LiveWire Group (NYSE:LVWR – Get Free Report) and Polaris (NYSE:PII – Get Free Report) are both auto/tires/trucks companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, dividends, analyst recommendations, risk, valuation and institutional ownership.
Profitability
This table compares LiveWire Group and Polaris’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| LiveWire Group | -350.82% | -77.81% | -59.24% |
| Polaris | -1.57% | 5.16% | 1.19% |
Analyst Ratings
This is a breakdown of current ratings and recommmendations for LiveWire Group and Polaris, as reported by MarketBeat.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| LiveWire Group | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Polaris | 1 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 2.00 |
Earnings & Valuation
This table compares LiveWire Group and Polaris”s gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| LiveWire Group | $26.63 million | 27.39 | -$93.93 million | ($0.40) | -8.95 |
| Polaris | $7.18 billion | 0.45 | $110.80 million | ($1.88) | -30.81 |
Polaris has higher revenue and earnings than LiveWire Group. Polaris is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than LiveWire Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.
Volatility and Risk
LiveWire Group has a beta of 1.69, suggesting that its stock price is 69% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Polaris has a beta of 1.08, suggesting that its stock price is 8% more volatile than the S&P 500.
Insider & Institutional Ownership
0.9% of LiveWire Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 88.1% of Polaris shares are held by institutional investors. 2.1% of LiveWire Group shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 3.1% of Polaris shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.
Summary
Polaris beats LiveWire Group on 10 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.
About LiveWire Group
LiveWire Group, Inc. manufactures electric motorcycles in the United States and internationally. It operates in two segments Electric Motorcycles and STACYC. The company designs and sells electric motorcycles and parts, accessories, and apparel; and electric balance bikes for kids. It serves wholesalers, independent dealers, retailers, and through online. The company has strategic partnerships with Harley-Davidson, Inc. and the KYMCO Group. LiveWire Group, Inc. was founded in 2010 and is based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. LiveWire Group, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Harley-Davidson, Inc.
About Polaris
Polaris Inc. designs, engineers, manufactures, and markets powersports vehicles in the United States, Canada, and internationally. It operates through three segments: Off-Road, On-Road, and Marine. The company offers off-road vehicles (ORVs), including all-terrain vehicles and side-by-side vehicles; military and commercial ORVs; snowmobiles; motorcycles; and moto-roadsters, quadricycles, and boats. It also provides ORV accessories comprising winches, bumper/brushguards, plows, racks, wheels and tires, pull-behinds, cab systems, lighting and audio systems, cargo box accessories, tracks, and oil; snowmobile accessories, which include covers, traction products, reverse kits, electric starters, tracks, bags, windshields, oil, and lubricants; and motorcycle accessories, such as saddle bags, handlebars, backrests, exhausts, windshields, seats, oil, and various chrome accessories. In addition, the company offers light duty hauling and passenger vehicles; gear and apparel, such as helmets, goggles, jackets, gloves, boots, bibs, hats, pants, and leathers; and pontoon and deck boats. The company provides its products through dealers and distributors, and online; and retail and e-commerce marketplaces. The company was formerly known as Polaris Industries Inc. Polaris Inc. was founded in 1945 and is headquartered in Medina, Minnesota.
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