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C$2.73 -0.02 (-0.73%)
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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 better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, valuation, dividends, profitability, risk, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and media sentiment.

18.5% of Blackline Safety shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 6.3% of Quarterhill shares are owned by institutional investors. 30.1% of Blackline Safety shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.7% of Quarterhill shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Blackline SafetyC$160.00M4.95-C$13.93M-C$0.11N/A
QuarterhillC$159.33M2.08-C$22.26M-C$0.43N/A

Blackline Safety has a beta of 0.947202, meaning that its stock price is 5% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Quarterhill has a beta of 0.087901, meaning that its stock price is 91% 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%

Blackline Safety currently has a consensus price target of C$9.27, indicating a potential upside of 2.45%. Quarterhill has a consensus price target of C$5.00, indicating a potential upside of 83.15%. Given Quarterhill's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly 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)
3 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)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
4.00

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

Company Overall Sentiment
Blackline Safety Neutral
Quarterhill Neutral

Summary

Blackline Safety beats Quarterhill on 10 of the 15 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 contrast the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, analyst recommendations, dividends, earnings, profitability, valuation, institutional ownership and risk.

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

Quarterhill presently has a consensus target price of C$5.00, indicating a potential upside of 83.15%. Given Quarterhill's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts clearly 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

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

Company Overall Sentiment
Quarterhill Neutral
Exro Technologies Neutral

6.3% of Quarterhill shares are held by institutional investors. 1.7% of Quarterhill shares are held by company 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.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
QuarterhillC$159.33M2.08-C$22.26M-C$0.43N/A
Exro TechnologiesN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A

Summary

Quarterhill beats Exro Technologies on 6 of the 9 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 business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, dividends, risk, valuation, profitability and institutional ownership.

0.0% of Xtract One Technologies shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 6.3% of Quarterhill shares are held by institutional investors. 1.7% of Quarterhill shares are held by company 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.

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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Xtract One TechnologiesC$24.00M5.63-C$7.80M-C$0.03N/A
QuarterhillC$159.33M2.08-C$22.26M-C$0.43N/A

Xtract One Technologies has a beta of 1.877995, suggesting that its stock price is 88% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Quarterhill has a beta of 0.087901, suggesting that its stock price is 91% less volatile than the broader market.

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 TechnologiesN/A N/A N/A
Quarterhill -31.81%-56.86%-2.24%

In the previous week, Xtract One Technologies' average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Quarterhill'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Xtract One Technologies Neutral
Quarterhill 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 83.15%. 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 9 of the 15 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 superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, media sentiment, dividends, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, valuation, earnings and risk.

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

Company Overall Sentiment
Natcore Technology Neutral
Quarterhill Neutral

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 TechnologyN/A N/A N/A
Quarterhill -31.81%-56.86%-2.24%

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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Natcore TechnologyN/AN/AN/A-C$0.01N/A
QuarterhillC$159.33M2.08-C$22.26M-C$0.43N/A

Quarterhill has a consensus target price of C$5.00, suggesting a potential upside of 83.15%. Given Quarterhill's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly 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

6.3% of Quarterhill shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.7% of Quarterhill shares are owned 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

Quarterhill beats Natcore Technology on 6 of the 11 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 business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, media sentiment, institutional ownership, risk, earnings, profitability, analyst recommendations and valuation.

Firan Technology Group presently has a consensus price target of C$30.00, indicating a potential upside of 48.74%. Quarterhill has a consensus price target of C$5.00, indicating a potential upside of 83.15%. 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 beta of 2.148464, suggesting that its share price is 115% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Quarterhill has a beta of 0.087901, suggesting that its share price is 91% less volatile than the broader market.

16.8% of Firan Technology Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 6.3% of Quarterhill shares are owned by institutional investors. 32.6% of Firan Technology Group 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.

In the previous week, 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

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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Firan Technology GroupC$199.43M2.55C$10.76MC$0.5934.19
QuarterhillC$159.33M2.08-C$22.26M-C$0.43N/A

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 Group7.46% 15.33% 7.10%
Quarterhill -31.81%-56.86%-2.24%

Summary

Firan Technology Group beats Quarterhill on 12 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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QTRH vs. The Competition

MetricQuarterhillElectronic Equipment, Instruments & Components IndustryTechnology SectorTSE Exchange
Market CapC$331.24MC$8.76BC$29.13BC$12.61B
Dividend Yield2.67%2.27%2.75%6.22%
P/E Ratio-6.3529.3272.1938.85
Price / Sales2.0845.01595.5510.42
Price / Cash2.3531.4348.3982.29
Price / Book4.385.379.314.82
Net Income-C$22.26MC$201.66MC$676.02MC$299.09M
7 Day Performance-5.21%-0.17%0.66%0.64%
1 Month Performance5.41%2.43%4.31%5.48%
1 Year Performance148.18%821.39%188.48%32.76%

Quarterhill Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
QTRH
Quarterhill
N/AC$2.73
-0.7%
C$5.00
+83.2%
+145.5%C$331.24MC$159.33MN/A560
BLN
Blackline Safety
N/AC$9.05
flat
C$9.27
+2.4%
+31.9%C$791.31MC$160.00MN/A496
EXRO.TRT
Exro Technologies
N/AN/AN/AN/AC$320.74MN/AN/AN/A
XTRA
Xtract One Technologies
N/AC$0.54
+3.8%
C$1.20
+122.2%
N/AC$140.36MC$24.00MN/AN/A
NXT
Natcore Technology
N/AC$0.06
+∞
N/A+0.0%C$5.46MN/AN/AN/A

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This page (TSE:QTRH) was last updated on 8/26/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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