Posted by admin on Jun 17th, 2022
Leslie’s (NASDAQ:LESL – Get Rating) and Boqii (NYSE:BQ – Get Rating) are both consumer staples companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, valuation, profitability, analyst recommendations, dividends, institutional ownership and risk.
17.2% of Boqii shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.6% of Leslie’s shares are owned 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.
This table compares Leslie’s and Boqii’s revenue, earnings per share and valuation.
Leslie’s has higher revenue and earnings than Boqii. Boqii is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Leslie’s, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.
This is a breakdown of current recommendations and price targets for Leslie’s and Boqii, as reported by MarketBeat.
Leslie’s presently has a consensus price target of $30.30, suggesting a potential upside of 111.30%. Boqii has a consensus price target of $24.00, suggesting a potential upside of 1,303.51%. Given Boqii’s higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Boqii is more favorable than Leslie’s.
This table compares Leslie’s and Boqii’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
Leslie’s has a beta of 0.55, suggesting that its stock price is 45% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Boqii has a beta of 1.28, suggesting that its stock price is 28% more volatile than the S&P 500.
Leslie’s beats Boqii on 10 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.
About Leslie’s (Get Rating)
Leslie's, Inc. operates as a direct-to-consumer pool and spa care brand in the United States. The company markets and sells pool and spa supplies and related products and services. It offers pool chemicals consisting of chlorine, sanitizers, water balancers, specialty chemicals, and algae control; pool covers, including winter, solar and safety covers, leaf nets, cover reels, and cover alternatives; pool equipment, which comprise pool cleaners, pool pumps, pool filters, pool heating, and lighting; and pools, such as above ground pools, soft side pools, above ground pools liners and equipment, ladders and rails, and diving boards. The company also provides pool maintenance products, including pool closing and opening supplies, filter catridges, chlorine floaters, backwash and vacuum hoses, and cleaning attachments; parts, such as automatic pool cleaner parts, pool filter and pump parts, and pool heater and heat pump parts; and safety, recreational, and fitness-related products. In addition, it provides pool equipment and repair services. The company markets its products through 952 company operated locations in 38 states and e-commerce websites. It serves the residential, professional, and commercial consumers. The company was founded in 1963 and is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona.
Boqii Holding Limited operates a pet-focused platform in the People's Republic of China. The company offers food, treats, shampoos, toys, cages, apparel, OTC veterinary drugs, and other pet products to pet parents, and small and medium pet businesses through e-commerce platforms and offline distribution network. It also operates Boqii Community, an interactive content platform; and provides online marketing and information services. The company was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Shanghai, the People's Republic of China.
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