Mace Security International (OTCMKTS:MACE – Get Free Report) and XCF Global Capital (NASDAQ:SAFX – Get Free Report) are both small-cap basic materials companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, analyst recommendations, profitability, valuation, risk, institutional ownership and earnings.
Risk & Volatility
Mace Security International has a beta of 0.87, suggesting that its stock price is 13% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, XCF Global Capital has a beta of -0.12, suggesting that its stock price is 112% less volatile than the S&P 500.
Analyst Recommendations
This is a summary of recent recommendations and price targets for Mace Security International and XCF Global Capital, as provided by MarketBeat.com.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| Mace Security International | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| XCF Global Capital | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.00 |
Valuation and Earnings
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| Mace Security International | $6.60 million | 0.16 | -$4.43 million | ($0.06) | -0.26 |
| XCF Global Capital | $16.13 million | 2.18 | -$97.13 million | ($0.61) | -0.36 |
Mace Security International has higher earnings, but lower revenue than XCF Global Capital. XCF Global Capital is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Mace Security International, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.
Profitability
This table compares Mace Security International and XCF Global Capital’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| Mace Security International | -76.60% | N/A | N/A |
| XCF Global Capital | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Insider and Institutional Ownership
8.2% of Mace Security International shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 52.3% of XCF Global Capital shares are held by institutional investors. 5.5% of Mace Security International shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 20.4% of XCF Global Capital shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.
Summary
XCF Global Capital beats Mace Security International on 6 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.
About Mace Security International
Mace Security International, Inc. designs, manufactures, and sells personal safety and security products to retailers, distributors, and individual consumers worldwide. The company offers pepper sprays, gels, and guns, as well as animal deterrent sprays; personal alarms; stun guns; and combo kits under the Mace brand, as well as self defense products for women. It also sells tactical spray products and systems to law enforcement, security professionals, correctional institutions, and military markets. The company distributes and supports its branded products and services through mass market retailers, wholesale distributors, independent dealers, e-commerce marketers, and installation service providers, as well as Mace.com website. Mace Security International, Inc. was founded in 1965 and is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio.
About XCF Global Capital
XCF Global Capital Inc. is a player in decarbonizing the aviation industry through Sustainable Aviation Fuel. XCF Global Capital Inc., formerly known as Focus Impact BH3 Acquisition Company, is based in RENO, NV.
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