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MBX vs. AKU, GEN, LMD, LXG, and SQD

Should you buy Microbix Biosystems stock or one of its competitors? Microbix Biosystems's main competitors and comparable companies include Akumin (AKU), GeneNews (GEN), LED Medical Diagnostics (LMD), LexaGene (LXG), and SQI Diagnostics (SQD). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "life sciences tools & services" industry.

How does Microbix Biosystems compare to Akumin?

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

In the previous week, Microbix Biosystems had 3 more articles in the media than Akumin. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Microbix Biosystems and 0 mentions for Akumin. Microbix Biosystems' average media sentiment score of 0.22 beat Akumin's score of 0.00 indicating that Microbix Biosystems is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Akumin Neutral
Microbix Biosystems Neutral

Akumin has a beta of 0.15, indicating that its stock price is 85% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Microbix Biosystems has a beta of 0.608053, indicating that its stock price is 39% less volatile than the broader market.

30.3% of Akumin shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.2% of Microbix Biosystems shares are held by institutional investors. 33.0% of Akumin shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 14.0% of Microbix Biosystems shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
AkuminC$737.69M0.00-C$255.80M-C$3.80N/A
Microbix BiosystemsC$15.40M2.71C$3.39M-C$0.04N/A

Microbix Biosystems has a net margin of -31.72% compared to Akumin's net margin of -34.67%. Microbix Biosystems' return on equity of -18.83% beat Akumin's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Akumin-34.67% -483.86% 0.47%
Microbix Biosystems -31.72%-18.83%3.82%

Summary

Microbix Biosystems beats Akumin on 8 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Microbix Biosystems compare to GeneNews?

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

In the previous week, Microbix Biosystems had 3 more articles in the media than GeneNews. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Microbix Biosystems and 0 mentions for GeneNews. Microbix Biosystems' average media sentiment score of 0.22 beat GeneNews' score of 0.00 indicating that Microbix Biosystems is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
GeneNews Neutral
Microbix Biosystems Neutral

0.2% of Microbix Biosystems shares are held by institutional investors. 14.0% of Microbix Biosystems shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
GeneNewsC$234.59K0.00-C$11.56M-C$0.07N/A
Microbix BiosystemsC$15.40M2.71C$3.39M-C$0.04N/A

GeneNews has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Microbix Biosystems' net margin of -31.72%. GeneNews' return on equity of 0.00% beat Microbix Biosystems' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
GeneNewsN/A N/A N/A
Microbix Biosystems -31.72%-18.83%3.82%

Summary

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

How does Microbix Biosystems compare to LED Medical Diagnostics?

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

In the previous week, Microbix Biosystems had 3 more articles in the media than LED Medical Diagnostics. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Microbix Biosystems and 0 mentions for LED Medical Diagnostics. Microbix Biosystems' average media sentiment score of 0.22 beat LED Medical Diagnostics' score of 0.00 indicating that Microbix Biosystems is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
LED Medical Diagnostics Neutral
Microbix Biosystems Neutral

Microbix Biosystems has higher revenue and earnings than LED Medical Diagnostics. LED Medical Diagnostics 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
LED Medical DiagnosticsC$14.96M1.04-C$1.51M-C$0.04N/A
Microbix BiosystemsC$15.40M2.71C$3.39M-C$0.04N/A

LED Medical Diagnostics has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Microbix Biosystems' net margin of -31.72%. LED Medical Diagnostics' return on equity of 0.00% beat Microbix Biosystems' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
LED Medical DiagnosticsN/A N/A N/A
Microbix Biosystems -31.72%-18.83%3.82%

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, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Microbix Biosystems beats LED Medical Diagnostics on 10 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Microbix Biosystems compare to LexaGene?

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

0.1% of LexaGene shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.2% of Microbix Biosystems shares are held by institutional investors. 17.9% of LexaGene shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 14.0% of Microbix Biosystems 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.

LexaGene has a beta of 2.26, meaning that its stock price is 126% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Microbix Biosystems has a beta of 0.608053, meaning that its stock price is 39% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Microbix Biosystems had 3 more articles in the media than LexaGene. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Microbix Biosystems and 0 mentions for LexaGene. Microbix Biosystems' average media sentiment score of 0.22 beat LexaGene's score of 0.00 indicating that Microbix Biosystems is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
LexaGene Neutral
Microbix Biosystems Neutral

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
LexaGeneC$110.93K133.13-C$8.54M-C$0.08N/A
Microbix BiosystemsC$15.40M2.71C$3.39M-C$0.04N/A

LexaGene has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Microbix Biosystems' net margin of -31.72%. Microbix Biosystems' return on equity of -18.83% beat LexaGene's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
LexaGeneN/A -339.54% -120.21%
Microbix Biosystems -31.72%-18.83%3.82%

Summary

Microbix Biosystems beats LexaGene on 8 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Microbix Biosystems compare to SQI Diagnostics?

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

0.2% of Microbix Biosystems shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 25.2% of SQI Diagnostics shares are held by institutional investors. 14.0% of Microbix Biosystems shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 50.2% of SQI Diagnostics shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Microbix Biosystems has a beta of 0.608053, indicating that its share price is 39% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, SQI Diagnostics has a beta of -0.21, indicating that its share price is 121% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Microbix Biosystems had 3 more articles in the media than SQI Diagnostics. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Microbix Biosystems and 0 mentions for SQI Diagnostics. Microbix Biosystems' average media sentiment score of 0.22 beat SQI Diagnostics' score of 0.00 indicating that Microbix Biosystems is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Microbix Biosystems Neutral
SQI Diagnostics Neutral

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Microbix BiosystemsC$15.40M2.71C$3.39M-C$0.04N/A
SQI DiagnosticsC$3.04M2.01-C$19.14M-C$0.05N/A

SQI Diagnostics has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Microbix Biosystems' net margin of -31.72%. SQI Diagnostics' return on equity of 0.00% beat Microbix Biosystems' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Microbix Biosystems-31.72% -18.83% 3.82%
SQI Diagnostics N/A N/A -74.70%

Summary

Microbix Biosystems beats SQI Diagnostics on 8 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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MBX vs. The Competition

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MetricMicrobix BiosystemsLife Sciences Tools & Services IndustryHealthcare SectorTSE Exchange
Market CapC$41.78MC$10.58BC$7.19BC$12.85B
Dividend Yield2.30%1.45%2.52%6.33%
P/E Ratio-8.4727.48221.6837.34
Price / Sales2.71105.04546.088.34
Price / Cash4.1327.3176.6882.29
Price / Book1.696.1010.414.34
Net IncomeC$3.39MC$56.67BC$3.50BC$299.09M
7 Day Performance-1.61%-1.64%-3.49%-0.72%
1 Month Performance-1.61%3.80%-7.76%-2.17%
1 Year Performance17.31%21.74%0.83%13.30%

Microbix Biosystems Competitors List

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CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
MBX
Microbix Biosystems
N/AC$0.31
+1.7%		N/A+13.0%C$41.78MC$15.40MN/A100
AKU
Akumin
N/AN/AN/AN/AC$37.20MC$737.69MN/A1,527
GEN
GeneNews
N/AN/AN/AN/AC$25.49MC$234.59KN/A2,700
LMD
LED Medical Diagnostics
N/AC$0.40
+∞		N/A+0.0%C$15.51MC$14.96MN/A46
LXG
LexaGene
N/AC$0.11
-19.2%		N/A+0.0%C$14.77MC$110.93KN/A41

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This page (TSE:MBX) was last updated on 10/15/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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