Head-To-Head Analysis: Debenhams (OTCMKTS:DBHSY) and BYD (OTCMKTS:BYDDF)

BYD (OTCMKTS:BYDDF) and Debenhams (OTCMKTS:DBHSY) are both auto/tires/trucks companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, risk, valuation, profitability, earnings, analyst recommendations and institutional ownership.

Risk and Volatility

BYD has a beta of 0.09, meaning that its stock price is 91% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Debenhams has a beta of -0.62, meaning that its stock price is 162% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares BYD and Debenhams”s revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
BYD	$85.22 billion	1.90	$4.25 billion	$2.14	26.06
Debenhams	$3.07 billion	0.00	-$621.24 million	($2.02)	0.00

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

Profitability

This table compares BYD and Debenhams’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
BYD	4.98%	N/A	N/A
Debenhams	N/A	N/A	N/A

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current ratings and price targets for BYD and Debenhams, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
BYD	0	0	1	0	3.00
Debenhams	0	0	0	0	0.00

BYD presently has a consensus price target of $85.00, suggesting a potential upside of 52.44%. Given BYD’s stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe BYD is more favorable than Debenhams.

Summary

BYD beats Debenhams on 10 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.

About BYD

BYD Company Limited, together with its subsidiaries, engages in automobiles and batteries business in the People's Republic of China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, and internationally. The company operates in two segments: Mobile Handset Components, Assembly Service and Other Products; and Automobiles and Related Products and Other Products. The Mobile Handset Components, Assembly Service and Other Products segment manufactures and sells mobile handset components, such as housings and electronic components; and offers assembly services. The Automobiles and Related Products and Other Products segment is involved in the manufacturing and sale of automobiles, and auto-related molds and components; rail transport and related business; and provision of automobile leasing and after sales services, automobile power batteries, lithium-ion batteries, photovoltaic, and iron battery products. The company develops urban rail transportation business. BYD Company Limited was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Shenzhen, China.

About Debenhams

Debenhams plc, through its subsidiaries, operates and franchises a range of department stores in the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland, Denmark, and internationally. It provides women's wear, men's wear, kids wear, and lingerie, as well as beauty, home, furniture, gift and toy, electrical, Christmas, and others products. The company's brands primarily include The Collection, Mantaray, Maine New England, and Red Herring. It is also involved in online retailing business; and the operation of in-store cafes and restaurants. The company owns and operates 240 department stores in approximately 90 countries. Debenhams plc was founded in 1778 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.