U Power (NASDAQ:UCAR – Get Free Report) and Dorman Products (NASDAQ:DORM – Get Free Report) are both auto/tires/trucks companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, dividends, institutional ownership, valuation, earnings, analyst recommendations and risk.
Valuation & Earnings
This table compares U Power and Dorman Products”s gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.
Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
U Power | $19.76 million | 0.18 | -$2.72 million | N/A | N/A |
Dorman Products | $1.93 billion | 1.80 | $129.26 million | $4.97 | 22.85 |
Dorman Products has higher revenue and earnings than U Power.
Profitability
Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
U Power | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Dorman Products | 8.75% | 15.97% | 8.24% |
Analyst Recommendations
This is a summary of recent ratings and recommmendations for U Power and Dorman Products, as reported by MarketBeat.
Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
U Power | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
Dorman Products | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3.00 |
Dorman Products has a consensus target price of $113.33, indicating a potential downside of 0.22%. Given Dorman Products’ higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Dorman Products is more favorable than U Power.
Risk & Volatility
U Power has a beta of 2.22, meaning that its share price is 122% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Dorman Products has a beta of 0.83, meaning that its share price is 17% less volatile than the S&P 500.
Insider and Institutional Ownership
13.2% of U Power shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 84.7% of Dorman Products shares are owned by institutional investors. 10.0% of Dorman Products shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.
Summary
Dorman Products beats U Power on 10 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.
About U Power
U Power Limited, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the development, manufacture, and sale of new energy vehicles and battery swapping stations in the People's Republic of China. It also offers battery swapping and sourcing, as well as technical and consultation services. The company was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Wuhu, the People's Republic of China.
About Dorman Products
Dorman Products, Inc. supplies replacement and upgrade parts for passenger cars, light trucks, medium- and heavy-duty trucks, utility terrain vehicles, and all-terrain vehicles in the motor vehicle aftermarket industry in the United States and internationally. It offers engine products, including intake and exhaust manifolds, fans, thermostat housings, and throttle bodies; undercar products comprising fluid lines, fluid reservoirs, connectors, 4-wheel drive components and axles, drain plugs, other engine, and transmission and axle components; steering and suspension products consist of control arms, ball joints, tie-rod ends, brake hardware and hydraulics, wheel and axle hardware, suspension arms, knuckles, links, bushings, and leaf springs, as well as other suspension, steering, and brake components; body products, such as door handles and hinges, window lift motors, window regulators, switches and handles, wiper components, lighting, electrical, and other interior and exterior vehicle body components, including windshields for UTVs; electronics products comprise new and remanufactured modules, clusters and sensors; and hardware products, such as threaded bolts and auto body fasteners, automotive and home electrical wiring components, and other hardware assortments and merchandise. The company also provides air tanks, shock absorbers, and air springs; transmission control modules, variable geometry timing actuators, and other control modules and sensors; new control arms, suspension components, door lock actuators, and handles for electric vehicles; and leaf springs, intake manifolds, exhaust manifolds, window regulators, radiator fan assemblies, tire pressure monitor sensors, exhaust gas recirculation coolers, UTV windshields, and complex electronics modules. It markets its products under the DORMAN, DORMAN OE FIX, HELP!, Conduct-Tite, Dayton Parts, SuperATV, Keller Performance Products, Assault Industries, Gboost, and GDP brands. Dorman Products, Inc. was founded in 1918 and is headquartered in Colmar, Pennsylvania.
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