Head-To-Head Review: LiveWire Group (NYSE:LVWR) vs. Elio Motors (OTCMKTS:ELIO)

LiveWire Group (NYSE:LVWR) and Elio Motors (OTCMKTS:ELIO) are both small-cap auto/tires/trucks companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, valuation, institutional ownership, dividends, risk, analyst recommendations and earnings.

Profitability

This table compares LiveWire Group and Elio Motors’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
LiveWire Group	-320.10%	-90.76%	-67.57%
Elio Motors	N/A	N/A	N/A

Risk & Volatility

LiveWire Group has a beta of 1.77, meaning that its stock price is 77% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Elio Motors has a beta of 15.63, meaning that its stock price is 1,463% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent ratings and recommmendations for LiveWire Group and Elio Motors, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
LiveWire Group	1	0	0	0	1.00
Elio Motors	0	0	0	0	0.00

Institutional and Insider Ownership

0.9% of LiveWire Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.1% of LiveWire Group shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 81.4% of Elio Motors 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.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares LiveWire Group and Elio Motors”s revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
LiveWire Group	$26.63 million	23.82	-$93.93 million	($0.39)	-7.97
Elio Motors	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Elio Motors has lower revenue, but higher earnings than LiveWire Group.

Summary

Elio Motors beats LiveWire Group on 5 of the 8 factors compared between the two stocks.

About LiveWire Group

LiveWire Group, Inc. manufactures electric motorcycles in the United States and internationally. It operates in two segments Electric Motorcycles and STACYC. The company designs and sells electric motorcycles and parts, accessories, and apparel; and electric balance bikes for kids. It serves wholesalers, independent dealers, retailers, and through online. The company has strategic partnerships with Harley-Davidson, Inc. and the KYMCO Group. LiveWire Group, Inc. was founded in 2010 and is based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. LiveWire Group, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Harley-Davidson, Inc.

About Elio Motors

Elio Motors, Inc., a development stage company, designs, develops, manufactures, and sells automobiles. The company focuses on developing the Elio, a three wheeled vehicle for mass production in the United States, which gives 84 miles per gallon. Elio Motors, Inc. was founded in 2009 and is based in Phoenix, Arizona.