Head to Head Analysis: Iochpe-Maxion (OTCMKTS:IOCJY) versus Envirotech Vehicles (NASDAQ:EVTV)

Iochpe-Maxion (OTCMKTS:IOCJY) and Envirotech Vehicles (NASDAQ:EVTV) are both small-cap auto/tires/trucks companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, profitability, dividends, valuation, analyst recommendations, risk and earnings.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

5.7% of Envirotech Vehicles shares are owned by institutional investors. 8.8% of Envirotech Vehicles shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Iochpe-Maxion and Envirotech Vehicles’ top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Iochpe-Maxion	$3.00 billion	0.11	$6.16 million	$0.05	14.00
Envirotech Vehicles	$2.86 million	10.82	-$12.68 million	N/A	N/A

Iochpe-Maxion has higher revenue and earnings than Envirotech Vehicles.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of current recommendations and price targets for Iochpe-Maxion and Envirotech Vehicles, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Iochpe-Maxion	0	0	0	0	N/A
Envirotech Vehicles	0	0	0	0	N/A

Profitability

This table compares Iochpe-Maxion and Envirotech Vehicles’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Iochpe-Maxion	0.67%	2.31%	0.66%
Envirotech Vehicles	-474.39%	-58.43%	-52.84%

Risk & Volatility

Iochpe-Maxion has a beta of 1.36, indicating that its share price is 36% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Envirotech Vehicles has a beta of 2.76, indicating that its share price is 176% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

Iochpe-Maxion beats Envirotech Vehicles on 5 of the 9 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Iochpe-Maxion

Iochpe-Maxion S.A. produces and sells automotive wheels and structural components for commercial and light vehicles in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and internationally. It operates in two divisions, Maxion Wheels and Maxion Structural Components. The company offers heavy steel wheels; light steel wheels for automobiles, pick-ups, and SUVs, as well as light and medium commercial vehicles; wheels for agricultural machinery; and light aluminum wheels for automobiles. It also provides heavy structural components, including frames, side members, and cross members. In addition, the company offers light and automotive structural components, such as stampings for passenger vehicles, handbrake levers, pedal and welded assemblies, structural parts, and other automotive components. Further, it produces railway wheels, freight cars, and castings, as well as industrial castings. The company was founded in 1918 and is headquartered in Cruzeiro, Brazil.

About Envirotech Vehicles

Envirotech Vehicles, Inc. manufactures and provides zero-emission electric vehicles in the United States. It offers Class 2 through logistics vans; class 4 through urban trucks, school buses, electric forklifts, street sweepers, neighborhood electric vehicles, and right-hand drive vans and urban trucks. The company also offers vehicle maintenance and safety inspection services. It serves commercial and last-mile fleets, school districts, public and private transportation service companies, and colleges and universities. The company was formerly known as ADOMANI, Inc. and changed its name to Envirotech Vehicles, Inc. in May 2021. Envirotech Vehicles, Inc. is headquartered in Osceola, Arkansas.