Analyzing XPeng (NYSE:XPEV) and RENAULT (OTCMKTS:RNLSY)

XPeng (NYSE:XPEV) and RENAULT (OTCMKTS:RNLSY) are both large-cap auto/tires/trucks companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, risk, institutional ownership, profitability, analyst recommendations, valuation and dividends.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

21.1% of XPeng shares are held by institutional investors. 27.6% of XPeng shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current recommendations and price targets for XPeng and RENAULT, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
XPeng	2	6	8	2	2.56
RENAULT	1	1	0	1	2.33

XPeng currently has a consensus price target of $23.85, indicating a potential upside of 3.13%. Given XPeng’s stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe XPeng is more favorable than RENAULT.

Profitability

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

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
XPeng	-7.14%	-13.76%	-5.03%
RENAULT	N/A	N/A	N/A

Valuation & Earnings

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

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
XPeng	$5.60 million	3,919.96	-$805.43 million	($0.63)	-36.71
RENAULT	$60.85 billion	0.20	$150.41 million	N/A	N/A

RENAULT has higher revenue and earnings than XPeng.

Volatility and Risk

XPeng has a beta of 2.54, meaning that its stock price is 154% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, RENAULT has a beta of 1.28, meaning that its stock price is 28% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

XPeng beats RENAULT on 8 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

About XPeng

XPeng Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, and markets smart electric vehicles (EVs) in the People's Republic of China. It offers SUVs under the G3, G3i, and G9 names; four-door sports sedans under the P7 and P7i names; and family sedans under the P5 name. The company also provides sales contracts, super charging, maintenance, technical support, auto financing, insurance, technology support, ride-hailing, automotive loan referral, and other services, as well as vehicle leasing and insurance agency services. In addition, it offers advanced driver-assistance system technology and in-car intelligent operating system; and vehicle systems comprising powertrains, and the electrical and electronic architecture. XPeng Inc. was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Guangzhou, the People's Republic of China.

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.