Bayerische Motoren Werke (OTCMKTS:BAMXF – Get Free Report) is one of 119 public companies in the “Automobiles” industry, but how does it weigh in compared to its competitors? We will compare Bayerische Motoren Werke to similar companies based on the strength of its risk, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, earnings, dividends, profitability and valuation.
Volatility and Risk
Bayerische Motoren Werke has a beta of 0.71, suggesting that its stock price is 29% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Bayerische Motoren Werke’s competitors have a beta of 1.02, suggesting that their average stock price is 2% more volatile than the S&P 500.
Earnings & Valuation
This table compares Bayerische Motoren Werke and its competitors top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Net Income | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| Bayerische Motoren Werke | $150.95 billion | $8.25 billion | 5.02 |
| Bayerische Motoren Werke Competitors | $53.20 billion | $1.13 billion | 7.43 |
Bayerische Motoren Werke has higher revenue and earnings than its competitors. Bayerische Motoren Werke is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than its competitors, indicating that it is currently more affordable than other companies in its industry.
Institutional and Insider Ownership
39.2% of shares of all “Automobiles” companies are held by institutional investors. 14.6% of shares of all “Automobiles” companies are held 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.
Profitability
This table compares Bayerische Motoren Werke and its competitors’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| Bayerische Motoren Werke | 4.83% | 6.23% | 2.27% |
| Bayerische Motoren Werke Competitors | -1,479.48% | -126.30% | -12.04% |
Analyst Recommendations
This is a summary of recent ratings and price targets for Bayerische Motoren Werke and its competitors, as provided by MarketBeat.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| Bayerische Motoren Werke | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2.60 |
| Bayerische Motoren Werke Competitors | 2141 | 5145 | 6398 | 191 | 2.33 |
As a group, “Automobiles” companies have a potential upside of 64.76%. Given Bayerische Motoren Werke’s competitors higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Bayerische Motoren Werke has less favorable growth aspects than its competitors.
Summary
Bayerische Motoren Werke beats its competitors on 7 of the 13 factors compared.
About Bayerische Motoren Werke
Bayerische Motoren Werke AG, commonly known as BMW, is a Germany-based manufacturer of premium automobiles and motorcycles. Its automotive portfolio includes vehicles sold under the BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce Motor Cars brands, while BMW Motorrad produces motorcycles and related products. Founded in 1916, BMW began as an aircraft-engine manufacturer before expanding into automobiles and motorcycles. The company also provides financial services, including vehicle financing and leasing, to retail and business customers.
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