Vivani Medical (NASDAQ:VANI – Get Free Report) and Star Equity (NASDAQ:STRR – Get Free Report) are both small-cap medical companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, institutional ownership, profitability, earnings, valuation, analyst recommendations and dividends.
Volatility & Risk
Vivani Medical has a beta of 3.26, suggesting that its share price is 226% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Star Equity has a beta of 0.22, suggesting that its share price is 78% less volatile than the S&P 500.
Valuation & Earnings
This table compares Vivani Medical and Star Equity’s top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.
Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
Vivani Medical | N/A | N/A | -$25.65 million | ($0.50) | -3.40 |
Star Equity | $45.78 million | 0.30 | $25.13 million | $1.47 | 0.59 |
Institutional and Insider Ownership
6.8% of Vivani Medical shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 3.8% of Star Equity shares are owned by institutional investors. 55.6% of Vivani Medical shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 28.8% of Star Equity shares are owned by company insiders. 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.
Profitability
This table compares Vivani Medical and Star Equity’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
Vivani Medical | N/A | -87.15% | -50.47% |
Star Equity | 42.49% | -0.33% | -0.18% |
Analyst Recommendations
This is a breakdown of recent ratings and recommmendations for Vivani Medical and Star Equity, as reported by MarketBeat.
Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
Vivani Medical | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
Star Equity | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
Summary
Star Equity beats Vivani Medical on 7 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.
About Vivani Medical
Vivani Medical, Inc., a clinical stage company, develops various implants that treat chronic diseases with high unmet medical need. It engages in developing a portfolio of miniature drug implants to deliver minimally fluctuating drug profiles; and implantable visual prostheses devices to deliver useful artificial vision to blind individuals. The company is headquartered in Emeryville, California.
About Star Equity
Star Equity Holdings, Inc. engages in the construction business in the United States and internationally. It operates through two segments: Construction, and Investments. It manufactures modular housing units, structural wall panels, permanent wood foundation systems, and other engineered wood products; supplies general contractors with building materials; holds real estate assets; and manages investments. The company was formerly known as Digirad Corporation and changed its name to Star Equity Holdings, Inc. in December 2020. Star Equity Holdings, Inc. was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Old Greenwich, Connecticut.
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