Reviewing Agape ATP (NASDAQ:ATPC) and High Tide (NASDAQ:HITI)

Agape ATP (NASDAQ:ATPC) and High Tide (NASDAQ:HITI) are both small-cap medical companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, dividends, profitability, risk, earnings, valuation and institutional ownership.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Agape ATP and High Tide”s revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Agape ATP	$1.32 million	4.55	-$2.47 million	($0.29)	-0.41
High Tide	$381.22 million	0.64	-$3.19 million	($0.08)	-35.00

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

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent ratings for Agape ATP and High Tide, as reported by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Agape ATP	1	0	0	0	1.00
High Tide	1	0	2	1	2.75

High Tide has a consensus price target of $6.13, suggesting a potential upside of 118.75%. Given High Tide’s stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe High Tide is more favorable than Agape ATP.

Volatility and Risk

Agape ATP has a beta of -1.04, meaning that its stock price is 204% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, High Tide has a beta of 0.58, meaning that its stock price is 42% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares Agape ATP and High Tide’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Agape ATP	-183.38%	-15.10%	-14.06%
High Tide	-1.66%	-6.50%	-3.84%

Insider and Institutional Ownership

0.0% of Agape ATP shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 4.5% of High Tide shares are owned by institutional investors. 9.7% of Agape ATP shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 12.4% of High Tide shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

High Tide beats Agape ATP on 12 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Agape ATP

Agape ATP Corporation, an investment holding company, supplies health and wellness products and health solution advisory services in Malaysia. It offers four series of programs that consist of various services and products under the ATP Zeta Health Program, ÉNERGÉTIQUE, BEAUNIQUE, and E.A.T.S. names. The company's products include ATP1s Survivor Select that contains various essential nutrients required by the human body to maintain normal metabolism; ATP3 Ionized Cal-Mag, a calcium and magnesium minerals supplement; ATP4 Omega Blend, an oil blend that provides a bio-effective balance of essential fatty acids, omega 3, and omega 6; ATP5 BetaMaxx, a natural immune enhancer; AGN-Vege Fruit Fiber, a nutrition-based formulation for intestines and stomach; AGP1-Iron to improve iron deficiency anemia; and YFA-Young Formula, an anti-aging and youthful maintenance supplement. It also provides BEAUNIQUE brand products comprising Mito+, an antioxidant drink for cellular, immune, metabolic, brain, and skin health; and Trim+, which inhibits the activities of carbohydrates digestive enzymes that result in a reduction of the breakdown and absorption of sugars. In addition, the company offers energy masks, including N°1 Med-Hydration, N°2 Med-Whitening, and N°3 Med-Firming, as well as hyaluronic acid serum and mousse facial cleanser under ÉNERGÉTIQUE brand; and soy protein isolate powder, and an antioxidant under Livo5 brand name. Further, it sells health and wellness products; and promotes wellness and wellbeing lifestyle through online editorials, programs, events, and campaigns, as well as provides health therapies. The company was incorporated in 2016 and is headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

About High Tide

High Tide Inc. engages in the cannabis retail business in Canada, the United States, and internationally. The company operates through Retail and Wholesale segments. It operates licensed retail cannabis stores; and provides data analytics services. In addition, the company manufactures and distributes consumption accessories. Further, it sells its products through online sales via e-commerce platform. The company offers its products under the Daily High Club, DankStop, FABCBD, GC, Nuleaf, Smoke Cartel, and Blessed CBD brands. The company was formerly known as High Tide Ventures Inc. and changed its name to High Tide Inc. in October 2018. High Tide Inc. was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Calgary, Canada.