than the broader market.

Blackline Safety has a net margin of -6.11% compared to Quarterhill's net margin of -31.81%. Blackline Safety's return on equity of -13.09% beat Quarterhill's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Blackline Safety	-6.11%	-13.09%	-8.43%
Quarterhill	-31.81%	-56.86%	-2.24%

18.5% of Blackline Safety shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 5.6% of Quarterhill shares are owned by institutional investors. 30.1% of Blackline Safety shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.7% of Quarterhill shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

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

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Blackline Safety	C$160.00M	4.95	-C$13.93M	-C$0.11	N/A
Quarterhill	C$159.33M	1.95	-C$22.26M	-C$0.43	N/A

In the previous week, Quarterhill had 1 more articles in the media than Blackline Safety. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Quarterhill and 0 mentions for Blackline Safety. Blackline Safety's average media sentiment score of 1.36 beat Quarterhill's score of 0.00 indicating that Blackline Safety is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Blackline Safety	Positive
Quarterhill	Neutral

Blackline Safety currently has a consensus price target of C$9.16, suggesting a potential upside of 1.19%. Quarterhill has a consensus price target of C$5.00, suggesting a potential upside of 95.31%. Given Quarterhill's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Quarterhill is more favorable than Blackline Safety.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Blackline Safety	1 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.67
Quarterhill	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	4.00

Summary

Blackline Safety beats Quarterhill on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Quarterhill compare to Exro Technologies?

Quarterhill (TSE:QTRH) and Exro Technologies (TSE:EXRO.TRT) are both small-cap technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, dividends, analyst recommendations, valuation, institutional ownership, earnings, profitability and risk.

In the previous week, Quarterhill had 1 more articles in the media than Exro Technologies. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Quarterhill and 0 mentions for Exro Technologies. Quarterhill's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Exro Technologies'average media sentiment score.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Quarterhill	Neutral
Exro Technologies	Neutral

Exro Technologies has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Quarterhill.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Quarterhill	C$159.33M	1.95	-C$22.26M	-C$0.43	N/A
Exro Technologies	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Exro Technologies has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Quarterhill's net margin of -31.81%. Exro Technologies' return on equity of 0.00% beat Quarterhill's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Quarterhill	-31.81%	-56.86%	-2.24%
Exro Technologies	N/A	N/A	N/A

5.6% of Quarterhill shares are held by institutional investors. 1.7% of Quarterhill shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Quarterhill currently has a consensus target price of C$5.00, indicating a potential upside of 95.31%. Given Quarterhill's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe Quarterhill is more favorable than Exro Technologies.

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)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	4.00
Exro Technologies	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0.00

Summary

Quarterhill beats Exro Technologies on 7 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Quarterhill compare to Xtract One Technologies?

Xtract One Technologies (TSE:XTRA) and Quarterhill (TSE:QTRH) are both small-cap technology companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, valuation, earnings, profitability, dividends, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and media sentiment.

Xtract One Technologies has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Quarterhill's net margin of -31.81%. Xtract One Technologies' return on equity of 0.00% beat Quarterhill's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Xtract One Technologies	N/A	N/A	N/A
Quarterhill	-31.81%	-56.86%	-2.24%

0.0% of Xtract One Technologies shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 5.6% of Quarterhill shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.7% of Quarterhill shares are owned 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.

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

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Xtract One Technologies	C$24.00M	5.63	-C$7.80M	-C$0.03	N/A
Quarterhill	C$159.33M	1.95	-C$22.26M	-C$0.43	N/A

Xtract One Technologies has a beta of 1.777545, suggesting that its share price is 78% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Quarterhill has a beta of -0.062471, suggesting that its share price is 106% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Xtract One Technologies and Xtract One Technologies both had 1 articles in the media. Xtract One Technologies' average media sentiment score of 0.34 beat Quarterhill's score of 0.00 indicating that Xtract One Technologies is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Xtract One Technologies	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Quarterhill	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Xtract One Technologies currently has a consensus price target of C$1.20, indicating a potential upside of 130.77%. Quarterhill has a consensus price target of C$5.00, indicating a potential upside of 95.31%. Given Xtract One Technologies' higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Xtract One Technologies is more favorable than Quarterhill.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Xtract One Technologies	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00
Quarterhill	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	4.00

Summary

Xtract One Technologies beats Quarterhill on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Quarterhill compare to Natcore Technology?

Natcore Technology (CVE:NXT) and Quarterhill (TSE:QTRH) are both small-cap technology companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, earnings, analyst recommendations, valuation, institutional ownership, dividends, risk and media sentiment.

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

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Natcore Technology	N/A	N/A	N/A	-C$0.01	N/A
Quarterhill	C$159.33M	1.95	-C$22.26M	-C$0.43	N/A

Natcore Technology has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Quarterhill's net margin of -31.81%. Natcore Technology's return on equity of 0.00% beat Quarterhill's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Natcore Technology	N/A	N/A	N/A
Quarterhill	-31.81%	-56.86%	-2.24%

Quarterhill has a consensus price target of C$5.00, indicating a potential upside of 95.31%. Given Quarterhill's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Quarterhill is more favorable than Natcore Technology.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Natcore Technology	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0.00
Quarterhill	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	4.00

5.6% of Quarterhill shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.7% of Quarterhill shares are owned 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.

