Which has preferable valuation & earnings, UPL or 88E?

Upland Resources is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than 88 Energy, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Upland Resources N/A N/A -£2.06M -£0.12 N/A 88 Energy N/A N/A -£32.60M -£2.93 N/A

Is UPL or 88E more profitable?

88 Energy's return on equity of -23.13% beat Upland Resources' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Upland Resources N/A -25.54% -129.43% 88 Energy N/A -23.13% -15.06%

Which has higher valuation and earnings, G3E or 88E?

88 Energy is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than G3 Exploration, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio G3 Exploration N/A N/A -£21.29M -£0.10 N/A 88 Energy N/A N/A -£32.60M -£2.93 N/A

Is G3E or 88E more profitable?

G3 Exploration's return on equity of -3.34% beat 88 Energy's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets G3 Exploration N/A -3.34% -0.12% 88 Energy N/A -23.13% -15.06%

Do analysts recommend 88E or TXP?

Touchstone Exploration has a consensus price target of GBX 32, indicating a potential upside of 297.52%. Given Touchstone Exploration's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Touchstone Exploration is more favorable than 88 Energy. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score 88 Energy 0 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 0.00 Touchstone Exploration 0 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 1 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 3.00

88 Energy (88E) Competitors

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88E vs. UPL, CASP, G3E, STAR, and TXP

Should you buy 88 Energy stock or one of its competitors? 88 Energy's main competitors and comparable companies include Upland Resources (UPL), Caspian Sunrise (CASP), G3 Exploration (G3E), Star Energy Group (STAR), and Touchstone Exploration (TXP). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "oil & gas exploration & production" industry.

How does 88 Energy compare to Upland Resources?

Upland Resources (LON:UPL) and 88 Energy (LON:88E) are both small-cap energy companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, media sentiment, earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, risk, profitability and dividends.

88 Energy's return on equity of -23.13% beat Upland Resources' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Upland Resources	N/A	-25.54%	-129.43%
88 Energy	N/A	-23.13%	-15.06%

0.1% of Upland Resources shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.0% of 88 Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. 10.8% of Upland Resources shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of 88 Energy shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Upland Resources had 1 more articles in the media than 88 Energy. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Upland Resources and 0 mentions for 88 Energy. 88 Energy's average media sentiment score of 0.98 beat Upland Resources' score of 0.00 indicating that 88 Energy is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Upland Resources	Neutral
88 Energy	Positive

Upland Resources is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than 88 Energy, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Upland Resources	N/A	N/A	-£2.06M	-£0.12	N/A
88 Energy	N/A	N/A	-£32.60M	-£2.93	N/A

Upland Resources has a beta of 1.818, indicating that its stock price is 82% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, 88 Energy has a beta of 0.88, indicating that its stock price is 12% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Upland Resources beats 88 Energy on 6 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does 88 Energy compare to Caspian Sunrise?

88 Energy (LON:88E) and Caspian Sunrise (LON:CASP) are both small-cap energy companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, profitability, dividends, media sentiment, institutional ownership, valuation, earnings and analyst recommendations.

0.0% of 88 Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.1% of Caspian Sunrise shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.1% of 88 Energy shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 54.3% of Caspian Sunrise shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

88 Energy has a beta of 0.88, indicating that its stock price is 12% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Caspian Sunrise has a beta of 1.33, indicating that its stock price is 33% more volatile than the broader market.

Caspian Sunrise has a net margin of 52.79% compared to 88 Energy's net margin of 0.00%. Caspian Sunrise's return on equity of 22.39% beat 88 Energy's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
88 Energy	N/A	-23.13%	-15.06%
Caspian Sunrise	52.79%	22.39%	4.65%

In the previous week, 88 Energy's average media sentiment score of 0.98 beat Caspian Sunrise's score of 0.00 indicating that 88 Energy is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
88 Energy	Positive
Caspian Sunrise	Neutral

Caspian Sunrise has higher revenue and earnings than 88 Energy. 88 Energy is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Caspian Sunrise, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
88 Energy	N/A	N/A	-£32.60M	-£2.93	N/A
Caspian Sunrise	£26.78M	1.67	£13.28M	£0.46	4.13

Summary

Caspian Sunrise beats 88 Energy on 10 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does 88 Energy compare to G3 Exploration?

