Micron Solutions (OTCMKTS:MICR – Get Rating) and Precision Optics (OTCMKTS:PEYE – Get Rating) are both small-cap medical companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, analyst recommendations, profitability, institutional ownership, risk, dividends and earnings.
Profitability
This table compares Micron Solutions and Precision Optics' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
Get Micron Solutions alerts:| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| Micron Solutions | -9.34% | N/A | N/A |
| Precision Optics | -5.93% | -12.10% | -6.41% |
Analyst Ratings
This is a breakdown of current ratings and recommmendations for Micron Solutions and Precision Optics, as reported by MarketBeat.com.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| Micron Solutions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Precision Optics | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
Risk & Volatility
Micron Solutions has a beta of 0.3, indicating that its stock price is 70% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Precision Optics has a beta of 0.41, indicating that its stock price is 59% less volatile than the S&P 500.
Valuation & Earnings
This table compares Micron Solutions and Precision Optics' gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| Micron Solutions | $20.41 million | 0.40 | $1.73 million | ($0.64) | -3.73 |
| Precision Optics | $15.68 million | 0.00 | -$930,000.00 | ($0.06) | N/A |
Micron Solutions has higher revenue and earnings than Precision Optics. Micron Solutions is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Precision Optics, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.
Summary
Micron Solutions beats Precision Optics on 5 of the 8 factors compared between the two stocks.
About Micron Solutions
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Micron Solutions, Inc. operates as a contract manufacturer for the medical device, defense, and life sciences markets. It offers precision machining, thermoplastic injection molding, mold making products; sensors; orthopedic implants and devices; and diagnostic test kits. The company provides solutions for medical, orthopedics, consumer, and automotive industries. Micron Solutions, Inc. was founded in 1978 and is based in Fitchburg, Massachusetts.
About Precision Optics
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Precision Optics Corporation, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, and sells specialized optical and illumination systems and related components primarily in the United States and the European Economic Area. It offers medical instrumentation products, including endoscopes and endocouplers, as well as other custom imaging and illumination products, such as Microprecision lenses and micro medical cameras, and 3D endoscopes for use in minimally invasive surgical procedures by hospitals and physicians. The company also provides components and assemblies for industrial and military use. It markets its products to medical device companies. The company was incorporated in 1982 and is based in Gardner, Massachusetts.
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