Head-To-Head Analysis: Pro-Dex (NASDAQ:PDEX) & Endologix (OTCMKTS:ELGXQ)

Endologix (OTCMKTS:ELGXQ) and Pro-Dex (NASDAQ:PDEX) are both medical companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, risk, institutional ownership, valuation, dividends, analyst recommendations and earnings.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Endologix and Pro-Dex”s revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Endologix	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Pro-Dex	$53.84 million	1.79	$2.13 million	$0.62	46.89

Pro-Dex has higher revenue and earnings than Endologix.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of recent ratings and recommmendations for Endologix and Pro-Dex, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Endologix	0	0	0	0	N/A
Pro-Dex	0	0	1	0	3.00

Pro-Dex has a consensus price target of $30.00, suggesting a potential upside of 3.20%. Given Pro-Dex’s higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Pro-Dex is more favorable than Endologix.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

15.3% of Pro-Dex shares are held by institutional investors. 1.3% of Endologix shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 47.5% of Pro-Dex shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Profitability

This table compares Endologix and Pro-Dex’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Endologix	N/A	N/A	N/A
Pro-Dex	3.95%	6.82%	4.17%

Summary

Pro-Dex beats Endologix on 8 of the 8 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Endologix

Endologix, Inc. develops, manufactures, markets, and sells medical devices for the treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysms in the United States and internationally. The company offers minimally-invasive endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR), including AFX (Anatomical Fixation) endovascular AAA system, which is a minimally invasive delivery system; VELA Proximal Endograft, which is designed for the treatment of proximal aortic neck anatomies with AFX; and the Ovation abdominal stent graft system. It also provides endovascular aneurysm sealing system (EVAS) product that is based on the Nellix EVAS system to seal the aneurysm, and provides blood flow to the legs through two blood lumens. In addition, the company offers proximal aortic extensions and limb extensions, which allow physicians to customize the implant to fit the patient's anatomy; and accessories to facilitate the delivery of its EVAR and EVAS products, including compatible guidewires, inflation devices, and snares. It sells its products through direct sales force, and a network of third party distributors and agents. The company was formerly known as Radiance Medical Systems, Inc. and changed its name to Endologix, Inc. in May 2002. Endologix, Inc. was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Irvine, California. On July 5, 2020, Endologix, Inc. filed a voluntary petition for reorganization under Chapter 11 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas. It is in joint administration with TriVascular Sales LLC.

About Pro-Dex

Pro-Dex, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, and sells powered surgical instruments for medical device original equipment manufacturers worldwide. The company offers autoclavable, battery-powered and electric, and multi-function surgical drivers and shavers that are primarily used in the orthopedic, thoracic, and craniomaxillofacial markets. It also provides engineering, quality, and regulatory consulting services; and manufactures and sells rotary air motors to various industries. The company's products are used in hospitals, medical engineering labs, scientific research facilities, and high-tech manufacturing operations. Pro-Dex, Inc. was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Irvine, California.