Kaixin (NASDAQ:KXIN) versus RENAULT (OTCMKTS:RNLSY) Head to Head Contrast

Kaixin (NASDAQ:KXIN) and RENAULT (OTCMKTS:RNLSY) are both auto/tires/trucks companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, risk, dividends, valuation, analyst recommendations, earnings and institutional ownership.

Valuation and Earnings

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

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Kaixin	$31.53 million	0.15	-$40.97 million	N/A	N/A
RENAULT	$60.85 billion	0.18	$150.41 million	N/A	N/A

RENAULT has higher revenue and earnings than Kaixin.

Risk & Volatility

Kaixin has a beta of -0.25, indicating that its share price is 125% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, RENAULT has a beta of 1.35, indicating that its share price is 35% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

2.0% of Kaixin shares are owned by institutional investors. 20.8% of Kaixin shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent ratings and price targets for Kaixin and RENAULT, as provided by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Kaixin	0	0	0	0	0.00
RENAULT	0	1	0	1	3.00

Profitability

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

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Kaixin	N/A	N/A	N/A
RENAULT	N/A	N/A	N/A

Summary

RENAULT beats Kaixin on 6 of the 8 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Kaixin

Kaixin Auto Holdings primarily engages in the sale of domestic and imported automobiles in the People's Republic of China. It focuses on automobiles brands, such as Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Land Rover, Bentley, Rolls-Royce, and Porsche. The company is headquartered in Beijing, 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.