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LPCN vs. XBIT, CTOR, PLRX, BHST, and MCRB

Should you buy Lipocine stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Lipocine with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Lipocine include XBiotech (XBIT), Citius Oncology (CTOR), Pliant Therapeutics (PLRX), BioHarvest Sciences (BHST), and Seres Therapeutics (MCRB). These companies are all part of the "pharmaceutical products" industry.

How does Lipocine compare to XBiotech?

XBiotech (NASDAQ:XBIT) and Lipocine (NASDAQ:LPCN) 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, profitability, dividends, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, institutional ownership, earnings and risk.

XBiotech has a beta of 0.85, indicating that its share price is 15% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Lipocine has a beta of 0.48, indicating that its share price is 52% less volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
XBiotechN/AN/A-$45.54M-$1.32N/A
Lipocine$1.98M8.49-$9.63M-$1.88N/A

55.7% of XBiotech shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 9.1% of Lipocine shares are owned by institutional investors. 30.8% of XBiotech shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 6.4% of Lipocine shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Lipocine had 1 more articles in the media than XBiotech. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Lipocine and 0 mentions for XBiotech. XBiotech's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Lipocine'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
XBiotech Neutral
Lipocine Neutral

XBiotech has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Lipocine's net margin of -571.18%. XBiotech's return on equity of -26.10% beat Lipocine's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
XBiotechN/A -26.10% -25.06%
Lipocine -571.18%-66.70%-59.39%

Lipocine has a consensus price target of $15.00, suggesting a potential upside of 635.29%. Given Lipocine's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Lipocine is more favorable than XBiotech.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
XBiotech
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
Lipocine
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33

Summary

XBiotech and Lipocine tied by winning 7 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Lipocine compare to Citius Oncology?

Citius Oncology (NASDAQ:CTOR) and Lipocine (NASDAQ:LPCN) are both small-cap medical companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, analyst recommendations, dividends, risk, profitability, institutional ownership and media sentiment.

Citius Oncology currently has a consensus target price of $6.00, suggesting a potential upside of 650.09%. Lipocine has a consensus target price of $15.00, suggesting a potential upside of 635.29%. Given Citius Oncology's higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe Citius Oncology is more favorable than Lipocine.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Citius Oncology
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33
Lipocine
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33

In the previous week, Citius Oncology and Citius Oncology both had 1 articles in the media. Citius Oncology's average media sentiment score of 0.25 beat Lipocine's score of 0.00 indicating that Citius Oncology is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Citius Oncology
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Lipocine
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Citius Oncology has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Lipocine's net margin of -571.18%. Lipocine's return on equity of -66.70% beat Citius Oncology's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Citius OncologyN/A -99.47% -42.16%
Lipocine -571.18%-66.70%-59.39%

Lipocine has higher revenue and earnings than Citius Oncology. Citius Oncology is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Lipocine, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Citius OncologyN/AN/A-$24.76M-$0.47N/A
Lipocine$1.98M8.49-$9.63M-$1.88N/A

70.5% of Citius Oncology shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 9.1% of Lipocine shares are owned by institutional investors. 9.8% of Citius Oncology shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 6.4% of Lipocine shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Citius Oncology has a beta of 3.42, suggesting that its stock price is 242% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Lipocine has a beta of 0.48, suggesting that its stock price is 52% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Citius Oncology beats Lipocine on 9 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Lipocine compare to Pliant Therapeutics?

Lipocine (NASDAQ:LPCN) and Pliant Therapeutics (NASDAQ:PLRX) are both small-cap medical companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, valuation, risk, analyst recommendations, dividends, earnings, profitability and institutional ownership.

Lipocine has higher revenue and earnings than Pliant Therapeutics. Lipocine is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Pliant Therapeutics, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Lipocine$1.98M8.49-$9.63M-$1.88N/A
Pliant Therapeutics$1.58M45.07-$149.34M-$1.84N/A

Lipocine currently has a consensus price target of $15.00, suggesting a potential upside of 635.29%. Pliant Therapeutics has a consensus price target of $3.00, suggesting a potential upside of 160.87%. Given Lipocine's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe Lipocine is more favorable than Pliant Therapeutics.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Lipocine
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33
Pliant Therapeutics
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.80

9.1% of Lipocine shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 97.3% of Pliant Therapeutics shares are held by institutional investors. 6.4% of Lipocine shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 6.4% of Pliant Therapeutics 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.

In the previous week, Lipocine and Lipocine both had 1 articles in the media. Lipocine's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Pliant Therapeutics'average media sentiment score.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Lipocine
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Pliant Therapeutics
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Pliant Therapeutics has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Lipocine's net margin of -571.18%. Pliant Therapeutics' return on equity of -58.11% beat Lipocine's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Lipocine-571.18% -66.70% -59.39%
Pliant Therapeutics N/A -58.11%-44.37%

Lipocine has a beta of 0.48, meaning that its share price is 52% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Pliant Therapeutics has a beta of 1.2, meaning that its share price is 20% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Pliant Therapeutics beats Lipocine on 10 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Lipocine compare to BioHarvest Sciences?

