Reviewing RENAULT (OTCMKTS:RNLSY) and Nissan Motor (OTCMKTS:NSANY)

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

Profitability

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

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
RENAULT	N/A	N/A	N/A
Nissan Motor	-6.54%	-2.93%	-0.91%

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of current recommendations for RENAULT and Nissan Motor, as reported by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
RENAULT	0	1	0	1	3.00
Nissan Motor	2	1	0	0	1.33

Risk and Volatility

RENAULT has a beta of 1.35, suggesting that its share price is 35% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Nissan Motor has a beta of 0.8, suggesting that its share price is 20% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares RENAULT and Nissan Motor”s revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
RENAULT	$60.85 billion	0.19	$150.41 million	N/A	N/A
Nissan Motor	$82.96 billion	0.11	-$4.43 billion	($3.01)	-1.61

RENAULT has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Nissan Motor.

Summary

RENAULT beats Nissan Motor on 8 of the 9 factors compared between the two stocks.

About RENAULT

Renault SA engages in the design, manufacture, sale, repair, maintenance, and leasing of motor vehicles in Europe, Eurasia, Africa, the Middle East, the Asia Pacific, and the Americas. It also engages in the design and production of parts and equipment used for manufacturing and operation vehicles. The company operates through Automotive, Sale Financing, and Mobility Services segments. Its Automotive segment produces, sells, and distributes passenger cars and light commercial vehicles; and invests in automotive-sector associates and joint ventures primarily in Nissan. The company's Sale Financing segment offers sale financing, leasing, maintenance, and services contract under the Mobilize Financial Services brand. Its Mobility Services segment provides mobility and energy solutions for electric vehicle users under the Mobilize brand. In addition, it is also involved in the design, manufacture, and sale of passenger cars and light commercial vehicles under the Renault, Dacia, Alpine, and Mobilize brands. Further, the company offers used vehicles and spare parts; and engages in business-to-business powertrain activities, and research and advanced engineering activities. Renault SA was founded in 1898 and is based in Boulogne-Billancourt, France.

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.