Which has preferable earnings & valuation, AET or ENQ?

EnQuest has higher revenue and earnings than Afentra. Afentra is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than EnQuest, 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 Afentra £114.39M 1.44 N/A -£1.40 N/A EnQuest £1.12B 0.39 £25.24M £0.10 237.03

Is AET or ENQ more profitable?

EnQuest has a net margin of 0.22% compared to Afentra's net margin of -0.11%. EnQuest's return on equity of 0.54% beat Afentra's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Afentra -0.11% -0.15% 12.11% EnQuest 0.22% 0.54% 7.54%

Which has preferable earnings and valuation, EGY or AET?

VAALCO Energy has higher revenue and earnings than Afentra. Afentra is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than VAALCO 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 VAALCO Energy £311.54M 1.39 £85.04M -£137.00 N/A Afentra £114.39M 1.44 N/A -£1.40 N/A

Is EGY or AET more profitable?

VAALCO Energy has a net margin of 17.82% compared to Afentra's net margin of -0.11%. VAALCO Energy's return on equity of 18.19% beat Afentra's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets VAALCO Energy 17.82% 18.19% 12.17% Afentra -0.11% -0.15% 12.11%

Afentra (AET) Competitors

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AET vs. RKH, ENQ, EGY, GKP, and CNE

Should you buy Afentra stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Afentra with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Afentra include Rockhopper Exploration (RKH), EnQuest (ENQ), VAALCO Energy (EGY), Gulf Keystone Petroleum (GKP), and Capricorn Energy (CNE). These companies are all part of the "energy" sector.

How does Afentra compare to Rockhopper Exploration?

Afentra (LON:AET) and Rockhopper Exploration (LON:RKH) are both small-cap energy companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, valuation, dividends, earnings, risk, media sentiment, analyst recommendations and institutional ownership.

Rockhopper Exploration has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Afentra's net margin of -0.11%. Afentra's return on equity of -0.15% beat Rockhopper Exploration's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Afentra	-0.11%	-0.15%	12.11%
Rockhopper Exploration	N/A	-17.25%	-1.19%

Afentra presently has a consensus target price of GBX 104.33, suggesting a potential upside of 70.20%. Rockhopper Exploration has a consensus target price of GBX 130, suggesting a potential upside of 78.82%. Given Rockhopper Exploration's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Rockhopper Exploration is more favorable than Afentra.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Afentra	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00
Rockhopper Exploration	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00

Rockhopper Exploration has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Afentra. Afentra is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Rockhopper 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
Afentra	£114.39M	1.44	N/A	-£1.40	N/A
Rockhopper Exploration	N/A	N/A	£19.71K	-£6.15	N/A

5.1% of Afentra shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.6% of Rockhopper Exploration shares are held by institutional investors. 35.6% of Afentra shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.6% of Rockhopper Exploration shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Afentra has a beta of 0.091, suggesting that its stock price is 91% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Rockhopper Exploration has a beta of 1.1822942, suggesting that its stock price is 18% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Rockhopper Exploration had 1 more articles in the media than Afentra. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Rockhopper Exploration and 0 mentions for Afentra. Rockhopper Exploration's average media sentiment score of 1.01 beat Afentra's score of 0.00 indicating that Rockhopper Exploration is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Afentra	Neutral
Rockhopper Exploration	Positive

Summary

Afentra beats Rockhopper Exploration on 7 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Afentra compare to EnQuest?

Afentra (LON:AET) and EnQuest (LON:ENQ) are both small-cap energy companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, valuation, dividends, risk, profitability, analyst recommendations, media sentiment and institutional ownership.

EnQuest has a net margin of 0.22% compared to Afentra's net margin of -0.11%. EnQuest's return on equity of 0.54% beat Afentra's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Afentra	-0.11%	-0.15%	12.11%
EnQuest	0.22%	0.54%	7.54%

Afentra has a beta of 0.091, meaning that its share price is 91% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, EnQuest has a beta of 0.022, meaning that its share price is 98% less volatile than the broader market.

5.1% of Afentra shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 38.3% of EnQuest shares are owned by institutional investors. 35.6% of Afentra shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 13.3% of EnQuest 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.

EnQuest has higher revenue and earnings than Afentra. Afentra is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than EnQuest, 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
Afentra	£114.39M	1.44	N/A	-£1.40	N/A
EnQuest	£1.12B	0.39	£25.24M	£0.10	237.03

In the previous week, Afentra's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled EnQuest'saverage media sentiment score.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Afentra	Neutral
EnQuest	Neutral

Afentra currently has a consensus price target of GBX 104.33, indicating a potential upside of 70.20%. EnQuest has a consensus price target of GBX 26.40, indicating a potential upside of 11.38%. Given Afentra's higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Afentra is more favorable than EnQuest.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Afentra	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00
EnQuest	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00

Summary

EnQuest beats Afentra on 7 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Afentra compare to VAALCO Energy?

