Analyzing Chijet Motor (NASDAQ:DCX) and Envirotech Vehicles (NASDAQ:EVTV)

Envirotech Vehicles (NASDAQ:EVTV) and Chijet Motor (NASDAQ:DCX) 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, analyst recommendations, risk, dividends, institutional ownership and profitability.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Envirotech Vehicles and Chijet Motor”s revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Envirotech Vehicles	$1.87 million	4.12	-$8.85 million	($11.60)	-0.19
Chijet Motor	$6.91 million	0.08	-$46.90 million	N/A	N/A

Envirotech Vehicles has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Chijet Motor.

Volatility and Risk

Envirotech Vehicles has a beta of 0.71, indicating that its stock price is 29% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Chijet Motor has a beta of -1.59, indicating that its stock price is 259% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

5.7% of Envirotech Vehicles shares are held by institutional investors. 17.8% of Envirotech Vehicles shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 22.0% of Chijet Motor shares are held by company 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.

Profitability

This table compares Envirotech Vehicles and Chijet Motor’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Envirotech Vehicles	-753.60%	-152.81%	-58.76%
Chijet Motor	N/A	N/A	N/A

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current ratings and recommmendations for Envirotech Vehicles and Chijet Motor, as provided by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Envirotech Vehicles	1	0	0	0	1.00
Chijet Motor	1	0	0	0	1.00

Summary

Chijet Motor beats Envirotech Vehicles on 5 of the 9 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Envirotech Vehicles

Envirotech Vehicles, Inc. manufactures and provides zero-emission electric vehicles in the United States. It offers Class 2 through logistics vans; class 4 through urban trucks, school buses, electric forklifts, street sweepers, neighborhood electric vehicles, and right-hand drive vans and urban trucks. The company also offers vehicle maintenance and safety inspection services. It serves commercial and last-mile fleets, school districts, public and private transportation service companies, and colleges and universities. The company was formerly known as ADOMANI, Inc. and changed its name to Envirotech Vehicles, Inc. in May 2021. Envirotech Vehicles, Inc. is headquartered in Osceola, Arkansas.

About Chijet Motor

Chijet Motor Company, Inc. engages in the research and development, production, and sale of new energy vehicles. It offers battery electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, and fuel cell electric vehicles. The company was founded in 2021 and is based in Grand Cayman, the Cayman Islands.