Head-To-Head Comparison: Semler Scientific (NASDAQ:SMLR) and ADM Tronics Unlimited (OTCMKTS:ADMT)

Semler Scientific (NASDAQ:SMLR) and ADM Tronics Unlimited (OTCMKTS:ADMT) are both small-cap medical companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, risk, valuation, earnings, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations and profitability.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

49.4% of Semler Scientific shares are held by institutional investors. 13.0% of Semler Scientific shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 73.0% of ADM Tronics Unlimited shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Risk & Volatility

Semler Scientific has a beta of 0.96, indicating that its share price is 4% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, ADM Tronics Unlimited has a beta of 0.05, indicating that its share price is 95% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares Semler Scientific and ADM Tronics Unlimited’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Semler Scientific	25.62%	21.17%	19.40%
ADM Tronics Unlimited	-15.45%	-47.04%	-18.91%

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Semler Scientific and ADM Tronics Unlimited”s revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Semler Scientific	$61.74 million	2.75	$20.58 million	$2.79	8.62
ADM Tronics Unlimited	$2.96 million	1.82	-$880,000.00	N/A	N/A

Semler Scientific has higher revenue and earnings than ADM Tronics Unlimited.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of recent ratings and target prices for Semler Scientific and ADM Tronics Unlimited, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Semler Scientific	0	0	0	1	4.00
ADM Tronics Unlimited	0	0	0	0	N/A

Summary

Semler Scientific beats ADM Tronics Unlimited on 9 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Semler Scientific

Semler Scientific, Inc. provides technology solutions to enhance the clinical effectiveness and efficiency of healthcare providers in the United States. The company's products include QuantaFlo, a four-minute in-office blood flow test that enables healthcare providers to use blood flow measurements as part of their examinations of a patient's vascular condition. It also offers Insulin Insights, a software program that is used by a healthcare provider to optimize outpatient insulin dosing. The company's products serve cardiologists, internists, nephrologists, endocrinologists, podiatrists, family practitioners, healthcare insurance plans, integrated delivery networks, independent physician groups, and companies contracting with the healthcare industry, such as risk assessment groups and retailers. It offers its products through sales representatives and distributors. The company was incorporated in 2007 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California.

About ADM Tronics Unlimited

ADM Tronics Unlimited, Inc., through its subsidiaries, develops, manufactures, and sells electronics for non-invasive medical and other applications in the United States, Australia, Asia, and Europe. It operates through Chemical, Electronics, and Engineering segments. The company offers proprietary devices for use in diagnostics and therapeutics of humans and animals; and electronic controllers for spas and hot tubs. In addition, the company provides water-based primers and adhesives; water-based coatings and resins; water-based chemical additives; and anti-static conductive paints, coatings, and other products. Further, it offers water-based, adhesive and related topical formulations for use in maxillofacial prosthetic medical applications; and for professional makeup applications primarily for film, TV, and theatrical productions. Additionally, the company provides research, development, regulatory, and engineering services for the design, development, and manufacturing of medical devices, electronics, and other technologies and products, as well as medical electronic therapeutic technology. ADM Tronics Unlimited, Inc. was incorporated in 1969 and is headquartered in Northvale, New Jersey.