Aisin (OTCMKTS:ASEKY) vs. EVN (OTCMKTS:EVNVY) Financial Survey

Aisin (OTCMKTS:ASEKY) and EVN (OTCMKTS:EVNVY) are both mid-cap auto/tires/trucks companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, risk, earnings, profitability, dividends, valuation and institutional ownership.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current recommendations for Aisin and EVN, as provided by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Aisin	0	0	0	0	N/A
EVN	0	0	0	0	N/A

Profitability

This table compares Aisin and EVN’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Aisin	1.30%	2.85%	1.45%
EVN	N/A	N/A	N/A

Volatility and Risk

Aisin has a beta of 0.68, suggesting that its stock price is 32% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, EVN has a beta of 1.08, suggesting that its stock price is 8% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Aisin and EVN”s top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Aisin	$34.01 billion	0.09	$629.06 million	$2.37	4.77
EVN	$2.36 billion	1.33	$223.78 million	N/A	N/A

Aisin has higher revenue and earnings than EVN.

Dividends

Aisin pays an annual dividend of $0.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 7.1%. EVN pays an annual dividend of $0.08 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.3%. Aisin pays out 33.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

Summary

Aisin beats EVN on 6 of the 9 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Aisin

Aisin Corporation manufactures and sells automotive parts, and energy and lifestyle related products. It provides powertrain products comprising 1 motor hybrid transmission and eaxle products; chassis and vehicle safety systems, such as automated parking systems and electronically controlled brake systems; power sliding door systems and sunroof products; connected and sharing solutions; and repair and maintenance products. The company also offers energy solutions comprising ENE·FARM, a system that generates electricity by extracting hydrogen from gas; gas heat pump air conditioners; warm water shower toilet seats; and peltier modules that are thermoelectric conversion devices, which function as heat pumps by sending direct current. In addition, it provides ILY-Ai, a multifunctional personal shopping mobility product for various user needs; fiber laser; and audio equipment. Aisin Corporation was founded in 1943 and is headquartered in Kariya, Japan.

About EVN

EVN AG provides energy and environmental services for private and business customers, as well as municipalities in Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Germany, and Albania. The company operates through Energy, Generation, Networks, South East Europe, Environmental, and Other segments. It generates electricity from thermal sources and renewable energies; and procures, trades, and sells electricity and natural gas to end customers and on wholesale markets, as well as generates and sells heat. The company also operates regional electricity and natural gas networks, as well as cable TV and telecommunications networks. In addition, it is involved in drinking water supply, wastewater disposal and treatment, thermal waste utilisation, and international project business activities. The company was founded in 1922 and is headquartered in Maria Enzersdorf, Austria. EVN AG is a subsidiary of NÖ Landes-Beteiligungsholding GmbH.