Comparing BetterLife Pharma (OTCMKTS:PVOTF) & MusclePharm (OTCMKTS:MSLP)

MusclePharm (OTCMKTS:MSLP) and BetterLife Pharma (OTCMKTS:PVOTF) are both small-cap consumer staples companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, institutional ownership, dividends, risk, valuation, profitability and analyst recommendations.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

15.5% of MusclePharm shares are held by institutional investors. 60.7% of MusclePharm shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 34.8% of BetterLife Pharma shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares MusclePharm and BetterLife Pharma”s revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
MusclePharm	$50.04 million	0.00	-$12.87 million	($0.58)	0.00
BetterLife Pharma	N/A	N/A	-$14.78 million	N/A	N/A

MusclePharm has higher revenue and earnings than BetterLife Pharma.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of current ratings and target prices for MusclePharm and BetterLife Pharma, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
MusclePharm	0	0	0	0	N/A
BetterLife Pharma	0	0	0	0	N/A

Profitability

This table compares MusclePharm and BetterLife Pharma’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
MusclePharm	-38.51%	N/A	-169.56%
BetterLife Pharma	N/A	-205.15%	-147.23%

Summary

MusclePharm beats BetterLife Pharma on 6 of the 8 factors compared between the two stocks.

About MusclePharm

MusclePharm Corporation develops, manufactures, markets, and distributes sports nutrition products and nutritional supplements in the United States and internationally. The company offers a range of performance powders, capsules, tablets, gels, and on-the-go ready to eat snacks. Its MusclePharm brand product portfolio includes combat protein powder and combat crunch protein bars; and essential supplements, such as a BCAA, creatine, glutamine, carnitine, CLA, fish oil, multi-vitamin, and other products. The company also provides FitMiss branded sports nutrition products, which are formulated primarily for the female body to support women in the areas of weight management, lean muscle mass, body composition, and general health and wellness; and functional energy beverages under the Combat Energy and FitMiss Energy brands. It sells its products to various athletes and fitness enthusiasts. The company was incorporated in 2006 and is based in Las Vegas, Nevada.

About BetterLife Pharma

BetterLife Pharma, Inc. is an early stage pharmaceutical company, which engages in the development and commercialization of therapeutic pharmaceutical and nutraceutical products. It also offers drug delivery platform technologies. Its product lines include capsules, tablets, and softgels; bulk powder; stick packs; beverages; oral solutions; lotions, creams, and gels; pet food additives; gum, mints, and candies; and sexual health products. It distributes its product under the Pivot Naturals brand. The company was founded on June 10, 2002 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.