Auto Trader Group (OTCMKTS:ATDRY) and Swire Pacific (OTCMKTS:SWRAY) are both auto/tires/trucks companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, risk, dividends, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, profitability and earnings.
Earnings and Valuation
This table compares Auto Trader Group and Swire Pacific's top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio |
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Auto Trader Group | $469.02 million | 16.07 | $260.76 million | N/A | N/A |
Swire Pacific | $10.93 billion | 2.60 | $1.15 billion | $2.51 | 2.92 |
Swire Pacific has higher revenue and earnings than Auto Trader Group.
Profitability
This table compares Auto Trader Group and Swire Pacific's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets |
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Auto Trader Group | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Swire Pacific | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Risk and Volatility
Auto Trader Group has a beta of 0.81, suggesting that its stock price is 19% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Swire Pacific has a beta of 1.07, suggesting that its stock price is 7% more volatile than the S&P 500.
Insider and Institutional Ownership
0.1% of Auto Trader Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.1% of Swire Pacific shares are owned by institutional investors. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.
Analyst Recommendations
This is a summary of recent recommendations and price targets for Auto Trader Group and Swire Pacific, as provided by MarketBeat.com.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score |
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Auto Trader Group | 1 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 2.40 |
Swire Pacific | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
Summary
Swire Pacific beats Auto Trader Group on 4 of the 6 factors compared between the two stocks.