ADM Tronics Unlimited (OTCMKTS:ADMT – Get Free Report) and Semler Scientific (NASDAQ:SMLR – Get Free Report) are both small-cap medical companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, valuation, risk, dividends, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and earnings.
Volatility and Risk
ADM Tronics Unlimited has a beta of 0.05, suggesting that its stock price is 95% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Semler Scientific has a beta of 0.96, suggesting that its stock price is 4% less volatile than the S&P 500.
Insider & Institutional Ownership
49.4% of Semler Scientific shares are held by institutional investors. 73.0% of ADM Tronics Unlimited shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 13.0% of Semler Scientific shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.
Valuation & Earnings
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| ADM Tronics Unlimited | $2.96 million | 1.79 | -$880,000.00 | N/A | N/A |
| Semler Scientific | $61.74 million | 2.72 | $20.58 million | $2.79 | 8.52 |
Semler Scientific has higher revenue and earnings than ADM Tronics Unlimited.
Analyst Recommendations
This is a breakdown of current ratings and target prices for ADM Tronics Unlimited and Semler Scientific, as reported by MarketBeat.com.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| ADM Tronics Unlimited | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Semler Scientific | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4.00 |
Profitability
This table compares ADM Tronics Unlimited and Semler Scientific’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| ADM Tronics Unlimited | -15.45% | -47.04% | -18.91% |
| Semler Scientific | 25.62% | 21.17% | 19.40% |
Summary
Semler Scientific beats ADM Tronics Unlimited on 9 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.
About ADM Tronics Unlimited
ADM Tronics Unlimited, Inc., through its subsidiaries, develops, manufactures, and sells electronics for non-invasive medical and other applications in the United States, Australia, Asia, and Europe. It operates through Chemical, Electronics, and Engineering segments. The company offers proprietary devices for use in diagnostics and therapeutics of humans and animals; and electronic controllers for spas and hot tubs. In addition, the company provides water-based primers and adhesives; water-based coatings and resins; water-based chemical additives; and anti-static conductive paints, coatings, and other products. Further, it offers water-based, adhesive and related topical formulations for use in maxillofacial prosthetic medical applications; and for professional makeup applications primarily for film, TV, and theatrical productions. Additionally, the company provides research, development, regulatory, and engineering services for the design, development, and manufacturing of medical devices, electronics, and other technologies and products, as well as medical electronic therapeutic technology. ADM Tronics Unlimited, Inc. was incorporated in 1969 and is headquartered in Northvale, New Jersey.
About Semler Scientific
Semler Scientific, Inc. provides technology solutions to enhance the clinical effectiveness and efficiency of healthcare providers in the United States. The company's products include QuantaFlo, a four-minute in-office blood flow test that enables healthcare providers to use blood flow measurements as part of their examinations of a patient's vascular condition. It also offers Insulin Insights, a software program that is used by a healthcare provider to optimize outpatient insulin dosing. The company's products serve cardiologists, internists, nephrologists, endocrinologists, podiatrists, family practitioners, healthcare insurance plans, integrated delivery networks, independent physician groups, and companies contracting with the healthcare industry, such as risk assessment groups and retailers. It offers its products through sales representatives and distributors. The company was incorporated in 2007 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California.
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