Analyzing MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies (NYSE:MRM) and YogaWorks (OTCMKTS:YOGA)

MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies (NYSE:MRM) and YogaWorks (OTCMKTS:YOGA) are both small-cap medical companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, valuation, earnings, profitability, risk, analyst recommendations and dividends.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies and YogaWorks”s revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies	$8.30 billion	0.01	$820,000.00	N/A	N/A
YogaWorks	$59.59 million	0.00	-$35.19 million	N/A	N/A

MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies has higher revenue and earnings than YogaWorks.

Risk & Volatility

MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies has a beta of 0.94, suggesting that its stock price is 6% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, YogaWorks has a beta of 0.73, suggesting that its stock price is 27% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies and YogaWorks’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies	N/A	N/A	N/A
YogaWorks	N/A	N/A	N/A

Institutional & Insider Ownership

2.5% of YogaWorks shares are held by institutional investors. 40.2% of MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 72.4% of YogaWorks shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current ratings for MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies and YogaWorks, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies	0	0	0	1	4.00
YogaWorks	0	0	0	0	0.00

Given YogaWorks’ higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe YogaWorks is more favorable than MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies.

Summary

MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies beats YogaWorks on 5 of the 8 factors compared between the two stocks.

About MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies

MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies Inc. provides holistic healthcare services in Japan. It operates in three segments: Relaxation Salon, Digital Preventative Healthcare, and Luxury Beauty. The Relaxation Salon segment owns and franchises relaxation salons, which provide finger-pressure style bodywork therapy, stretch therapy, and posture and joint alignment, as well as physical therapy elements; and various individual services, including anti-fatigue therapy, athletic support therapy, slim-down therapy, and reflexology. This segment operates relaxation salons under the Re.Ra.Ku and Ruam Ruam brands. The Digital Preventative Healthcare segment offers government-sponsored Specific Health Guidance program, utilizing Lav, an on-demand health monitoring smartphone application and MOTHER Bracelet for fitness applications; and preventative healthcare services utilizing nutritionists and health nurses. The Luxury Beauty segment manages and operates hair salons under the ZACC brand name. MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies Inc. also operates Re.Ra.Ku College that offers continuing training for franchise owners, home office staff, and salon staff covering topics, such as customer service, salon operations, and relaxation techniques. The company was formerly known as MEDIROM Inc. and changed its name to MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies Inc. in March 2020. MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies Inc. was incorporated in 2000 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

About YogaWorks

YogaWorks, Inc. engages in the ownership and operation of yoga studios and training centers. The firm provides yoga space, teachers at studios, training program, workshops, retreats, and online lessons including Vinyasa, Gentle Yoga, Ashtanga, hot yoga, prenatal classes, and community classes. It also offers a variety of fitness classes. Yoga Works was founded by Maty Ezraty, Chuck Miller, and Alan Finger in 1987 and is headquartered in Culver City, CA.