Critical Comparison: Geely Automobile (GELYF) and Its Peers

Geely Automobile (OTCMKTS:GELYF) is one of 119 publicly-traded companies in the “Automobiles” industry, but how does it weigh in compared to its rivals? We will compare Geely Automobile to similar businesses based on the strength of its risk, profitability, earnings, dividends, institutional ownership, valuation and analyst recommendations.

Dividends

Geely Automobile pays an annual dividend of $0.04 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.5%. Geely Automobile pays out 13.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. As a group, “Automobiles” companies pay a dividend yield of 150.5% and pay out 7.2% of their earnings in the form of a dividend. Geely Automobile lags its rivals as a dividend stock, given its lower dividend yield and higher payout ratio.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Geely Automobile and its rivals gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Net Income	Price/Earnings Ratio
Geely Automobile	N/A	N/A	8.95
Geely Automobile Competitors	$53.57 billion	$1.13 billion	5.82

Geely Automobile’s rivals have higher revenue and earnings than Geely Automobile. Geely Automobile is trading at a higher price-to-earnings ratio than its rivals, indicating that it is currently more expensive than other companies in its industry.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of current ratings for Geely Automobile and its rivals, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Geely Automobile	0	0	1	0	3.00
Geely Automobile Competitors	2033	5025	6301	184	2.34

As a group, “Automobiles” companies have a potential upside of 78.12%. Given Geely Automobile’s rivals higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Geely Automobile has less favorable growth aspects than its rivals.

Profitability

This table compares Geely Automobile and its rivals’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Geely Automobile	N/A	N/A	N/A
Geely Automobile Competitors	-1,371.68%	-100.31%	-10.39%

Insider and Institutional Ownership

14.9% of Geely Automobile shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 39.1% of shares of all “Automobiles” companies are held by institutional investors. 14.6% of shares of all “Automobiles” companies are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Geely Automobile rivals beat Geely Automobile on 7 of the 13 factors compared.

About Geely Automobile

Geely Automobile Holdings Limited, an investment holding company, operates as an automobile manufacturer primarily in the People's Republic of China. The company engages in the research and development, production, marketing, and sale of passenger vehicles, automobile parts, and related automobile components, as well as provision of related after-sales and technical services. It also offers sedans, wagons, sport utility cars, and electric vehicles under the Geely, Geometry, and ZEEKR brands; vehicles design, technology consulting, general logistics, packing, and storage services; researches and develops technology; procures mechanical and electrical equipment, and automobile parts and components; and manufactures and sells vehicle engines. In addition, the company provides automotive design, software systems development, modular development, virtual engineering of intelligent electric vehicles, and mobility technology solutions; knock down kits; and engages in the preparation and construction of engine manufactory projects. It operates in Malaysia, Eastern Europe, the Middle East, Northern Europe, the Philippines, Central and South America, Africa, and internationally. Geely Automobile Holdings Limited is headquartered in Wan Chai, Hong Kong.