Reviewing RENAULT (OTCMKTS:RNLSY) & Suzuki Motor (OTCMKTS:SZKMY)

Suzuki Motor (OTCMKTS:SZKMY) and RENAULT (OTCMKTS:RNLSY) are both large-cap auto/tires/trucks companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, dividends, valuation, earnings, analyst recommendations, risk and institutional ownership.

Profitability

This table compares Suzuki Motor and RENAULT’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Suzuki Motor	7.01%	11.31%	6.89%
RENAULT	N/A	N/A	N/A

Dividends

Suzuki Motor pays an annual dividend of $0.79 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.6%. RENAULT pays an annual dividend of $0.30 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.9%. Suzuki Motor pays out 14.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current ratings and recommmendations for Suzuki Motor and RENAULT, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Suzuki Motor	0	0	0	2	4.00
RENAULT	0	1	0	1	3.00

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Suzuki Motor and RENAULT”s revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Suzuki Motor	$38.25 billion	0.62	$2.75 billion	$5.60	8.64
RENAULT	$60.85 billion	0.19	$150.41 million	N/A	N/A

Suzuki Motor has higher earnings, but lower revenue than RENAULT.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

0.0% of Suzuki Motor shares are held by institutional investors. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Volatility and Risk

Suzuki Motor has a beta of 0.61, meaning that its stock price is 39% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, RENAULT has a beta of 1.35, meaning that its stock price is 35% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

Suzuki Motor beats RENAULT on 8 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Suzuki Motor

Suzuki Motor Corporation engages in the manufacturing and marketing of automobiles, motorcycles, and marine products in Japan, rest of Asia, Europe, North America, and internationally. It offers mini-vehicles, sub-compact vehicles, standard-sized vehicles, outboard motors, motorized wheelchairs, and electro senior vehicles. The company is also involved in solar power generation and logistics business, as well as provides other services. Suzuki Motor Corporation was founded in 1909 and is headquartered in Hamamatsu, Japan.

About RENAULT

Renault SA engages in the design, manufacture, sale, repair, maintenance, and leasing of motor vehicles in Europe, Eurasia, Africa, the Middle East, the Asia Pacific, and the Americas. It also engages in the design and production of parts and equipment used for manufacturing and operation vehicles. The company operates through Automotive, Sale Financing, and Mobility Services segments. Its Automotive segment produces, sells, and distributes passenger cars and light commercial vehicles; and invests in automotive-sector associates and joint ventures primarily in Nissan. The company's Sale Financing segment offers sale financing, leasing, maintenance, and services contract under the Mobilize Financial Services brand. Its Mobility Services segment provides mobility and energy solutions for electric vehicle users under the Mobilize brand. In addition, it is also involved in the design, manufacture, and sale of passenger cars and light commercial vehicles under the Renault, Dacia, Alpine, and Mobilize brands. Further, the company offers used vehicles and spare parts; and engages in business-to-business powertrain activities, and research and advanced engineering activities. Renault SA was founded in 1898 and is based in Boulogne-Billancourt, France.