Critical Comparison: International Isotopes (OTCMKTS:INIS) versus Bruker (NASDAQ:BRKR)

Bruker (NASDAQ:BRKR) and International Isotopes (OTCMKTS:INIS) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, risk, valuation, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and dividends.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

79.5% of Bruker shares are owned by institutional investors. 27.3% of Bruker shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 18.1% of International Isotopes shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Bruker and International Isotopes”s gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Bruker	$3.45 billion	1.85	$113.10 million	$0.52	80.69
International Isotopes	$13.90 million	3.32	$10,000.00	N/A	N/A

Bruker has higher revenue and earnings than International Isotopes.

Volatility & Risk

Bruker has a beta of 1.18, suggesting that its share price is 18% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, International Isotopes has a beta of 0.84, suggesting that its share price is 16% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares Bruker and International Isotopes’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Bruker	2.31%	19.47%	5.95%
International Isotopes	0.35%	1.21%	0.30%

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current recommendations for Bruker and International Isotopes, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Bruker	0	6	4	0	2.40
International Isotopes	0	0	0	0	0.00

Bruker presently has a consensus price target of $52.89, suggesting a potential upside of 26.05%. Given Bruker’s stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Bruker is more favorable than International Isotopes.

Summary

Bruker beats International Isotopes on 11 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Bruker

Bruker Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, develops, manufactures, and distributes scientific instruments, and analytical and diagnostic solutions in the United States, Europe, the Asia Pacific, and internationally. The company operates through four segments: Bruker Scientific Instruments (BSI) BioSpin, BSI CALID, BSI Nano, and Bruker Energy & Supercon Technologies. It offers life science tools, and single and multiple modality systems; life science mass spectrometry; MALDI Biotyper rapid pathogen identification platform and related test kits, DNA test strips, and fluorescence-based polymerase chain reaction technology; genotype and fluorotype molecular diagnostics kits; research, analytical, and process analysis instruments and solutions; SARS-CoV 2 testing for the diagnosis of COVID-19 infection; and Fluorotyper-SARS-CoV 2 plus kits. It also provides range of portable analytical and bioanalytical detection systems, and related products; X-ray instruments; analytical tools for electron microscopes, as well as handheld, portable, and mobile X-ray fluorescence spectrometry instruments; atomic force microscopy instrumentation; non-contact nanometer resolution solution topography; and automated X-ray metrology, automated AFM defect-detection, and photomask repair and cleaning equipment. In addition, the company offers advanced optical fluorescence microscopy instruments; products and services to support the multi-omics needs of researchers in translational research, drug, and biomarker discovery; superconducting materials, such as metallic low temperature superconductors; devices and complex tools based on metallic low temperature superconductors; and non-superconducting high technology tools, such as synchrotron and beamline instrumentation. The company was incorporated in 1991 and is headquartered in Billerica, Massachusetts.

About International Isotopes

International Isotopes Inc. manufactures and sells nuclear medicine calibration and reference standards, cobalt-60 products, and radiopharmaceutical and radiochemical contract manufacturing services in the United States and internationally. It operates through four segments: Nuclear Medicine Standards, Cobalt Products, Radiochemical Products, and Fluorine Products. The Nuclear Medicine Standards segment manufactures sources and standards associated with single photon emission computed and positron emission tomography imaging, patient positioning, and calibration or operational testing of dose measuring equipment for the nuclear pharmacy industry. This segment also offers flood sources, dose calibrators, rod sources, flexible and rigid rulers, spot and pen point markers, and various specialty design items. The Cobalt Products segment produces bulk cobalt; fabricates cobalt capsules for radiation therapy and various industrial applications; and recycles expended cobalt sources. The Radiochemical Products segment produces and distributes various isotopically pure radiochemicals and sodium iodide I-131 generic drug product for medical, industrial, and research applications. The Fluorine Products segment is involved in the production of small-scale qualification samples of high purity fluoride gas for various industrial applications, as well as development of laboratory and analytical processes required to support the planned uranium de-conversion and fluorine extraction facility. The company sells its products directly to end users and distributors. International Isotopes Inc. was incorporated in 1995 and is headquartered in Idaho Falls, Idaho.