Head to Head Review: ZEEKR Intelligent Technology (NYSE:ZK) vs. Lotus Technology (NASDAQ:LOT)

Lotus Technology (NASDAQ:LOT) and ZEEKR Intelligent Technology (NYSE:ZK) are both mid-cap auto/tires/trucks companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, analyst recommendations, valuation, risk, dividends and institutional ownership.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

63.4% of Lotus Technology shares are held by institutional investors. 0.2% of Lotus Technology shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Lotus Technology and ZEEKR Intelligent Technology”s top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Lotus Technology	$1.01 billion	2.51	-$742.00 million	($1.56)	-2.41
ZEEKR Intelligent Technology	$65.18 billion	0.11	-$1.18 billion	N/A	N/A

Lotus Technology has higher earnings, but lower revenue than ZEEKR Intelligent Technology.

Profitability

This table compares Lotus Technology and ZEEKR Intelligent Technology’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Lotus Technology	-87.61%	N/A	-38.53%
ZEEKR Intelligent Technology	N/A	N/A	N/A

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current recommendations for Lotus Technology and ZEEKR Intelligent Technology, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Lotus Technology	0	1	0	0	2.00
ZEEKR Intelligent Technology	0	0	6	0	3.00

Lotus Technology presently has a consensus target price of $7.00, suggesting a potential upside of 86.17%. ZEEKR Intelligent Technology has a consensus target price of $32.02, suggesting a potential upside of 15.69%. Given Lotus Technology’s higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Lotus Technology is more favorable than ZEEKR Intelligent Technology.

About Lotus Technology

Lotus Technology Inc. engages in the design, development, and sale of battery electric lifestyle vehicles worldwide. It also distributes sports cars. The company sells its products under the Lotus brand. Lotus Technology Inc. is based in Shanghai, China.

About ZEEKR Intelligent Technology

ZEEKR Intelligent Technology Holding Limited, an investment holding company, engages in the research and development, production, commercialization, and sale of the electric vehicles and batteries. It offers battery electric passenger vehicles (BEVs) and SUVs. The company also produces and sells electric powertrain and battery packs for electric vehicles, such as motors and electric control systems; and provides automotive related research and development services. It operates in China, Europe, and internationally. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Ningbo, China. ZEEKR Intelligent Technology Holding Limited operates as a subsidiary of Geely Automobile Holdings Limited.