Contrasting RENAULT (OTCMKTS:RNLSY) and Mazda Motor (OTCMKTS:MZDAY)

RENAULT (OTCMKTS:RNLSY) and Mazda Motor (OTCMKTS:MZDAY) are both auto/tires/trucks companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, analyst recommendations, earnings, institutional ownership, profitability, valuation and risk.

Volatility & Risk

RENAULT has a beta of 1.3, suggesting that its stock price is 30% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Mazda Motor has a beta of 0.63, suggesting that its stock price is 37% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Dividends

RENAULT pays an annual dividend of $0.30 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.7%. Mazda Motor pays an annual dividend of $0.14 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.8%. Mazda Motor pays out 140.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future.

Profitability

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

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
RENAULT	N/A	N/A	N/A
Mazda Motor	0.39%	3.36%	1.51%

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of current ratings and recommmendations for RENAULT and Mazda Motor, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
RENAULT	1	1	0	1	2.33
Mazda Motor	1	1	1	0	2.00

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares RENAULT and Mazda Motor”s gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
RENAULT	$60.85 billion	0.20	$150.41 million	N/A	N/A
Mazda Motor	$32.96 billion	0.14	$752.92 million	$0.10	37.10

Mazda Motor has lower revenue, but higher earnings than RENAULT.

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.

About Mazda Motor

Mazda Motor Corporation engages in the manufacture and sale of passenger cars and commercial vehicles in Japan, China, North America, Europe, and internationally. The company was formerly known as Toyo Kogyo Co., Ltd. and changed its name to Mazda Motor Corporation in May 1984. Mazda Motor Corporation was incorporated in 1920 and is headquartered in Hiroshima, Japan.