G3 Exploration (LON:G3E) and 88 Energy (LON:88E) are both small-cap energy companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, profitability, valuation, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, earnings, risk and institutional ownership.

G3 Exploration has a beta of 0.5, indicating that its stock price is 50% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, 88 Energy has a beta of 0.88, indicating that its stock price is 12% less volatile than the broader market.

88 Energy is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than G3 Exploration, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
G3 Exploration	N/A	N/A	-£21.29M	-£0.10	N/A
88 Energy	N/A	N/A	-£32.60M	-£2.93	N/A

In the previous week, 88 Energy's average media sentiment score of 0.98 beat G3 Exploration's score of 0.00 indicating that 88 Energy is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
G3 Exploration	Neutral
88 Energy	Positive

G3 Exploration's return on equity of -3.34% beat 88 Energy's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
G3 Exploration	N/A	-3.34%	-0.12%
88 Energy	N/A	-23.13%	-15.06%

2.3% of G3 Exploration shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.0% of 88 Energy shares are held by institutional investors. 0.1% of 88 Energy shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

G3 Exploration beats 88 Energy on 5 of the 9 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does 88 Energy compare to Star Energy Group?

Star Energy Group (LON:STAR) and 88 Energy (LON:88E) are both small-cap energy companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, dividends, risk, earnings, profitability, media sentiment and valuation.

6.2% of Star Energy Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.0% of 88 Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. 32.7% of Star Energy Group shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of 88 Energy shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Star Energy Group has a beta of -0.2, indicating that its share price is 120% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, 88 Energy has a beta of 0.88, indicating that its share price is 12% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, 88 Energy's average media sentiment score of 0.98 beat Star Energy Group's score of 0.00 indicating that 88 Energy is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Star Energy Group	Neutral
88 Energy	Positive

88 Energy has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Star Energy Group's net margin of -21.04%. Star Energy Group's return on equity of -19.41% beat 88 Energy's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Star Energy Group	-21.04%	-19.41%	-2.12%
88 Energy	N/A	-23.13%	-15.06%

Star Energy Group has higher revenue and earnings than 88 Energy. Star Energy Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than 88 Energy, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Star Energy Group	£34.72M	1.22	£89.36M	-£5.59	N/A
88 Energy	N/A	N/A	-£32.60M	-£2.93	N/A

Summary

Star Energy Group beats 88 Energy on 6 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does 88 Energy compare to Touchstone Exploration?

88 Energy (LON:88E) and Touchstone Exploration (LON:TXP) are both small-cap energy companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, risk, earnings, institutional ownership, media sentiment, profitability, dividends and analyst recommendations.

In the previous week, Touchstone Exploration had 1 more articles in the media than 88 Energy. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Touchstone Exploration and 0 mentions for 88 Energy. 88 Energy's average media sentiment score of 0.98 beat Touchstone Exploration's score of -1.42 indicating that 88 Energy is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
88 Energy	Positive
Touchstone Exploration	Negative

Touchstone Exploration has higher revenue and earnings than 88 Energy. 88 Energy is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Touchstone Exploration, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
88 Energy	N/A	N/A	-£32.60M	-£2.93	N/A
Touchstone Exploration	£54.13M	0.66	-£10.95M	£4.00	2.01

88 Energy has a beta of 0.88, meaning that its share price is 12% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Touchstone Exploration has a beta of 0.003, meaning that its share price is 100% less volatile than the broader market.

