Contrasting flyExclusive (NYSE:FLYX) & Bristow Group (NYSE:VTOL)

Bristow Group (NYSE:VTOL) and flyExclusive (NYSE:FLYX) are both small-cap transportation companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, dividends, earnings, profitability, valuation, institutional ownership and analyst recommendations.

Profitability

This table compares Bristow Group and flyExclusive’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Bristow Group	-0.52%	-0.84%	-0.36%
flyExclusive	N/A	-6.50%	0.74%

Volatility & Risk

Bristow Group has a beta of 1.33, suggesting that its share price is 33% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, flyExclusive has a beta of 0.2, suggesting that its share price is 80% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current ratings and recommmendations for Bristow Group and flyExclusive, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Bristow Group	0	0	0	0	N/A
flyExclusive	0	1	0	0	2.00

flyExclusive has a consensus price target of $9.00, suggesting a potential upside of 100.00%. Given flyExclusive’s higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe flyExclusive is more favorable than Bristow Group.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Bristow Group and flyExclusive’s revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Bristow Group	$1.30 billion	0.57	-$6.78 million	($0.24)	-108.67
flyExclusive	N/A	N/A	$3.67 million	N/A	N/A

flyExclusive has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Bristow Group.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

93.3% of Bristow Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 13.0% of flyExclusive shares are owned by institutional investors. 15.0% of Bristow Group shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 57.1% of flyExclusive shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

flyExclusive beats Bristow Group on 5 of the 9 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Bristow Group

Bristow Group Inc. provides vertical flight solutions. The company primarily offers aviation services to integrated, national, and independent offshore energy companies and government agencies. It also provides personnel transportation, search and rescue, medevac, ad hoc helicopter, fixed wing transportation, unmanned systems, and ad-hoc helicopter services, as well as logistical and maintenance support, training services, and flight and maintenance crews. The company has a fleet of aircrafts. It has customers in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, the Dutch Caribbean, the Falkland Islands, India, Ireland, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Mexico, the Netherlands, Nigeria, Norway, Spain, Suriname, Trinidad, the United Kingdom, and United States. Bristow Group Inc. is based in Houston, Texas.

About flyExclusive

flyExclusive, Inc. owns and operates private jets in North America, the Caribbean, Central America, South America, and Europe. The company also offers jet charter services; ownership and leaseback programs for aircraft buyers; and aircraft maintenance, repair, interior, and paint services. In addition, it provides jet cards, and interiors and exterior refurbishment services. The company is headquartered in Kinston, North Carolina. flyExclusive, Inc. is a subsidiary of LGM Enterprises, LLC.