VAALCO Energy (LON:EGY) and Afentra (LON:AET) are both small-cap energy companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, earnings, valuation, institutional ownership, dividends, media sentiment, analyst recommendations and risk.

VAALCO Energy has higher revenue and earnings than Afentra. Afentra is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than VAALCO 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
VAALCO Energy	£311.54M	1.39	£85.04M	-£137.00	N/A
Afentra	£114.39M	1.44	N/A	-£1.40	N/A

45.8% of VAALCO Energy shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 5.1% of Afentra shares are held by institutional investors. 9.9% of VAALCO Energy shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 35.6% of Afentra shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

VAALCO Energy presently has a consensus price target of GBX 615, indicating a potential upside of 51.85%. Afentra has a consensus price target of GBX 104.33, indicating a potential upside of 70.20%. Given Afentra's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Afentra is more favorable than VAALCO Energy.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
VAALCO Energy	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00
Afentra	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00

VAALCO Energy has a net margin of 17.82% compared to Afentra's net margin of -0.11%. VAALCO Energy's return on equity of 18.19% beat Afentra's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
VAALCO Energy	17.82%	18.19%	12.17%
Afentra	-0.11%	-0.15%	12.11%

In the previous week, VAALCO Energy's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Afentra'saverage media sentiment score.

Company	Overall Sentiment
VAALCO Energy	Neutral
Afentra	Neutral

VAALCO Energy has a beta of 1.17, suggesting that its share price is 17% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Afentra has a beta of 0.091, suggesting that its share price is 91% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

VAALCO Energy beats Afentra on 7 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Afentra compare to Gulf Keystone Petroleum?

Gulf Keystone Petroleum (LON:GKP) and Afentra (LON:AET) are both small-cap energy companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, valuation, analyst recommendations, dividends, institutional ownership, profitability, media sentiment and earnings.

Afentra has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Gulf Keystone Petroleum. Afentra is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Gulf Keystone Petroleum, 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
Gulf Keystone Petroleum	£164.81M	2.25	-£9.57M	£6.68	25.57
Afentra	£114.39M	1.44	N/A	-£1.40	N/A

In the previous week, Gulf Keystone Petroleum's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Afentra'saverage media sentiment score.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Gulf Keystone Petroleum	Neutral
Afentra	Neutral

6.5% of Gulf Keystone Petroleum shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 5.1% of Afentra shares are owned by institutional investors. 16.0% of Gulf Keystone Petroleum shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 35.6% of Afentra shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Gulf Keystone Petroleum presently has a consensus target price of GBX 278.50, indicating a potential upside of 63.06%. Afentra has a consensus target price of GBX 104.33, indicating a potential upside of 70.20%. Given Afentra's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Afentra is more favorable than Gulf Keystone Petroleum.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Gulf Keystone Petroleum	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00
Afentra	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00

Gulf Keystone Petroleum has a beta of 0.118, suggesting that its share price is 88% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Afentra has a beta of 0.091, suggesting that its share price is 91% less volatile than the broader market.

Gulf Keystone Petroleum has a net margin of 9.23% compared to Afentra's net margin of -0.11%. Gulf Keystone Petroleum's return on equity of 3.18% beat Afentra's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Gulf Keystone Petroleum	9.23%	3.18%	-0.98%
Afentra	-0.11%	-0.15%	12.11%

Summary

Gulf Keystone Petroleum beats Afentra on 8 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Afentra compare to Capricorn Energy?

Afentra (LON:AET) and Capricorn Energy (LON:CNE) are both small-cap energy companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, institutional ownership, valuation, risk, analyst recommendations, profitability, dividends and earnings.

