Precision Optics (NASDAQ:POCI) vs. Imris (OTCMKTS:IMRSQ) Head to Head Review

Imris (OTCMKTS:IMRSQ) and Precision Optics (NASDAQ:POCI) are both medical companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, dividends, risk and profitability.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current ratings and price targets for Imris and Precision Optics, as reported by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Imris	0	0	0	0	0.00
Precision Optics	1	0	0	0	1.00

Given Imris’ higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Imris is more favorable than Precision Optics.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Imris and Precision Optics”s gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Imris	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Precision Optics	$19.09 million	1.67	-$5.78 million	($0.84)	-4.93

Imris has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Precision Optics.

Profitability

This table compares Imris and Precision Optics’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Imris	N/A	N/A	N/A
Precision Optics	-28.31%	-53.29%	-30.80%

Institutional and Insider Ownership

13.7% of Precision Optics shares are owned by institutional investors. 13.0% of Precision Optics shares are owned 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.

About Imris

IMRIS Inc. designs, manufactures, and sells image-guided therapy solutions worldwide. The company offers VISIUS Surgical Theatres, a surgical environment that provides intraoperative vision to clinicians to assist in decision-making and enhance precision in treatment. Its VISIUS Surgical Theatre incorporates magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography, and fluoroscopy into multi-purpose surgical suites to provide intraoperative imaging for specific medical applications by bringing advanced imaging into the operating room (OR). The company sells the VISIUS Surgical Theatres to hospitals that deliver clinical services to patients in the neurosurgical, spinal, cerebrovascular, and cardiovascular markets. It also provides service and extended maintenance contracts, and accessories and disposables. The company was founded in 2005 and is based in Winnipeg, Canada.

About Precision Optics

Precision Optics Corporation, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, and sells specialized optical and illumination systems and related components primarily in the United States and the European Economic Area. It offers medical instrumentation products, including endoscopes and endocouplers, as well as other custom imaging and illumination products, such as Microprecision lenses and micro medical cameras, and 3D endoscopes for use in minimally invasive surgical procedures by hospitals and physicians. The company also provides components and assemblies for industrial and military use. It markets its products to medical device companies. The company was incorporated in 1982 and is based in Gardner, Massachusetts.