Analyzing Forafric Global (NASDAQ:AFRI) & Pyxus International (OTCMKTS:PYYX)

Forafric Global (NASDAQ:AFRI) and Pyxus International (OTCMKTS:PYYX) are both small-cap consumer staples companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, risk, dividends, valuation, analyst recommendations, earnings and institutional ownership.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

5.5% of Forafric Global shares are owned by institutional investors. 10.0% of Pyxus International shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Forafric Global and Pyxus International”s top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Forafric Global	$274.22 million	0.85	-$24.33 million	N/A	N/A
Pyxus International	$119.15 million	0.68	$15.17 million	($0.20)	-16.45

Pyxus International has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Forafric Global.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent ratings and price targets for Forafric Global and Pyxus International, as provided by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Forafric Global	1	0	0	0	1.00
Pyxus International	0	0	0	0	0.00

Profitability

This table compares Forafric Global and Pyxus International’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Forafric Global	N/A	N/A	N/A
Pyxus International	-0.23%	-3.32%	-0.30%

Summary

Forafric Global beats Pyxus International on 7 of the 9 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Forafric Global

Forafric Global PLC engages in the purchase, storage, transport, processing, and sale of agricultural commodities and commodity products in Morocco, Burkina, Mali, Angola, and internationally. The company provides wheat flours and semolina; and secondary processing products, such as pasta and couscous under the TRIA and MayMouna brand names. It serves wholesale foods manufacturers and distributors. The company also exports its products to approximately 45 countries. Forafric Global PLC was founded in 1926 and is headquartered in Gibraltar.

About Pyxus International

Pyxus International, Inc., an agricultural company, offers value-added products and services to businesses and customers. It also involved in the purchasing, processing, packing, storing, and shipping tobacco to manufacturers of cigarettes and other consumer tobacco products. The company offers its products in China, the United States, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Russia, Northern Africa, and internationally. The company was formerly known as Old Holdco, Inc. Pyxus International, Inc. was founded in 1873 and is headquartered in Morrisville, North Carolina.