EVgo (NYSE:EVGO – Get Rating) and Leslie's (NASDAQ:LESL – Get Rating) are both mid-cap auto/tires/trucks companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, analyst recommendations, valuation, profitability, institutional ownership, risk and earnings.

Risk and Volatility

EVgo has a beta of 1.8, meaning that its share price is 80% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Leslie's has a beta of 0.59, meaning that its share price is 41% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares EVgo and Leslie's' top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Profitability

This table compares EVgo and Leslie's' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current ratings for EVgo and Leslie's, as provided by MarketBeat.

EVgo presently has a consensus target price of $13.44, indicating a potential upside of 65.28%. Leslie's has a consensus target price of $21.22, indicating a potential upside of 41.48%. Given EVgo's higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe EVgo is more favorable than Leslie's.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

13.7% of EVgo shares are held by institutional investors. 74.5% of EVgo shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 3.6% of Leslie's shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

About EVgo

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EVgo, Inc. owns and operates a direct current fast charging network in the United States. The company offers electricity directly to drivers, who access its publicly available networked chargers; original equipment manufacturer charging and related services; fleet and rideshare public charging services; and charging as a service and fleet dedicated charging services. It also provides ancillary services, such as customization of digital applications, charging data integration, loyalty programs, access to chargers behind parking lot, or garage, pay gates and pilots microtargeted advertising, and charging reservations; and maintenance and development and project management services through eXtendTM, including electric vehicle supply equipment installation, networking, and operations. The company was incorporated in 2010 and is based in Los Angeles, California.

About Leslie's

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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.

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