Focus Graphite Inc. (FMS.V) (CVE:FMS) and Medexus Pharmaceuticals (CVE:MDP) are both small-cap medical companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, dividends, earnings, risk, profitability, analyst recommendations and institutional ownership.
Profitability
This table compares Focus Graphite Inc. (FMS.V) and Medexus Pharmaceuticals' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets |
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Focus Graphite Inc. (FMS.V) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Medexus Pharmaceuticals | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Valuation & Earnings
This table compares Focus Graphite Inc. (FMS.V) and Medexus Pharmaceuticals' gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio |
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Focus Graphite Inc. (FMS.V) | N/A | N/A | N/A | C($0.02) | -11.67 |
Medexus Pharmaceuticals | C$108.29 million | 1.24 | C$-34,573,801.00 | C($1.81) | -3.88 |
Focus Graphite Inc. (FMS.V) has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Medexus Pharmaceuticals. Focus Graphite Inc. (FMS.V) is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Medexus Pharmaceuticals, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.
Analyst Recommendations
This is a breakdown of recent ratings and recommmendations for Focus Graphite Inc. (FMS.V) and Medexus Pharmaceuticals, as provided by MarketBeat.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score |
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Focus Graphite Inc. (FMS.V) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
Medexus Pharmaceuticals | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3.00 |
Medexus Pharmaceuticals has a consensus price target of C$5.00, indicating a potential downside of 28.77%. Given Medexus Pharmaceuticals' higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Medexus Pharmaceuticals is more favorable than Focus Graphite Inc. (FMS.V).
Summary
Medexus Pharmaceuticals beats Focus Graphite Inc. (FMS.V) on 4 of the 5 factors compared between the two stocks.