Head to Head: Mercedes-Benz Group (OTCMKTS: DDAIF) and Cenntro Electric Group (NASDAQ: CENN)

Mercedes-Benz Group (OTCMKTS:DDAIF – Get Rating) and Cenntro Electric Group (NASDAQ:CENN – Get Rating) are both auto/tire/truck companies, but which is the best investment? We’ll compare the two companies based on earnings strength, profitability, risk, analyst recommendations, dividends, valuation and institutional ownership.

Analyst Notes

This is a breakdown of the current ratings and target prices for the Mercedes-Benz Group and the Cenntro Electric Group, as provided by MarketBeat.

Mercedes-Benz Group currently has a consensus price target of $89.72, suggesting a potential upside of 55.01%. Considering the possible higher upside of the Mercedes-Benz Group, equity research analysts clearly believe that the Mercedes-Benz Group is more favorable than the electric group Cenntro.

Profitability

This table compares the net margins, return on equity and return on assets of Mercedes-Benz Group and Cenntro Electric Group.

Institutional and insider ownership

35.9% of Cenntro Electric Group shares are held by institutional investors. 30.9% of Cenntro Electric Group shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership indicates that large fund managers, endowments, and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Risk and Volatility

Mercedes-Benz Group has a beta of 1.33, which means its stock price is 33% more volatile than the S&P 500. In comparison, Cenntro Electric Group has a beta of 1.24, which means that its stock price is 24% more volatile than the S&P 500. .

Benefits and evaluation

This table compares the revenue, earnings per share and valuation of Mercedes-Benz Group and Cenntro Electric Group.

Mercedes-Benz Group has higher revenue and profit than Cenntro Electric Group.

Summary

Mercedes-Benz Group beats Cenntro Electric Group on 8 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

About the Mercedes-Benz Group (Get an evaluation)

Mercedes-Benz Group AG operates as an automotive company in Germany and abroad. The company develops, manufactures and sells passenger cars comprising premium and luxury vehicles of the Mercedes-Benz brand, including the Mercedes-AMG, G-Class, Mercedes-Maybach and Mercedes-EQ brands, as well as small cars under the brand smart brand; the Mercedes-Benz ecosystem under the Mercedes me brand; and vans under the Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner brands, as well as related spare parts and accessories. It also offers financing and leasing formulas for end customers and dealers; automobile insurance brokerage and banking services; car subscription and rental, and fleet management, as well as digital charging and payment services; and mobility services. The company was previously known as Daimler AG and changed its name to Mercedes-Benz Group AG in February 2022. Mercedes-Benz Group AG was founded in 1886 and is headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany.

About the Cenntro Electric Group (Get an evaluation)

Cenntro Electric Group Limited designs and manufactures electric light and medium commercial vehicles in Europe, North America and Asia. It serves businesses and government organizations. The company was previously known as Naked Brand Group Limited and changed its name to Cenntro Electric Group Limited in December 2021. The company was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Freehold, New Jersey.

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