Integer Holdings (NASDAQ: ITGR) and AxoGen (NASDAQ:AXGN) are both small-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, institutional ownership, profitability, risk, dividends and analyst recommendations.
Profitability
This table compares Integer Holdings and AxoGen’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| Integer Holdings | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| AxoGen | -27.50% | -114.64% | -27.71% |
Volatility & Risk
Integer Holdings has a beta of 1.3, suggesting that its share price is 30% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, AxoGen has a beta of 0.26, suggesting that its share price is 74% less volatile than the S&P 500.
Analyst Recommendations
This is a summary of current ratings and recommmendations for Integer Holdings and AxoGen, as reported by MarketBeat.com.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| Integer Holdings | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2.00 |
| AxoGen | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 3.00 |
Integer Holdings currently has a consensus target price of $35.00, suggesting a potential downside of 21.52%. AxoGen has a consensus target price of $15.90, suggesting a potential upside of 2.25%. Given AxoGen’s stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe AxoGen is more favorable than Integer Holdings.
Insider and Institutional Ownership
64.6% of AxoGen shares are held by institutional investors. 9.3% of AxoGen shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.
Valuation & Earnings
This table compares Integer Holdings and AxoGen’s top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | EBITDA | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| Integer Holdings | $1.41 billion | 1.00 | $275.57 million | N/A | N/A |
| AxoGen | $50.02 million | 10.33 | -$8.05 million | ($0.42) | -37.02 |
Integer Holdings has higher revenue and earnings than AxoGen.
Integer Holdings Company Profile
Greatbatch, Inc. is a developer and manufacturer of medical devices and components. The Company operates through two segments: Greatbatch Medical and QiG Group (QiG). Greatbatch Medical designs and manufactures products where the Company either owns the intellectual property or has unique manufacturing and assembly expertise. Greatbatch Medical’s products include medical devices and components for the cardiac, neuromodulation, orthopedics, portable medical, vascular and energy markets. QiG focuses on developing medical device systems for some of healthcare’s challenges and reflects the Company’s strategic evolution of its product offerings in order to raise the growth and profitability profile of the Company. QiG utilizes a diversified portfolio approach with three investment modes: new medical device systems commercialization, collaborative programs with OEM customers and strategic equity positions in emerging healthcare companies.
AxoGen Company Profile
AxoGen, Inc. provides surgical solutions for peripheral nerve injuries. The companys surgical nerve repair solutions include Avance Nerve Graft, an off-the-shelf processed human nerve allograft for bridging severed nerves without the comorbidities associated with a second surgical site; AxoGuard Nerve Connector, a porcine submucosa extracellular matrix (ECM) coaptation aid for tensionless repair of severed nerves; and AxoGuard Nerve Protector, a porcine submucosa ECM product that is used to wrap and protect injured peripheral nerves, as well as reinforces the nerve reconstruction while preventing soft tissue attachments. Its solutions also comprise Avive Soft Tissue Membrane, a minimally processed human umbilical cord membrane that is used as a resorbable soft tissue covering to separate tissues and modulate inflammation in the surgical bed. In addition, the company offers AcroVal neurosensory and motor testing system, which consists of AcroGrip for use in hand grip strength measurement; AcroPinch for measuring pinch strength; and Pressure-Specified Sensory Device, a somatosensory evaluation and measurement device. Further, it provides AxoTouch two point discriminator, a tool that is used for measuring the innervation density of surface area of the skin. The company provides its products to hospitals, surgery centers, and military hospitals in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and other European countries, and internationally. AxoGen, Inc. is headquartered in Alachua, Florida.
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