China Automotive Systems (NASDAQ:CAAS – Get Free Report) and Workhorse Group (NASDAQ:WKHS – Get Free Report) are both small-cap auto/tires/trucks companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, risk, earnings, profitability, institutional ownership, dividends and analyst recommendations.
Valuation and Earnings
This table compares China Automotive Systems and Workhorse Group”s revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| China Automotive Systems | $725.26 million | 0.19 | $29.98 million | $1.11 | 4.05 |
| Workhorse Group | $6.62 million | 1.59 | -$101.79 million | ($85.96) | -0.06 |
Volatility and Risk
China Automotive Systems has a beta of 0.96, meaning that its share price is 4% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Workhorse Group has a beta of 2.59, meaning that its share price is 159% more volatile than the S&P 500.
Insider and Institutional Ownership
5.2% of China Automotive Systems shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 16.0% of Workhorse Group shares are held by institutional investors. 64.8% of China Automotive Systems shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.9% of Workhorse Group shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.
Profitability
This table compares China Automotive Systems and Workhorse Group’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| China Automotive Systems | 4.62% | 8.38% | 3.96% |
| Workhorse Group | -606.64% | -232.69% | -71.18% |
Analyst Ratings
This is a summary of current ratings for China Automotive Systems and Workhorse Group, as reported by MarketBeat.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| China Automotive Systems | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2.00 |
| Workhorse Group | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.00 |
Summary
China Automotive Systems beats Workhorse Group on 9 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.
About China Automotive Systems
China Automotive Systems, Inc., through its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells automotive systems and components in the People's Republic of China, the United States, and internationally. It produces rack and pinion power steering gears for cars and light-duty vehicles; integral power steering gears for heavy-duty vehicles; power steering parts for light duty vehicles; sensor modules; automobile steering systems and columns; and automobile electronics and systems and parts. The company also offers automotive motors and electromechanical integrated systems; polymer materials; and intelligent automotive technology research and development services. In addition, it provides after sales services, and research and development support services; and inspection and testing of automotive products, as well as markets automotive parts in North America. The company primarily sells its products to the original equipment manufacturing customers. China Automotive Systems, Inc. is headquartered in Jingzhou, the People's Republic of China.
About Workhorse Group
Workhorse Group Inc., a technology company, engages in design, manufacture, and sale of zero-emission commercial vehicles in the United States. The company offers commercial vehicles under the Workhorse brand. The company was formerly known as AMP Holding Inc. and changed its name to Workhorse Group Inc. in April 2015. Workhorse Group Inc. was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Sharonville, Ohio.
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