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RUA vs. BVC, IUG, NCYT, AKR, and IHC

Should you buy RUA Life Sciences stock or one of its competitors? RUA Life Sciences's main competitors and comparable companies include BATM Advanced Communications (BVC), Intelligent Ultrasound Group (IUG), Novacyt (NCYT), Akers Biosciences (AKR), and Inspiration Healthcare Group (IHC). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "healthcare equipment & supplies" industry.

How does RUA Life Sciences compare to BATM Advanced Communications?

BATM Advanced Communications (LON:BVC) and RUA Life Sciences (LON:RUA) are both small-cap healthcare companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, profitability, valuation, risk, dividends and earnings.

14.3% of BATM Advanced Communications shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.1% of RUA Life Sciences shares are owned by institutional investors. 31.0% of BATM Advanced Communications shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 7.3% of RUA Life Sciences shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

BATM Advanced Communications has higher revenue and earnings than RUA Life Sciences.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
BATM Advanced Communications£123.20M0.34-£278.26K-£4.20N/A
RUA Life Sciences£4.11M3.92-£2.66MN/AN/A

In the previous week, RUA Life Sciences had 1 more articles in the media than BATM Advanced Communications. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for RUA Life Sciences and 0 mentions for BATM Advanced Communications. BATM Advanced Communications' average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled RUA Life Sciences'average media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
BATM Advanced Communications Neutral
RUA Life Sciences Neutral

BATM Advanced Communications has a beta of 0.754, meaning that its share price is 25% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, RUA Life Sciences has a beta of 0.948, meaning that its share price is 5% less volatile than the broader market.

RUA Life Sciences has a net margin of -3.26% compared to BATM Advanced Communications' net margin of -14.90%. RUA Life Sciences' return on equity of -2.03% beat BATM Advanced Communications' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
BATM Advanced Communications-14.90% -22.13% 0.58%
RUA Life Sciences -3.26%-2.03%-17.50%

Summary

RUA Life Sciences beats BATM Advanced Communications on 6 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does RUA Life Sciences compare to Intelligent Ultrasound Group?

Intelligent Ultrasound Group (LON:IUG) and RUA Life Sciences (LON:RUA) are both small-cap healthcare companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, risk, media sentiment, profitability, earnings and valuation.

RUA Life Sciences has a net margin of -3.26% compared to Intelligent Ultrasound Group's net margin of -23.11%. RUA Life Sciences' return on equity of -2.03% beat Intelligent Ultrasound Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Intelligent Ultrasound Group-23.11% -23.58% -13.51%
RUA Life Sciences -3.26%-2.03%-17.50%

Intelligent Ultrasound Group has higher revenue and earnings than RUA Life Sciences.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Intelligent Ultrasound Group£6.57M0.00-£2.27M-£0.68N/A
RUA Life Sciences£4.11M3.92-£2.66MN/AN/A

75.5% of Intelligent Ultrasound Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.1% of RUA Life Sciences shares are held by institutional investors. 12.8% of Intelligent Ultrasound Group shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 7.3% of RUA Life Sciences 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.

In the previous week, RUA Life Sciences had 1 more articles in the media than Intelligent Ultrasound Group. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for RUA Life Sciences and 0 mentions for Intelligent Ultrasound Group. Intelligent Ultrasound Group's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled RUA Life Sciences'average media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Intelligent Ultrasound Group Neutral
RUA Life Sciences Neutral

Intelligent Ultrasound Group has a beta of 0.38, suggesting that its stock price is 62% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, RUA Life Sciences has a beta of 0.948, suggesting that its stock price is 5% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Intelligent Ultrasound Group and RUA Life Sciences tied by winning 5 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does RUA Life Sciences compare to Novacyt?

Novacyt (LON:NCYT) and RUA Life Sciences (LON:RUA) are both small-cap healthcare companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, institutional ownership, risk, earnings, profitability, dividends, valuation and analyst recommendations.

In the previous week, Novacyt and Novacyt both had 1 articles in the media. Novacyt's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled RUA Life Sciences'average media sentiment score.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Novacyt
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
RUA Life Sciences
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Novacyt has a beta of 1.105, indicating that its stock price is 11% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, RUA Life Sciences has a beta of 0.948, indicating that its stock price is 5% less volatile than the broader market.

