Head to Head Comparison: ZEEKR Intelligent Technology (NYSE:ZK) versus Honda Motor (NYSE:HMC)

ZEEKR Intelligent Technology (NYSE:ZK) and Honda Motor (NYSE:HMC) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, dividends, institutional ownership, risk, valuation, analyst recommendations and earnings.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

5.3% of Honda Motor shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.0% of Honda Motor shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Profitability

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

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
ZEEKR Intelligent Technology	N/A	N/A	N/A
Honda Motor	4.53%	7.53%	3.31%

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of recent recommendations and price targets for ZEEKR Intelligent Technology and Honda Motor, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

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

ZEEKR Intelligent Technology presently has a consensus price target of $32.02, indicating a potential upside of 27.84%. Given ZEEKR Intelligent Technology’s stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe ZEEKR Intelligent Technology is more favorable than Honda Motor.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares ZEEKR Intelligent Technology and Honda Motor”s revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
ZEEKR Intelligent Technology	$65.18 billion	0.10	-$1.18 billion	N/A	N/A
Honda Motor	$141.51 billion	0.30	$7.64 billion	$4.05	6.64

Honda Motor has higher revenue and earnings than ZEEKR Intelligent Technology.

Summary

Honda Motor beats ZEEKR Intelligent Technology on 8 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

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.

About Honda Motor

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. develops, manufactures, and distributes motorcycles, automobiles, power, and other products in Japan, North America, Europe, Asia, and internationally. It operates through four segments: Motorcycle Business, Automobile Business, Financial Services Business, and Power Product and Other Businesses. The Motorcycle Business segment produces motorcycles, including sports, business, and commuter models; and various off-road vehicles, such as all-terrain vehicles and side-by-sides. The Automobile Business segment offers passenger cars, light trucks, and mini vehicles. The Financial Services Business segment provides various financial services, including retail lending and leasing services to customers, as well as wholesale financing services to dealers. The Power Product and Other Businesses manufactures and sells power products, such as general purpose engines, lawn mowers, generators, water pumps, brush cutters, tillers, outboard marine engines, and snow throwers. This segment also offers HondaJet aircraft. The company also sells spare parts; and provides after-sale services through retail dealers directly, as well as through independent distributors and licensees. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.