Volcon (NASDAQ:EMPD – Get Free Report) and ECD Automotive Design (NASDAQ:ECDA – Get Free Report) are both small-cap auto/tires/trucks companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, valuation, earnings, risk, profitability and dividends.
Earnings & Valuation
This table compares Volcon and ECD Automotive Design”s revenue, earnings per share and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| Volcon | $4.04 million | 85.16 | -$45.51 million | N/A | N/A |
| ECD Automotive Design | $25.16 million | 0.22 | -$10.77 million | ($14.40) | -0.26 |
Analyst Recommendations
This is a summary of current recommendations for Volcon and ECD Automotive Design, as reported by MarketBeat.com.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| Volcon | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2.50 |
| ECD Automotive Design | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.00 |
Institutional and Insider Ownership
94.8% of ECD Automotive Design shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.1% of Volcon shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 52.6% of ECD Automotive Design shares are owned 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.
Volatility & Risk
Volcon has a beta of -0.63, suggesting that its stock price is 163% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, ECD Automotive Design has a beta of -0.58, suggesting that its stock price is 158% less volatile than the S&P 500.
Profitability
This table compares Volcon and ECD Automotive Design’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| Volcon | -720.28% | -282.87% | -180.44% |
| ECD Automotive Design | -51.29% | N/A | -73.94% |
Summary
ECD Automotive Design beats Volcon on 8 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.
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.
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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