RUA Life Sciences has a net margin of -3.26% compared to Novacyt's net margin of -103.08%. RUA Life Sciences' return on equity of -2.03% beat Novacyt's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Novacyt-103.08% -96.44% -27.98%
RUA Life Sciences -3.26%-2.03%-17.50%

10.7% of Novacyt shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.1% of RUA Life Sciences shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.4% of Novacyt shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 7.3% of RUA Life Sciences shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

RUA Life Sciences has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Novacyt.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Novacyt£20.03M1.56-£36.80M-£32.00N/A
RUA Life Sciences£4.11M3.92-£2.66MN/AN/A

Summary

RUA Life Sciences beats Novacyt on 6 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does RUA Life Sciences compare to Akers Biosciences?

Akers Biosciences (LON:AKR) and RUA Life Sciences (LON:RUA) are both small-cap healthcare companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, institutional ownership, dividends, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, profitability, risk and earnings.

Akers Biosciences has a net margin of 0.00% compared to RUA Life Sciences' net margin of -3.26%. Akers Biosciences' return on equity of 0.00% beat RUA Life Sciences' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Akers BiosciencesN/A N/A N/A
RUA Life Sciences -3.26%-2.03%-17.50%

Akers Biosciences has higher earnings, but lower revenue than RUA Life Sciences.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Akers Biosciences£2.32M0.00N/A-£129.60N/A
RUA Life Sciences£4.11M3.92-£2.66MN/AN/A

In the previous week, RUA Life Sciences had 1 more articles in the media than Akers Biosciences. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for RUA Life Sciences and 0 mentions for Akers Biosciences. Akers Biosciences' average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled RUA Life Sciences'average media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Akers Biosciences Neutral
RUA Life Sciences Neutral

0.1% of RUA Life Sciences shares are owned by institutional investors. 7.3% of RUA Life Sciences shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Akers Biosciences and RUA Life Sciences tied by winning 4 of the 8 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does RUA Life Sciences compare to Inspiration Healthcare Group?

RUA Life Sciences (LON:RUA) and Inspiration Healthcare Group (LON:IHC) are both small-cap healthcare companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, institutional ownership, valuation, risk, media sentiment, dividends, profitability and analyst recommendations.

Inspiration Healthcare Group has a net margin of -2.19% compared to RUA Life Sciences' net margin of -3.26%. RUA Life Sciences' return on equity of -2.03% beat Inspiration Healthcare Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
RUA Life Sciences-3.26% -2.03% -17.50%
Inspiration Healthcare Group -2.19%-6.49%-3.47%

0.1% of RUA Life Sciences shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 7.4% of Inspiration Healthcare Group shares are held by institutional investors. 7.3% of RUA Life Sciences shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 6.1% of Inspiration Healthcare Group shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, RUA Life Sciences and RUA Life Sciences both had 1 articles in the media. RUA Life Sciences' average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Inspiration Healthcare Group'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
RUA Life Sciences
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Inspiration Healthcare Group
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

RUA Life Sciences has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Inspiration Healthcare Group.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
RUA Life Sciences£4.11M3.92-£2.66MN/AN/A
Inspiration Healthcare Group£47.55M0.36-£12.20M-£1.16N/A

RUA Life Sciences has a beta of 0.948, meaning that its stock price is 5% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Inspiration Healthcare Group has a beta of 0.857, meaning that its stock price is 14% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

RUA Life Sciences beats Inspiration Healthcare Group on 6 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.

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New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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RUA vs. The Competition

MetricRUA Life SciencesHealthcare Equipment & Supplies IndustryHealthcare SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£16.14M£5.73B£6.99B£2.88B
Dividend Yield1.44%1.78%2.58%6.09%
P/E Ratio-2.6125.00268.64368.35
Price / Sales3.9240.02585.1583,691.32
Price / Cash2.4033.5528.8927.89
Price / Book1.226.1911.317.32
Net Income-£2.66M£147.25M£3.44B£5.89B
7 Day Performance8.33%1.89%2.27%1.51%
1 Month Performance15.25%2.44%-0.23%2.50%
1 Year Performance122.64%9.91%76.15%73.97%

RUA Life Sciences Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
RUA
RUA Life Sciences
N/AGBX 26
+6.1%
N/A+104.1%£16.14M£4.11MN/A48
BVC
BATM Advanced Communications
N/AGBX 13
+0.8%
N/A-17.9%£44.21M£123.20MN/A980
IUG
Intelligent Ultrasound Group
N/AN/AN/AN/A£42.76M£6.57MN/A65
NCYT
Novacyt
N/AGBX 36.20
-1.2%
N/A+7.9%£26.22M£20.03MN/A120
AKR
Akers Biosciences
N/AN/AN/AN/A£21.64M£2.32MN/A120

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This page (LON:RUA) was last updated on 8/11/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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