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C$0.26 +0.01 (+4.00%)
As of 05/25/2026 03:59 PM Eastern

MBX vs. HBP, SCYB, COM, NVH, and IGX

Should you buy Microbix Biosystems stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Microbix Biosystems 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 Microbix Biosystems include Helix BioPharma (HBP), Scythian Biosciences (SCYB), 138267 (COM.TO) (COM), Novoheart (NVH), and IntelGenx Technologies (IGX). These companies are all part of the "biotechnology" industry.

How does Microbix Biosystems compare to Helix BioPharma?

Microbix Biosystems (TSE:MBX) and Helix BioPharma (TSE:HBP) are both small-cap medical companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, risk, dividends, institutional ownership and profitability.

Helix BioPharma has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Microbix Biosystems' net margin of -38.62%. Microbix Biosystems' return on equity of -21.02% beat Helix BioPharma's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Microbix Biosystems-38.62% -21.02% 3.82%
Helix BioPharma N/A -36.79%-279.98%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Microbix BiosystemsC$16.76M2.13C$3.39M-C$0.03N/A
Helix BioPharmaN/AN/A-C$50.55M-C$0.06N/A

In the previous week, Microbix Biosystems had 1 more articles in the media than Helix BioPharma. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Microbix Biosystems and 0 mentions for Helix BioPharma. Microbix Biosystems' average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Helix BioPharma'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Microbix Biosystems Neutral
Helix BioPharma Neutral

0.2% of Microbix Biosystems shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.0% of Helix BioPharma shares are held by institutional investors. 14.0% of Microbix Biosystems shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.2% of Helix BioPharma shares are held by company 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.

Microbix Biosystems has a beta of 0.483573, suggesting that its share price is 52% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Helix BioPharma has a beta of 0.403644, suggesting that its share price is 60% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Microbix Biosystems beats Helix BioPharma on 10 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Microbix Biosystems compare to Scythian Biosciences?

Scythian Biosciences (CVE:SCYB) and Microbix Biosystems (TSE:MBX) are both small-cap medical companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, risk, media sentiment, valuation, earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and profitability.

0.2% of Microbix Biosystems shares are owned by institutional investors. 14.0% of Microbix Biosystems shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Scythian Biosciences has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Microbix Biosystems' net margin of -38.62%. Scythian Biosciences' return on equity of 0.00% beat Microbix Biosystems' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Scythian BiosciencesN/A N/A N/A
Microbix Biosystems -38.62%-21.02%3.82%

Microbix Biosystems has higher revenue and earnings than Scythian Biosciences.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Scythian BiosciencesN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Microbix BiosystemsC$16.76M2.13C$3.39M-C$0.03N/A

In the previous week, Microbix Biosystems had 1 more articles in the media than Scythian Biosciences. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Microbix Biosystems and 0 mentions for Scythian Biosciences. Scythian Biosciences' average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Microbix Biosystems'average media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Scythian Biosciences Neutral
Microbix Biosystems Neutral

Summary

Microbix Biosystems beats Scythian Biosciences on 5 of the 7 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Microbix Biosystems compare to 138267 (COM.TO)?

Microbix Biosystems (TSE:MBX) and 138267 (COM.TO) (TSE:COM) are both small-cap medical companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, dividends, risk, institutional ownership, earnings, media sentiment, analyst recommendations and profitability.

138267 (COM.TO) has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Microbix Biosystems' net margin of -38.62%. 138267 (COM.TO)'s return on equity of 0.00% beat Microbix Biosystems' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Microbix Biosystems-38.62% -21.02% 3.82%
138267 (COM.TO) N/A N/A N/A

In the previous week, Microbix Biosystems had 1 more articles in the media than 138267 (COM.TO). MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Microbix Biosystems and 0 mentions for 138267 (COM.TO). Microbix Biosystems' average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled 138267 (COM.TO)'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Microbix Biosystems Neutral
138267 (COM.TO) Neutral

0.2% of Microbix Biosystems shares are held by institutional investors. 14.0% of Microbix Biosystems shares are held 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.

