Volatility & Risk
Leatt has a beta of 0.94, suggesting that its stock price is 6% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Kandi Technologies Group has a beta of 0.81, suggesting that its stock price is 19% less volatile than the S&P 500.
Profitability
This table compares Leatt and Kandi Technologies Group’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| Leatt | 3.51% | 4.90% | 4.19% |
| Kandi Technologies Group | -39.45% | -6.82% | -5.21% |
Valuation & Earnings
This table compares Leatt and Kandi Technologies Group”s revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| Leatt | $44.03 million | 1.87 | -$2.20 million | $0.30 | 44.02 |
| Kandi Technologies Group | $127.57 million | 0.95 | -$50.50 million | ($0.58) | -2.45 |
Leatt has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Kandi Technologies Group. Kandi Technologies Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Leatt, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.
Institutional and Insider Ownership
0.6% of Leatt shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 3.7% of Kandi Technologies Group shares are held by institutional investors. 80.0% of Leatt shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 16.8% of Kandi Technologies Group shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.
Summary
Leatt beats Kandi Technologies Group on 9 of the 11 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 Kandi Technologies Group
Kandi Technologies Group, Inc. engages in designing, developing, manufacturing, and commercializing electric vehicle (EV) products and parts in the People's Republic of China and the United States. It offers also off-road vehicles, including all-terrain vehicles, utility vehicles, go-karts, electric scooters, and electric self-balancing scooters, as well as related parts; and battery packs and smart battery swap system. The company was formerly known as Kandi Technologies, Corp. and changed its name to Kandi Technologies Group, Inc. in December 2012. Kandi Technologies Group, Inc. was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Jinhua, the People's Republic of China.
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