Ford Motor (NYSE:F – Get Free Report) and Volcon (NASDAQ:VLCN – Get Free Report) are both auto/tires/trucks companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, profitability, risk, valuation, earnings, institutional ownership and dividends.
Profitability
This table compares Ford Motor and Volcon’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| Ford Motor | 2.44% | 20.48% | 3.42% |
| Volcon | -1,714.11% | -1,201.17% | -205.97% |
Earnings and Valuation
This table compares Ford Motor and Volcon’s revenue, earnings per share and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| Ford Motor | $158.06 billion | 0.31 | -$1.98 billion | $1.02 | 12.19 |
| Volcon | $4.55 million | 2.75 | -$34.24 million | ($1.79) | -0.23 |
Risk and Volatility
Ford Motor has a beta of 1.61, suggesting that its stock price is 61% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Volcon has a beta of 0.46, suggesting that its stock price is 54% less volatile than the S&P 500.
Insider & Institutional Ownership
52.7% of Ford Motor shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 3.8% of Volcon shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.8% of Ford Motor shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 16.6% of Volcon shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.
Analyst Recommendations
This is a breakdown of current ratings and price targets for Ford Motor and Volcon, as reported by MarketBeat.com.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| Ford Motor | 1 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2.31 |
| Volcon | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3.00 |
Ford Motor currently has a consensus target price of $14.50, suggesting a potential upside of 16.65%. Volcon has a consensus target price of $6.00, suggesting a potential upside of 1,366.99%. Given Volcon’s stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Volcon is more favorable than Ford Motor.
Summary
Ford Motor beats Volcon on 9 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.
About Ford Motor
Ford Motor Company develops, delivers, and services a range of Ford trucks, commercial cars and vans, sport utility vehicles, and Lincoln luxury vehicles worldwide. It operates through Ford Blue, Ford Model e, and Ford Pro; Ford Next; and Ford Credit segments. The company sells Ford and Lincoln vehicles, service parts, and accessories through distributors and dealers, as well as through dealerships to commercial fleet customers, daily rental car companies, and governments. It also engages in vehicle-related financing and leasing activities to and through automotive dealers. In addition, the company provides retail installment sale contracts for new and used vehicles; and direct financing leases for new vehicles to retail and commercial customers, such as leasing companies, government entities, daily rental companies, and fleet customers. Further, it offers wholesale loans to dealers to finance the purchase of vehicle inventory; and loans to dealers to finance working capital and enhance dealership facilities, purchase dealership real estate, and other dealer vehicle programs. The company was incorporated in 1903 and is based in Dearborn, Michigan.
About Volcon
Volcon, Inc. develops, manufactures, and sells electric off road powersport vehicles in the United States. It provides electric two and four-wheel motorcycles, and utility terrain vehicles through its dealers. The company also offers a line of upgrades and accessories. Its products are designed for family off-road adventures, and work on the farm and fun transport around private land applications. The company was formerly known as Frog ePowersports, Inc. and changed its name to Volcon, Inc. in October 2020. Volcon, Inc. was incorporated in 2020 and is based in Round Rock, Texas.
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