Dongfeng Motor Group (OTCMKTS:DNFGY) & ZEEKR Intelligent Technology (NYSE:ZK) Critical Analysis

Dongfeng Motor Group (OTCMKTS:DNFGY) and ZEEKR Intelligent Technology (NYSE:ZK) are both mid-cap auto/tires/trucks companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, dividends, valuation, profitability, risk, earnings and institutional ownership.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Dongfeng Motor Group and ZEEKR Intelligent Technology”s revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Dongfeng Motor Group	$14.77 billion	N/A	$8.07 million	N/A	N/A
ZEEKR Intelligent Technology	$10.40 billion	0.66	-$880.03 million	($1.57)	-17.03

Dongfeng Motor Group has higher revenue and earnings than ZEEKR Intelligent Technology.

Profitability

This table compares Dongfeng Motor Group and ZEEKR Intelligent Technology’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Dongfeng Motor Group	N/A	N/A	N/A
ZEEKR Intelligent Technology	-2.80%	N/A	-5.45%

Risk & Volatility

Dongfeng Motor Group has a beta of -0.08, indicating that its stock price is 108% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, ZEEKR Intelligent Technology has a beta of 0.14, indicating that its stock price is 86% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of recent recommendations and price targets for Dongfeng Motor Group and ZEEKR Intelligent Technology, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Dongfeng Motor Group	0	0	0	1	4.00
ZEEKR Intelligent Technology	1	0	1	0	2.00

ZEEKR Intelligent Technology has a consensus target price of $38.00, suggesting a potential upside of 42.16%. Given ZEEKR Intelligent Technology’s higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe ZEEKR Intelligent Technology is more favorable than Dongfeng Motor Group.

Summary

Dongfeng Motor Group beats ZEEKR Intelligent Technology on 6 of the 9 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Dongfeng Motor Group

Dongfeng Motor Group Company Limited engages in the research, development, manufacture, and sale of commercial and passenger vehicles, engines, and other auto parts in the People's Republic of China. It operates in four segments: Commercial Vehicles, Passenger Vehicles, Financing Service, and Corporate and Others. The company's commercial vehicles include light, medium, and heavy-duty trucks, as well as pickup trucks and buses; passenger vehicles comprise sedans, MPVs, and SUVs; electric and new energy vehicles, and special commercial vehicles; and other automobile related products, as well as automotive parts and components, and automobile equipment. It also provides investment and advisory, car maintenance and repair, insurance agency, automotive technology development and system integration, and logistics, as well as financing and loan services. In addition, it is involved in trading of used car. The company is based in Wuhan, the People's Republic of China. Dongfeng Motor Group Company Limited operates as a subsidiary of Dongfeng Motor Corporation.

About ZEEKR Intelligent Technology

ZEEKR Intelligent Technology Holding Limited, an investment holding company, engages in the research and development, production, commercialization, and sale of the electric vehicles and batteries. It offers battery electric passenger vehicles (BEVs) and SUVs. The company also produces and sells electric powertrain and battery packs for electric vehicles, such as motors and electric control systems; and provides automotive related research and development services. It operates in China, Europe, and internationally. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Ningbo, China. ZEEKR Intelligent Technology Holding Limited operates as a subsidiary of Geely Automobile Holdings Limited.