Critical Comparison: Jushi (OTCMKTS:JUSHF) vs. Jin Medical International (NASDAQ:ZJYL)

Jushi (OTCMKTS:JUSHF) and Jin Medical International (NASDAQ:ZJYL) are both small-cap medical companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, institutional ownership, earnings, risk, valuation, analyst recommendations and dividends.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Jushi and Jin Medical International”s top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Jushi	$262.91 million	0.40	-$48.78 million	($0.35)	-1.54
Jin Medical International	$20.69 million	0.70	$1.19 million	N/A	N/A

Jin Medical International has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Jushi.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

21.7% of Jushi shares are owned by institutional investors. 22.5% of Jushi shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Volatility & Risk

Jushi has a beta of -0.8, meaning that its stock price is 180% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Jin Medical International has a beta of 9.33, meaning that its stock price is 833% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current ratings and recommmendations for Jushi and Jin Medical International, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Jushi	0	0	1	0	3.00
Jin Medical International	1	0	0	0	1.00

Profitability

This table compares Jushi and Jin Medical International’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Jushi	-25.15%	N/A	-15.07%
Jin Medical International	N/A	N/A	N/A

About Jushi

Jushi Holdings Inc., a vertically integrated cannabis company, engages in the cultivation, processing, retail, and distribution of cannabis for medical and adult-use markets. The company offers flower, extracts, concentrates, edibles, oil, pre-rolls, tinctures, capsules, softgels, cannabis-infused gummies and ultra-premium chocolate, and topicals products, as well as vaporization devices and cartridges under The Bank, The Lab, Nira+ Medicinals, Sèchè, Tasteology, and Hijinks brands. It is also involved in the bulk wholesale of refined cannabinoids and terpenes. In addition, the company operates medical cannabis dispensaries under the BEYOND/HELLO, Nature’s Remedy, and NuLeaf brands. It markets its products to local dispensaries and large multi-state operators. The company is headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida.

About Jin Medical International

Jin Medical International Ltd. engages in the design, development, manufacturing, and sale of wheelchair and other living aids products for people with disabilities or impaired mobility in China and internationally. It also offers oxygen concentrators and bathing machines. The company was founded in 2006 and is based in Changzhou, China. Jin Medical International Ltd. is a subsidiary of Jolly Harmony Enterprises Limited.