Zoomcar (NASDAQ:ZCAR) vs. Getaround (NYSE:GETR) Critical Review

Zoomcar (NASDAQ:ZCAR) and Getaround (NYSE:GETR) are both small-cap auto/tires/trucks companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, institutional ownership, profitability, risk, dividends and analyst recommendations.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Zoomcar and Getaround’s gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Zoomcar	N/A	N/A	-$4.63 million	N/A	N/A
Getaround	$72.68 million	0.30	-$113.95 million	($1.23)	-0.19

Zoomcar has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Getaround.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current ratings and recommmendations for Zoomcar and Getaround, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Zoomcar	0	0	0	0	N/A
Getaround	0	0	0	0	N/A

Insider and Institutional Ownership

3.7% of Zoomcar shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 59.6% of Getaround shares are held by institutional investors. 2.2% of Zoomcar shares are held by 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.

Profitability

This table compares Zoomcar and Getaround’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Zoomcar	N/A	-13.53%	48.39%
Getaround	-156.78%	-496.56%	-66.37%

Volatility & Risk

Zoomcar has a beta of -0.56, suggesting that its share price is 156% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Getaround has a beta of 0.97, suggesting that its share price is 3% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

Zoomcar beats Getaround on 5 of the 8 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Zoomcar

Zoomcar Holdings, Inc. operates a marketplace for car sharing in India, Indonesia, and Egypt. It connects hosts with guests, who choose from a selection of cars for use at affordable prices, promoting smart transportation solutions. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Bronxville, New York.

About Getaround

Getaround, Inc. operates as an online car rental service company for peer-to-peer car sharing. The company operates Getaround, a digital carsharing marketplace, which is accessed through the Getaround app and derives demand from guests who want access to cars nearby 24/7 for various use cases, such as local and long-distance getaways, running errands, business travel, and driving to earn through rideshare and delivery platforms. Getaround, Inc. is based in San Francisco, California.