STERIS (NYSE:STE) and ADM Tronics Unlimited (OTCMKTS:ADMT) Head-To-Head Review

STERIS (NYSE:STE) and ADM Tronics Unlimited (OTCMKTS:ADMT) are both medical companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, valuation, institutional ownership, risk, profitability, analyst recommendations and dividends.

Profitability

This table compares STERIS and ADM Tronics Unlimited’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
STERIS	12.15%	14.34%	9.58%
ADM Tronics Unlimited	-0.20%	-0.85%	-0.32%

Institutional & Insider Ownership

94.7% of STERIS shares are held by institutional investors. 1.1% of STERIS shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 73.0% of ADM Tronics Unlimited shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Risk & Volatility

STERIS has a beta of 1.07, indicating that its stock price is 7% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, ADM Tronics Unlimited has a beta of 0.31, indicating that its stock price is 69% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current ratings and target prices for STERIS and ADM Tronics Unlimited, as provided by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
STERIS	0	2	5	0	2.71
ADM Tronics Unlimited	0	0	0	0	0.00

STERIS presently has a consensus target price of $275.20, suggesting a potential upside of 26.91%. Given STERIS’s stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe STERIS is more favorable than ADM Tronics Unlimited.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares STERIS and ADM Tronics Unlimited”s gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
STERIS	$5.46 billion	3.90	$614.64 million	$7.17	30.24
ADM Tronics Unlimited	$3.20 million	1.76	-$120,000.00	N/A	N/A

STERIS has higher revenue and earnings than ADM Tronics Unlimited.

Summary

STERIS beats ADM Tronics Unlimited on 11 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

About STERIS

STERIS plc provides infection prevention products and services worldwide. It operates through four segments: Healthcare, Applied Sterilization Technologies, Life Sciences, and Dental. The Healthcare segment offers cleaning chemistries and sterility assurance products; automated endoscope reprocessing system and tracking products; endoscopy accessories, washers, sterilizers, and other pieces of capital equipment for the operation of a sterile processing department; and equipment used directly in the operating room, including surgical tables, lights, and connectivity solutions, as well as equipment management services. It also provides capital equipment installation, maintenance, upgradation, repair, and troubleshooting services; preventive maintenance programs and repair services; instrument and endoscope repair and maintenance services; and custom process improvement consulting and outsourced instrument sterile processing services. The Applied Sterilization Technologies segment provides contract sterilization and testing services for medical device and pharmaceutical manufacturers through a network of approximately 50 contract sterilization and laboratory facilities. The Life Sciences segment designs, manufactures and sells consumable products, such as formulated cleaning chemistries, barrier, sterility assurance products, steam and vaporized hydrogen peroxide sterilizers, and washer disinfectors. This segment also offers equipment installation, maintenance, upgradation, repair, and troubleshooting services; and preventive maintenance programs and repair services. The Dental segment provides hand and electric-powered dental instruments, infection control products, conscious sedation, personal protective equipment, and water quality products for dental suite. The company serves its products and services to hospitals, other healthcare providers, and pharmaceutical manufacturers. The company was founded in 1985 and is based in Dublin, Ireland.

About ADM Tronics Unlimited

ADM Tronics Unlimited, Inc., through its subsidiaries, develops, manufactures, and sells electronics for non-invasive medical and other applications in the United States, Australia, Asia, and Europe. It operates through Chemical, Electronics, and Engineering segments. The company offers proprietary devices for use in diagnostics and therapeutics of humans and animals; and electronic controllers for spas and hot tubs. In addition, the company provides water-based primers and adhesives; water-based coatings and resins; water-based chemical additives; and anti-static conductive paints, coatings, and other products. Further, it offers water-based, adhesive and related topical formulations for use in maxillofacial prosthetic medical applications; and for professional makeup applications primarily for film, TV, and theatrical productions. Additionally, the company provides research, development, regulatory, and engineering services for the design, development, and manufacturing of medical devices, electronics, and other technologies and products, as well as medical electronic therapeutic technology. ADM Tronics Unlimited, Inc. was incorporated in 1969 and is headquartered in Northvale, New Jersey.