Camping World (NYSE:CWH) vs. Lear (NYSE:LEA) Head-To-Head Contrast

Camping World (NYSE:CWH) and Lear (NYSE:LEA) are both auto/tires/trucks companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, earnings, valuation, analyst recommendations, profitability, institutional ownership and risk.

Profitability

This table compares Camping World and Lear’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Camping World	-1.49%	-4.06%	-0.34%
Lear	2.25%	13.69%	4.71%

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Camping World and Lear”s gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Camping World	$6.37 billion	0.13	-$89.80 million	($1.49)	-5.35
Lear	$23.26 billion	0.31	$436.80 million	$10.00	14.52

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

Risk & Volatility

Camping World has a beta of 2.05, meaning that its stock price is 105% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Lear has a beta of 1.23, meaning that its stock price is 23% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

52.5% of Camping World shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 97.0% of Lear shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.1% of Camping World shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.0% of Lear shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of current ratings and price targets for Camping World and Lear, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Camping World	1	1	9	0	2.73
Lear	0	10	4	1	2.40

Camping World currently has a consensus target price of $15.22, indicating a potential upside of 90.83%. Lear has a consensus target price of $143.08, indicating a potential downside of 1.49%. Given Camping World’s stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe Camping World is more favorable than Lear.

Summary

Lear beats Camping World on 10 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Camping World

Camping World Holdings, Inc., together its subsidiaries, retails recreational vehicles (RVs), and related products and services in the United States. It operates in two segments, Good Sam Services and Plans; and RV and Outdoor Retail. The company provides a portfolio of services, protection plans, products, and resources in the RV industry. It also offers extended vehicle service contracts; roadside assistance plans; property and casualty insurance programs; travel planning and directories; and publications, as well as operates the Coast to Coast Resorts and Good Sam Campgrounds. In addition, the company provides new and used RVs; vehicle financing; RV repair and maintenance services; various RV parts, equipment, supplies, and accessories, which include towing and hitching products, satellite and GPS systems, electrical and lighting products, appliances and furniture, and other products; and collision repair services comprising fiberglass front and rear cap replacement, windshield replacement, interior remodel solutions, and paint and body work. Further, it offers equipment, gears, and supplies for camping, hunting, fishing, skiing, snowboarding, bicycling, skateboarding, and marine and watersports equipment and supplies, as well as operates Good Sam Club, a membership organization that offers savings on a range of products and services and provides co-branded credit cards. Additionally, the company facilitates an RV rental platform that connects travelers with RV owners; and designs, manufactures, and distributes RV and camping furniture, as well as a range of outdoor products and accessories. It serves customers through dealerships, and online and e-commerce platforms. Camping World Holdings, Inc. was founded in 1966 and is headquartered in Lincolnshire, Illinois.

About Lear

Lear Corporation designs, develops, engineers, manufactures, assembles, and supplies automotive seating, and electrical distribution systems and related components for automotive original equipment manufacturers in North America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and South America. Its Seating segment offers seat systems, seat subsystems, keyseat components, seat trim covers, seat mechanisms, seat foams, and headrests, as well as surface materials, such as leather and fabric for automobiles and light trucks, compact cars, pick-up trucks, and sport utility vehicles. The company’s E-Systems segment provides electrical distribution and connection systems that route electrical signals and networks; and manage electrical power within the vehicle for various powertrains. This segment’s products comprise wire harnesses, terminals and connectors, engineered components, and junction boxes; electronic system products, including body domain control modules, smart and passive junction boxes, gateway and communication modules, integrated power modules, and high voltage switching and power control systems. It also offers software and connected services comprising Xevo Market, an in-vehicle commerce and service platform; and software and services for the cloud, vehicles, and mobile devices. In addition, this segment provides cybersecurity software; advanced vehicle positioning for automated and autonomous driving applications; and short-range communication and cellular protocols for vehicle connectivity. It offers its products and services under the XEVO, GUILFORD, EAGLE OTTAWA, ConfigurE+, INTUTM, LEAR CONNEXUSTM, EXO, JOURNEYWARE, ProTec, SMART JUNCTION BOX, STRUCSURE, AVENTINO, and TeXstyle brands. Lear Corporation was founded in 1917 and is headquartered in Southfield, Michigan.