Giant Group (OTCMKTS:GGLT) vs. Dutch Bros (NYSE:BROS) Critical Contrast

Dutch Bros (NYSE:BROS) and Giant Group (OTCMKTS:GGLT) are both consumer cyclical companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, risk, analyst recommendations, valuation, institutional ownership and dividends.

Profitability

This table compares Dutch Bros and Giant Group’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Dutch Bros	1.95%	3.99%	1.41%
Giant Group	N/A	N/A	N/A

Volatility and Risk

Dutch Bros has a beta of 2.49, meaning that its share price is 149% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Giant Group has a beta of 1.46, meaning that its share price is 46% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Dutch Bros and Giant Group”s revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Dutch Bros	$1.12 billion	5.62	$1.72 million	$0.18	197.28
Giant Group	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Dutch Bros has higher revenue and earnings than Giant Group.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

85.5% of Dutch Bros shares are owned by institutional investors. 46.5% of Dutch Bros shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 69.7% of Giant Group shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current ratings for Dutch Bros and Giant Group, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Dutch Bros	0	3	8	0	2.73
Giant Group	0	0	0	0	N/A

Dutch Bros presently has a consensus price target of $40.20, indicating a potential upside of 13.21%. Given Dutch Bros’ higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Dutch Bros is more favorable than Giant Group.

Summary

Dutch Bros beats Giant Group on 8 of the 9 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Dutch Bros

Dutch Bros Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates and franchises drive-thru shops in the United States. The company operates through Company-Operated Shops and Franchising and Other segments. It serves through company-operated shops and online channels under Dutch Bros; Dutch Bros Coffee; Dutch Bros Rebel; Dutch Bros; and Blue Rebel brands. Dutch Bros Inc. was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Grants Pass, Oregon.

About Giant Group

Giant Group, Ltd., through its equity investment in Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc., engages in the double drive-thru hamburger restaurant business in the United States. The company develops, produces, owns, operates, and franchises quick service double drive-thru restaurants under two brand names, Checkers and Rally’s Hamburgers. The restaurants provide automobile-oriented service. As of December 29, 2003, Checkers and its franchisees owned 405 Checkers restaurants and 379 Rally’s restaurants operating primarily in the United States. Giant Group was founded in 1899 and is based in Beverly Hills, California.