Critical Review: Kaixin (NASDAQ:KXIN) & Mazda Motor (OTCMKTS:MZDAY)
by Doug Wharley · The Cerbat GemMazda Motor (OTCMKTS:MZDAY – Get Free Report) and Kaixin (NASDAQ:KXIN – Get Free Report) are both auto/tires/trucks companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, risk, valuation, profitability, earnings, analyst recommendations and dividends.
Profitability
This table compares Mazda Motor and Kaixin’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| Mazda Motor | 0.63% | 4.62% | 2.05% |
| Kaixin | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Analyst Ratings
This is a breakdown of recent ratings and recommmendations for Mazda Motor and Kaixin, as reported by MarketBeat.com.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| Mazda Motor | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2.00 |
| Kaixin | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.00 |
Risk and Volatility
Mazda Motor has a beta of 0.52, suggesting that its share price is 48% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Kaixin has a beta of 1.08, suggesting that its share price is 8% more volatile than the S&P 500.
Earnings and Valuation
This table compares Mazda Motor and Kaixin”s revenue, earnings per share and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| Mazda Motor | $32.96 billion | 0.15 | $752.92 million | $0.16 | 24.16 |
| Kaixin | $31.53 million | 0.02 | -$40.97 million | N/A | N/A |
Mazda Motor has higher revenue and earnings than Kaixin.
Insider & Institutional Ownership
2.0% of Kaixin shares are held by institutional investors. 20.8% of Kaixin shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.
Summary
Mazda Motor beats Kaixin on 8 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.
About Mazda Motor
Mazda Motor Corporation engages in the manufacture and sale of passenger cars and commercial vehicles in Japan, China, North America, Europe, and internationally. The company was formerly known as Toyo Kogyo Co., Ltd. and changed its name to Mazda Motor Corporation in May 1984. Mazda Motor Corporation was incorporated in 1920 and is headquartered in Hiroshima, Japan.
About Kaixin
Kaixin Auto Holdings primarily engages in the sale of domestic and imported automobiles in the People's Republic of China. It focuses on automobiles brands, such as Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Land Rover, Bentley, Rolls-Royce, and Porsche. The company is headquartered in Beijing, the People's Republic of China.