Leslie's (NASDAQ:LESL – Get Rating) and NovelStem International (OTCMKTS:NSTM – Get Rating) are both consumer staples companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, risk, earnings, profitability, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and dividends.
Analyst Ratings
This is a breakdown of recent recommendations and price targets for Leslie's and NovelStem International, as reported by MarketBeat.
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| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score |
| Leslie's | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 2.63 |
| NovelStem International | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
Leslie's presently has a consensus price target of $21.22, suggesting a potential upside of 52.68%. Given Leslie's' higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe Leslie's is more favorable than NovelStem International.
Profitability
This table compares Leslie's and NovelStem International's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets |
| Leslie's | 9.74% | -49.59% | 15.80% |
| NovelStem International | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Institutional and Insider Ownership
0.1% of NovelStem International shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.6% of Leslie's shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 13.6% of NovelStem International shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.
Earnings and Valuation
This table compares Leslie's and NovelStem International's top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio |
| Leslie's | $1.34 billion | 1.89 | $126.63 million | $0.78 | 17.82 |
| NovelStem International | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Leslie's has higher revenue and earnings than NovelStem International.
Volatility & Risk
Leslie's has a beta of 0.79, indicating that its stock price is 21% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, NovelStem International has a beta of 0.38, indicating that its stock price is 62% less volatile than the S&P 500.
Summary
Leslie's beats NovelStem International on 6 of the 9 factors compared between the two stocks.
About Leslie's
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Leslie's, Inc. operates as a direct-to-consumer pool and spa care brand in the United States. The company markets and sells pool and spa supplies and related products and services. It offers pool chemicals consisting of chlorine, sanitizers, water balancers, specialty chemicals, and algae control; pool covers, including winter, solar and safety covers, leaf nets, cover reels, and cover alternatives; pool equipment, which comprise pool cleaners, pool pumps, pool filters, pool heating, and lighting; and pools, such as above ground pools, soft side pools, above ground pools liners and equipment, ladders and rails, and diving boards. The company also provides pool maintenance products, including pool closing and opening supplies, filter catridges, chlorine floaters, backwash and vacuum hoses, and cleaning attachments; parts, such as automatic pool cleaner parts, pool filter and pump parts, and pool heater and heat pump parts; and safety, recreational, and fitness-related products. In addition, it provides pool equipment and repair services. The company markets its products through 952 company operated locations in 38 states and e-commerce websites. It serves the residential, professional, and commercial consumers. The company was founded in 1963 and is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona.
About NovelStem International
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NovelStem International Corp. focuses on developing and commercialization of diagnostic technology for cancer treatments and the potential to reduce resistance to chemotherapy. The company was formerly known as Hollywood Media Corp. and changed its name to NovelStem International Corp. in September 2018. NovelStem International Corp. was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida.
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