Financial Contrast: Zapp Electric Vehicles Group (NASDAQ:ZAPP) versus Arcimoto (NASDAQ:FUV)

Arcimoto (NASDAQ:FUV) and Zapp Electric Vehicles Group (NASDAQ:ZAPP) are both small-cap auto/tires/trucks companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, institutional ownership, dividends, valuation, analyst recommendations, profitability and risk.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

13.3% of Arcimoto shares are held by institutional investors. 7.3% of Arcimoto shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Arcimoto and Zapp Electric Vehicles Group’s revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Arcimoto	$6.56 million	0.00	-$62.88 million	N/A	N/A
Zapp Electric Vehicles Group	N/A	N/A	-$222.10 million	N/A	N/A

Arcimoto has higher revenue and earnings than Zapp Electric Vehicles Group.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of recent ratings and recommmendations for Arcimoto and Zapp Electric Vehicles Group, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Arcimoto	0	0	0	0	N/A
Zapp Electric Vehicles Group	0	0	0	0	N/A

Volatility & Risk

Arcimoto has a beta of 2.77, suggesting that its share price is 177% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Zapp Electric Vehicles Group has a beta of 0.29, suggesting that its share price is 71% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares Arcimoto and Zapp Electric Vehicles Group’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Arcimoto	-751.99%	-222.57%	-91.43%
Zapp Electric Vehicles Group	N/A	N/A	N/A

Summary

Arcimoto beats Zapp Electric Vehicles Group on 5 of the 8 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Arcimoto

Arcimoto, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, sells, and rents three-wheeled electric vehicles in the United States. Its flagship product is the Fun Utility Vehicle (FUV) use for everyday consumer trips. The company also provides Deliverator, an electric last-mile delivery solution to get goods where they need to go; TRiO, a bolt on kit that converts a two wheeled motorcycle into a tilting three wheeled motorcycle; and Arcimoto Flatbed, a prototype that eschews the rear seat. In addition, it develops Rapid Responder for emergency services and security; Cameo for film, sports, and influencers; and Arcimoto Roadster, an unparalleled pure-electric on-road thrill machine, as well as Mean Lean Machine, a class 3 e-trike. The company also offers its products online. The company was formerly known as WTP Incorporated and changed its name to Arcimoto, Inc. in December 2011. Arcimoto, Inc. was incorporated in 2007 and is based in Eugene, Oregon.

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.