Encompass Health (NYSE:EHC) & Super Nova Resources (OTCMKTS:SNRR) Financial Contrast

Encompass Health (NYSE:EHC) and Super Nova Resources (OTCMKTS:SNRR) are both medical companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, earnings, institutional ownership, risk, valuation, profitability and analyst recommendations.

Profitability

This table compares Encompass Health and Super Nova Resources’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Encompass Health	9.22%	17.83%	7.68%
Super Nova Resources	N/A	N/A	N/A

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Encompass Health and Super Nova Resources”s gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Encompass Health	$5.37 billion	2.33	$455.70 million	$5.11	24.34
Super Nova Resources	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Encompass Health has higher revenue and earnings than Super Nova Resources.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current recommendations and price targets for Encompass Health and Super Nova Resources, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Encompass Health	0	0	8	1	3.11
Super Nova Resources	0	0	0	0	0.00

Encompass Health presently has a consensus price target of $139.86, indicating a potential upside of 12.43%. Given Encompass Health’s stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe Encompass Health is more favorable than Super Nova Resources.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

97.3% of Encompass Health shares are held by institutional investors. 2.0% of Encompass Health shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 17.6% of Super Nova Resources shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Encompass Health beats Super Nova Resources on 9 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Encompass Health

Encompass Health Corporation provides post-acute healthcare services in the United States and Puerto Rico. It owns and operates inpatient rehabilitation hospitals that provide medical, nursing, therapy, and ancillary services. The company provides specialized rehabilitative treatment on an inpatient basis to patients who have experienced physical or cognitive disabilities or injuries due to medical conditions, such as strokes, hip fractures, and various debilitating neurological conditions. It offers services through the Medicare program to federal government, managed care plans and private insurers, state governments, and other patients. The company was formerly known as HealthSouth Corporation and changed its name to Encompass Health Corporation in January 2018. The company was incorporated in 1984 and is based in Birmingham, Alabama.

About Super Nova Resources

Super Nova Resources, Inc. provides employment screening and talent management software as a service. The company's employment screening services include assessment tests, background checks, drug and alcohol testing, and Form I-9 compliance. Its integrated talent management software suite consists of three modules for applicant tracking, onboarding, and performance management. The company's clients principally operate in markets, such as healthcare, staffing, transportation-logistics, and retail-hospitality. It delivers its services to approximately 1,000 clients in the United States. Super Nova Resources, through its division, Greenlink Interactive, also provides sales and marketing services to partner companies for a range of industries, venues, and customer types via its interactive technologies and distribution channels. The company develops business models for various sectors, products, and services, including home improvement products, wellness, apparel, real estate, housing, and gifts. It utilizes specialized marketing techniques in conjunction with proprietary Greenlink Interactive Video Assistance, Always-On, and Point-of-Decision Systems to market and sell products and services. In addition, Super Nova Resources has a joint venture agreement with Early Detect, Inc. to develop Live Interactive Point-of-Decision Systems to be deployed in retail locations. The company was formerly known as Navicus, Inc. and changed its name to Super Nova Resources, Inc. in November 2008. Super Nova Resources, Inc. was incorporated in 1965 and is based in Corona, California.