Head to Head Review: Dongfeng Motor Group (OTCMKTS:DNFGY) versus Mazda Motor (OTCMKTS:MZDAY)

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

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current recommendations and price targets for Mazda Motor and Dongfeng Motor Group, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Mazda Motor	1	2	1	0	2.00
Dongfeng Motor Group	0	0	0	1	4.00

Profitability

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

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Mazda Motor	0.63%	4.62%	2.05%
Dongfeng Motor Group	N/A	N/A	N/A

Risk & Volatility

Mazda 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 -0.08, suggesting that its share price is 108% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Mazda 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
Mazda Motor	$32.96 billion	0.15	$752.92 million	$0.16	24.21
Dongfeng Motor Group	$14.77 billion	0.64	$8.07 million	N/A	N/A

Mazda Motor has higher revenue and earnings than Dongfeng Motor Group.

Summary

Mazda Motor beats Dongfeng Motor Group on 7 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Mazda Motor

Mazda Motor Corporation engages in the manufacture and sale of passenger cars and commercial vehicles in Japan, China, North America, Europe, and internationally. The company was formerly known as Toyo Kogyo Co., Ltd. and changed its name to Mazda Motor Corporation in May 1984. Mazda Motor Corporation was incorporated in 1920 and is headquartered in Hiroshima, 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.