Levi Strauss & Co. (NYSE:LEVI – Get Free Report) and J-Long Group (NASDAQ:JL – Get Free Report) are both consumer discretionary companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, risk, earnings, analyst recommendations, valuation, dividends and institutional ownership.
Insider and Institutional Ownership
69.1% of Levi Strauss & Co. shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.1% of Levi Strauss & Co. shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.
Analyst Ratings
This is a summary of current recommendations and price targets for Levi Strauss & Co. and J-Long Group, as reported by MarketBeat.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| Levi Strauss & Co. | 0 | 4 | 12 | 0 | 2.75 |
| J-Long Group | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.00 |
Profitability
This table compares Levi Strauss & Co. and J-Long Group’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| Levi Strauss & Co. | 9.66% | 25.79% | 8.61% |
| J-Long Group | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Earnings & Valuation
This table compares Levi Strauss & Co. and J-Long Group”s revenue, earnings per share and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| Levi Strauss & Co. | $6.28 billion | 1.37 | $578.10 million | $1.62 | 13.78 |
| J-Long Group | $42.23 million | 0.41 | $2.77 million | N/A | N/A |
Levi Strauss & Co. has higher revenue and earnings than J-Long Group.
Volatility and Risk
Levi Strauss & Co. has a beta of 1.33, meaning that its share price is 33% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, J-Long Group has a beta of -1.52, meaning that its share price is 252% less volatile than the S&P 500.
Summary
Levi Strauss & Co. beats J-Long Group on 12 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.
About Levi Strauss & Co.
Levi Strauss & Co. engages in the design, marketing, and sale of apparel products. The company offers jeans, casual and dress pants, tops, shorts, skirts, jackets, footwear, and related accessories. It operates through the following geographical segments: Americas, Europe, and Asia. The company was founded by Levi Strauss in 1853 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.
About J-Long Group
J-Long Group Limited distributes reflective and non-reflective garment trims in Asia, Hong Kong, the People's Republic of China, and internationally. The company offers heat transfers, fabrics, woven labels and tapes, sewing badges, piping, zipper pullers, and drawcords. It also sells through online. The company was founded in 1985 and is based in Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong.
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