Analyzing BetterLife Pharma (OTCMKTS:PVOTF) and MusclePharm (OTCMKTS:MSLP)

BetterLife Pharma (OTCMKTS:PVOTF) and MusclePharm (OTCMKTS:MSLP) are both small-cap medical companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, dividends, valuation, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, earnings and risk.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

15.5% of MusclePharm shares are held by institutional investors. 34.8% of BetterLife Pharma shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 60.7% of MusclePharm shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares BetterLife Pharma and MusclePharm”s top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
BetterLife Pharma	N/A	N/A	-$14.78 million	N/A	N/A
MusclePharm	$50.04 million	0.00	-$12.87 million	($0.58)	N/A

MusclePharm has higher revenue and earnings than BetterLife Pharma.

Profitability

This table compares BetterLife Pharma and MusclePharm’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
BetterLife Pharma	N/A	-205.15%	-147.23%
MusclePharm	-38.51%	N/A	-169.56%

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent ratings for BetterLife Pharma and MusclePharm, as provided by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
BetterLife Pharma	0	0	0	0	N/A
MusclePharm	0	0	0	0	N/A

Summary

MusclePharm beats BetterLife Pharma on 6 of the 8 factors compared between the two stocks.

About BetterLife Pharma

BetterLife Pharma, Inc. is an early stage pharmaceutical company, which engages in the development and commercialization of therapeutic pharmaceutical and nutraceutical products. It also offers drug delivery platform technologies. Its product lines include capsules, tablets, and softgels; bulk powder; stick packs; beverages; oral solutions; lotions, creams, and gels; pet food additives; gum, mints, and candies; and sexual health products. It distributes its product under the Pivot Naturals brand. The company was founded on June 10, 2002 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.

About MusclePharm

MusclePharm Corporation develops, manufactures, markets, and distributes sports nutrition products and nutritional supplements in the United States and internationally. The company offers a range of performance powders, capsules, tablets, gels, and on-the-go ready to eat snacks. Its MusclePharm brand product portfolio includes combat protein powder and combat crunch protein bars; and essential supplements, such as a BCAA, creatine, glutamine, carnitine, CLA, fish oil, multi-vitamin, and other products. The company also provides FitMiss branded sports nutrition products, which are formulated primarily for the female body to support women in the areas of weight management, lean muscle mass, body composition, and general health and wellness; and functional energy beverages under the Combat Energy and FitMiss Energy brands. It sells its products to various athletes and fitness enthusiasts. The company was incorporated in 2006 and is based in Las Vegas, Nevada.