Custom Truck One Source Outperforms Workhorse Group in Key Metrics

Comparison of two small-cap auto/tires/trucks companies shows Custom Truck One Source has stronger fundamentals.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 4:18am

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A financial review of Custom Truck One Source (NYSE:CTOS) and Workhorse Group (NASDAQ:WKHS) reveals that Custom Truck One Source has higher revenue, earnings, and profitability compared to Workhorse Group. The analysis also shows Custom Truck One Source has stronger institutional ownership, lower volatility, and trades at a more attractive valuation.

Why it matters

This comparison provides insight into the relative performance and positioning of two small-cap companies in the auto/tires/trucks industry. The findings can help investors assess the investment potential and risks associated with each stock.

The details

The analysis looked at key metrics like net margins, return on equity, return on assets, analyst ratings, institutional ownership, insider ownership, revenue, earnings, and valuation. Custom Truck One Source outperformed Workhorse Group across most of these measures, indicating it is the stronger and more stable of the two companies.

  • The data and analysis is current as of April 17, 2026.

The players

Custom Truck One Source

A provider of specialty equipment rental and sales services to various infrastructure-related industries in the U.S. and Canada.

Workhorse Group

A technology company that designs, manufactures, and sells zero-emission commercial vehicles in the U.S.

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What they’re saying

“Custom Truck One Source has demonstrated stronger fundamentals and growth potential compared to Workhorse Group based on this analysis.”

— Michael Walen, Author

The takeaway

This comparison highlights the importance for investors to closely examine a company's underlying financial performance, market positioning, and growth prospects when evaluating investment opportunities in the auto/tires/trucks sector, rather than relying solely on stock price movements.