Pharma-Bio Serv (OTCMKTS:PBSV) & Leafbuyer Technologies (OTCMKTS:LBUY) Critical Comparison

Pharma-Bio Serv (OTCMKTS:PBSV) and Leafbuyer Technologies (OTCMKTS:LBUY) are both small-cap business services companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, risk, profitability, dividends and earnings.

Profitability

This table compares Pharma-Bio Serv and Leafbuyer Technologies’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Pharma-Bio Serv	-0.05%	-0.04%	-0.03%
Leafbuyer Technologies	-18.38%	N/A	-59.79%

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Pharma-Bio Serv and Leafbuyer Technologies”s revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Pharma-Bio Serv	$16.98 million	0.86	$1.31 million	N/A	N/A
Leafbuyer Technologies	$5.09 million	0.04	-$580,000.00	N/A	N/A

Pharma-Bio Serv has higher revenue and earnings than Leafbuyer Technologies.

Risk and Volatility

Pharma-Bio Serv has a beta of 0.57, suggesting that its stock price is 43% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Leafbuyer Technologies has a beta of 0.76, suggesting that its stock price is 24% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current ratings and recommmendations for Pharma-Bio Serv and Leafbuyer Technologies, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Pharma-Bio Serv	0	0	0	0	N/A
Leafbuyer Technologies	0	0	0	0	N/A

Insider & Institutional Ownership

11.0% of Leafbuyer Technologies shares are owned by institutional investors. 12.2% of Pharma-Bio Serv shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 24.4% of Leafbuyer Technologies shares are owned 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.

Summary

Pharma-Bio Serv beats Leafbuyer Technologies on 5 of the 9 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Pharma-Bio Serv

Pharma-Bio Serv, Inc. operates as a compliance and technology transfer services consulting firm in Puerto Rico, the United States, Europe, Brazil, and internationally. The company provides technical compliance consulting services comprising regulatory compliance, validation, technology transfer, engineering, project management, and process support for the pharmaceutical, chemical manufacturing, biotechnology, medical device, cosmetic, food industries, and allied products companies. Pharma-Bio Serv, Inc. was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Dorado, Puerto Rico.

About Leafbuyer Technologies

Leafbuyer Technologies, Inc., through its subsidiary, LB Media Group, LLC, provides online resources for cannabis deals and specials in the United States. The company was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Greenwood Village, Colorado.