Microbix Biosystems has higher revenue and earnings than 138267 (COM.TO).

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Microbix BiosystemsC$16.76M2.13C$3.39M-C$0.03N/A
138267 (COM.TO)N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A

Summary

Microbix Biosystems beats 138267 (COM.TO) on 5 of the 7 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Microbix Biosystems compare to Novoheart?

Novoheart (CVE:NVH) and Microbix Biosystems (TSE:MBX) are both small-cap medical companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, dividends, risk, media sentiment, institutional ownership, earnings, profitability and analyst recommendations.

0.2% of Microbix Biosystems shares are held by institutional investors. 14.0% of Microbix Biosystems shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
NovoheartC$423.50K236.08-C$7.17M-C$0.04N/A
Microbix BiosystemsC$16.76M2.13C$3.39M-C$0.03N/A

Novoheart has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Microbix Biosystems' net margin of -38.62%. Novoheart's return on equity of 0.00% beat Microbix Biosystems' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
NovoheartN/A N/A N/A
Microbix Biosystems -38.62%-21.02%3.82%

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

Company Overall Sentiment
Novoheart Neutral
Microbix Biosystems Neutral

Summary

Microbix Biosystems beats Novoheart on 8 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Microbix Biosystems compare to IntelGenx Technologies?

Microbix Biosystems (TSE:MBX) and IntelGenx Technologies (CVE:IGX) are both small-cap medical companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, dividends, risk, earnings, media sentiment and valuation.

0.2% of Microbix Biosystems shares are owned by institutional investors. 14.0% of Microbix Biosystems 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.

IntelGenx Technologies has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Microbix Biosystems' net margin of -38.62%. IntelGenx Technologies' return on equity of 0.00% beat Microbix Biosystems' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Microbix Biosystems-38.62% -21.02% 3.82%
IntelGenx Technologies N/A N/A N/A

In the previous week, Microbix Biosystems had 1 more articles in the media than IntelGenx Technologies. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Microbix Biosystems and 0 mentions for IntelGenx Technologies. Microbix Biosystems' average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled IntelGenx Technologies'average media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Microbix Biosystems Neutral
IntelGenx Technologies Neutral

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Microbix BiosystemsC$16.76M2.13C$3.39M-C$0.03N/A
IntelGenx TechnologiesC$1.75M49.95-C$11.74M-C$0.08N/A

Summary

Microbix Biosystems beats IntelGenx Technologies on 7 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

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MBX vs. The Competition

MetricMicrobix BiosystemsBiotechnology IndustryMedical SectorTSE Exchange
Market CapC$35.75MC$470.59MC$6.46BC$12.16B
Dividend Yield2.30%3.87%2.76%6.20%
P/E Ratio-8.673.8621.2137.64
Price / Sales2.137,288.62554.3811.68
Price / Cash4.1313.1343.4982.29
Price / Book1.4384.7810.374.50
Net IncomeC$3.39M-C$96.07MC$3.57BC$299.09M
7 Day Performance13.04%0.05%6.40%2.48%
1 Month Performance6.12%0.57%3.53%1.47%
1 Year Performance-23.53%63.42%34.04%53.55%

Microbix Biosystems Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
MBX
Microbix Biosystems
N/AC$0.26
+4.0%
N/A-23.5%C$35.75MC$16.76MN/AN/A
HBP
Helix BioPharma
N/AC$1.60
-1.8%
N/AN/AC$122.21MN/AN/A9
SCYB
Scythian Biosciences
N/AC$3.49
-5.9%
N/A+0.0%C$102.38MN/AN/AN/A
COM
138267 (COM.TO)
N/AN/AN/AN/AC$102.19MN/AN/AN/A
NVH
Novoheart
N/AC$0.53
+1.9%
N/A+0.0%C$99.98MC$423.50KN/AN/A

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