Head-To-Head Review: XCF Global Capital (NASDAQ:SAFX) and Braskem (OTCMKTS:BRKMY)

XCF Global Capital (NASDAQ:SAFX) and Braskem (OTCMKTS:BRKMY) are both small-cap manufacturing companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, valuation, profitability, analyst recommendations, dividends, institutional ownership and risk.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares XCF Global Capital and Braskem”s gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
XCF Global Capital	N/A	N/A	N/A	($0.61)	-0.22
Braskem	$18.79 billion	0.07	$773.65 million	$1.23	2.53

Braskem has higher revenue and earnings than XCF Global Capital. XCF Global Capital is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Braskem, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Volatility and Risk

XCF Global Capital has a beta of -0.12, suggesting that its stock price is 112% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Braskem has a beta of 1.1, suggesting that its stock price is 10% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of current recommendations and price targets for XCF Global Capital and Braskem, as reported by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
XCF Global Capital	1	0	0	0	1.00
Braskem	0	0	0	0	0.00

Institutional and Insider Ownership

52.3% of XCF Global Capital shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.1% of Braskem shares are owned by institutional investors. 20.4% of XCF Global Capital shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.0% of Braskem shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Profitability

This table compares XCF Global Capital and Braskem’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
XCF Global Capital	N/A	N/A	N/A
Braskem	3.18%	26.96%	3.00%

Summary

Braskem beats XCF Global Capital on 7 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.

About XCF Global Capital

XCF Global Capital Inc. is a player in decarbonizing the aviation industry through Sustainable Aviation Fuel. XCF Global Capital Inc., formerly known as Focus Impact BH3 Acquisition Company, is based in RENO, NV.

About Braskem

Braskem S.A., together with its subsidiaries, produces and sells thermoplastic resins. The company operates through Chemicals, Polyolefins, Vinyls, United States and Europe, and Mexico segments. The Chemicals segment produces and sells ethylene, propylene butadiene, toluene, xylene, cumene, and benzene, as well as gasoline, diesel and liquefied petroleum gas, and other petroleum derivatives; and supplies electric energy, steam, compressed air, and other inputs to second-generation producers. The Polyolefins segment produces and sells polyethylene and polypropylene. The Vinyls segment produces and sells polyvinyl chloride, caustic soda, and chloride. The United States and Europe segment produces and sells polypropylene in the United States and Europe. The Mexico segment produces and sells polyethylene. The company also produces basic petrochemicals; imports and exports chemicals, petrochemicals, and fuels; produces, supplies, and sells utilities, such as steam, water, compressed air, and industrial gases; and provides industrial services. The company was formerly known as Copene Petroquímica do Nordeste S.A. and changed its name to Braskem S.A. in 2002. Braskem S.A. was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil. Braskem S.A. is a subsidiary of Odebrecht S.A.