Paladin Energy (OTCMKTS:PALAF) versus Amplifon (OTCMKTS:AMFPF) Critical Comparison

Amplifon (OTCMKTS:AMFPF) and Paladin Energy (OTCMKTS:PALAF) are both medical companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, risk, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, earnings, valuation and profitability.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current ratings and recommmendations for Amplifon and Paladin Energy, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Amplifon	0	0	2	0	3.00
Paladin Energy	0	0	0	0	N/A

Insider and Institutional Ownership

0.0% of Paladin Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Profitability

This table compares Amplifon and Paladin Energy’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Amplifon	7.44%	16.57%	4.83%
Paladin Energy	N/A	N/A	N/A

Risk & Volatility

Amplifon has a beta of 0.42, meaning that its stock price is 58% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Paladin Energy has a beta of 1.89, meaning that its stock price is 89% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Amplifon and Paladin Energy’s gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Amplifon	$2.23 billion	N/A	$188.09 million	$0.78	41.28
Paladin Energy	$4.70 million	5,480.38	-$10.57 million	N/A	N/A

Amplifon has higher revenue and earnings than Paladin Energy.

Summary

Amplifon beats Paladin Energy on 6 of the 8 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Amplifon

Amplifon S.p.A. engages in the distribution of hearing solutions and the fitting of customized products that help people rediscover various emotions of sound in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Americas, and the Asia Pacific. The company offers Ampli-easy, Ampli-connect, Ampli-energy, and Ampli-mini hearing devices. It also operates Ampli-care, a platform to deliver audiological care experience; and Amplifon App to manage the device functions in real-time directly from smartphone. Amplifon S.p.A. was founded in 1950 and is headquartered in Milan, Italy. Amplifon S.p.A.

About Paladin Energy

Paladin Energy Ltd develops, explores for, owns, and operates uranium mines in Australia, Canada, and Africa. The company operates through Exploration, Namibia, and Australia segments. Its flagship project is the Langer Heinrich mine located in the Namib Desert in Namibia. The company was formerly known as Paladin Resources Ltd and changed its name to Paladin Energy Limited in November 2007. Paladin Energy Ltd was incorporated in 1993 and is headquartered in Perth, Australia.