Contrasting Renault (OTCMKTS:RNLSY) & BYD (OTCMKTS:BYDDY)

Renault (OTCMKTS:RNLSY) and BYD (OTCMKTS:BYDDY) are both large-cap auto/tires/trucks companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, risk, institutional ownership, profitability, earnings, dividends and valuation.

Profitability

This table compares Renault and BYD’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
BYD	N/A	N/A	N/A

Volatility and Risk

Renault has a beta of 0.89, suggesting that its stock price is 11% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, BYD has a beta of 0.22, suggesting that its stock price is 78% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

0.0% of BYD shares are held by institutional investors. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent recommendations for Renault and BYD, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Renault	2	3	1	1	2.14
BYD	0	3	0	0	2.00

Earnings & Valuation

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

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Renault	$65.52 billion	0.17	-$12.37 billion	N/A	N/A
BYD	$111.84 billion	1.14	$4.54 billion	$0.71	20.10

BYD has higher revenue and earnings than Renault.

Dividends

Renault pays an annual dividend of $0.30 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.9%. BYD pays an annual dividend of $0.15 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.1%. BYD pays out 21.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

Summary

Renault beats BYD on 6 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.

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 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.