Camping World (NYSE:CWH – Get Free Report) and Shoe Carnival (NASDAQ:SHOE – Get Free Report) are both small-cap consumer discretionary companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, risk, dividends, valuation, analyst recommendations, earnings and institutional ownership.
Profitability
This table compares Camping World and Shoe Carnival’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| Camping World | -1.55% | -3.52% | -0.28% |
| Shoe Carnival | 2.20% | 5.32% | 3.08% |
Analyst Ratings
This is a summary of recent ratings and price targets for Camping World and Shoe Carnival, as provided by MarketBeat.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| Camping World | 1 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 2.75 |
| Shoe Carnival | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2.33 |
Earnings & Valuation
This table compares Camping World and Shoe Carnival”s top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| Camping World | $6.37 billion | 0.07 | -$89.80 million | ($1.55) | -2.93 |
| Shoe Carnival | $1.14 billion | 0.31 | $52.27 million | $0.88 | 14.49 |
Shoe Carnival has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Camping World. Camping World is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Shoe Carnival, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.
Insider and Institutional Ownership
52.5% of Camping World shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 66.0% of Shoe Carnival shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.1% of Camping World shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 33.6% of Shoe Carnival 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.
Risk & Volatility
Camping World has a beta of 2.15, indicating that its share price is 115% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Shoe Carnival has a beta of 1.37, indicating that its share price is 37% more volatile than the S&P 500.
Summary
Shoe Carnival beats Camping World on 10 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.
About Camping World
Camping World Holdings, Inc., together its subsidiaries, retails recreational vehicles (RVs), and related products and services in the United States. It operates in two segments, Good Sam Services and Plans; and RV and Outdoor Retail. The company provides a portfolio of services, protection plans, products, and resources in the RV industry. It also offers extended vehicle service contracts; roadside assistance plans; property and casualty insurance programs; travel planning and directories; and publications, as well as operates the Coast to Coast Resorts and Good Sam Campgrounds. In addition, the company provides new and used RVs; vehicle financing; RV repair and maintenance services; various RV parts, equipment, supplies, and accessories, which include towing and hitching products, satellite and GPS systems, electrical and lighting products, appliances and furniture, and other products; and collision repair services comprising fiberglass front and rear cap replacement, windshield replacement, interior remodel solutions, and paint and body work. Further, it offers equipment, gears, and supplies for camping, hunting, fishing, skiing, snowboarding, bicycling, skateboarding, and marine and watersports equipment and supplies, as well as operates Good Sam Club, a membership organization that offers savings on a range of products and services and provides co-branded credit cards. Additionally, the company facilitates an RV rental platform that connects travelers with RV owners; and designs, manufactures, and distributes RV and camping furniture, as well as a range of outdoor products and accessories. It serves customers through dealerships, and online and e-commerce platforms. Camping World Holdings, Inc. was founded in 1966 and is headquartered in Lincolnshire, Illinois.
About Shoe Carnival
Shoe Carnival, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a family footwear retailer in the United States. The company offers range of dress, casual, work, and athletic shoes, as well as sandals and boots for men, women, and children; and various accessories. The company also operates stores, and sells its products through online shopping at shoecarnival.com, as well as through mobile app. Shoe Carnival, Inc. was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Evansville, Indiana.
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