High Tide (NASDAQ:HITI – Get Free Report) and Agape ATP (NASDAQ:ATPC – Get Free Report) are both small-cap medical companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, profitability, analyst recommendations, dividends, valuation, earnings and risk.
Institutional and Insider Ownership
4.5% of High Tide shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.0% of Agape ATP shares are held by institutional investors. 12.4% of High Tide shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 9.7% of Agape ATP shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.
Profitability
This table compares High Tide and Agape ATP’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| High Tide | -1.66% | -6.50% | -3.84% |
| Agape ATP | -183.38% | -15.10% | -14.06% |
Analyst Ratings
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| High Tide | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2.75 |
| Agape ATP | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.00 |
High Tide currently has a consensus target price of $6.13, suggesting a potential upside of 121.12%. Given High Tide’s stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe High Tide is more favorable than Agape ATP.
Volatility and Risk
High Tide has a beta of 0.58, meaning that its stock price is 42% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Agape ATP has a beta of -1.04, meaning that its stock price is 204% less volatile than the S&P 500.
Valuation and Earnings
This table compares High Tide and Agape ATP”s gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| High Tide | $568.25 million | 0.43 | -$3.19 million | ($0.08) | -34.63 |
| Agape ATP | $1.48 million | 4.11 | -$2.47 million | ($0.29) | -0.42 |
Agape ATP has lower revenue, but higher earnings than High Tide. High Tide 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
High Tide beats Agape ATP on 12 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.
About High Tide
High Tide Inc. engages in the cannabis retail business in Canada, the United States, and internationally. The company operates through Retail and Wholesale segments. It operates licensed retail cannabis stores; and provides data analytics services. In addition, the company manufactures and distributes consumption accessories. Further, it sells its products through online sales via e-commerce platform. The company offers its products under the Daily High Club, DankStop, FABCBD, GC, Nuleaf, Smoke Cartel, and Blessed CBD brands. The company was formerly known as High Tide Ventures Inc. and changed its name to High Tide Inc. in October 2018. High Tide Inc. was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Calgary, Canada.
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.
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