Critical Contrast: Micron Solutions (OTCMKTS:MICR) versus Precision Optics (NASDAQ:POCI)

Volatility & Risk

Micron Solutions has a beta of 0.01, meaning that its share price is 99% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Precision Optics has a beta of 0.27, meaning that its share price is 73% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

13.7% of Precision Optics shares are held by institutional investors. 26.1% of Micron Solutions shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 16.3% of Precision Optics shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Micron Solutions and Precision Optics”s top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Micron Solutions	$22.57 million	0.00	-$1.29 million	($0.43)	N/A
Precision Optics	$18.98 million	1.64	-$2.95 million	($0.62)	-7.89

Micron Solutions has higher revenue and earnings than Precision Optics. Precision Optics is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Micron Solutions, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Profitability

This table compares Micron Solutions and Precision Optics’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Micron Solutions	N/A	N/A	N/A
Precision Optics	-20.01%	-35.51%	-21.67%

Summary

Micron Solutions beats Precision Optics on 8 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Micron Solutions

Micron Solutions, Inc. operates as a contract manufacturer for the medical device, defense, and life sciences markets. It offers precision machining, thermoplastic injection molding, mold making products; sensors; orthopedic implants and devices; and diagnostic test kits. The company provides solutions for medical, orthopedics, consumer, and automotive industries. Micron Solutions, Inc. was founded in 1978 and is based in Fitchburg, Massachusetts.

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.