Head-To-Head Contrast: Porsche Automobil (OTCMKTS:POAHY) vs. XPeng (NYSE:XPEV)

XPeng (NYSE:XPEV) and Porsche Automobil (OTCMKTS:POAHY) are both large-cap auto/tires/trucks companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, institutional ownership, dividends, analyst recommendations, valuation, profitability and earnings.

Profitability

This table compares XPeng and Porsche Automobil’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
XPeng	-4.02%	-9.25%	-3.12%
Porsche Automobil	N/A	N/A	N/A

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares XPeng and Porsche Automobil”s top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
XPeng	$5.60 million	3,703.03	-$805.43 million	($0.42)	-52.02
Porsche Automobil	N/A	N/A	-$21.66 billion	N/A	N/A

XPeng has higher revenue and earnings than Porsche Automobil.

Risk & Volatility

XPeng has a beta of 2.54, indicating that its share price is 154% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Porsche Automobil has a beta of 1.21, indicating that its share price is 21% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

21.1% of XPeng shares are owned by institutional investors. 27.6% of XPeng shares are owned 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.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent ratings and target prices for XPeng and Porsche Automobil, as reported by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
XPeng	2	4	8	3	2.71
Porsche Automobil	0	7	0	0	2.00

XPeng currently has a consensus price target of $25.37, indicating a potential upside of 16.09%. Given XPeng’s stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe XPeng is more favorable than Porsche Automobil.

Summary

XPeng beats Porsche Automobil on 9 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

About XPeng

XPeng Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, and markets smart electric vehicles (EVs) in the People's Republic of China. It offers SUVs under the G3, G3i, and G9 names; four-door sports sedans under the P7 and P7i names; and family sedans under the P5 name. The company also provides sales contracts, super charging, maintenance, technical support, auto financing, insurance, technology support, ride-hailing, automotive loan referral, and other services, as well as vehicle leasing and insurance agency services. In addition, it offers advanced driver-assistance system technology and in-car intelligent operating system; and vehicle systems comprising powertrains, and the electrical and electronic architecture. XPeng Inc. was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Guangzhou, the People's Republic of China.

About Porsche Automobil

Porsche Automobil Holding SE, through its subsidiaries, operates as an automobile manufacturer worldwide. It operates in two segments, Core Investments and Portfolio Investments. The company is involved in investments in the areas of mobility and industrial technology. It offers its products under the Volkswagen, Audi, SEAT, KODA, Bentley, Lamborghini, and Porsche brand names. The company was formerly known as Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche Aktiengesellschaft and changed its name to Porsche Automobil Holding SE in November 2007. Porsche Automobil Holding SE was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany.