Comparing Isuzu Motors (OTCMKTS:ISUZY) & Geely Automobile (OTCMKTS:GELYY)

Geely Automobile (OTCMKTS:GELYY) and Isuzu Motors (OTCMKTS:ISUZY) 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 dividends, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, valuation, profitability, earnings and risk.

Risk and Volatility

Geely Automobile has a beta of 0.88, suggesting that its stock price is 12% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Isuzu Motors has a beta of 0.45, suggesting that its stock price is 55% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares Geely Automobile and Isuzu Motors’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Geely Automobile	N/A	N/A	N/A
Isuzu Motors	4.33%	9.18%	4.30%

Dividends

Geely Automobile pays an annual dividend of $0.76 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.6%. Isuzu Motors pays an annual dividend of $0.37 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.6%. Isuzu Motors pays out 26.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current ratings and price targets for Geely Automobile and Isuzu Motors, as provided by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Geely Automobile	0	0	0	0	0.00
Isuzu Motors	0	2	0	0	2.00

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Geely Automobile and Isuzu Motors”s top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Geely Automobile	$33.41 billion	0.74	$2.31 billion	N/A	N/A
Isuzu Motors	$21.07 billion	0.46	$886.80 million	$1.39	10.23

Geely Automobile has higher revenue and earnings than Isuzu Motors.

About Geely Automobile

Geely Automobile Holdings Limited, an investment holding company, operates as an automobile manufacturer primarily in the People’s Republic of China. The company engages in the research and development, production, marketing, and sale of passenger vehicles, automobile parts, and related automobile components, as well as provision of related after-sales and technical services. It also offers sedans, wagons, sport utility cars, and electric vehicles under the Geely, Geometry, and ZEEKR brands; vehicles design, technology consulting, general logistics, packing, and storage services; researches and develops technology; procures mechanical and electrical equipment, and automobile parts and components; and manufactures and sells vehicle engines. In addition, the company provides automotive design, software systems development, modular development, virtual engineering of intelligent electric vehicles, and mobility technology solutions; knock down kits; and engages in the preparation and construction of engine manufactory projects. It operates in Malaysia, Eastern Europe, the Middle East, Northern Europe, the Philippines, Central and South America, Africa, and internationally. Geely Automobile Holdings Limited is headquartered in Wan Chai, Hong Kong.

About Isuzu Motors

Isuzu Motors Limited manufactures and sells commercial vehicles, light commercial vehicles, and diesel engines and components worldwide. Its products include heavy and medium duty trucks and buses, and light-duty trucks; passenger pickup vehicles, pickup trucks, and SUVs; and marine and industrial engines. The company also supplies diesel engines to manufacturers in various fields, including construction machinery, agricultural equipment, power generators, and commercial vessels. In addition, it provides after-sales services; repair services of commercial vehicles and buses; and commercial vehicle leasing, and maintenance contract services. Further, the company manufactures automobile parts and engines. Additionally, it engages in the import, wholesale, supply, and export of vehicles, and components and parts; and logistics management activities, as well as import, assembly, and wholesale of pickup trucks and derivatives. The company was formerly known as Diesel Automobile Industry Co., Ltd. and changed its name to Isuzu Motors Limited in July 1949. Isuzu Motors Limited was founded in 1916 and is headquartered in Yokohama-shi, Japan.