Agape ATP (NASDAQ:ATPC) versus CCA Industries (OTCMKTS:CAWW) Critical Contrast

CCA Industries (OTCMKTS:CAWW) and Agape ATP (NASDAQ:ATPC) are both small-cap consumer staples companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, analyst recommendations, earnings, risk, institutional ownership, profitability and dividends.

Profitability

This table compares CCA Industries and Agape ATP’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
CCA Industries	-1.11%	-39.54%	-23.58%
Agape ATP	-125.89%	-8.43%	-7.75%

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent ratings and price targets for CCA Industries and Agape ATP, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
CCA Industries	0	0	0	0	0.00
Agape ATP	1	0	0	0	1.00

Insider & Institutional Ownership

0.0% of Agape ATP shares are held by institutional investors. 30.1% of CCA Industries shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.0% of Agape ATP shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Risk and Volatility

CCA Industries has a beta of 0.64, suggesting that its stock price is 36% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Agape ATP has a beta of 0.38, suggesting that its stock price is 62% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares CCA Industries and Agape ATP”s top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
CCA Industries	$5.92 million	0.50	-$770,000.00	($0.01)	-45.00
Agape ATP	$1.51 million	1.75	-$2.28 million	($1.33)	-1.99

CCA Industries has higher revenue and earnings than Agape ATP. CCA Industries is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Agape ATP, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

About CCA Industries

CCA Industries, Inc. manufactures and distributes health and beauty aid products in the United States and internationally. It offers oral health-care products under the Plus+White brand; skin-care products under the Sudden Change and Porcelana brand names; nail treatments under the brand name of Nutra Nail; medicated topical and shave gels under the Bikini Zone brand; depilatories under the Hair Off brand and; perfumes under the brand name of Sunset Cafe. The company markets its products to drug, food, and mass-merchandise retail chains; warehouse clubs; and wholesale beauty-aids through independent sales representatives and distributors, as well as through Internet. CCA Industries, Inc. was incorporated in 1983 and is based in Lyndhurst, New Jersey.

About Agape ATP

Agape ATP Corporation, an investment holding company, supplies health and wellness products and health solution advisory services in Malaysia. It offers four series of programs that consist of various services and products under the ATP Zeta Health Program, ÉNERGÉTIQUE, BEAUNIQUE, and E.A.T.S. names. The company's products include ATP1s Survivor Select that contains various essential nutrients required by the human body to maintain normal metabolism; ATP3 Ionized Cal-Mag, a calcium and magnesium minerals supplement; ATP4 Omega Blend, an oil blend that provides a bio-effective balance of essential fatty acids, omega 3, and omega 6; ATP5 BetaMaxx, a natural immune enhancer; AGN-Vege Fruit Fiber, a nutrition-based formulation for intestines and stomach; AGP1-Iron to improve iron deficiency anemia; and YFA-Young Formula, an anti-aging and youthful maintenance supplement. It also provides BEAUNIQUE brand products comprising Mito+, an antioxidant drink for cellular, immune, metabolic, brain, and skin health; and Trim+, which inhibits the activities of carbohydrates digestive enzymes that result in a reduction of the breakdown and absorption of sugars. In addition, the company offers energy masks, including N°1 Med-Hydration, N°2 Med-Whitening, and N°3 Med-Firming, as well as hyaluronic acid serum and mousse facial cleanser under ÉNERGÉTIQUE brand; and soy protein isolate powder, and an antioxidant under Livo5 brand name. Further, it sells health and wellness products; and promotes wellness and wellbeing lifestyle through online editorials, programs, events, and campaigns, as well as provides health therapies. The company was incorporated in 2016 and is headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.