Head to Head Review: Getaround (GETR) vs. Its Rivals
by Sarita Garza · The Markets DailyGetaround (NYSE:GETR – Get Free Report) is one of 449 public companies in the “Software – Application” industry, but how does it contrast to its rivals? We will compare Getaround to related companies based on the strength of its profitability, dividends, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, risk, valuation and earnings.
Valuation and Earnings
This table compares Getaround and its rivals gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Net Income | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| Getaround | $78.32 million | -$113.95 million | -0.04 |
| Getaround Competitors | $268.03 million | $18.22 million | 401.43 |
Getaround’s rivals have higher revenue and earnings than Getaround. Getaround is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than its rivals, indicating that it is currently more affordable than other companies in its industry.
Profitability
This table compares Getaround and its rivals’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| Getaround | -132.69% | -3,722.93% | -64.71% |
| Getaround Competitors | -28.87% | -110.30% | -8.98% |
Risk and Volatility
Getaround has a beta of 0.96, indicating that its share price is 4% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Getaround’s rivals have a beta of 0.90, indicating that their average share price is 10% less volatile than the S&P 500.
Analyst Ratings
This is a summary of recent recommendations and price targets for Getaround and its rivals, as reported by MarketBeat.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| Getaround | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Getaround Competitors | 526 | 1942 | 3776 | 68 | 2.54 |
As a group, “Software – Application” companies have a potential upside of 19.77%. Given Getaround’s rivals higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Getaround has less favorable growth aspects than its rivals.
Institutional & Insider Ownership
59.6% of Getaround shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 31.9% of shares of all “Software – Application” companies are owned by institutional investors. 29.2% of Getaround shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 30.9% of shares of all “Software – Application” companies are owned by 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
Getaround rivals beat Getaround on 8 of the 10 factors compared.
About Getaround
Getaround, Inc. operates as an online car rental service company for peer-to-peer car sharing. The company operates Getaround, a digital carsharing marketplace, which is accessed through the Getaround app and derives demand from guests who want access to cars nearby 24/7 for various use cases, such as local and long-distance getaways, running errands, business travel, and driving to earn through rideshare and delivery platforms. Getaround, Inc. is based in San Francisco, California.