Head to Head Survey: Semler Scientific (NASDAQ:SMLR) and Micron Solutions (OTCMKTS:MICR)

Semler Scientific (NASDAQ:SMLR) and Micron Solutions (OTCMKTS:MICR) are both small-cap medical companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, dividends, risk, valuation, profitability and earnings.

Risk & Volatility

Semler Scientific has a beta of 1.18, suggesting that its stock price is 18% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Micron Solutions has a beta of 0.01, suggesting that its stock price is 99% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Semler Scientific and Micron Solutions”s top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Semler Scientific	$68.18 million	8.44	$20.58 million	$2.05	30.30
Micron Solutions	$22.57 million	0.00	-$1.29 million	($0.43)	N/A

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

Profitability

This table compares Semler Scientific and Micron Solutions’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Semler Scientific	27.00%	20.31%	18.78%
Micron Solutions	N/A	N/A	N/A

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of recent recommendations and price targets for Semler Scientific and Micron Solutions, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Semler Scientific	0	0	0	1	4.00
Micron Solutions	0	0	0	0	0.00

Given Micron Solutions’ higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Micron Solutions is more favorable than Semler Scientific.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

49.4% of Semler Scientific shares are held by institutional investors. 30.2% of Semler Scientific shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 26.1% of Micron Solutions shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Semler Scientific beats Micron Solutions on 12 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

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.

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.