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ZEV vs. WKHS, FFIE, EVTV, XOS, and REE

Should you be buying Lightning eMotors stock or one of its competitors? The main competitors of Lightning eMotors include Workhorse Group (WKHS), Faraday Future Intelligent Electric (FFIE), Envirotech Vehicles (EVTV), XOS (XOS), and REE Automotive (REE). These companies are all part of the "automobiles and trucks" industry.

How does Lightning eMotors compare to Workhorse Group?

Lightning eMotors (NYSE:ZEV) and Workhorse Group (NASDAQ:WKHS) are both small-cap auto/tires/trucks companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, dividends, risk, profitability, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, earnings and institutional ownership.

Given Lightning eMotors' higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Lightning eMotors is more favorable than Workhorse Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Lightning eMotors
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Workhorse Group
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

Lightning eMotors has a net margin of -221.51% compared to Workhorse Group's net margin of -363.15%. Lightning eMotors' return on equity of -221.78% beat Workhorse Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Lightning eMotors-221.51% -221.78% -69.89%
Workhorse Group -363.15%-239.58%-68.70%

In the previous week, Workhorse Group had 6 more articles in the media than Lightning eMotors. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Workhorse Group and 0 mentions for Lightning eMotors. Workhorse Group's average media sentiment score of 0.58 beat Lightning eMotors' score of 0.00 indicating that Workhorse Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Lightning eMotors Neutral
Workhorse Group Positive

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Lightning eMotors$24.69M0.00$15.17M-$11.19N/A
Workhorse Group$21.21M1.63-$64.09M-$84.69N/A

25.2% of Lightning eMotors shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 16.0% of Workhorse Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.7% of Lightning eMotors shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.9% of Workhorse Group shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Lightning eMotors has a beta of 2.69, indicating that its share price is 169% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Workhorse Group has a beta of 2.53, indicating that its share price is 153% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

Lightning eMotors beats Workhorse Group on 10 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Lightning eMotors compare to Faraday Future Intelligent Electric?

Faraday Future Intelligent Electric (NASDAQ:FFIE) and Lightning eMotors (NYSE:ZEV) are both small-cap auto/tires/trucks companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, dividends, profitability, valuation, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, institutional ownership and earnings.

71.7% of Faraday Future Intelligent Electric shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 25.2% of Lightning eMotors shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.6% of Faraday Future Intelligent Electric shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 3.7% of Lightning eMotors shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Faraday Future Intelligent Electric's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Lightning eMotors'average media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Neutral
Lightning eMotors Neutral

Lightning eMotors has a net margin of -221.51% compared to Faraday Future Intelligent Electric's net margin of -59,289.57%. Faraday Future Intelligent Electric's return on equity of -118.78% beat Lightning eMotors' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Faraday Future Intelligent Electric-59,289.57% -118.78% -45.07%
Lightning eMotors -221.51%-221.78%-69.89%

Lightning eMotors has higher revenue and earnings than Faraday Future Intelligent Electric. Faraday Future Intelligent Electric is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Lightning eMotors, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Faraday Future Intelligent Electric$537K53.79-$431.74M-$34.46N/A
Lightning eMotors$24.69M0.00$15.17M-$11.19N/A

Faraday Future Intelligent Electric has a beta of 4.8, indicating that its stock price is 380% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Lightning eMotors has a beta of 2.69, indicating that its stock price is 169% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

Lightning eMotors beats Faraday Future Intelligent Electric on 6 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Lightning eMotors compare to Envirotech Vehicles?

Envirotech Vehicles (NASDAQ:EVTV) and Lightning eMotors (NYSE:ZEV) are both small-cap auto/tires/trucks companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, valuation, analyst recommendations, dividends, media sentiment, institutional ownership, risk and earnings.

5.7% of Envirotech Vehicles shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 25.2% of Lightning eMotors shares are held by institutional investors. 17.8% of Envirotech Vehicles shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 3.7% of Lightning eMotors shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Envirotech Vehicles has a beta of 0.8, indicating that its stock price is 20% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Lightning eMotors has a beta of 2.69, indicating that its stock price is 169% more volatile than the S&P 500.

In the previous week, Envirotech Vehicles had 1 more articles in the media than Lightning eMotors. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Envirotech Vehicles and 0 mentions for Lightning eMotors. Envirotech Vehicles' average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Lightning eMotors'average media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Envirotech Vehicles Neutral
Lightning eMotors Neutral

Lightning eMotors has a net margin of -221.51% compared to Envirotech Vehicles' net margin of -658.70%. Lightning eMotors' return on equity of -221.78% beat Envirotech Vehicles' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Envirotech Vehicles-658.70% -1,284.22% -146.04%
Lightning eMotors -221.51%-221.78%-69.89%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Envirotech Vehicles$5.94M3.92-$39.13M-$12.54N/A
Lightning eMotors$24.69M0.00$15.17M-$11.19N/A

Given Lightning eMotors' higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Lightning eMotors is more favorable than Envirotech Vehicles.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Envirotech Vehicles
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
Lightning eMotors
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

Summary

Lightning eMotors beats Envirotech Vehicles on 10 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Lightning eMotors compare to XOS?

