Head-To-Head Analysis: Deer Consumer Products (OTCMKTS:DEER) & Electrolux (OTCMKTS:ELUXY)

Electrolux (OTCMKTS:ELUXY) and Deer Consumer Products (OTCMKTS:DEER) are both consumer discretionary companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, valuation, profitability, earnings, dividends and risk.

Profitability

This table compares Electrolux and Deer Consumer Products’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Electrolux	-0.09%	-1.39%	-0.11%
Deer Consumer Products	N/A	N/A	N/A

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Electrolux and Deer Consumer Products”s top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Electrolux	$12.88 billion	0.15	-$131.87 million	($0.09)	-155.61
Deer Consumer Products	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Deer Consumer Products has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Electrolux.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent recommendations and price targets for Electrolux and Deer Consumer Products, as reported by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Electrolux	1	0	0	1	2.50
Deer Consumer Products	0	0	0	0	0.00

Given Deer Consumer Products’ higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Deer Consumer Products is more favorable than Electrolux.

Risk & Volatility

Electrolux has a beta of 1.13, meaning that its share price is 13% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Deer Consumer Products has a beta of 67.89, meaning that its share price is 6,689% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

Deer Consumer Products beats Electrolux on 5 of the 8 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Electrolux

AB Electrolux (publ), together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells household appliances worldwide. The company offers various appliances, such as refrigerators, freezers, cookers, dryers, washing machines, dishwashers, room air-conditioners, microwave ovens, floor-care products, vacuum cleaners, water heaters, heat pumps, and other small domestic appliances, as well as consumables and accessories. It also provides hobs, ovens, and hoods; and tumble dryers. The company offers its products under the Electrolux, AEG, and Frigidaire brands through retailers, buying groups, and independent stores. AB Electrolux (publ) was founded in 1901 and is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden.

About Deer Consumer Products

Deer Consumer Products, Inc., through its subsidiaries, engages in the design, manufacture, and sale of small home and kitchen electronic appliances. It offers blenders, juicers, soy milk makers, food processors, popcorn makers, meat grinders, coffee machines, and hot water kettles primarily under the Deer brand name, as well as under one store brand for retailer's private label programs. Deer Consumer Products also offers humidifiers and dehumidifiers, rice cookers, and toasters. The company sells its products to consumer product companies internationally; and to retail stores through agents in the People's Republic of China. It also operates as an original design manufacturer and original equipment manufacturer. The company was formerly known as Tag Events Corp. and changed its name to Deer Consumer Products, Inc. in September 2008. Deer Consumer Products, Inc. is based in Shenzhen, the People's Republic of China.