Contrasting Volcon (NASDAQ:EMPD) & Volkswagen (OTCMKTS:VWAGY)

Volkswagen (OTCMKTS:VWAGY) and Volcon (NASDAQ:EMPD) are both consumer discretionary companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, institutional ownership, profitability, dividends, risk and analyst recommendations.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Volkswagen and Volcon”s revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Volkswagen	$364.13 billion	0.12	$8.29 billion	$1.22	6.98
Volcon	$980,000.00	88.35	-$150.05 million	($1.05)	-2.93

Volkswagen has higher revenue and earnings than Volcon. Volcon is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Volkswagen, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Volatility and Risk

Volkswagen has a beta of 1.06, indicating that its stock price is 6% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Volcon has a beta of -0.38, indicating that its stock price is 138% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares Volkswagen and Volcon’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Volkswagen	1.68%	2.74%	0.85%
Volcon	-43,296.70%	-58.08%	-45.39%

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent ratings and recommmendations for Volkswagen and Volcon, as reported by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Volkswagen	1	1	2	1	2.60
Volcon	1	1	0	1	2.33

Summary

Volkswagen beats Volcon on 10 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Volkswagen

Volkswagen AG manufactures and sells automobiles in Germany, other European countries, North America, South America, the Asia-Pacific, and internationally. The company operates through four segments: Passenger Cars and Light Commercial Vehicles, Commercial Vehicles, Power Engineering, and Financial Services. The Passenger Cars and Light Commercial Vehicles segment engages in the development of vehicles, engines, and vehicle software; produces and sells passenger cars and light commercial vehicles, and related parts; and offers motorcycles. The Commercial Vehicles segment develops, produces, and sells trucks and buses; and offers parts and related services. The Power Engineering segment offers large-bore diesel engines, turbomachinery, and propulsion components. The Financial Services segment provides dealership and customer financing, leasing, direct banking and insurance, fleet management, and mobility services. It sells its products under the Volkswagen Passenger Cars, koda, SEAT/CUPRA, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, Audi, Lamborghini, Bentley, Ducati, Porsche, Scania, MAN, Volkswagen Truck & Bus, Navistar commercial vehicles, and Bugatti brands. The company was founded in 1937 and is headquartered in Wolfsburg, Germany. Volkswagen AG operates as a subsidiary of Porsche Automobil Holding SE.

About Volcon

Volcon, Inc. develops, manufactures, and sells electric off road powersport vehicles in the United States. It provides electric two and four-wheel motorcycles, and utility terrain vehicles through its dealers. The company also offers a line of upgrades and accessories. Its products are designed for family off-road adventures, and work on the farm and fun transport around private land applications. The company was formerly known as Frog ePowersports, Inc. and changed its name to Volcon, Inc. in October 2020. Volcon, Inc. was incorporated in 2020 and is based in Round Rock, Texas.