Head-To-Head Review: Humana (NYSE:HUM) vs. First Physicians Capital Group (OTCMKTS:FPCG)

First Physicians Capital Group (OTCMKTS:FPCG) and Humana (NYSE:HUM) are both medical companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, valuation, earnings, profitability, dividends, analyst recommendations and institutional ownership.

Profitability

This table compares First Physicians Capital Group and Humana’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
First Physicians Capital Group	N/A	N/A	N/A
Humana	1.28%	13.67%	4.85%

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current recommendations and price targets for First Physicians Capital Group and Humana, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
First Physicians Capital Group	0	0	0	0	0.00
Humana	1	13	7	0	2.29

Humana has a consensus price target of $291.21, indicating a potential upside of 2.54%. Given Humana’s stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Humana is more favorable than First Physicians Capital Group.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares First Physicians Capital Group and Humana”s gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
First Physicians Capital Group	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Humana	$123.11 billion	0.28	$1.21 billion	$13.03	21.80

Humana has higher revenue and earnings than First Physicians Capital Group.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

92.4% of Humana shares are held by institutional investors. 12.1% of First Physicians Capital Group shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.4% of Humana shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Volatility & Risk

First Physicians Capital Group has a beta of 0.78, indicating that its stock price is 22% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Humana has a beta of 0.42, indicating that its stock price is 58% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

Humana beats First Physicians Capital Group on 8 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.

About First Physicians Capital Group

Avem Health Partners, Inc. provides financial, technology, management, and capital solutions to hospitals in rural markets. Its services benefit residents and their physicians, as well as help to sustain and preserve the quality of healthcare services in these communities. The company was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

About Humana

Humana Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides medical and specialty insurance products in the United States. It operates through two segments, Insurance and CenterWell. The company offers medical and supplemental benefit plans to individuals. It has a contract with Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to administer the Limited Income Newly Eligible Transition prescription drug plan program; and contracts with various states to provide Medicaid, dual eligible, and long-term support services benefits. In addition, the company provides commercial fully-insured medical and specialty health insurance benefits comprising dental, vision, life insurance, and other supplemental health benefits, as well as administrative services only products to individuals and employer groups; military services, such as TRICARE T2017 East Region contract; and engages in the operations of pharmacy benefit manager business. Further, it operates pharmacies and senior focused primary care centers; and offers home solutions services, such as home health, hospice, and other services to its health plan members, as well as to third parties. The company sells its products through employers and employees, independent brokers and agents, sales representatives, and digital insurance agencies. The company was formerly known as Extendicare Inc. and changed its name to Humana Inc. in April 1974. Humana Inc. was founded in 1961 and is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky.