Suzuki Motor (OTCMKTS:SZKMF – Get Free Report) and Mercedes-Benz Group (OTCMKTS:MBGAF – Get Free Report) are both consumer cyclical companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, dividends, institutional ownership, risk, earnings, valuation and analyst recommendations.
Profitability
This table compares Suzuki Motor and Mercedes-Benz Group’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| Suzuki Motor | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Mercedes-Benz Group | 8.52% | 13.79% | 4.84% |
Institutional & Insider Ownership
16.5% of Suzuki Motor shares are held by institutional investors. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.
Analyst Recommendations
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| Suzuki Motor | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Mercedes-Benz Group | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4.00 |
Valuation and Earnings
This table compares Suzuki Motor and Mercedes-Benz Group”s revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| Suzuki Motor | N/A | N/A | N/A | $195.69 | 0.05 |
| Mercedes-Benz Group | $165.81 billion | 0.35 | $15.43 billion | $13.71 | 3.99 |
Mercedes-Benz Group has higher revenue and earnings than Suzuki Motor. Suzuki Motor is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Mercedes-Benz Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.
Summary
Mercedes-Benz Group beats Suzuki Motor on 7 of the 9 factors compared between the two stocks.
About Suzuki Motor
Suzuki Motor Corporation engages in the manufacturing and marketing of automobiles, motorcycles, and marine products in Japan, rest of Asia, Europe, North America, and internationally. It offers mini-vehicles, sub-compact vehicles, standard-sized vehicles, outboard motors, motorized wheelchairs, and electro senior vehicles. The company is also involved in solar power generation and logistics business, as well as provides other services. Suzuki Motor Corporation was founded in 1909 and is headquartered in Hamamatsu, Japan.
About Mercedes-Benz Group
Mercedes-Benz Group AG operates as an automotive company in Germany and internationally. It operates through Mercedes-Benz Cars, Mercedes-Benz Vans, and Mercedes-Benz Mobility segments. The company develops, manufactures, and sells cars and vans under the Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-AMG, Mercedes-Maybach, G-Class brands, as well as related spare parts and accessories. It also provides financing, leasing, car subscription and rental, fleet management, insurance brokerage, and mobility services, as well as digital services for charging and payment. The company was formerly known as Daimler AG and changed its name to Mercedes-Benz Group AG in February 2022. Mercedes-Benz Group AG was founded in 1886 and is headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany.
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