XPeng (NYSE:XPEV – Get Free Report) and ECD Automotive Design (NASDAQ:ECDA – Get Free Report) are both auto/tires/trucks companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, dividends, profitability, earnings, analyst recommendations, risk and valuation.
Profitability
This table compares XPeng and ECD Automotive Design’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| XPeng | -21.64% | -23.38% | -10.14% |
| ECD Automotive Design | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Valuation and Earnings
This table compares XPeng and ECD Automotive Design”s top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| XPeng | $4.32 billion | 2.66 | -$1.47 billion | ($1.48) | -8.23 |
| ECD Automotive Design | $25.73 million | 1.48 | -$1.60 million | N/A | N/A |
Analyst Recommendations
This is a summary of current recommendations and price targets for XPeng and ECD Automotive Design, as provided by MarketBeat.com.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| XPeng | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 3.00 |
| ECD Automotive Design | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3.00 |
XPeng presently has a consensus target price of $9.42, suggesting a potential downside of 22.66%. ECD Automotive Design has a consensus target price of $9.00, suggesting a potential upside of 656.30%. Given ECD Automotive Design’s higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe ECD Automotive Design is more favorable than XPeng.
Risk & Volatility
XPeng has a beta of 2.75, indicating that its share price is 175% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, ECD Automotive Design has a beta of -1.58, indicating that its share price is 258% less volatile than the S&P 500.
Insider & Institutional Ownership
23.1% of XPeng shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 94.8% of ECD Automotive Design shares are held by institutional investors. 27.6% of XPeng shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 16.3% of ECD Automotive Design shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.
About XPeng
XPeng Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, and markets smart electric vehicles (EVs) in the People's Republic of China. It offers SUVs under the G3, G3i, and G9 names; four-door sports sedans under the P7 and P7i names; and family sedans under the P5 name. The company also provides sales contracts, super charging, maintenance, technical support, auto financing, insurance, technology support, ride-hailing, automotive loan referral, and other services, as well as vehicle leasing and insurance agency services. In addition, it offers advanced driver-assistance system technology and in-car intelligent operating system; and vehicle systems comprising powertrains, and the electrical and electronic architecture. XPeng Inc. was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Guangzhou, the People's Republic of China.
About ECD Automotive Design
ECD Automotive Design, Inc. engages in the production and sale of customized Land Rover vehicles in the United States. The company also provides repair or upgrade services and extended warranties to customers. It restores various vehicles, including Land Rovers Defenders, Land Rover Series IIA and III, the Range Rover Classic, and Jaguar E-Type. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Kissimmee, Florida.
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