ECD Automotive Design (NASDAQ:ECDA – Get Free Report) and Lotus Technology (NASDAQ:LOT – Get Free Report) are both small-cap consumer discretionary companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, dividends, institutional ownership, earnings, valuation, risk and analyst recommendations.
Profitability
This table compares ECD Automotive Design and Lotus Technology’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| ECD Automotive Design | -33.06% | N/A | -52.37% |
| Lotus Technology | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Risk and Volatility
ECD Automotive Design has a beta of 0.16, meaning that its stock price is 84% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Lotus Technology has a beta of 0.71, meaning that its stock price is 29% less volatile than the S&P 500.
Analyst Recommendations
This is a breakdown of current ratings and target prices for ECD Automotive Design and Lotus Technology, as provided by MarketBeat.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| ECD Automotive Design | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.00 |
| Lotus Technology | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.00 |
Institutional & Insider Ownership
94.8% of ECD Automotive Design shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 63.4% of Lotus Technology shares are held by institutional investors. 17.8% of ECD Automotive Design shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of Lotus Technology shares are held by 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.
Earnings and Valuation
This table compares ECD Automotive Design and Lotus Technology”s gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| ECD Automotive Design | $24.50 million | 0.00 | -$10.77 million | ($53.00) | -0.00 |
| Lotus Technology | $519.10 million | 0.33 | -$464.22 million | ($0.72) | -0.37 |
ECD Automotive Design has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Lotus Technology. Lotus Technology is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than ECD Automotive Design, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.
Summary
Lotus Technology beats ECD Automotive Design on 6 of the 9 factors compared between the two stocks.
About ECD Automotive Design
ECD Automotive Design, Inc. designs, restores and builds bespoke classic vehicles for individual customers. The company is best known for customized Land Rover Defenders and Range Rover Classics, as well as select Jaguar E-Type models. Each vehicle is typically rebuilt and tailored to the customer’s specifications, including interior materials, exterior finishes, technology and powertrain options. ECD combines traditional restoration techniques with modern components and amenities. Its vehicles may feature upgraded suspension and braking systems, contemporary infotainment, custom upholstery and modern gasoline, diesel or electric powertrain configurations, depending on the project and customer requirements.
About Lotus Technology
Lotus Technology Inc. develops and sells luxury electric vehicles and related mobility technologies under the Lotus brand. Its offerings include the Eletre electric SUV and Emeya electric grand tourer, alongside work on advanced vehicle software and intelligent-driving features. The company is part of the broader Lotus business, whose automotive heritage dates to the marque’s founding in the United Kingdom in 1948. Lotus Technology was established to advance the brand’s electric-vehicle business as it expands beyond its traditional sports-car roots.
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