Critical Comparison: Braskem (OTCMKTS:BRKMY) and XCF Global Capital (NASDAQ:SAFX)

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

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current ratings and price targets for Braskem and XCF Global Capital, as provided by MarketBeat.

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

Earnings & Valuation

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

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Braskem	$18.79 billion	0.06	$773.65 million	$1.23	2.47
XCF Global Capital	$16.13 million	1.36	-$97.13 million	($0.61)	-0.23

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.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

0.1% of Braskem shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 52.3% of XCF Global Capital shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.0% of Braskem shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 20.4% of XCF Global Capital shares are owned 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

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

Profitability

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

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

Summary

Braskem beats XCF Global Capital on 8 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

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.

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.