PHINIA (NYSE:PHIN – Get Free Report) and China Zenix Auto International (OTCMKTS:ZXAIY – Get Free Report) are both small-cap auto/tires/trucks companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, valuation, risk, profitability, dividends, earnings and analyst recommendations.
Risk & Volatility
PHINIA has a beta of 1.56, indicating that its share price is 56% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, China Zenix Auto International has a beta of 2.6, indicating that its share price is 160% more volatile than the S&P 500.
Valuation & Earnings
This table compares PHINIA and China Zenix Auto International”s gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| PHINIA | $3.40 billion | 0.45 | $79.00 million | $1.75 | 21.55 |
| China Zenix Auto International | $271.18 million | 0.20 | -$61.16 million | ($2.23) | -0.46 |
Insider and Institutional Ownership
90.9% of PHINIA shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.5% of PHINIA shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.
Profitability
This table compares PHINIA and China Zenix Auto International’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| PHINIA | 2.32% | 10.12% | 4.45% |
| China Zenix Auto International | -41.87% | -40.07% | -24.13% |
Analyst Recommendations
This is a breakdown of recent ratings and price targets for PHINIA and China Zenix Auto International, as reported by MarketBeat.com.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| PHINIA | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3.00 |
| China Zenix Auto International | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
PHINIA currently has a consensus price target of $55.50, suggesting a potential upside of 47.14%. Given PHINIA’s stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe PHINIA is more favorable than China Zenix Auto International.
Summary
PHINIA beats China Zenix Auto International on 14 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.
About PHINIA
PHINIA Inc. engages in the development, design, and manufacture of integrated components and systems that optimize performance, increase efficiency, and reduce emissions in combustion and hybrid propulsion for commercial and light vehicles, and industrial applications. The company operates through Fuel Systems and Aftermarket segments. The Fuel Systems segment provides advanced fuel injection systems, including pumps, injectors, fuel rail assemblies, and engine control modules; fuel delivery modules; canisters; sensors; and electronic control modules. The segment also offers complete systems comprising associated software and calibration services, that reduce emissions and improve fuel economy for traditional and hybrid applications. The Aftermarket segment is involved in the sale of starters, alternators, and other new and remanufactured products, as well as maintenance, test equipment, and vehicle diagnostics solutions. It servs original equipment manufacturers of passenger cars, trucks, vans, sport-utility vehicles, medium-duty and heavy-duty trucks, and buses, as well as other off-highway construction, marine, and agricultural and industrial applications. PHINIA Inc. was incorporated in 2023 and is based in Auburn Hills, Michigan.
About China Zenix Auto International
China Zenix Auto International Ltd. engages in the design, manufacture, and sale of steel wheels for commercial vehicles. It operates through the following segments: PRC Aftermarket Sales, PRC OEM Sales, and International Sales. The PRC Aftermarket Sales segment produces and sells steel and aluminum wheels to distributors. The PRC OEM Sales segment produces and sells steel and aluminum wheels to vehicle manufacturers. The International Sales segment manufactures wheels to distributors and vehicle manufacturers outside China. The company was founded on July 11, 2008 and is headquartered in Zhangzhou, China.
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