Strattec Security (NASDAQ:STRT) versus Carbon Streaming (OTCMKTS:OFSTF) Head to Head Review

Strattec Security (NASDAQ:STRT) and Carbon Streaming (OTCMKTS:OFSTF) are both small-cap auto/tires/trucks companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, earnings, profitability, valuation, risk, analyst recommendations and institutional ownership.

Profitability

This table compares Strattec Security and Carbon Streaming’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Strattec Security	4.06%	10.94%	6.93%
Carbon Streaming	-24,852.70%	-4.10%	-3.94%

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Strattec Security and Carbon Streaming”s gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Strattec Security	$565.07 million	0.61	$18.68 million	$5.72	14.32
Carbon Streaming	$640,000.00	47.55	-$67.37 million	($0.35)	-1.77

Strattec Security has higher revenue and earnings than Carbon Streaming. Carbon Streaming is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Strattec Security, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent ratings and recommmendations for Strattec Security and Carbon Streaming, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Strattec Security	0	1	1	0	2.50
Carbon Streaming	0	0	0	0	0.00

Insider & Institutional Ownership

68.9% of Strattec Security shares are held by institutional investors. 3.9% of Strattec Security shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.4% of Carbon Streaming shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Volatility and Risk

Strattec Security has a beta of 1.17, indicating that its stock price is 17% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Carbon Streaming has a beta of -81.73, indicating that its stock price is 8,273% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

Strattec Security beats Carbon Streaming on 12 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Strattec Security

Strattec Security Corporation designs, develops, manufactures, and markets automotive access control products under the VAST Automotive Group brand primarily in North America. The company provides mechanical and electronically enhanced locks and keys, passive entry passive start systems, steering column and instrument panel ignition lock housings, latches, power sliding side door systems, power tailgate and lift gate systems, power deck lid systems, door handles, and related products. It also offers full service and aftermarket support services for its products. The company markets its products to automotive and light truck original equipment manufacturers, as well as other transportation-related manufacturers; and through wholesale distributors, other marketers, and users of component parts, as well as certain products to non-automotive commercial customers. It also exports its products to Europe, South America, Korea, China, and India. Strattec Security Corporation was founded in 1908 and is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

About Carbon Streaming

Carbon Streaming Corporation a carbon credit streaming and royalty company focused on creating shareholder value primarily through the acquisition and sale of carbon credits. It provides capital to carbon projects globally, primarily by entering into or acquiring streaming, royalty or royalty-like arrangements for the purchase of carbon credits. The company was formerly known as Mexivada Mining Corp. and changed its name to Carbon Streaming Corporation in June 2020. Carbon Streaming Corporation was incorporated in 2004 and is headquartered in Burlington, Canada.