Reviewing Penske Automotive Group (NYSE:PAG) and BARK (NYSE:BARK)

Penske Automotive Group (NYSE:PAG) and BARK (NYSE:BARK) are both consumer discretionary companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, profitability, risk, earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and valuation.

Profitability

This table compares Penske Automotive Group and BARK’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Penske Automotive Group	2.81%	14.78%	4.72%
BARK	-8.42%	-35.66%	-14.54%

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Penske Automotive Group and BARK”s top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Penske Automotive Group	$32.20 billion	0.40	$935.40 million	$13.58	14.46
BARK	$394.84 million	0.18	-$39.01 million	($3.58)	-2.24

Penske Automotive Group has higher revenue and earnings than BARK. BARK is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Penske Automotive Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Risk & Volatility

Penske Automotive Group has a beta of 0.92, meaning that its share price is 8% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, BARK has a beta of 1.98, meaning that its share price is 98% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of current ratings and recommmendations for Penske Automotive Group and BARK, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Penske Automotive Group	0	5	5	0	2.50
BARK	1	2	2	0	2.20

Penske Automotive Group presently has a consensus target price of $208.29, indicating a potential upside of 6.09%. BARK has a consensus target price of $15.33, indicating a potential upside of 90.81%. Given BARK’s higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe BARK is more favorable than Penske Automotive Group.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

77.1% of Penske Automotive Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 28.8% of BARK shares are owned by institutional investors. 52.9% of Penske Automotive Group shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 14.8% of BARK shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Penske Automotive Group beats BARK on 12 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Penske Automotive Group

Penske Automotive Group, Inc., a diversified transportation services company, operates automotive and commercial truck dealerships worldwide. The company operates through four segments: Retail Automotive, Retail Commercial Truck, Other, and Non-Automotive Investments. It operates dealerships under franchise agreements with various automotive manufacturers and distributors. The company is also involved in the sale of new and used motor vehicles, maintenance and repair services, sale and placement of third-party finance and insurance products, third-party extended service and maintenance contracts, replacement and aftermarket automotive products, collision repair services, and wholesale of parts. In addition, it operates a heavy and medium duty truck dealership, which offers Freightliner and Western Star branded trucks, as well as offers a range of used trucks. Further, it imports and distributes Western Star heavy-duty trucks, MAN heavy and medium duty trucks and buses, and Dennis Eagle refuse collection vehicles with associated parts. Additionally, the company distributes diesel and gas engines, and power systems. Penske Automotive Group, Inc. was incorporated in 1990 and is headquartered in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan.

About BARK

BARK Inc., a dog-centric company, provides products, services, and content for dogs. It operates in two segments, Direct to Consumer and Commerce. The company serves dogs through monthly subscription services. It is also involved in the design of playstyle-specific toys, satisfying treats, personal meal plans with supplements, and dog-first experiences designed to foster health and happiness of dogs everywhere. In addition, the company offers monthly themed box of toys and treats under the BarkBox and Super Chewer names; personalized meal plans under the BARK Food name; health and wellness products under the BARK Bright name; and dog beds, bowls, collars, harnesses, and leashes under the BARK Home brand. Further, the company sells BARK Home products through BarkShop.com. Additionally, it offers custom collections through online marketplaces, and brick and mortar retailers. The company was formerly known as The Original BARK Company and changed its name to BARK, Inc. in November 2021. BARK Inc. was incorporated in 2011 and is headquartered in New York, New York.