Epigenomics (OTCMKTS:EPGNY) and Akumin (NASDAQ:AKU) are both medical companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, risk, dividends, analyst recommendations, profitability, institutional ownership and earnings.
Profitability
This table compares Epigenomics and Akumin's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets |
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Epigenomics | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Akumin | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Analyst Ratings
This is a breakdown of recent ratings and price targets for Epigenomics and Akumin, as provided by MarketBeat.com.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score |
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Epigenomics | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
Akumin | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3.00 |
Valuation & Earnings
This table compares Epigenomics and Akumin's 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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Epigenomics | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Akumin | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Insider and Institutional Ownership
30.4% of Akumin shares are owned by institutional investors. 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.
Summary
Akumin beats Epigenomics on 2 of the 2 factors compared between the two stocks.