NovelStem International (OTCMKTS:NSTM – Get Free Report) is one of 76 public companies in the “Diagnostics & Research” industry, but how does it contrast to its peers? We will compare NovelStem International to similar companies based on the strength of its analyst recommendations, dividends, institutional ownership, profitability, earnings, valuation and risk.
Profitability
This table compares NovelStem International and its peers’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
NovelStem International | -9,166.67% | N/A | -73.18% |
NovelStem International Competitors | -424.96% | -827.95% | -22.16% |
Insider & Institutional Ownership
30.5% of shares of all “Diagnostics & Research” companies are owned by institutional investors. 13.6% of NovelStem International shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 25.9% of shares of all “Diagnostics & Research” companies are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.
Analyst Ratings
Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
NovelStem International | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
NovelStem International Competitors | 70 | 389 | 352 | 6 | 2.36 |
As a group, “Diagnostics & Research” companies have a potential downside of 0.06%. Given NovelStem International’s peers higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe NovelStem International has less favorable growth aspects than its peers.
Risk and Volatility
NovelStem International has a beta of 0.33, indicating that its share price is 67% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, NovelStem International’s peers have a beta of 0.77, indicating that their average share price is 23% less volatile than the S&P 500.
Valuation & Earnings
This table compares NovelStem International and its peers revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.
Gross Revenue | Net Income | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
NovelStem International | $10,000.00 | -$4.19 million | -1.05 |
NovelStem International Competitors | $700.37 million | $29.50 million | -193.21 |
NovelStem International’s peers have higher revenue and earnings than NovelStem International. NovelStem International is trading at a higher price-to-earnings ratio than its peers, indicating that it is currently more expensive than other companies in its industry.
Summary
NovelStem International peers beat NovelStem International on 8 of the 10 factors compared.
NovelStem International Company Profile
NovelStem International Corp., a development stage biotechnology holding company, focuses on development and commercialization of stem cell-based diagnostic technology for cancer treatments and to reduce resistance to chemotherapy. The company was formerly known as Hollywood Media Corp. and changed its name to NovelStem International Corp. in September 2018. NovelStem International Corp. was incorporated in 1993 and is headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida.
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