Precision Optics (OTCMKTS:PEYE – Get Free Report) and Vivani Medical (NASDAQ:VANI – Get Free Report) are both small-cap medical companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, earnings, institutional ownership, risk, valuation, dividends and profitability.
Profitability
This table compares Precision Optics and Vivani Medical’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
Precision Optics | -5.93% | -12.10% | -6.41% |
Vivani Medical | N/A | -97.30% | -48.13% |
Earnings and Valuation
This table compares Precision Optics and Vivani Medical”s top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.
Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
Precision Optics | $15.68 million | 2.10 | -$930,000.00 | ($0.06) | -32.50 |
Vivani Medical | N/A | N/A | -$25.65 million | ($0.50) | -2.27 |
Analyst Recommendations
This is a summary of current ratings and recommmendations for Precision Optics and Vivani Medical, as reported by MarketBeat.com.
Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
Precision Optics | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
Vivani Medical | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
Risk and Volatility
Precision Optics has a beta of 0.41, indicating that its share price is 59% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Vivani Medical has a beta of 3.22, indicating that its share price is 222% more volatile than the S&P 500.
Insider & Institutional Ownership
6.8% of Vivani Medical shares are held by institutional investors. 22.7% of Precision Optics shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 55.6% of Vivani Medical shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.
About Precision Optics
Precision Optics Corporation, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, and sells specialized optical and illumination systems and related components primarily in the United States and the European Economic Area. It offers medical instrumentation products, including endoscopes and endocouplers, as well as other custom imaging and illumination products, such as Microprecision lenses and micro medical cameras, and 3D endoscopes for use in minimally invasive surgical procedures by hospitals and physicians. The company also provides components and assemblies for industrial and military use. It markets its products to medical device companies. The company was incorporated in 1982 and is based in Gardner, Massachusetts.
About Vivani Medical
Vivani Medical, Inc., a clinical stage company, develops various implants that treat chronic diseases with high unmet medical need. It engages in developing a portfolio of miniature drug implants to deliver minimally fluctuating drug profiles; and implantable visual prostheses devices to deliver useful artificial vision to blind individuals. The company is headquartered in Emeryville, California.
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