NEPH vs RGS Comparison

Nephros Inc is a commercial-stage company that develops and sells high-performance water solutions to the medical and commercial markets. In medical markets, it sells water filtration products and waterborne pathogen detection products. In commercial markets, the company manufactures and sells water filters that improve the taste and odor of water and reduce biofilm, bacteria, and scale build-up in downstream equipment. The company's subsidiary is engaged in the development of its second-generation hemodiafiltration system and other products focused on improving therapies for patients with renal disease. The company generates almost all of its revenue from product sales and a small amount from royalty revenue and other revenues.

Regis Corporation owns, franchises, and operates beauty salons in North America and the U.K., serving mainly price-conscious customers. Its salons, located mostly in strip malls, shopping centers, and Walmart stores, offer services like haircutting, styling, shampooing, conditioning, and hair coloring, along with hair care and beauty products. The company's primary brands include Supercuts, SmartStyle, and Cost Cutters. Regis generates the majority of its revenue from these mass-market locations and reports operations in two segments: franchise and company-owned, with services making up about 94% of company-owned salon sales.