Head to Head Contrast: Hermes International (OTCMKTS:HESAY) versus Bolt Projects (NASDAQ:BSLK)

Bolt Projects (NASDAQ:BSLK) and Hermes International (OTCMKTS:HESAY) are both consumer staples companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, profitability, risk, institutional ownership, earnings, dividends and analyst recommendations.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Bolt Projects and Hermes International”s top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Bolt Projects	$1.37 million	6.51	-$65.39 million	($11.70)	-0.17
Hermes International	$16.42 billion	15.83	$4.98 billion	N/A	N/A

Hermes International has higher revenue and earnings than Bolt Projects.

Profitability

This table compares Bolt Projects and Hermes International’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Bolt Projects	-774.20%	N/A	-249.44%
Hermes International	N/A	N/A	N/A

Insider and Institutional Ownership

5.5% of Bolt Projects shares are owned by institutional investors. 10.6% of Bolt Projects shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current ratings and target prices for Bolt Projects and Hermes International, as reported by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Bolt Projects	1	0	0	0	1.00
Hermes International	0	4	0	1	2.40

Summary

Hermes International beats Bolt Projects on 7 of the 9 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Bolt Projects

Bolt Projects Holdings, Inc. operates as a material solutions company. The company offers B-SILK PROTEIN, a biodegradable ingredient for the beauty and personal care industry. Its products also include MYLO, a mycelium-based leather material; and MICROSILK, a silk fiber. The company is based in San Francisco, California.

About Hermes International

Hermès International Société en commandite par actions engages in the production, wholesale, and retail of various goods. The company offers leather goods and saddlery, such as bags for men and women, travel articles, small leather goods and accessories, saddles, bridles, and a full range of equestrian products and clothing; ready-to-wear garments for men and women; and accessories, including jewelry, belts, hats, gloves, the Internet of Things products, and shoes. It also provides silk and textiles for men and women; art of living and tableware products; perfumes; and watches. In addition, the company is also involved in weaving, engraving, printing, dyeing, finishing, and producing textiles; and purchasing, tanning, dyeing, finishing, and selling precious leathers. It sells its products through a network of stores worldwide. The company also sells watches, perfumes, and tableware through a network of specialized stores. Hermès International Société en commandite par actions was founded in 1837 and is based in Paris, France. Hermès International Société en commandite par actions operates as a subsidiary of H51 SAS.