Renault (OTCMKTS:RNLSY) vs. Isuzu Motors (OTCMKTS:ISUZY) Financial Survey

Renault (OTCMKTS:RNLSY) and Isuzu Motors (OTCMKTS:ISUZY) are both mid-cap auto/tires/trucks companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, profitability, dividends, risk, analyst recommendations, earnings and institutional ownership.

Profitability

This table compares Renault and Isuzu Motors’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Renault	N/A	N/A	N/A
Isuzu Motors	3.90%	8.46%	3.91%

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Renault and Isuzu Motors”s gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Renault	$65.52 billion	0.14	-$12.37 billion	N/A	N/A
Isuzu Motors	$23.11 billion	0.40	$895.98 million	$1.29	10.32

Isuzu Motors has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Renault.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of recent recommendations and price targets for Renault and Isuzu Motors, as provided by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Renault	2	3	1	0	1.83
Isuzu Motors	1	2	0	0	1.67

Volatility and Risk

Renault has a beta of 0.89, suggesting that its stock price is 11% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Isuzu Motors has a beta of 0.54, suggesting that its stock price is 46% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Dividends

Renault pays an annual dividend of $0.32 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.3%. Isuzu Motors pays an annual dividend of $0.18 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.4%. Isuzu Motors pays out 14.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

Summary

Renault beats Isuzu Motors on 6 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Renault

Renault SA engages in the design, manufacture, sale, repair, maintenance, and leasing of motor vehicles in Europe, Eurasia, Africa, the Middle East, the Asia Pacific, and the Americas. It also engages in the design and production of parts and equipment used for manufacturing and operation vehicles. The company operates through Automotive, Sale Financing, and Mobility Services segments. Its Automotive segment produces, sells, and distributes passenger cars and light commercial vehicles; and invests in automotive-sector associates and joint ventures primarily in Nissan. The company's Sale Financing segment offers sale financing, leasing, maintenance, and services contract under the Mobilize Financial Services brand. Its Mobility Services segment provides mobility and energy solutions for electric vehicle users under the Mobilize brand. In addition, it is also involved in the design, manufacture, and sale of passenger cars and light commercial vehicles under the Renault, Dacia, Alpine, and Mobilize brands. Further, the company offers used vehicles and spare parts; and engages in business-to-business powertrain activities, and research and advanced engineering activities. Renault SA was founded in 1898 and is based in Boulogne-Billancourt, France.

About Isuzu Motors

Isuzu Motors Limited manufactures and sells commercial vehicles, light commercial vehicles, and diesel engines and components worldwide. Its products include heavy and medium duty trucks and buses, and light-duty trucks; passenger pickup vehicles, pickup trucks, and SUVs; and marine and industrial engines. The company also supplies diesel engines to manufacturers in various fields, including construction machinery, agricultural equipment, power generators, and commercial vessels. In addition, it provides after-sales services; repair services of commercial vehicles and buses; and commercial vehicle leasing, and maintenance contract services. Further, the company manufactures automobile parts and engines. Additionally, it engages in the import, wholesale, supply, and export of vehicles, and components and parts; and logistics management activities, as well as import, assembly, and wholesale of pickup trucks and derivatives. The company was formerly known as Diesel Automobile Industry Co., Ltd. and changed its name to Isuzu Motors Limited in July 1949. Isuzu Motors Limited was founded in 1916 and is headquartered in Yokohama-shi, Japan.