Head-To-Head Survey: ZEEKR Intelligent Technology (NYSE:ZK) versus Bayerische Motoren Werke (OTCMKTS:BAMXF)

Bayerische Motoren Werke (OTCMKTS:BAMXF) and ZEEKR Intelligent Technology (NYSE:ZK) are both auto/tires/trucks companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, dividends, risk, institutional ownership, earnings, profitability and analyst recommendations.

Volatility & Risk

Bayerische Motoren Werke has a beta of 0.63, suggesting that its stock price is 37% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, ZEEKR Intelligent Technology has a beta of 0.14, suggesting that its stock price is 86% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current recommendations for Bayerische Motoren Werke and ZEEKR Intelligent Technology, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Bayerische Motoren Werke	0	3	0	1	2.50
ZEEKR Intelligent Technology	1	0	1	0	2.00

ZEEKR Intelligent Technology has a consensus price target of $38.00, suggesting a potential upside of 42.16%. Given ZEEKR Intelligent Technology’s higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe ZEEKR Intelligent Technology is more favorable than Bayerische Motoren Werke.

Profitability

This table compares Bayerische Motoren Werke and ZEEKR Intelligent Technology’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Bayerische Motoren Werke	5.14%	7.33%	2.65%
ZEEKR Intelligent Technology	-2.80%	N/A	-5.45%

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Bayerische Motoren Werke and ZEEKR Intelligent Technology”s top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Bayerische Motoren Werke	$154.09 billion	0.39	$7.89 billion	$12.57	8.31
ZEEKR Intelligent Technology	$10.40 billion	0.66	-$880.03 million	($1.57)	-17.03

Bayerische Motoren Werke has higher revenue and earnings than ZEEKR Intelligent Technology. ZEEKR Intelligent Technology is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Bayerische Motoren Werke, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Summary

Bayerische Motoren Werke beats ZEEKR Intelligent Technology on 10 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Bayerische Motoren Werke

Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft engages in the development, manufacture, and sale of automobiles and motorcycles, and spare parts and accessories worldwide. It operates through Automotive, Motorcycles, and Financial Services segments. The Automotive segment engages in the development, manufacture, assembling, and sale of automobiles, spare parts, accessories, and mobility services under the BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce brands. The Motorcycles segment develops, manufactures, assembles, and sells motorcycles and scooters under the BMW Motorrad brand, as well as spare parts and accessories. The Financial Services segment is involved in the automobile and motorcycle leasing, credit financing, retail and dealership financing, multi-brand fleet, customer deposit, and insurance activities; and the provision of fleet management services under the Alphabet brand. The company sells its products through independent dealerships. Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft was founded in 1916 and is headquartered in Munich, Germany.

About ZEEKR Intelligent Technology

ZEEKR Intelligent Technology Holding Limited, an investment holding company, engages in the research and development, production, commercialization, and sale of the electric vehicles and batteries. It offers battery electric passenger vehicles (BEVs) and SUVs. The company also produces and sells electric powertrain and battery packs for electric vehicles, such as motors and electric control systems; and provides automotive related research and development services. It operates in China, Europe, and internationally. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Ningbo, China. ZEEKR Intelligent Technology Holding Limited operates as a subsidiary of Geely Automobile Holdings Limited.