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OSUR vs. QDEL, CERS, UTMD, ANIK, and WST

Should you buy OraSure Technologies stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares OraSure Technologies 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 OraSure Technologies include QuidelOrtho (QDEL), Cerus (CERS), Utah Medical Products (UTMD), Anika Therapeutics (ANIK), and West Pharmaceutical Services (WST). These companies are all part of the "health care supplies" industry.

How does OraSure Technologies compare to QuidelOrtho?

OraSure Technologies (NASDAQ:OSUR) and QuidelOrtho (NASDAQ:QDEL) are both small-cap medical companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, profitability, media sentiment, risk, valuation, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations and earnings.

OraSure Technologies has a beta of 1.02, indicating that its share price is 2% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, QuidelOrtho has a beta of 0.77, indicating that its share price is 23% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, QuidelOrtho had 1 more articles in the media than OraSure Technologies. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for QuidelOrtho and 3 mentions for OraSure Technologies. OraSure Technologies' average media sentiment score of 0.90 beat QuidelOrtho's score of 0.59 indicating that OraSure Technologies is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
OraSure Technologies
0 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
QuidelOrtho
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

93.5% of OraSure Technologies shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 99.0% of QuidelOrtho shares are held by institutional investors. 3.9% of OraSure Technologies shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.1% of QuidelOrtho shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

QuidelOrtho has a net margin of -45.57% compared to OraSure Technologies' net margin of -66.42%. QuidelOrtho's return on equity of 4.25% beat OraSure Technologies' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
OraSure Technologies-66.42% -18.57% -15.71%
QuidelOrtho -45.57%4.25%1.56%

OraSure Technologies presently has a consensus price target of $3.00, indicating a potential downside of 28.06%. QuidelOrtho has a consensus price target of $14.88, indicating a potential downside of 2.78%. Given QuidelOrtho's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe QuidelOrtho is more favorable than OraSure Technologies.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
OraSure Technologies
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.50
QuidelOrtho
3 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.50

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
OraSure Technologies$115.02M2.50-$68.73M-$1.04N/A
QuidelOrtho$2.73B0.38-$1.13B-$17.82N/A

Summary

QuidelOrtho beats OraSure Technologies on 8 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does OraSure Technologies compare to Cerus?

Cerus (NASDAQ:CERS) and OraSure Technologies (NASDAQ:OSUR) are both small-cap medical companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, media sentiment, earnings, profitability, valuation, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and risk.

78.4% of Cerus shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 93.5% of OraSure Technologies shares are owned by institutional investors. 5.6% of Cerus shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 3.9% of OraSure Technologies shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Cerus presently has a consensus target price of $4.00, indicating a potential upside of 43.37%. OraSure Technologies has a consensus target price of $3.00, indicating a potential downside of 28.06%. Given Cerus' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Cerus is more favorable than OraSure Technologies.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Cerus
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.25
OraSure Technologies
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.50

Cerus has a beta of 1.77, suggesting that its stock price is 77% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, OraSure Technologies has a beta of 1.02, suggesting that its stock price is 2% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Cerus had 2 more articles in the media than OraSure Technologies. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Cerus and 3 mentions for OraSure Technologies. OraSure Technologies' average media sentiment score of 0.90 beat Cerus' score of 0.82 indicating that OraSure Technologies is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Cerus
3 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
OraSure Technologies
0 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Cerus$206.13M2.71-$15.63M-$0.05N/A
OraSure Technologies$115.02M2.50-$68.73M-$1.04N/A

Cerus has a net margin of -4.41% compared to OraSure Technologies' net margin of -66.42%. Cerus' return on equity of -15.18% beat OraSure Technologies' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Cerus-4.41% -15.18% -4.38%
OraSure Technologies -66.42%-18.57%-15.71%

Summary

Cerus beats OraSure Technologies on 13 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does OraSure Technologies compare to Utah Medical Products?

OraSure Technologies (NASDAQ:OSUR) and Utah Medical Products (NASDAQ:UTMD) are both small-cap medical companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, dividends, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, earnings, risk and profitability.

In the previous week, OraSure Technologies had 3 more articles in the media than Utah Medical Products. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for OraSure Technologies and 0 mentions for Utah Medical Products. Utah Medical Products' average media sentiment score of 1.89 beat OraSure Technologies' score of 0.90 indicating that Utah Medical Products is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
OraSure Technologies Positive
Utah Medical Products Very Positive

93.5% of OraSure Technologies shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 69.6% of Utah Medical Products shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.9% of OraSure Technologies shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 8.0% of Utah Medical Products shares are owned by 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.

Utah Medical Products has lower revenue, but higher earnings than OraSure Technologies. OraSure Technologies is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Utah Medical Products, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
OraSure Technologies$115.02M2.50-$68.73M-$1.04N/A
Utah Medical Products$38.52M5.61$11.29M$3.3820.12

Utah Medical Products has a net margin of 28.90% compared to OraSure Technologies' net margin of -66.42%. Utah Medical Products' return on equity of 9.13% beat OraSure Technologies' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
OraSure Technologies-66.42% -18.57% -15.71%
Utah Medical Products 28.90%9.13%8.86%

OraSure Technologies has a beta of 1.02, suggesting that its share price is 2% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Utah Medical Products has a beta of 0.37, suggesting that its share price is 63% less volatile than the broader market.

OraSure Technologies presently has a consensus price target of $3.00, suggesting a potential downside of 28.06%. Given OraSure Technologies' higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe OraSure Technologies is more favorable than Utah Medical Products.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
OraSure Technologies
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.50
Utah Medical Products
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

Summary

Utah Medical Products beats OraSure Technologies on 10 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does OraSure Technologies compare to Anika Therapeutics?