Touchstone Exploration has a net margin of 24.80% compared to 88 Energy's net margin of 0.00%. Touchstone Exploration's return on equity of 13.02% beat 88 Energy's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
88 Energy	N/A	-23.13%	-15.06%
Touchstone Exploration	24.80%	13.02%	-5.64%

Touchstone Exploration has a consensus price target of GBX 32, indicating a potential upside of 297.52%. Given Touchstone Exploration's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Touchstone Exploration is more favorable than 88 Energy.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
88 Energy	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0.00
Touchstone Exploration	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00

0.0% of 88 Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.0% of Touchstone Exploration shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.1% of 88 Energy shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 3.2% of Touchstone Exploration shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Touchstone Exploration beats 88 Energy on 12 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

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88E vs. The Competition

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Metric	88 Energy	Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels Industry	Energy Sector	LON Exchange
Market Cap	£15.47M	£11.67B	£10.17B	£2.86B
Dividend Yield	N/A	10.10%	10.57%	6.25%
P/E Ratio	-0.40	18.62	21.60	367.07
Price / Sales	N/A	606.12	495.47	89,848.89
Price / Cash	N/A	39.84	36.18	27.89
Price / Book	N/A	4.59	4.14	6.25
Net Income	-£32.60M	£5.28B	£4.34B	£5.89B
7 Day Performance	1.48%	1.22%	0.83%	-1.10%
1 Month Performance	9.52%	5.17%	3.62%	-0.59%
1 Year Performance	5.64%	38.92%	39.36%	19.55%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
88E 88 Energy	N/A	GBX 1.16 +9.1%	N/A	-3.2%	£15.47M	N/A	N/A	N/A
UPL Upland Resources	N/A	GBX 3.06 -5.8%	N/A	+148.0%	£53.95M	N/A	N/A	151
CASP Caspian Sunrise	N/A	GBX 1.90 flat	N/A	N/A	£44.77M	£26.78M	4.13	284
G3E G3 Exploration	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	£43.86M	N/A	N/A	N/A	Gap Up High Trading Volume
STAR Star Energy Group	N/A	GBX 22 +4.8%	N/A	+247.6%	£40.56M	£34.72M	N/A	145	Gap Down

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88E vs. UPL, CASP, G3E, STAR, and TXP

How does 88 Energy compare to Upland Resources?

Is UPL or 88E more profitable?

Do insiders & institutionals hold more shares of UPL or 88E?

Does the media refer more to UPL or 88E?

Which has preferable valuation & earnings, UPL or 88E?

Which has more risk and volatility, UPL or 88E?

Summary

How does 88 Energy compare to Caspian Sunrise?

Do insiders and institutionals have more ownership in 88E or CASP?

Which has more risk & volatility, 88E or CASP?

Is 88E or CASP more profitable?

Does the media prefer 88E or CASP?

Which has preferable earnings & valuation, 88E or CASP?

Summary

How does 88 Energy compare to G3 Exploration?

Which has more risk & volatility, G3E or 88E?

Which has higher valuation and earnings, G3E or 88E?

Does the media favor G3E or 88E?

Is G3E or 88E more profitable?

Do institutionals & insiders hold more shares of G3E or 88E?

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How does 88 Energy compare to Star Energy Group?

Do insiders & institutionals have more ownership in STAR or 88E?

Which has more volatility and risk, STAR or 88E?

Does the media refer more to STAR or 88E?

Is STAR or 88E more profitable?

Which has better valuation & earnings, STAR or 88E?

Summary

How does 88 Energy compare to Touchstone Exploration?

Does the media refer more to 88E or TXP?

Which has stronger valuation & earnings, 88E or TXP?

Which has more risk and volatility, 88E or TXP?

Is 88E or TXP more profitable?

Do analysts recommend 88E or TXP?

Do insiders and institutionals have more ownership in 88E or TXP?

Summary

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Media Sentiment Over Time

88E vs. The Competition

88 Energy Competitors List

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