Agape ATP (NASDAQ:ATPC – Get Free Report) and Natural Alternatives International (NASDAQ:NAII – Get Free Report) are both small-cap consumer staples companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, profitability, risk, earnings, analyst recommendations, dividends and valuation.
Institutional and Insider Ownership
0.0% of Agape ATP shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 32.4% of Natural Alternatives International shares are held by institutional investors. 2.0% of Agape ATP shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 20.8% of Natural Alternatives International shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.
Volatility & Risk
Agape ATP has a beta of 0.38, suggesting that its stock price is 62% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Natural Alternatives International has a beta of 0.36, suggesting that its stock price is 64% less volatile than the S&P 500.
Valuation & Earnings
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| Agape ATP | $1.51 million | 1.65 | -$2.28 million | ($0.74) | -3.37 |
| Natural Alternatives International | $141.87 million | 0.09 | -$13.57 million | ($2.39) | -0.90 |
Agape ATP has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Natural Alternatives International. Agape ATP is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Natural Alternatives International, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.
Profitability
This table compares Agape ATP and Natural Alternatives International’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| Agape ATP | -106.90% | -5.38% | -4.90% |
| Natural Alternatives International | -10.13% | -12.21% | -5.30% |
Analyst Recommendations
This is a summary of current ratings and recommmendations for Agape ATP and Natural Alternatives International, as provided by MarketBeat.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| Agape ATP | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.00 |
| Natural Alternatives International | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.00 |
Summary
Agape ATP beats Natural Alternatives International on 6 of the 11 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 Natural Alternatives International
Natural Alternatives International, Inc. engages in formulating, manufacturing, and marketing nutritional supplements in the United States, Europe, Australia, Asia, Mexico, and Canada. The company operates in two segments, Private-Label Contract Manufacturing, and Patent and Trademark Licensing. It offers private-label contract manufacturing services to companies that market and distribute vitamins, minerals, herbal, and other nutritional supplements, as well as other health care products. The company also provides strategic partnering services, such as customized product formulation, clinical study design and support, manufacturing, marketing support, international regulatory and label law compliance, international product registration, packaging in multiple formats and labeling design, scientific research, proprietary ingredients, customer-specific nutritional product formulation, product testing and evaluation, marketing management, packaging and delivery system design, regulatory review, and international product registration assistance. In addition, it sells beta-alanine ingredient under the CarnoSyn and SR CarnoSyn names. The company manufactures products in various forms, including capsules, tablets, chewable wafers, and powders. Its private-label contract manufacturing customers include companies that market nutritional supplements through direct sales marketing channels, direct to consumer e-commerce channels, and retail stores. The company was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Carlsbad, California.
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