Critical Comparison: O-I Glass (NYSE:OI) vs. Xinyi Glass (OTCMKTS:XYIGF)

Xinyi Glass (OTCMKTS:XYIGF) and O-I Glass (NYSE:OI) are both mid-cap industrials companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, profitability, valuation, dividends, institutional ownership and earnings.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

97.2% of O-I Glass shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.5% of O-I Glass shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current recommendations for Xinyi Glass and O-I Glass, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Xinyi Glass	0	1	0	0	2.00
O-I Glass	0	2	6	0	2.75

O-I Glass has a consensus target price of $15.88, suggesting a potential upside of 7.96%. Given O-I Glass’ stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe O-I Glass is more favorable than Xinyi Glass.

Profitability

This table compares Xinyi Glass and O-I Glass’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Xinyi Glass	N/A	N/A	N/A
O-I Glass	-2.98%	8.48%	1.31%

Volatility & Risk

Xinyi Glass has a beta of 0.94, suggesting that its share price is 6% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, O-I Glass has a beta of 0.96, suggesting that its share price is 4% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Xinyi Glass and O-I Glass”s revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Xinyi Glass	$2.86 billion	1.46	$431.77 million	N/A	N/A
O-I Glass	$6.53 billion	0.35	-$106.00 million	($1.26)	-11.67

Xinyi Glass has higher earnings, but lower revenue than O-I Glass.

Summary

O-I Glass beats Xinyi Glass on 9 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Xinyi Glass

Xinyi Glass Holdings Limited, an investment holding company, produces and sells automobile, construction, float, and other glass products for commercial and industrial applications. The company operates through three segments: Float Glass, Automobile Glass, and Architectural Glass. It is also involved in the manufacturing and sale of automobile rubber and plastic components, as well as electronic glass; trading of automobile glass; and research and trading of glass. In addition, the company offers logistic and related services; supply chain services; operates a wind farm for electricity generation; and manufactures automatic machines for solar glass factory and other glass related industries, as well as holds properties and car parks. The company serves automobile glass manufacturing; wholesale and distribution; automobile repair; motor vehicle manufacturing; curtain wall engineering and installing; architectural and furniture glass manufacturing; electronic and household appliances manufacturing; and float glass wholesale and distribution companies. It sells its products in approximately 140 countries and territories, including the People's Republic of China, Hong Kong, the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, as well as countries in Asia, the Middle East, Europe, Africa, and the Americas. Xinyi Glass Holdings Limited was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Kwun Tong, Hong Kong.

About O-I Glass

O-I Glass, Inc., through its subsidiaries, engages in the manufacture and sale of glass containers to food and beverage manufacturers primarily in the Americas, Europe, and internationally. The company produces glass containers for alcoholic beverages, including beer, flavored malt beverages, spirits, and wine. It is also involved in the production of glass packaging for various food items, soft drinks, tea, juices, and pharmaceuticals. In addition, the company offers glass containers in a range of sizes, shapes, and colors. It sells its products directly to customers under annual or multi-year supply agreements, as well as through distributors. O-I Glass, Inc. was founded in 1903 and is based in Perrysburg, Ohio.