Isuzu Motors (OTCMKTS:ISUZY – Get Free Report) and Gogoro (NASDAQ:GGR – Get Free Report) are both consumer discretionary companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, profitability, institutional ownership, earnings, valuation, risk and analyst recommendations.
Earnings & Valuation
This table compares Isuzu Motors and Gogoro”s revenue, earnings per share and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| Isuzu Motors | $23.11 billion | 0.42 | $890.18 million | $1.29 | 10.97 |
| Gogoro | $281.48 million | 0.14 | -$79.97 million | ($3.16) | -0.87 |
Isuzu Motors has higher revenue and earnings than Gogoro. Gogoro is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Isuzu Motors, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.
Profitability
This table compares Isuzu Motors and Gogoro’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| Isuzu Motors | 3.92% | 8.29% | 3.78% |
| Gogoro | -13.25% | -32.84% | -6.27% |
Insider & Institutional Ownership
15.9% of Gogoro shares are held by institutional investors. 4.8% of Gogoro shares are held by company 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 and Volatility
Isuzu Motors has a beta of 0.6, indicating that its stock price is 40% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Gogoro has a beta of 0.9, indicating that its stock price is 10% less volatile than the S&P 500.
Analyst Ratings
This is a summary of recent ratings for Isuzu Motors and Gogoro, as provided by MarketBeat.com.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| Isuzu Motors | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2.00 |
| Gogoro | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.00 |
Summary
Isuzu Motors beats Gogoro on 9 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.
About Isuzu Motors
Isuzu Motors is a Japanese manufacturer specializing in commercial vehicles and diesel engines. Its products include trucks, buses, pickup trucks and engines for industrial and other applications. The company traces its roots to 1916 and was established as Isuzu Motors Limited in 1937. It takes its name from the Isuzu River in Japan. Isuzu serves customers in Japan and international markets, with vehicle and engine operations spanning regions including Asia, Africa, Europe and the Americas.
About Gogoro
Gogoro Inc. is a Taiwan-based technology company focused on electric two-wheel transportation and battery-swapping infrastructure. The company develops and sells electric scooters, known as Smartscooters, along with related components, accessories and connected software designed to support urban mobility. Gogoro’s primary service is its battery-swapping network, which allows riders to exchange depleted batteries for charged units at automated GoStation locations. The company operates a networked energy platform that manages batteries, vehicles and charging infrastructure, helping reduce charging time and supporting the use of electric scooters in dense urban environments.
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