Anika Therapeutics (NASDAQ:ANIK) and OraSure Technologies (NASDAQ:OSUR) are both small-cap medical companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, profitability, media sentiment, risk, valuation, dividends and earnings.

Anika Therapeutics has a beta of 0.23, suggesting that its stock price is 77% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, OraSure Technologies has a beta of 1.02, suggesting that its stock price is 2% more volatile than the broader market.

Anika Therapeutics has a net margin of -9.52% compared to OraSure Technologies' net margin of -66.42%. Anika Therapeutics' return on equity of -5.90% beat OraSure Technologies' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Anika Therapeutics-9.52% -5.90% -4.52%
OraSure Technologies -66.42%-18.57%-15.71%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Anika Therapeutics$112.82M1.74-$10.88M-$0.79N/A
OraSure Technologies$115.02M2.50-$68.73M-$1.04N/A

Anika Therapeutics currently has a consensus price target of $17.00, suggesting a potential upside of 14.94%. OraSure Technologies has a consensus price target of $3.00, suggesting a potential downside of 28.06%. Given Anika Therapeutics' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Anika Therapeutics is more favorable than OraSure Technologies.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Anika Therapeutics
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
OraSure Technologies
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.50

91.5% of Anika Therapeutics shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 93.5% of OraSure Technologies shares are held by institutional investors. 12.1% of Anika Therapeutics shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 3.9% of OraSure Technologies shares are held by company 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, OraSure Technologies had 2 more articles in the media than Anika Therapeutics. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for OraSure Technologies and 1 mentions for Anika Therapeutics. Anika Therapeutics' average media sentiment score of 0.94 beat OraSure Technologies' score of 0.90 indicating that Anika Therapeutics is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Anika Therapeutics
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
OraSure Technologies
0 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

Anika Therapeutics beats OraSure Technologies on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does OraSure Technologies compare to West Pharmaceutical Services?

OraSure Technologies (NASDAQ:OSUR) and West Pharmaceutical Services (NYSE:WST) are both medical companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, media sentiment, dividends, profitability, analyst recommendations, valuation, institutional ownership and earnings.

OraSure Technologies has a beta of 1.02, meaning that its stock price is 2% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, West Pharmaceutical Services has a beta of 1.18, meaning that its stock price is 18% more volatile than the broader market.

West Pharmaceutical Services has a net margin of 16.85% compared to OraSure Technologies' net margin of -66.42%. West Pharmaceutical Services' return on equity of 19.03% beat OraSure Technologies' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
OraSure Technologies-66.42% -18.57% -15.71%
West Pharmaceutical Services 16.85%19.03%14.06%

OraSure Technologies presently has a consensus price target of $3.00, indicating a potential downside of 28.06%. West Pharmaceutical Services has a consensus price target of $331.91, indicating a potential upside of 4.90%. Given West Pharmaceutical Services' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe West Pharmaceutical Services is more favorable than OraSure Technologies.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
OraSure Technologies
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.50
West Pharmaceutical Services
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.93

West Pharmaceutical Services has higher revenue and earnings than OraSure Technologies. OraSure Technologies is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than West Pharmaceutical Services, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
OraSure Technologies$115.02M2.50-$68.73M-$1.04N/A
West Pharmaceutical Services$3.07B7.27$493.70M$7.4842.30

93.5% of OraSure Technologies shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 93.9% of West Pharmaceutical Services shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.9% of OraSure Technologies shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.6% of West Pharmaceutical Services shares are owned 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, West Pharmaceutical Services had 18 more articles in the media than OraSure Technologies. MarketBeat recorded 21 mentions for West Pharmaceutical Services and 3 mentions for OraSure Technologies. West Pharmaceutical Services' average media sentiment score of 1.09 beat OraSure Technologies' score of 0.90 indicating that West Pharmaceutical Services is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
OraSure Technologies
0 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
West Pharmaceutical Services
11 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

West Pharmaceutical Services beats OraSure Technologies on 16 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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OSUR vs. The Competition

MetricOraSure TechnologiesMED PRODUCTS IndustryMedical SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$287.10M$8.25B$6.44B$12.46B
Dividend YieldN/A2.61%2.69%5.22%
P/E Ratio-4.0115.6823.8724.36
Price / Sales2.507.13521.52117.07
Price / CashN/A17.1041.2757.13
Price / Book0.883.639.996.73
Net Income-$68.73M$224.05M$3.56B$337.03M
7 Day Performance-1.42%0.30%-0.89%0.08%
1 Month PerformanceN/AN/AN/A-1.78%
1 Year Performance43.79%2.90%28.77%33.98%

OraSure Technologies Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
OSUR
OraSure Technologies
2.0265 of 5 stars
$4.17
+5.6%
$3.00
-28.1%
+33.4%$287.10M$115.02MN/A840
QDEL
QuidelOrtho
1.8378 of 5 stars
$13.27
+1.9%
$14.88
+12.1%
-55.1%$887.85M$2.73BN/A6,500
CERS
Cerus
2.8275 of 5 stars
$2.84
-6.6%
$4.00
+40.8%
+84.7%$609.12M$206.13MN/A290
UTMD
Utah Medical Products
1.3722 of 5 stars
$66.18
-0.4%
N/A+17.0%$211.58M$37.53M19.58180
ANIK
Anika Therapeutics
2.3456 of 5 stars
$14.63
+0.7%
$17.00
+16.2%
+24.3%$193.33M$112.82MN/A300

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