Critical Contrast: FitLife Brands (NASDAQ:FTLF) & PacificHealth Laboratories (OTCMKTS:PHLI)

PacificHealth Laboratories (OTCMKTS:PHLI) and FitLife Brands (NASDAQ:FTLF) are both medical companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, institutional ownership, valuation, dividends, analyst recommendations, profitability and earnings.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

2.3% of FitLife Brands shares are held by institutional investors. 38.0% of PacificHealth Laboratories shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 61.2% of FitLife Brands shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Risk and Volatility

PacificHealth Laboratories has a beta of 0.8, suggesting that its share price is 20% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, FitLife Brands has a beta of 0.99, suggesting that its share price is 1% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current recommendations and price targets for PacificHealth Laboratories and FitLife Brands, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
PacificHealth Laboratories	0	0	0	0	N/A
FitLife Brands	0	0	1	1	3.50

FitLife Brands has a consensus price target of $40.00, suggesting a potential upside of 23.23%.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares PacificHealth Laboratories and FitLife Brands”s gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
PacificHealth Laboratories	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
FitLife Brands	$60.68 million	2.46	$5.30 million	$1.48	21.93

FitLife Brands has higher revenue and earnings than PacificHealth Laboratories.

Profitability

This table compares PacificHealth Laboratories and FitLife Brands’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
PacificHealth Laboratories	N/A	N/A	N/A
FitLife Brands	13.12%	28.06%	15.02%

Summary

FitLife Brands beats PacificHealth Laboratories on 9 of the 9 factors compared between the two stocks.

About PacificHealth Laboratories

PacificHealth Laboratories, Inc. engages in the development of nutritional products that enhance health and athletic performance in the United States and internationally. It primarily focuses on sports performance, hydration, fueling, and muscle recovery. The company provides ENDUROX R4, a muscle recovery drink; ACCELERADE protein powered sports drink; ACCEL GEL, a energy gel; Body Glove Surge; ENDUROX EXCEL, an exercise supplement; and 2ND SURGE, an ultra energy gel. It also offers ACCELERADE HYDRO for less intense workouts use before, during, and after workouts for hydration, energy, and recovery. The company markets its products to various distribution channels, including sports specialty and natural product retailers and chains, as well as markets their products through its Website. PacificHealth Laboratories, Inc. was founded in 1995 and is based in Matawan, New Jersey.

About FitLife Brands

FitLife Brands, Inc. provides nutritional supplements for health-conscious consumers in the United States and internationally. The company provides weight loss, sports nutrition, and general health products; sports nutrition products; weight loss and sports nutrition products; sports nutrition and general wellness formulations with an emphasis on natural, vegan, and organic ingredients; and male health and weight loss products, as well as other diet, health, and sports nutrition supplements and related products; and value-oriented sports nutrition and weight loss products. It offers MRC products which includes general health supplements; and natural skincare and beauty products. In addition, it markets its products under the brand names of NDS Nutrition, PMD Sports, SirenLabs, CoreActive, Nutrology, Metis Nutrition, iSatori, BioGenetic Laboratories, Energize, Dr. Tobias, All-Natural Advice, and Maritime Naturals through franchised stores, as well as through retail locations, which include specialty, mass, and online. The company was formerly known as Bond Laboratories, Inc. and changed its name to FitLife Brands, Inc. in September 2013. FitLife Brands, Inc. was incorporated in 2005 and is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska.