Critical Review: BZAM (OTCMKTS:BZAMF) vs. Henkel AG & Co. KGaA (OTCMKTS:HENKY)

Henkel AG & Co. KGaA (OTCMKTS:HENKY) and BZAM (OTCMKTS:BZAMF) are both consumer staples companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, institutional ownership, risk, valuation, dividends, profitability and analyst recommendations.

Profitability

This table compares Henkel AG & Co. KGaA and BZAM’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Henkel AG & Co. KGaA	N/A	N/A	N/A
BZAM	N/A	N/A	N/A

Insider and Institutional Ownership

0.0% of Henkel AG & Co. KGaA shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.0% of BZAM shares are owned by institutional investors. 8.7% of BZAM shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Henkel AG & Co. KGaA and BZAM”s top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Henkel AG & Co. KGaA	$23.28 billion	1.39	$1.43 billion	N/A	N/A
BZAM	$37.96 million	0.00	-$27.31 million	N/A	N/A

Henkel AG & Co. KGaA has higher revenue and earnings than BZAM.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent recommendations and price targets for Henkel AG & Co. KGaA and BZAM, as provided by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Henkel AG & Co. KGaA	0	0	1	0	3.00
BZAM	0	0	0	0	0.00

Given BZAM’s higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe BZAM is more favorable than Henkel AG & Co. KGaA.

Risk & Volatility

Henkel AG & Co. KGaA has a beta of 0.64, suggesting that its stock price is 36% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, BZAM has a beta of 5.05, suggesting that its stock price is 405% more volatile than the S&P 500.

About Henkel AG & Co. KGaA

Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the adhesive technologies and beauty care, and laundry and home care businesses worldwide. It operates in two segments, Adhesive Technologies and Consumer Brands segments. The company offers adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings for various business areas, including packaging and consumer goods; mobility and electronics; and craftsmen, construction, and professional industries. It also provides hair styling, hair coloring, and hair care products; and body products, as well as distributes its products through brick-and-mortar stores, hair salons, and digital channels. In addition, the company offers heavy-duty and specialty detergents, fabric softeners, laundry performance enhancers, and other fabric care products; hand and automatic dishwashing products; cleaners for bathroom and toilet applications; household, glass, and specialty cleaners; and insect control products. The company was founded in 1876 and is headquartered in Düsseldorf, Germany.

About BZAM

BZAM Ltd. operates as a cannabis producer with a focus on branded consumer goods. Its brands include the BZAM, TGOD, ness, Highly Dutch Organic, and TABLE TOP, as well as Dunn Cannabis, FRESH, and Wyld partner brands. The company operate facilities in British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, and Quebec, as well as retail stores in Winnipeg, Manitoba and Regina, Saskatchewan. The company was formerly known as The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. and changed its name to BZAM Ltd. in February 2023. The company was incorporated in 2016 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.