Contrasting U Power (NASDAQ:UCAR) and Iochpe-Maxion (OTCMKTS:IOCJY)

U Power (NASDAQ:UCAR) and Iochpe-Maxion (OTCMKTS:IOCJY) are both small-cap auto/tires/trucks companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, dividends, institutional ownership, earnings, valuation and profitability.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares U Power and Iochpe-Maxion”s top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
U Power	$31.06 million	0.12	-$2.72 million	N/A	N/A
Iochpe-Maxion	$3.00 billion	0.09	$6.16 million	$0.05	11.57

Iochpe-Maxion has higher revenue and earnings than U Power.

Volatility and Risk

U Power has a beta of 2.23, meaning that its stock price is 123% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Iochpe-Maxion has a beta of 1.26, meaning that its stock price is 26% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent ratings for U Power and Iochpe-Maxion, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
U Power	0	0	0	0	N/A
Iochpe-Maxion	0	0	0	0	N/A

Institutional & Insider Ownership

13.2% of U Power shares are owned by institutional investors. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Profitability

This table compares U Power and Iochpe-Maxion’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
U Power	N/A	N/A	N/A
Iochpe-Maxion	0.50%	1.74%	0.50%

Summary

Iochpe-Maxion beats U Power on 5 of the 8 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 Iochpe-Maxion

Iochpe-Maxion S.A. produces and sells automotive wheels and structural components for commercial and light vehicles in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and internationally. It operates in two divisions, Maxion Wheels and Maxion Structural Components. The company offers heavy steel wheels; light steel wheels for automobiles, pick-ups, and SUVs, as well as light and medium commercial vehicles; wheels for agricultural machinery; and light aluminum wheels for automobiles. It also provides heavy structural components, including frames, side members, and cross members. In addition, the company offers light and automotive structural components, such as stampings for passenger vehicles, handbrake levers, pedal and welded assemblies, structural parts, and other automotive components. Further, it produces railway wheels, freight cars, and castings, as well as industrial castings. The company was founded in 1918 and is headquartered in Cruzeiro, Brazil.