Contrasting Mace Security International (OTCMKTS:MACE) and XCF Global Capital (NASDAQ:SAFX)

Mace Security International (OTCMKTS:MACE) and XCF Global Capital (NASDAQ:SAFX) are both small-cap basic materials companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, risk, valuation, dividends and profitability.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Mace Security International and XCF Global Capital”s top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Mace Security International	$6.60 million	0.16	-$4.43 million	($0.06)	-0.26
XCF Global Capital	N/A	N/A	N/A	($0.61)	-0.35

XCF Global Capital has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Mace Security International. XCF Global Capital is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Mace Security International, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Volatility & Risk

Mace Security International has a beta of 0.87, suggesting that its stock price is 13% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, XCF Global Capital has a beta of -0.13, suggesting that its stock price is 113% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent recommendations for Mace Security International and XCF Global Capital, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Mace Security International	0	0	0	0	0.00
XCF Global Capital	1	0	0	0	1.00

Profitability

This table compares Mace Security International and XCF Global Capital’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Mace Security International	-76.60%	N/A	N/A
XCF Global Capital	N/A	N/A	N/A

Insider and Institutional Ownership

8.2% of Mace Security International shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 52.3% of XCF Global Capital shares are held by institutional investors. 5.5% of Mace Security International shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 20.4% of XCF Global Capital shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

XCF Global Capital beats Mace Security International on 4 of the 7 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Mace Security International

Mace Security International, Inc. designs, manufactures, and sells personal safety and security products to retailers, distributors, and individual consumers worldwide. The company offers pepper sprays, gels, and guns, as well as animal deterrent sprays; personal alarms; stun guns; and combo kits under the Mace brand, as well as self defense products for women. It also sells tactical spray products and systems to law enforcement, security professionals, correctional institutions, and military markets. The company distributes and supports its branded products and services through mass market retailers, wholesale distributors, independent dealers, e-commerce marketers, and installation service providers, as well as Mace.com website. Mace Security International, Inc. was founded in 1965 and is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio.

About XCF Global Capital

XCF Global Capital Inc. is a player in decarbonizing the aviation industry through Sustainable Aviation Fuel. XCF Global Capital Inc., formerly known as Focus Impact BH3 Acquisition Company, is based in RENO, NV.