In the previous week, Quarterhill had 1 more articles in the media than Natcore Technology. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Quarterhill and 0 mentions for Natcore Technology. Natcore Technology's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Quarterhill'saverage media sentiment score.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Natcore Technology	Neutral
Quarterhill	Neutral

Summary

Quarterhill beats Natcore Technology on 7 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Quarterhill compare to Firan Technology Group?

Firan Technology Group (TSE:FTG) and Quarterhill (TSE:QTRH) are both small-cap technology companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, dividends, risk, earnings, analyst recommendations, valuation, media sentiment and institutional ownership.

In the previous week, Quarterhill had 1 more articles in the media than Firan Technology Group. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Quarterhill and 0 mentions for Firan Technology Group. Firan Technology Group's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Quarterhill'saverage media sentiment score.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Firan Technology Group	Neutral
Quarterhill	Neutral

16.8% of Firan Technology Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 5.6% of Quarterhill shares are held by institutional investors. 32.6% of Firan Technology Group shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.7% of Quarterhill shares are held 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.

Firan Technology Group currently has a consensus target price of C$30.00, indicating a potential upside of 40.98%. Quarterhill has a consensus target price of C$5.00, indicating a potential upside of 95.31%. Given Quarterhill's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Quarterhill is more favorable than Firan Technology Group.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Firan Technology Group	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00
Quarterhill	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	4.00

Firan Technology Group has a net margin of 7.46% compared to Quarterhill's net margin of -31.81%. Firan Technology Group's return on equity of 15.33% beat Quarterhill's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Firan Technology Group	7.46%	15.33%	7.10%
Quarterhill	-31.81%	-56.86%	-2.24%

Firan Technology Group has a beta of 1.95399, meaning that its stock price is 95% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Quarterhill has a beta of -0.062471, meaning that its stock price is 106% less volatile than the broader market.

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

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Firan Technology Group	C$199.43M	2.69	C$10.76M	C$0.59	36.07
Quarterhill	C$159.33M	1.95	-C$22.26M	-C$0.43	N/A

Summary

Firan Technology Group beats Quarterhill on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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QTRH vs. The Competition

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Metric	Quarterhill	Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components Industry	Technology Sector	TSE Exchange
Market Cap	C$310.61M	C$8.57B	C$29.39B	C$12.52B
Dividend Yield	2.67%	2.25%	2.75%	6.27%
P/E Ratio	-5.95	25.14	76.72	38.95
Price / Sales	1.95	38.68	590.36	9.41
Price / Cash	2.35	30.38	47.17	82.29
Price / Book	4.10	4.52	7.67	4.57
Net Income	-C$22.26M	C$203.67M	C$705.66M	C$299.09M
7 Day Performance	4.49%	-2.22%	-1.58%	-2.03%
1 Month Performance	-17.42%	-8.58%	-5.38%	-2.59%
1 Year Performance	126.55%	806.08%	176.45%	21.50%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
QTRH Quarterhill	1.7236 of 5 stars	C$2.56 +0.8%	C$5.00 +95.3%	+124.8%	C$310.61M	C$159.33M	N/A	417	News Coverage
BLN Blackline Safety	0.319 of 5 stars	C$9.05 flat	C$9.27 +2.4%	+25.3%	C$791.31M	C$160.00M	N/A	496
EXRO.TRT Exro Technologies	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	C$320.74M	N/A	N/A	N/A	Gap Up
XTRA Xtract One Technologies	1.804 of 5 stars	C$0.53 flat	C$1.20 +126.4%	N/A	C$137.76M	C$24.00M	N/A	N/A	News Coverage
NXT Natcore Technology	N/A	C$0.06 +∞	N/A	+0.0%	C$5.46M	N/A	N/A	N/A	Gap Up

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Quarterhill (QTRH) Competitors

QTRH vs. BLN, EXRO.TRT, XTRA, NXT, and FTG

How does Quarterhill compare to Blackline Safety?

Which has more volatility & risk, BLN or QTRH?

Is BLN or QTRH more profitable?

Do insiders and institutionals have more ownership in BLN or QTRH?

Which has better earnings and valuation, BLN or QTRH?

Does the media prefer BLN or QTRH?

Do analysts prefer BLN or QTRH?

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How does Quarterhill compare to Exro Technologies?

Does the media prefer QTRH or EXRO.TRT?

Which has higher valuation and earnings, QTRH or EXRO.TRT?

Is QTRH or EXRO.TRT more profitable?

Do insiders and institutionals hold more shares of QTRH or EXRO.TRT?

Do analysts prefer QTRH or EXRO.TRT?

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How does Quarterhill compare to Xtract One Technologies?

Is XTRA or QTRH more profitable?

Do institutionals & insiders believe in XTRA or QTRH?

Which has stronger earnings and valuation, XTRA or QTRH?

Which has more risk & volatility, XTRA or QTRH?

Does the media prefer XTRA or QTRH?

Do analysts recommend XTRA or QTRH?

Summary

How does Quarterhill compare to Natcore Technology?

Which has higher earnings & valuation, NXT or QTRH?

Is NXT or QTRH more profitable?

Do analysts recommend NXT or QTRH?

Do institutionals & insiders believe in NXT or QTRH?

Does the media prefer NXT or QTRH?

Summary

How does Quarterhill compare to Firan Technology Group?

Does the media refer more to FTG or QTRH?

Do insiders & institutionals hold more shares of FTG or QTRH?

Do analysts recommend FTG or QTRH?

Is FTG or QTRH more profitable?

Which has more risk & volatility, FTG or QTRH?

Which has better valuation & earnings, FTG or QTRH?

Summary

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Quarterhill Competitors List

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