BioHarvest Sciences (NASDAQ:BHST) and Lipocine (NASDAQ:LPCN) are both small-cap medical companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, institutional ownership, earnings, dividends, media sentiment, valuation, profitability and analyst recommendations.

9.1% of Lipocine shares are held by institutional investors. 6.4% of Lipocine shares are held 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.

In the previous week, Lipocine had 1 more articles in the media than BioHarvest Sciences. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Lipocine and 0 mentions for BioHarvest Sciences. BioHarvest Sciences' average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Lipocine'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
BioHarvest Sciences Neutral
Lipocine Neutral

BioHarvest Sciences has a net margin of -32.54% compared to Lipocine's net margin of -571.18%. Lipocine's return on equity of -66.70% beat BioHarvest Sciences' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
BioHarvest Sciences-32.54% -76.03% -25.30%
Lipocine -571.18%-66.70%-59.39%

BioHarvest Sciences has a beta of 0.7, suggesting that its share price is 30% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Lipocine has a beta of 0.48, suggesting that its share price is 52% less volatile than the broader market.

Lipocine has lower revenue, but higher earnings than BioHarvest Sciences. BioHarvest Sciences is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Lipocine, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
BioHarvest Sciences$34.51M1.77-$11.14M-$0.59N/A
Lipocine$1.98M8.49-$9.63M-$1.88N/A

BioHarvest Sciences presently has a consensus target price of $10.00, indicating a potential upside of 220.51%. Lipocine has a consensus target price of $15.00, indicating a potential upside of 635.29%. Given Lipocine's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Lipocine is more favorable than BioHarvest Sciences.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
BioHarvest Sciences
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Lipocine
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33

Summary

Lipocine beats BioHarvest Sciences on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Lipocine compare to Seres Therapeutics?

Seres Therapeutics (NASDAQ:MCRB) and Lipocine (NASDAQ:LPCN) are both small-cap medical companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, media sentiment, risk, institutional ownership, earnings, profitability, valuation and analyst recommendations.

Seres Therapeutics has a beta of 0.12, suggesting that its stock price is 88% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Lipocine has a beta of 0.48, suggesting that its stock price is 52% less volatile than the broader market.

59.3% of Seres Therapeutics shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 9.1% of Lipocine shares are held by institutional investors. 5.2% of Seres Therapeutics shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 6.4% of Lipocine shares are held 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.

Seres Therapeutics has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Lipocine. Seres Therapeutics is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Lipocine, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Seres Therapeutics$790K76.95$5.70M-$5.17N/A
Lipocine$1.98M8.49-$9.63M-$1.88N/A

In the previous week, Seres Therapeutics had 3 more articles in the media than Lipocine. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Seres Therapeutics and 1 mentions for Lipocine. Seres Therapeutics' average media sentiment score of 0.81 beat Lipocine's score of 0.00 indicating that Seres Therapeutics is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Seres Therapeutics
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Lipocine
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Seres Therapeutics currently has a consensus target price of $22.00, indicating a potential upside of 250.32%. Lipocine has a consensus target price of $15.00, indicating a potential upside of 635.29%. Given Lipocine's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Lipocine is more favorable than Seres Therapeutics.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Seres Therapeutics
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Lipocine
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33

Seres Therapeutics has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Lipocine's net margin of -571.18%. Lipocine's return on equity of -66.70% beat Seres Therapeutics' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Seres TherapeuticsN/A -130.29% -35.35%
Lipocine -571.18%-66.70%-59.39%

Summary

Lipocine beats Seres Therapeutics on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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LPCN vs. The Competition

MetricLipocineMED IndustryMedical SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$16.90M$2.96B$6.49B$11.99B
Dividend YieldN/A1.70%2.67%5.57%
P/E Ratio-1.0912.2820.2421.95
Price / Sales8.49288.30507.57108.00
Price / CashN/A56.1726.9937.25
Price / Book0.783.8310.286.78
Net Income-$9.63M$75.85M$3.57B$337.51M
7 Day Performance-10.53%-4.52%-1.43%-2.72%
1 Month Performance-13.92%-5.85%3.27%1.87%
1 Year Performance-35.03%15.31%23.37%26.61%

Lipocine Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
LPCN
Lipocine
3.4921 of 5 stars
$2.04
-0.5%
$15.00
+635.3%
-34.7%$16.90M$1.98MN/A10
XBIT
XBiotech
0.3556 of 5 stars
$2.41
+1.3%
N/A-18.3%$73.48MN/AN/A100
CTOR
Citius Oncology
2.0437 of 5 stars
$0.78
-1.2%
$6.00
+666.8%
-25.7%$72.76M$5.61MN/AN/A
PLRX
Pliant Therapeutics
1.499 of 5 stars
$1.16
-3.3%
$3.00
+158.6%
-29.4%$71.83MN/AN/A90
BHST
BioHarvest Sciences
2.0952 of 5 stars
$3.62
-2.2%
$10.00
+176.2%
-54.2%$71.02M$34.51MN/AN/A

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