Analyzing MariMed (OTCMKTS:MRMD) and Boiron (OTCMKTS:BOIRF)

Boiron (OTCMKTS:BOIRF) and MariMed (OTCMKTS:MRMD) are both medical companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, institutional ownership, valuation, risk, dividends, profitability and analyst recommendations.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of current ratings and recommmendations for Boiron and MariMed, as provided by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Boiron	0	0	0	0	0.00
MariMed	0	0	0	2	4.00

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Boiron and MariMed”s gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Boiron	N/A	N/A	N/A	$3.94	7.23
MariMed	$148.60 million	0.24	-$16.03 million	($0.02)	-4.65

Boiron has higher earnings, but lower revenue than MariMed. MariMed is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Boiron, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

9.7% of Boiron shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.2% of MariMed shares are owned by institutional investors. 19.0% of MariMed shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Profitability

This table compares Boiron and MariMed’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Boiron	N/A	N/A	N/A
MariMed	-10.97%	-2.75%	-1.06%

Summary

Boiron beats MariMed on 6 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Boiron

Boiron SA manufactures and sells homeopathic medicines in France, rest of Europe, North America, and internationally. The company offers non-proprietary homeopathic medicines and homeopathic specialties; and other healthcare products include medical devices, invitro diagnostics, dietary supplements, cosmetics, and phytotherapy. It also provides homeopathic specialties comprising Oscillococcinum to treat influenza symptoms, such as fever, chills, headaches, and aches; Stodal and Stodaline for treating coughs; Arnigel for adjunctive local treatment of benign trauma in the absence of open wounds; Camilia for the treatment of teething problems for babies; Sédatif PC to treat anxiety and emotional, and minor sleep disorders; Coryzalia for the treatment of cold symptoms and rhinitis; Homéoptic to treat eye discomfort and irritation due to various causes for adults and children; Homéovox for vocal disorders; Homéoplasmine for treating irritated skin and redness; Varésol to treat symptoms of chickenpox; and Arnicare Arthritis for use in the treatment of benign trauma pain. In addition, it offers Dermoplasmine, a plant based multi-use balm that repairs and protects irritated and damaged skin; COVID self-tests and rapid antigenic tests; LABIAMEO, that used to treat outbreaks of localized cold sores; and CONVAMEO to treat physical and mental asthenia. The company offers its products through distribution centers, pharmacies, pharmacy chains, wholesalers, grocery and drugstores, health food stores, and online retail. Boiron SA was founded in 1932 and is headquartered in Messimy, France.

About MariMed

MariMed Inc. engages in cultivation, production, and dispensing of medicinal and recreational cannabis in the United States and internationally. The company sells flowers and concentrates under the Nature’s Heritage brand; and soft and chewy baked goods and a hot chocolate mix under Bubby’s Baked brand; and drink mix under Vibations brand. It also offers chewable cannabis-infused mint tablet under the brand Kalm Fusion; and flower, vapes, and edibles under InHouse brand. In addition, the company provides supplement, nutrient-infused fruit chews under Betty’s Eddies brand and ice creams under Emack & Bolio’s brand. The company licenses its brands. MariMed Inc. was incorporated in 2011 and is based in Norwood, Massachusetts.