Critical Comparison: Flexpoint Sensor Systems (OTCMKTS:FLXT) and SOBR Safe (NASDAQ:SOBR)

Flexpoint Sensor Systems (OTCMKTS:FLXT) and SOBR Safe (NASDAQ:SOBR) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, dividends, institutional ownership, earnings, analyst recommendations, risk and valuation.

Profitability

This table compares Flexpoint Sensor Systems and SOBR Safe’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Flexpoint Sensor Systems	N/A	N/A	N/A
SOBR Safe	-5,357.47%	-347.61%	-159.28%

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of current ratings and recommmendations for Flexpoint Sensor Systems and SOBR Safe, as reported by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Flexpoint Sensor Systems	0	0	0	0	N/A
SOBR Safe	0	0	0	0	N/A

Insider & Institutional Ownership

0.3% of Flexpoint Sensor Systems shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 7.9% of SOBR Safe shares are held by institutional investors. 3.8% of Flexpoint Sensor Systems shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 6.4% of SOBR Safe shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Flexpoint Sensor Systems and SOBR Safe”s revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Flexpoint Sensor Systems	N/A	N/A	N/A	($0.02)	-0.23
SOBR Safe	$174,004.00	10.69	-$10.22 million	($0.62)	-0.15

Flexpoint Sensor Systems has higher earnings, but lower revenue than SOBR Safe. Flexpoint Sensor Systems is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than SOBR Safe, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

About Flexpoint Sensor Systems

Flexpoint Sensor Systems, Inc. designs, engineers, manufactures, and sells bend sensor technology and products using its patented Bend Sensor flexible potentiometer technology. The company's Bend Sensor technology is a flexible potentiometer bend sensor product consisting of a coated substrate, such as plastic that changes electrical conductivity as it is bent in a consistent manner. It provides automotive products; glove systems for medical, gaming, and virtual reality segments, as well as health rehabilitation, unmanned systems control, smartphone interaction, and professional training applications; emergency vehicles; swell sensors; and monitoring systems. The company also offers products for use medical devices, such as disposable colonoscopes and other medical devices; flow control and shoes applications; and other applications that include industrial control systems, medical equipment and instrumentation, computer peripherals, automotive transmission equipment, commercial vending equipment, and other devices. It sells its products to original equipment manufacturers, manufacturers, or distributors worldwide. The company was formerly known as Micropoint, Inc. and changed its name to Flexpoint Sensor Systems, Inc. in July 1999. Flexpoint Sensor Systems, Inc. was incorporated in 1992 and is based in West Jordan, Utah.

About SOBR Safe

SOBR Safe, Inc., a hardware and software company, develops non-invasive alcohol detection, biometric identity verification, and real-time cloud-based alerts and reporting systems in North America. The company provides SOBRcheck, a stationary identification and alcohol monitoring product; and SOBRsure, a transdermal, alcohol-detecting wearable band. It also offers SOBRSafe, a software platform for non-invasive alcohol detection and identity verification solution for applications in probation management, fleet and facility, alcohol rehabilitation, and youth drivers. SOBR Safe, Inc. was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Greenwood Village, Colorado.