Li & Fung (OTCMKTS:LFUGY – Get Free Report) and KDDI (OTCMKTS:KDDIY – Get Free Report) are both business services companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, valuation, earnings, analyst recommendations, profitability, risk and dividends.
Profitability
This table compares Li & Fung and KDDI’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| Li & Fung | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| KDDI | 11.95% | 12.32% | 6.01% |
Risk and Volatility
Li & Fung has a beta of 0.38, meaning that its stock price is 62% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, KDDI has a beta of 0.09, meaning that its stock price is 91% less volatile than the S&P 500.
Analyst Recommendations
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| Li & Fung | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| KDDI | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
Institutional & Insider Ownership
0.1% of KDDI shares are owned by institutional investors. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.
Earnings & Valuation
This table compares Li & Fung and KDDI’s gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| Li & Fung | $12.70 billion | 0.08 | $35.14 million | N/A | N/A |
| KDDI | $41.98 billion | 1.63 | $5.01 billion | $1.15 | 12.90 |
KDDI has higher revenue and earnings than Li & Fung.
Summary
KDDI beats Li & Fung on 7 of the 8 factors compared between the two stocks.
About Li & Fung
Li & Fung Limited, an investment holding company, engages in managing the supply chain for retailers and brands worldwide. The company operates through two segments, Services and Products. The Services segment provides supply chain solutions, including product design, raw materials procurement, production and quality control, warehouse management, and last-mile delivery to retail stores or end-consumers in footwear and apparel, fast-moving consumer goods, food and beverage, and healthcare industries. The Products segment is involved in the onshore wholesale business. The company also engages in the distribution of fireworks. In addition, the company provides design and marketing, export trading, transportation, sample production, management and consultancy, sourcing, management support, commission agent, logistics, trade-related credit, accounting, freight forwarding, packaging, storage and warehousing, and customs brokerage services. Further, it designs, sources, and delivers apparel, accessories, and household items. The company serves specialty stores, department stores, big box retailers, e-commerce companies, hypermarkets, off-price retailers, and clubs. It operates through a network of approximately 230 offices and 270 distribution centers. Li & Fung Limited was founded in 1906 and is headquartered in Kowloon, Hong Kong.
About KDDI
KDDI Corporation provides telecommunications services in Japan and internationally. It operates in two segments, Personal Services and Business Services. The Personal Services segment offers telecommunication services and other services such as finance, energy, and LX through its multi-brands au, UQ mobile, and povo. The Business Services segment offers smartphones and other devices, network and cloud services, and data center services to corporate customers under the TELEHOUSE brand. The company was incorporated in 1984 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
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