Head-To-Head Review: Generex Biotechnology (OTCMKTS:GNBT) and Avenir Wellness Solutions (OTCMKTS:CURR)

Generex Biotechnology (OTCMKTS:GNBT) and Avenir Wellness Solutions (OTCMKTS:CURR) are both small-cap medical companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, dividends, risk, institutional ownership, valuation, profitability and analyst recommendations.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Generex Biotechnology and Avenir Wellness Solutions’ top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Generex Biotechnology	$2.66 million	0.00	-$33.33 million	N/A	N/A
Avenir Wellness Solutions	$4.90 million	1.75	-$25.51 million	N/A	N/A

Avenir Wellness Solutions has higher revenue and earnings than Generex Biotechnology.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of recent ratings and price targets for Generex Biotechnology and Avenir Wellness Solutions, as provided by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Generex Biotechnology	0	0	0	0	N/A
Avenir Wellness Solutions	0	0	0	0	N/A

Volatility and Risk

Generex Biotechnology has a beta of -0.07, indicating that its stock price is 107% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Avenir Wellness Solutions has a beta of 0.31, indicating that its stock price is 69% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares Generex Biotechnology and Avenir Wellness Solutions’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Generex Biotechnology	N/A	N/A	N/A
Avenir Wellness Solutions	-477.70%	-621.61%	-65.32%

Insider & Institutional Ownership

0.2% of Avenir Wellness Solutions shares are owned by institutional investors. 35.2% of Generex Biotechnology shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 17.8% of Avenir Wellness Solutions shares are owned 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.

About Generex Biotechnology

Generex Biotechnology Corporation, through its subsidiaries, engages in the administration of formulations of large molecule drugs to the oral cavity using a hand-held aerosol applicator in Canada and the United States. It offers Generex Oral-lyn, an oral insulin product. The company is also developing AE37, a synthetic peptide vaccine, which has completed Phase IIb clinical trial to stimulate a potent and specific immune response against tumors expressing the HER-2/neu oncogene in patients with breast cancer and prostate cancer. In addition, it develops, manufactures, and distributes rapid point-of-care in-vitro medical diagnostics for infectious diseases, such as human immunodeficiency virus, tuberculosis, malaria, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, syphilis, and others; and test kits and cassettes for testing infectious diseases, as well as Excellagen, a wound conforming gel. Further, the company is developing immunotherapeutic products and vaccines; and extracellular matrix hydrogel solution, a tissue engineered therapy for the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. Additionally, it manufactures and sells foot and ankle surgical kits that include plates, screws, and tools; and distributes surgical supplies, orthopedic implants, artificial joints, and biologics, medical devices, and regenerative medicine products. It also serves as the general partner of the Management Services Organization. Generex Biotechnology Corporation was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Miramar, Florida. On April 23, 2022, an involuntary petition for liquidation under Chapter 7 was filed against Generex Biotechnology Corporation in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida. On June 6, 2022, the involuntary petition was approved by the Court.

About Avenir Wellness Solutions

Avenir Wellness Solutions, Inc., through its subsidiary The Sera Labs, Inc., engages in the development of nutraceutical formulation and delivery technologies in novel dosage forms to improve efficacy and enhance wellness. It provides its products in beauty, health and wellness, and pet care categories under the Seratopical, Seratopical Revolution SeraLabs, and Nutri-Strips brand names. The company sells its products through drug and grocery chains, convenience stores, and mass retailers. It also offers its products under private label to retailers and multi-level marketers, as well as DTC, via online website orders. The company was formerly known as CURE Pharmaceutical Holding Corp. and changed its name to Avenir Wellness Solutions, Inc. in October 2022. Avenir Wellness Solutions, Inc. was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Sherman Oaks, California.