Volcon (NASDAQ:EMPD – Get Free Report) and LiveWire Group (NYSE:LVWR – Get Free Report) are both small-cap auto/tires/trucks companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, valuation, dividends, profitability, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and risk.
Valuation and Earnings
This table compares Volcon and LiveWire Group”s gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| Volcon | $4.04 million | 89.01 | -$45.51 million | N/A | N/A |
| LiveWire Group | $26.63 million | 41.12 | -$93.93 million | ($0.40) | -13.44 |
Analyst Ratings
This is a breakdown of current ratings for Volcon and LiveWire Group, as provided by MarketBeat.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| Volcon | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4.00 |
| LiveWire Group | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Profitability
This table compares Volcon and LiveWire Group’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| Volcon | -720.28% | -282.87% | -180.44% |
| LiveWire Group | -350.82% | -77.81% | -59.24% |
Insider & Institutional Ownership
0.9% of LiveWire Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.1% of Volcon shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 2.1% of LiveWire Group shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.
Risk and Volatility
Volcon has a beta of -0.7, meaning that its share price is 170% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, LiveWire Group has a beta of 1.69, meaning that its share price is 69% more volatile than the S&P 500.
Summary
LiveWire Group beats Volcon on 7 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.
About Volcon
Volcon, Inc. develops, manufactures, and sells electric off road powersport vehicles in the United States. It provides electric two and four-wheel motorcycles, and utility terrain vehicles through its dealers. The company also offers a line of upgrades and accessories. Its products are designed for family off-road adventures, and work on the farm and fun transport around private land applications. The company was formerly known as Frog ePowersports, Inc. and changed its name to Volcon, Inc. in October 2020. Volcon, Inc. was incorporated in 2020 and is based in Round Rock, Texas.
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.
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