Nissan Motor (OTCMKTS:NSANY – Get Free Report) and ECD Automotive Design (NASDAQ:ECDA – Get Free Report) are both auto/tires/trucks companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, dividends, risk, profitability, analyst recommendations and institutional ownership.
Volatility & Risk
Nissan Motor has a beta of 1.01, meaning that its stock price is 1% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, ECD Automotive Design has a beta of -1.58, meaning that its stock price is 258% less volatile than the S&P 500.
Analyst Ratings
This is a breakdown of current ratings and price targets for Nissan Motor and ECD Automotive Design, as reported by MarketBeat.com.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| Nissan Motor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.00 |
| ECD Automotive Design | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3.00 |
Institutional and Insider Ownership
94.8% of ECD Automotive Design shares are held by institutional investors. 16.3% of ECD Automotive Design shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.
Valuation & Earnings
This table compares Nissan Motor and ECD Automotive Design”s gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| Nissan Motor | $87.87 billion | 0.13 | $2.94 billion | $1.53 | 3.80 |
| ECD Automotive Design | $25.73 million | 1.49 | -$1.60 million | N/A | N/A |
Nissan Motor has higher revenue and earnings than ECD Automotive Design.
Profitability
This table compares Nissan Motor and ECD Automotive Design’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| Nissan Motor | 2.78% | 6.52% | 2.16% |
| ECD Automotive Design | N/A | N/A | N/A |
About Nissan Motor
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. manufactures and sells vehicles and automotive parts worldwide. It sells vehicles under the Nissan and Infiniti brands. The company offers vehicle and vehicle parts; engines, manual transmissions, and multiplier/reducer units; automotive parts; axles; and other related components. It also provides financial services, auto credit and car leasing, card business, insurance agency, and inventory finance, as well as engages in exterior and interior design for automobiles, and analysis of new materials and devices. In addition, the company engages in the provision of travel, environmental and engineering, production technology center, and facility services; ground and vehicle management, and information and measurement technology businesses; design, vehicle drawings and experiments, other engineering, electronic devices, and electronic equipment businesses; export and import of auto components and materials; and real estate businesses. Further, it is involved in planning and engineering of minicars and other related parts; and development, manufacturing, and sales of lithium-ion batteries for automotive use. Additionally, the company imports and sells Renault cars and parts; manages professional soccer club; and hold football and other sports event. The company was incorporated in 1933 and is headquartered in Yokohama, Japan.
About ECD Automotive Design
ECD Automotive Design, Inc. engages in the production and sale of customized Land Rover vehicles in the United States. The company also provides repair or upgrade services and extended warranties to customers. It restores various vehicles, including Land Rovers Defenders, Land Rover Series IIA and III, the Range Rover Classic, and Jaguar E-Type. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Kissimmee, Florida.
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