Afentra presently has a consensus target price of GBX 104.33, indicating a potential upside of 70.20%. Capricorn Energy has a consensus target price of GBX 369.33, indicating a potential downside of 0.45%. Given Afentra's higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe Afentra is more favorable than Capricorn Energy.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Afentra	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00
Capricorn Energy	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00

5.1% of Afentra shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 82.2% of Capricorn Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. 35.6% of Afentra shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 21.4% of Capricorn Energy shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Afentra has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Capricorn Energy. Afentra is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Capricorn 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
Afentra	£114.39M	1.44	N/A	-£1.40	N/A
Capricorn Energy	£135.80M	1.88	-£112.65M	£26.00	14.27

Capricorn Energy has a net margin of 14.14% compared to Afentra's net margin of -0.11%. Capricorn Energy's return on equity of 5.30% beat Afentra's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Afentra	-0.11%	-0.15%	12.11%
Capricorn Energy	14.14%	5.30%	-4.89%

In the previous week, Capricorn Energy had 1 more articles in the media than Afentra. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Capricorn Energy and 0 mentions for Afentra. Capricorn Energy's average media sentiment score of 0.63 beat Afentra's score of 0.00 indicating that Capricorn Energy is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Afentra	Neutral
Capricorn Energy	Positive

Afentra has a beta of 0.091, indicating that its share price is 91% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Capricorn Energy has a beta of 0.268, indicating that its share price is 73% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Capricorn Energy beats Afentra on 10 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

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AET vs. The Competition

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Metric	Afentra	Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels Industry	Energy Sector	LON Exchange
Market Cap	£164.97M	£11.07B	£9.67B	£2.83B
Dividend Yield	2.73%	11.33%	11.59%	6.15%
P/E Ratio	-43.79	16.58	17.05	368.44
Price / Sales	1.44	461.82	378.77	83,484.28
Price / Cash	2.11	39.42	35.94	27.89
Price / Book	1.93	4.39	3.97	7.08
Net Income	N/A	£5.28B	£4.35B	£5.89B
7 Day Performance	-1.45%	1.11%	0.83%	6.25%
1 Month Performance	1.16%	4.83%	4.18%	0.12%
1 Year Performance	26.39%	34.57%	35.96%	64.12%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
AET Afentra	2.3225 of 5 stars	GBX 61.30 -1.9%	GBX 104.33 +70.2%	+28.9%	£164.97M	£114.39M	N/A	13
RKH Rockhopper Exploration	3.0448 of 5 stars	GBX 73.50 +0.7%	GBX 130 +76.9%	-3.7%	£631.50M	N/A	N/A	11	Positive News Gap Down
ENQ EnQuest	N/A	GBX 23.80 -0.8%	GBX 26.40 +10.9%	+78.1%	£442.94M	£1.12B	238.00	681
EGY VAALCO Energy	2.1177 of 5 stars	GBX 405 flat	GBX 615 +51.9%	N/A	£433.40M	£311.54M	N/A	189
GKP Gulf Keystone Petroleum	3.2981 of 5 stars	GBX 170.60 -0.4%	GBX 278.50 +63.2%	+5.4%	£370.96M	£164.81M	25.54	471

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AET vs. RKH, ENQ, EGY, GKP, and CNE

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Afentra (AET) Competitors

AET vs. RKH, ENQ, EGY, GKP, and CNE

How does Afentra compare to Rockhopper Exploration?

Is AET or RKH more profitable?

Do analysts rate AET or RKH?

Which has preferable earnings and valuation, AET or RKH?

Do insiders & institutionals have more ownership in AET or RKH?

Which has more volatility and risk, AET or RKH?

Does the media favor AET or RKH?

Summary

How does Afentra compare to EnQuest?

Is AET or ENQ more profitable?

Which has more volatility and risk, AET or ENQ?

Do institutionals and insiders have more ownership in AET or ENQ?

Which has preferable earnings & valuation, AET or ENQ?

Does the media favor AET or ENQ?

Do analysts prefer AET or ENQ?

Summary

How does Afentra compare to VAALCO Energy?

Which has preferable earnings and valuation, EGY or AET?

Do institutionals and insiders believe in EGY or AET?

Do analysts prefer EGY or AET?

Is EGY or AET more profitable?

Does the media prefer EGY or AET?

Which has more risk and volatility, EGY or AET?

Summary

How does Afentra compare to Gulf Keystone Petroleum?

Which has stronger valuation & earnings, GKP or AET?

Does the media refer more to GKP or AET?

Do institutionals & insiders believe in GKP or AET?

Do analysts recommend GKP or AET?

Which has more risk and volatility, GKP or AET?

Is GKP or AET more profitable?

Summary

How does Afentra compare to Capricorn Energy?

Do analysts recommend AET or CNE?

Do institutionals and insiders have more ownership in AET or CNE?

Which has stronger earnings & valuation, AET or CNE?

Is AET or CNE more profitable?

Does the media favor AET or CNE?

Which has more risk & volatility, AET or CNE?

Summary

New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

Media Sentiment Over Time

AET vs. The Competition

Afentra Competitors List

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