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Federal Screw Works and Hesai Group Compared
Two auto parts companies with contrasting performance and outlooks
Published on Feb. 11, 2026
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Federal Screw Works (OTCMKTS:FSCR) and Hesai Group (NASDAQ:HSAI) are both auto parts companies, but their financial performance and market positioning differ significantly. This article compares the two firms across key metrics like revenue, earnings, valuation, analyst ratings, institutional ownership, and volatility.
Why it matters
Understanding the relative strengths and weaknesses of these two auto parts players can help investors make more informed decisions about which stock, if any, is the better investment option. The comparison also sheds light on the divergent trajectories of a legacy U.S. manufacturer versus a rising Chinese tech firm in the evolving automotive industry.
The details
Federal Screw Works has lower revenue but higher earnings per share than Hesai Group. It also trades at a lower price-to-earnings ratio, indicating it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. However, analysts have a stronger consensus rating and higher price target for Hesai Group, suggesting it is viewed as the more favorable long-term investment. Hesai Group also has stronger institutional ownership, while Federal Screw Works has higher insider ownership. In terms of volatility, Hesai Group's stock price is 14% more volatile than the S&P 500, compared to 9% for Federal Screw Works.
- The financial data and analyst ratings are current as of February 11, 2026.
The players
Hesai Group
A Chinese company that develops, manufactures, and sells 3D light detection and ranging (LiDAR) solutions for use in advanced driver assistance systems, autonomous vehicles, and other robotics applications.
Federal Screw Works
A U.S. manufacturer of industrial component parts, primarily serving the automotive industry, with operations across Michigan.
The takeaway
This comparison highlights the contrasting trajectories of a legacy U.S. auto parts maker and an emerging Chinese technology firm in the evolving automotive industry. While Federal Screw Works has a longer history and higher profitability, Hesai Group's stronger analyst ratings and institutional backing suggest it may have greater long-term growth potential as the industry shifts towards autonomous and electric vehicles.
