Contrasting VSE (NASDAQ:VSEC) and Kaiser Group (OTCMKTS:KGHI)

VSE (NASDAQ:VSEC) and Kaiser Group (OTCMKTS:KGHI) are both construction companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, risk, analyst recommendations, earnings, valuation, profitability and institutional ownership.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

91.5% of VSE shares are owned by institutional investors. 14.6% of VSE shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 13.8% of Kaiser Group shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Profitability

This table compares VSE and Kaiser Group’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
VSE	1.94%	7.25%	4.14%
Kaiser Group	N/A	N/A	N/A

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of current ratings and price targets for VSE and Kaiser Group, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
VSE	0	0	4	0	3.00
Kaiser Group	0	0	0	0	0.00

VSE currently has a consensus target price of $145.00, indicating a potential downside of 11.86%. Given Kaiser Group’s higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Kaiser Group is more favorable than VSE.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares VSE and Kaiser Group”s revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
VSE	$1.08 billion	3.15	$15.32 million	$1.12	146.88
Kaiser Group	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

VSE has higher revenue and earnings than Kaiser Group.

Summary

VSE beats Kaiser Group on 8 of the 9 factors compared between the two stocks.

About VSE

VSE Corporation operates as a diversified aftermarket products and services company in the United States. The company operates through two segments, Aviation and Fleet. The Aviation segment provides aftermarket parts supply and distribution; maintenance, repair, and overhaul services for components and engine accessories supporting commercial, business, and general aviation operators. This segment serves commercial airlines, regional airlines, cargo transporters, MRO integrators and providers, aviation manufacturers, corporate and private aircraft owners, and fixed-base operators. The Fleet segment offers parts supply, inventory management, e-commerce fulfillment, logistics, supply chain support, and other services to support the commercial aftermarket medium- and heavy-duty truck market. This segment also provides sale of vehicle parts and supply chain services to support client truck fleets, as well as sustainment solutions and managed inventory services to government and commercial truck fleets. VSE Corporation was incorporated in 1959 and is headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia.

About Kaiser Group

Kaiser Group Holdings, Inc., through its subsidiary, Kaiser Aircraft Industries, Inc., provides aircraft maintenance and modification services for government, military, and commercial customers. It also manufactures and assemblies parts and kits. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama.