PHINIA (NYSE:PHIN) vs. Puradyn Filter Technologies (OTCMKTS:PFTI) Critical Analysis

PHINIA (NYSE:PHIN) and Puradyn Filter Technologies (OTCMKTS:PFTI) are both auto/tires/trucks companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, risk, institutional ownership, valuation, dividends, earnings and profitability.

Risk and Volatility

PHINIA has a beta of 0.86, suggesting that its stock price is 14% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Puradyn Filter Technologies has a beta of 1.86, suggesting that its stock price is 86% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

90.9% of PHINIA shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.5% of PHINIA shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 37.3% of Puradyn Filter Technologies shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of recent ratings and target prices for PHINIA and Puradyn Filter Technologies, as reported by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
PHINIA	0	1	1	0	2.50
Puradyn Filter Technologies	0	0	0	0	0.00

PHINIA presently has a consensus target price of $52.50, suggesting a potential downside of 4.95%. Given Puradyn Filter Technologies’ higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Puradyn Filter Technologies is more favorable than PHINIA.

Profitability

This table compares PHINIA and Puradyn Filter Technologies’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
PHINIA	3.10%	9.79%	4.42%
Puradyn Filter Technologies	N/A	N/A	N/A

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares PHINIA and Puradyn Filter Technologies”s revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
PHINIA	$3.50 billion	0.66	$102.00 million	$2.33	23.71
Puradyn Filter Technologies	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

PHINIA has higher revenue and earnings than Puradyn Filter Technologies.

Summary

PHINIA beats Puradyn Filter Technologies on 7 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.

About PHINIA

PHINIA Inc. engages in the development, design, and manufacture of integrated components and systems that optimize performance, increase efficiency, and reduce emissions in combustion and hybrid propulsion for commercial and light vehicles, and industrial applications. The company operates through Fuel Systems and Aftermarket segments. The Fuel Systems segment provides advanced fuel injection systems, including pumps, injectors, fuel rail assemblies, and engine control modules; fuel delivery modules; canisters; sensors; and electronic control modules. The segment also offers complete systems comprising associated software and calibration services, that reduce emissions and improve fuel economy for traditional and hybrid applications. The Aftermarket segment is involved in the sale of starters, alternators, and other new and remanufactured products, as well as maintenance, test equipment, and vehicle diagnostics solutions. It servs original equipment manufacturers of passenger cars, trucks, vans, sport-utility vehicles, medium-duty and heavy-duty trucks, and buses, as well as other off-highway construction, marine, and agricultural and industrial applications. PHINIA Inc. was incorporated in 2023 and is based in Auburn Hills, Michigan.

About Puradyn Filter Technologies

Puradyn Filter Technologies, Inc. designs, manufactures, markets, and distributes bypass oil filtration systems for use with internal combustion engines and hydraulic equipment that use lubricating oil worldwide. The company offers its products under the Puradyn brand name. Its Puradyn system cleans oil by providing a second circuit of oil filtration and treatment to continually remove solid and liquid contaminants from the oil through a filtration and absorption process. The company also manufactures replacement filter elements for the Puradyn system. Its products are marketed to various industries that include hydraulic applications, and other users of engines or equipment that utilize up to 50 weight oil for lubrication. The company sells its products directly, as well as through manufacturer's representatives, distributors, or other agents to OEMs, other distributors, and national accounts. It serves oil and gas services, power generation, construction and forestry, commercial marine, mining, and transportation industries. The company was founded in 1987 and is based in Boynton Beach, Florida.