Critical Survey: Getaround (NYSE:GETR) & Zoomcar (NASDAQ:ZCAR)

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

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 -0.31, indicating that its share price is 131% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Getaround has a beta of 1.12, indicating that its share price is 12% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Insider & 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 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 Zoomcar and Getaround’s top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Zoomcar	$9.87 million	1.91	-$4.63 million	N/A	N/A
Getaround	$72.68 million	0.26	-$113.95 million	($1.23)	-0.16

Zoomcar has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Getaround.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of current ratings for Zoomcar and Getaround, as provided 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

Summary

Zoomcar beats Getaround on 6 of the 9 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.