Head-To-Head Review: ZEEKR Intelligent Technology (NYSE:ZK) and Lion Electric (NYSE:LEV)

ZEEKR Intelligent Technology (NYSE:ZK) and Lion Electric (NYSE:LEV) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, profitability, valuation, dividends, institutional ownership and earnings.

Profitability

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

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
ZEEKR Intelligent Technology	N/A	N/A	N/A
Lion Electric	-51.81%	-26.26%	-11.31%

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current recommendations for ZEEKR Intelligent Technology and Lion Electric, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
ZEEKR Intelligent Technology	0	0	5	0	3.00
Lion Electric	0	7	1	1	2.33

ZEEKR Intelligent Technology currently has a consensus target price of $32.08, suggesting a potential upside of 23.81%. Lion Electric has a consensus target price of $1.52, suggesting a potential upside of 131.78%. Given Lion Electric’s higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Lion Electric is more favorable than ZEEKR Intelligent Technology.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares ZEEKR Intelligent Technology and Lion Electric”s revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
ZEEKR Intelligent Technology	$65.18 billion	0.10	-$1.18 billion	N/A	N/A
Lion Electric	$226.53 million	0.66	-$103.77 million	($0.49)	-1.34

Lion Electric has lower revenue, but higher earnings than ZEEKR Intelligent Technology.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

52.7% of Lion Electric shares are owned by institutional investors. 16.6% of Lion Electric shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

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.

About Lion Electric

The Lion Electric Company designs, develops, manufactures, and distributes purpose-built all-electric medium and heavy-duty urban vehicles in North America. The company's products include battery systems, chassis, bus bodies, and truck cabins. It distributes truck and bus parts, as well as accessories. The company was incorporated in 2008 and is based in Saint-Jérôme, Canada.