Aisin Seiki (OTCMKTS:ASEKY – Get Free Report) and Strattec Security (NASDAQ:STRT – Get Free Report) are both auto/tires/trucks companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, earnings, dividends, risk, analyst recommendations, valuation and institutional ownership.
Institutional & Insider Ownership
68.9% of Strattec Security shares are held by institutional investors. 3.9% of Strattec Security shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.
Volatility and Risk
Aisin Seiki has a beta of 0.51, indicating that its share price is 49% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Strattec Security has a beta of 1.18, indicating that its share price is 18% more volatile than the S&P 500.
Analyst Recommendations
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| Aisin Seiki | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3.00 |
| Strattec Security | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3.00 |
Earnings and Valuation
This table compares Aisin Seiki and Strattec Security”s gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| Aisin Seiki | $34.00 billion | 0.30 | $1.13 billion | $1.53 | 9.33 |
| Strattec Security | $565.07 million | 0.63 | $18.68 million | $6.06 | 14.16 |
Aisin Seiki has higher revenue and earnings than Strattec Security. Aisin Seiki is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Strattec Security, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.
Profitability
This table compares Aisin Seiki and Strattec Security’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| Aisin Seiki | 3.34% | 7.19% | 3.90% |
| Strattec Security | 4.31% | 11.00% | 7.22% |
Summary
Strattec Security beats Aisin Seiki on 10 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.
About Aisin Seiki
Aisin Corporation manufactures and sells automotive parts, and energy and lifestyle related products. It provides powertrain products comprising 1 motor hybrid transmission and eaxle products; chassis and vehicle safety systems, such as automated parking systems and electronically controlled brake systems; power sliding door systems and sunroof products; connected and sharing solutions; and repair and maintenance products. The company also offers energy solutions comprising ENE·FARM, a system that generates electricity by extracting hydrogen from gas; gas heat pump air conditioners; warm water shower toilet seats; and peltier modules that are thermoelectric conversion devices, which function as heat pumps by sending direct current. In addition, it provides ILY-Ai, a multifunctional personal shopping mobility product for various user needs; fiber laser; and audio equipment. Aisin Corporation was founded in 1943 and is headquartered in Kariya, Japan.
About Strattec Security
Strattec Security Corporation designs, develops, manufactures, and markets automotive access control products under the VAST Automotive Group brand primarily in North America. The company provides mechanical and electronically enhanced locks and keys, passive entry passive start systems, steering column and instrument panel ignition lock housings, latches, power sliding side door systems, power tailgate and lift gate systems, power deck lid systems, door handles, and related products. It also offers full service and aftermarket support services for its products. The company markets its products to automotive and light truck original equipment manufacturers, as well as other transportation-related manufacturers; and through wholesale distributors, other marketers, and users of component parts, as well as certain products to non-automotive commercial customers. It also exports its products to Europe, South America, Korea, China, and India. Strattec Security Corporation was founded in 1908 and is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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