Leatt (OTCMKTS:LEAT – Get Free Report) and Zapp Electric Vehicles Group (NASDAQ:ZAPP – Get Free Report) are both small-cap consumer discretionary companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, risk, valuation, analyst recommendations, earnings, institutional ownership and profitability.
Insider and Institutional Ownership
0.6% of Leatt shares are held by institutional investors. 38.5% of Leatt shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.
Analyst Ratings
This is a summary of current ratings and recommmendations for Leatt and Zapp Electric Vehicles Group, as provided by MarketBeat.com.
Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
Leatt | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
Zapp Electric Vehicles Group | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
Risk and Volatility
Leatt has a beta of 1.36, suggesting that its stock price is 36% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Zapp Electric Vehicles Group has a beta of 0.29, suggesting that its stock price is 71% less volatile than the S&P 500.
Profitability
This table compares Leatt and Zapp Electric Vehicles Group’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
Leatt | 1.70% | 1.97% | 1.65% |
Zapp Electric Vehicles Group | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Valuation & Earnings
This table compares Leatt and Zapp Electric Vehicles Group’s revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.
Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
Leatt | $47.24 million | 1.03 | $800,000.00 | $0.12 | 65.01 |
Zapp Electric Vehicles Group | N/A | N/A | -$222.10 million | N/A | N/A |
Leatt has higher revenue and earnings than Zapp Electric Vehicles Group.
Summary
Leatt beats Zapp Electric Vehicles Group on 8 of the 8 factors compared between the two stocks.
About Leatt
Leatt Corporation designs, develops, markets, and distributes personal protective equipment for participants of motor sports and leisure activities worldwide. The company offers Leatt-Brace system, an injection molded neck protection system designed to prevent injuries to the cervical spine and neck. It also provides helmets for head and brain protection; and body armor products, including chest protectors, full upper body protectors, upper body protection vests, back protectors, knee braces, knee and elbow guards, off-road motorcycle boots, and mountain biking shoes. In addition, the company offers other products, parts, and accessories, such as goggles; toolbelt, duffel, gear, helmet bags, hats, and hydration kits; casual clothing, caps, and sunglasses; and apparel that comprises suits, jackets, jerseys, pants, shorts, socks, and gloves, as well as aftermarket support products. Further, it acts as the original equipment manufacturer for personal protective equipment sold by other brands. The company's products are used by riders of motorcycles, bicycles, snowmobiles, and ATVs. It sells its products to customers through a network of distributors and retailers; and direct to end consumers through digital channels and online store at leatt.com. The company was formerly known as Treadzone, Inc. and changed its name to Leatt Corporation in May 2005. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Durbanville, South Africa.
About Zapp Electric Vehicles Group
Zapp Electric Vehicles Limited operates an electric motorcycle company. Its i300 is the first in a suite of electric two-wheelers that the company plans to bring to market. It offers a direct-to-customer experience known as DSDTC (drop-ship-direct-to-customer). The company sells its product the i300, to customers online and delivered to the home, as well as provides at-home inspection, service, and support throughout the vehicle ownership lifecycle. The company was incorporated in 2017 and is based in Bangkok, Thailand, with additional office in Paris, France.
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