Focus Universal (NASDAQ:FCUV) & Viomi Technology (NASDAQ:VIOT) Head to Head Review

Focus Universal (NASDAQ:FCUV) and Viomi Technology (NASDAQ:VIOT) are both small-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, risk, institutional ownership, earnings, analyst recommendations, valuation and dividends.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

4.4% of Focus Universal shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 1.2% of Viomi Technology shares are held by institutional investors. 22.8% of Focus Universal shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 34.3% of Viomi Technology shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Risk & Volatility

Focus Universal has a beta of -0.31, meaning that its stock price is 131% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Viomi Technology has a beta of 0.38, meaning that its stock price is 62% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current ratings for Focus Universal and Viomi Technology, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Focus Universal	1	0	0	0	1.00
Viomi Technology	1	0	0	0	1.00

Profitability

This table compares Focus Universal and Viomi Technology’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Focus Universal	-4,243.03%	-357.95%	-99.45%
Viomi Technology	N/A	N/A	N/A

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Focus Universal and Viomi Technology”s revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Focus Universal	$250,000.00	6.79	-$4.79 million	($5.08)	-0.16
Viomi Technology	$2.43 billion	0.02	$20.26 million	N/A	N/A

Viomi Technology has higher revenue and earnings than Focus Universal.

Summary

Viomi Technology beats Focus Universal on 7 of the 9 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Focus Universal

Focus Universal Inc. develops and manufactures smart instrumentation platform and device. It offers Ubiquitor, a wireless sensor device with a universal sensor node and gateway system that uses a computer or mobile device as the output display module that displays the readings of various sensor nodes. The company's universal smart instrumentation platform (USIP) utilizes mobile devices or computers to communicate with smart devices, such as sensors, instruments, probes, and controllers to monitor and control any functions. It also offers digital sensors and horticultural sensors, as well as universal smart controller (USC), a controller device. Further, the company provides filter and handheld meter products, including fan speed adjuster, carbon filter, and HEPA filtration systems, as well as digital light and quantum par meters through distributors. Additionally, it provides integration of houses, apartment, commercial complex, and office spaces with audio, visual, and control systems to integrate devices in the low voltage field, as well as partial equipment upgrade and installation services. The company was incorporated in 2012 and is based in Ontario, California.

About Viomi Technology

Viomi Technology Co., Ltd, through its subsidiaries, develops and sells Internet-of-things-enabled (IoT-enabled) smart home products in the People's Republic of China. The company offers IoT-enabled smart home products, including smart water purification systems; smart kitchen products, such as refrigerators, oven steamers, dishwashers, range hoods, and gas stoves; and other smart products comprising air conditioning systems, washing machines, water heaters, smart water kettles, sweeper robots, smart locks, and other smart devices, as well as blenders. It also provides a suite of complementary consumable products and small appliances, such as portable fans, rice cookers, water quality meters, water filter pitchers, stainless-steel insulated water bottles, smart toilet, and food waste disposals; and value-added services. The company sells its products directly to consumers through its online platform, Viomi mobile app, and e-commerce channels, including Youpin, JD.com, Tmall, Pinduoduo, and others, as well as offline experience stores. Viomi Technology Co., Ltd has a strategic partnership with Xiaomi Corporation. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Guangzhou, China.