Contrasting Bayerische Motoren Werke (OTCMKTS:BAMXF) and Suzuki Motor (OTCMKTS:SZKMY)

Bayerische Motoren Werke (OTCMKTS:BAMXF) and Suzuki Motor (OTCMKTS:SZKMY) are both large-cap auto/tires/trucks companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, risk, profitability, earnings, dividends, analyst recommendations and valuation.

Risk & Volatility

Bayerische Motoren Werke has a beta of 0.83, suggesting that its stock price is 17% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Suzuki Motor has a beta of 0.57, suggesting that its stock price is 43% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

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

Profitability

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

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Bayerische Motoren Werke	4.19%	6.07%	2.18%
Suzuki Motor	7.01%	11.10%	6.82%

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of current ratings for Bayerische Motoren Werke and Suzuki Motor, as reported by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Bayerische Motoren Werke	0	3	0	1	2.50
Suzuki Motor	1	0	0	2	3.00

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Bayerische Motoren Werke and Suzuki Motor”s revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Bayerische Motoren Werke	$154.09 billion	0.38	$7.89 billion	$10.07	10.03
Suzuki Motor	$38.25 billion	0.76	$2.75 billion	$5.60	10.63

Bayerische Motoren Werke has higher revenue and earnings than Suzuki Motor. Bayerische Motoren Werke is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Suzuki Motor, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Summary

Suzuki Motor beats Bayerische Motoren Werke on 8 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Bayerische Motoren Werke

Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft engages in the development, manufacture, and sale of automobiles and motorcycles, and spare parts and accessories worldwide. It operates through Automotive, Motorcycles, and Financial Services segments. The Automotive segment engages in the development, manufacture, assembling, and sale of automobiles, spare parts, accessories, and mobility services under the BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce brands. The Motorcycles segment develops, manufactures, assembles, and sells motorcycles and scooters under the BMW Motorrad brand, as well as spare parts and accessories. The Financial Services segment is involved in the automobile and motorcycle leasing, credit financing, retail and dealership financing, multi-brand fleet, customer deposit, and insurance activities; and the provision of fleet management services under the Alphabet brand. The company sells its products through independent dealerships. Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft was founded in 1916 and is headquartered in Munich, Germany.

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.