NIQ Global Intelligence PLC (NIQ) Stock Analysis
Verdict: HOLD
Aggressive deleveraging and AI-driven margin expansion support a valuation recovery, validated by significant CEO insider buying at $8.43.
Investment score: 64/100
Analysis as of
Is NIQ Global Intelligence PLC stock worth reviewing? The TradeMates thesis
NIQ is displaying classic turnaround signals: a pivot to profitability (FY2026 EPS consensus $0.98), aggressive insider buying, and a strategic AI partnership catalyst, all while trading at a significant P/S discount to the sector.
7-factor investment score
- Valuation: 72/100 (weight 20%)
- Financial Health: 45/100 (weight 15%)
- Technical Momentum: 68/100 (weight 15%)
- Earnings Quality: 55/100 (weight 15%)
- Insider Sentiment: 85/100 (weight 10%)
- Analyst Consensus: 78/100 (weight 10%)
- Risk-Adjusted Return: 50/100 (weight 15%)
NIQ Global Intelligence PLC opportunities and risks
What speaks for NIQ
- Path to Profitability in 2026
What speaks against NIQ
- High Debt/Leverage Profile
Peers and competitors
| Ticker | P/E | P/S | EV/EBITDA | Gross margin | Net margin | FCF yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIQ | n/a | 0.7x | 8.5x | 52.3% | -7.5% | 2.8% |
| OMC | 73.5x | 1.2x | 26.5x | 16.8% | 0.3% | 13.0% |
| TTD | 21.6x | 3.0x | 10.9x | 77.8% | 14.6% | 9.3% |
| MGNI | 18.5x | 4.1x | 19.0x | 63.4% | 22.0% | 1.2% |
| STGW | 103.2x | 0.6x | 9.7x | 34.6% | 0.6% | 14.4% |
| DV | 33.3x | 2.3x | 11.3x | 80.2% | 7.2% | 7.7% |
| Peer median | 33.3x | 2.3x | 11.3x | 63.4% | 7.2% | 9.3% |
Frequently asked questions about NIQ Global Intelligence PLC (NIQ)
Is NIQ stock a good investment?
The TradeMates model rates NIQ Global Intelligence PLC as HOLD with an investment score of 64/100. NIQ is displaying classic turnaround signals: a pivot to profitability (FY2026 EPS consensus $0.98), aggressive insider buying, and a strategic AI partnership catalyst, all while trading at a significant P/S discount to the sector. This is algorithmic model output, not personal investment advice.
Is NIQ stock a buy?
The TradeMates model verdict for NIQ is HOLD with an investment score of 64/100. Treat this as a model signal to review, not a personal buy recommendation.