Analyzing ECD Automotive Design (NASDAQ:ECDA) and XPeng (NYSE:XPEV)

ECD Automotive Design (NASDAQ:ECDA) and XPeng (NYSE:XPEV) are both auto/tires/trucks companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, dividends, institutional ownership, risk, earnings, profitability and analyst recommendations.

Profitability

This table compares ECD Automotive Design and XPeng’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
ECD Automotive Design	N/A	N/A	N/A
XPeng	-21.64%	-23.38%	-10.14%

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares ECD Automotive Design and XPeng”s top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
ECD Automotive Design	$25.73 million	1.48	-$1.60 million	N/A	N/A
XPeng	$4.32 billion	2.66	-$1.47 billion	($1.48)	-8.23

ECD Automotive Design has higher earnings, but lower revenue than XPeng.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current recommendations for ECD Automotive Design and XPeng, as provided by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
ECD Automotive Design	0	0	1	0	3.00
XPeng	0	1	4	1	3.00

ECD Automotive Design currently has a consensus price target of $9.00, suggesting a potential upside of 656.30%. XPeng has a consensus price target of $9.42, suggesting a potential downside of 22.66%. Given ECD Automotive Design’s higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe ECD Automotive Design is more favorable than XPeng.

Volatility and Risk

ECD Automotive Design has a beta of -1.58, meaning that its stock price is 258% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, XPeng has a beta of 2.75, meaning that its stock price is 175% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

94.8% of ECD Automotive Design shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 23.1% of XPeng shares are owned by institutional investors. 16.3% of ECD Automotive Design shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 27.6% of XPeng shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

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.

About XPeng

XPeng Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, and markets smart electric vehicles (EVs) in the People's Republic of China. It offers SUVs under the G3, G3i, and G9 names; four-door sports sedans under the P7 and P7i names; and family sedans under the P5 name. The company also provides sales contracts, super charging, maintenance, technical support, auto financing, insurance, technology support, ride-hailing, automotive loan referral, and other services, as well as vehicle leasing and insurance agency services. In addition, it offers advanced driver-assistance system technology and in-car intelligent operating system; and vehicle systems comprising powertrains, and the electrical and electronic architecture. XPeng Inc. was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Guangzhou, the People's Republic of China.