Dongfeng Motor Group (OTCMKTS:DNFGY) versus Nissan Motor (OTCMKTS:NSANY) Head-To-Head Survey

Nissan Motor (OTCMKTS:NSANY) and Dongfeng Motor Group (OTCMKTS:DNFGY) are both mid-cap auto/tires/trucks companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, institutional ownership, valuation, profitability, analyst recommendations, earnings and risk.

Volatility and Risk

Nissan Motor has a beta of 0.48, suggesting that its share price is 52% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Dongfeng Motor Group has a beta of -0.06, suggesting that its share price is 106% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares Nissan Motor and Dongfeng Motor Group’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Nissan Motor	-7.39%	-3.09%	-0.89%
Dongfeng Motor Group	N/A	N/A	N/A

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent ratings and recommmendations for Nissan Motor and Dongfeng Motor Group, as reported by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Nissan Motor	1	0	0	0	1.00
Dongfeng Motor Group	0	0	0	1	4.00

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Nissan Motor and Dongfeng Motor Group”s top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Nissan Motor	$82.96 billion	0.11	-$4.43 billion	($3.39)	-1.49
Dongfeng Motor Group	$14.77 billion	0.65	$8.07 million	N/A	N/A

Dongfeng Motor Group has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Nissan Motor.

Summary

Dongfeng Motor Group beats Nissan Motor on 7 of the 9 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Nissan Motor

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. manufactures and sells vehicles and automotive parts worldwide. It sells vehicles under the Nissan and Infiniti brands. The company offers vehicle and vehicle parts; engines, manual transmissions, and multiplier/reducer units; automotive parts; axles; and other related components. It also provides financial services, auto credit and car leasing, card business, insurance agency, and inventory finance, as well as engages in exterior and interior design for automobiles, and analysis of new materials and devices. In addition, the company engages in the provision of travel, environmental and engineering, production technology center, and facility services; ground and vehicle management, and information and measurement technology businesses; design, vehicle drawings and experiments, other engineering, electronic devices, and electronic equipment businesses; export and import of auto components and materials; and real estate businesses. Further, it is involved in planning and engineering of minicars and other related parts; and development, manufacturing, and sales of lithium-ion batteries for automotive use. Additionally, the company imports and sells Renault cars and parts; manages professional soccer club; and hold football and other sports event. The company was incorporated in 1933 and is headquartered in Yokohama, Japan.

About Dongfeng Motor Group

Dongfeng Motor Group Company Limited engages in the research, development, manufacture, and sale of commercial and passenger vehicles, engines, and other auto parts in the People's Republic of China. It operates in four segments: Commercial Vehicles, Passenger Vehicles, Financing Service, and Corporate and Others. The company's commercial vehicles include light, medium, and heavy-duty trucks, as well as pickup trucks and buses; passenger vehicles comprise sedans, MPVs, and SUVs; electric and new energy vehicles, and special commercial vehicles; and other automobile related products, as well as automotive parts and components, and automobile equipment. It also provides investment and advisory, car maintenance and repair, insurance agency, automotive technology development and system integration, and logistics, as well as financing and loan services. In addition, it is involved in trading of used car. The company is based in Wuhan, the People's Republic of China. Dongfeng Motor Group Company Limited operates as a subsidiary of Dongfeng Motor Corporation.