XOS (NASDAQ:XOS) and Lightning eMotors (NYSE:ZEV) are both small-cap auto/tires/trucks companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, valuation, analyst recommendations, dividends, media sentiment, institutional ownership, risk and earnings.

Lightning eMotors has lower revenue, but higher earnings than XOS. XOS is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Lightning eMotors, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
XOS$45.99M0.47-$25.32M-$2.81N/A
Lightning eMotors$24.69M0.00$15.17M-$11.19N/A

In the previous week, XOS had 4 more articles in the media than Lightning eMotors. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for XOS and 0 mentions for Lightning eMotors. XOS's average media sentiment score of 0.33 beat Lightning eMotors' score of 0.00 indicating that XOS is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
XOS Neutral
Lightning eMotors Neutral

XOS has a net margin of -55.05% compared to Lightning eMotors' net margin of -221.51%. XOS's return on equity of -103.90% beat Lightning eMotors' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
XOS-55.05% -103.90% -33.51%
Lightning eMotors -221.51%-221.78%-69.89%

XOS presently has a consensus price target of $7.00, suggesting a potential upside of 288.89%. Given XOS's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe XOS is more favorable than Lightning eMotors.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
XOS
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Lightning eMotors
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

12.9% of XOS shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 25.2% of Lightning eMotors shares are held by institutional investors. 20.9% of XOS shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 3.7% of Lightning eMotors shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

XOS has a beta of 1.72, indicating that its stock price is 72% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Lightning eMotors has a beta of 2.69, indicating that its stock price is 169% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

XOS beats Lightning eMotors on 11 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Lightning eMotors compare to REE Automotive?

Lightning eMotors (NYSE:ZEV) and REE Automotive (NASDAQ:REE) are both small-cap auto/tires/trucks companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, dividends, institutional ownership, profitability, analyst recommendations, risk and media sentiment.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Lightning eMotors$24.69M0.00$15.17M-$11.19N/A
REE Automotive$180K58.00-$111.75M-$5.28N/A

In the previous week, REE Automotive had 3 more articles in the media than Lightning eMotors. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for REE Automotive and 0 mentions for Lightning eMotors. Lightning eMotors' average media sentiment score of 0.00 beat REE Automotive's score of -0.24 indicating that Lightning eMotors is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Lightning eMotors Neutral
REE Automotive Neutral

REE Automotive has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Lightning eMotors' net margin of -221.51%. REE Automotive's return on equity of 0.00% beat Lightning eMotors' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Lightning eMotors-221.51% -221.78% -69.89%
REE Automotive N/A N/A N/A

REE Automotive has a consensus price target of $1.00, indicating a potential upside of 113.22%. Given REE Automotive's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe REE Automotive is more favorable than Lightning eMotors.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Lightning eMotors
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
REE Automotive
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

25.2% of Lightning eMotors shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 12.7% of REE Automotive shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.7% of Lightning eMotors shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Lightning eMotors has a beta of 2.69, indicating that its stock price is 169% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, REE Automotive has a beta of 2.41, indicating that its stock price is 141% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

REE Automotive beats Lightning eMotors on 8 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

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ZEV vs. The Competition

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MetricLightning eMotorsMotor vehicles & car bodies IndustryAuto SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$10.53M$4.64B$21.67B$22.85B
Dividend YieldN/AN/A2.77%4.05%
P/E Ratio0.002.3924.1928.55
Price / SalesN/A14.7216.8724.25
Price / CashN/A3.1911.4925.18
Price / BookN/A3.113.115.37
Net Income$15.17M$826.42M$429.99M$1.07B

Lightning eMotors Competitors List

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CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
ZEV
Lightning eMotors
N/AN/AN/AN/A$10.53M$24.69MN/A200
WKHS
Workhorse Group
0.5628 of 5 stars		$2.67
+0.4%		N/A-75.9%$27.80M$21.21MN/A330
FFIE
Faraday Future Intelligent Electric
N/A$0.37
-5.8%		N/A-66.2%$27.06M$537KN/A740
EVTV
Envirotech Vehicles
0.2696 of 5 stars		$1.68
+1.8%		N/A-33.0%$21.34M$5.94MN/A10
XOS
XOS
2.6051 of 5 stars		$1.72
+0.9%		$7.00
+307.0%		-52.9%$20.43M$45.99MN/A330

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