Agape ATP (NASDAQ:ATPC – Get Free Report) and Apyx Medical (NASDAQ:APYX – Get Free Report) are both small-cap medical companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, dividends, valuation and risk.
Analyst Ratings
This is a summary of current ratings and recommmendations for Agape ATP and Apyx Medical, as provided by MarketBeat.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| Agape ATP | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.00 |
| Apyx Medical | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2.67 |
Apyx Medical has a consensus price target of $6.50, indicating a potential upside of 55.88%. Given Apyx Medical’s stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Apyx Medical is more favorable than Agape ATP.
Profitability
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| Agape ATP | -125.89% | -8.43% | -7.75% |
| Apyx Medical | -16.40% | -88.47% | -14.94% |
Risk & Volatility
Agape ATP has a beta of 0.08, meaning that its share price is 92% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Apyx Medical has a beta of 1.39, meaning that its share price is 39% more volatile than the S&P 500.
Institutional and Insider Ownership
0.0% of Agape ATP shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 55.3% of Apyx Medical shares are held by institutional investors. 2.0% of Agape ATP shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 15.2% of Apyx Medical shares are held 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.
Valuation and Earnings
This table compares Agape ATP and Apyx Medical”s gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| Agape ATP | $1.52 million | 1.97 | -$2.28 million | ($1.33) | -2.26 |
| Apyx Medical | $52.84 million | 3.30 | -$11.21 million | ($0.22) | -18.95 |
Agape ATP has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Apyx Medical. Apyx Medical is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Agape ATP, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.
Summary
Apyx Medical beats Agape ATP on 11 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.
About Agape ATP
Agape ATP Corporation, an investment holding company, supplies health and wellness products and health solution advisory services in Malaysia. It offers four series of programs that consist of various services and products under the ATP Zeta Health Program, ÉNERGÉTIQUE, BEAUNIQUE, and E.A.T.S. names. The company's products include ATP1s Survivor Select that contains various essential nutrients required by the human body to maintain normal metabolism; ATP3 Ionized Cal-Mag, a calcium and magnesium minerals supplement; ATP4 Omega Blend, an oil blend that provides a bio-effective balance of essential fatty acids, omega 3, and omega 6; ATP5 BetaMaxx, a natural immune enhancer; AGN-Vege Fruit Fiber, a nutrition-based formulation for intestines and stomach; AGP1-Iron to improve iron deficiency anemia; and YFA-Young Formula, an anti-aging and youthful maintenance supplement. It also provides BEAUNIQUE brand products comprising Mito+, an antioxidant drink for cellular, immune, metabolic, brain, and skin health; and Trim+, which inhibits the activities of carbohydrates digestive enzymes that result in a reduction of the breakdown and absorption of sugars. In addition, the company offers energy masks, including N°1 Med-Hydration, N°2 Med-Whitening, and N°3 Med-Firming, as well as hyaluronic acid serum and mousse facial cleanser under ÉNERGÉTIQUE brand; and soy protein isolate powder, and an antioxidant under Livo5 brand name. Further, it sells health and wellness products; and promotes wellness and wellbeing lifestyle through online editorials, programs, events, and campaigns, as well as provides health therapies. The company was incorporated in 2016 and is headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
About Apyx Medical
Apyx Medical Corporation, an energy technology company, engages in the design, development, and manufacture of medical devices in the United States and internationally. The company operates through two segments: Advanced Energy and Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM). It offers Helium Plasma Generator for delivery of RF energy and helium plasma to cut, coagulate, and ablate soft tissue during open and minimally invasive surgical procedures. The company's Helium Plasma Technology products are marketed and sold under the Renuvion name in the cosmetic surgery market and under the J-Plasma name in the hospital surgical market. It also develops and manufactures various hand pieces for open and laparoscopic procedures; and OEM generators, as well as related accessories. The company was formerly known as Bovie Medical Corporation and changed its name to Apyx Medical Corporation in January 2019. Apyx Medical Corporation was incorporated in 1982 and is based in Clearwater, Florida.
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