ZEEKR Intelligent Technology (NYSE:ZK) and Honda Motor (NYSE:HMC) Head to Head Review

Honda Motor (NYSE:HMC) and ZEEKR Intelligent Technology (NYSE:ZK) are both auto/tires/trucks companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, risk, institutional ownership, dividends, profitability, valuation and analyst recommendations.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Honda Motor and ZEEKR Intelligent Technology”s revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Honda Motor	$141.51 billion	0.32	$7.64 billion	$4.05	7.09
ZEEKR Intelligent Technology	$7.28 billion	0.86	-$1.18 billion	N/A	N/A

Honda Motor has higher revenue and earnings than ZEEKR Intelligent Technology.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

5.3% of Honda Motor shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.0% of Honda Motor shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of recent ratings and recommmendations for Honda Motor and ZEEKR Intelligent Technology, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Honda Motor	0	1	0	0	2.00
ZEEKR Intelligent Technology	0	0	6	0	3.00

ZEEKR Intelligent Technology has a consensus price target of $32.02, indicating a potential upside of 27.61%. Given ZEEKR Intelligent Technology’s stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe ZEEKR Intelligent Technology is more favorable than Honda Motor.

Profitability

This table compares Honda Motor and ZEEKR Intelligent Technology’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Honda Motor	4.53%	7.53%	3.31%
ZEEKR Intelligent Technology	N/A	N/A	N/A

Summary

Honda Motor beats ZEEKR Intelligent Technology on 7 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Honda Motor

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. develops, manufactures, and distributes motorcycles, automobiles, power, and other products in Japan, North America, Europe, Asia, and internationally. It operates through four segments: Motorcycle Business, Automobile Business, Financial Services Business, and Power Product and Other Businesses. The Motorcycle Business segment produces motorcycles, including sports, business, and commuter models; and various off-road vehicles, such as all-terrain vehicles and side-by-sides. The Automobile Business segment offers passenger cars, light trucks, and mini vehicles. The Financial Services Business segment provides various financial services, including retail lending and leasing services to customers, as well as wholesale financing services to dealers. The Power Product and Other Businesses manufactures and sells power products, such as general purpose engines, lawn mowers, generators, water pumps, brush cutters, tillers, outboard marine engines, and snow throwers. This segment also offers HondaJet aircraft. The company also sells spare parts; and provides after-sale services through retail dealers directly, as well as through independent distributors and licensees. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

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.