Block Energy (BLOE) Competitors

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

Does the media prefer BLOE or CHAR?

In the previous week, Chariot had 1 more articles in the media than Block Energy. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Chariot and 1 mentions for Block Energy. Block Energy's average media sentiment score of 0.63 beat Chariot's score of 0.29 indicating that Block Energy is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Block Energy	0 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Chariot	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Do institutionals & insiders have more ownership in BLOE or CHAR?

0.1% of Block Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.8% of Chariot shares are owned by institutional investors. 8.2% of Block Energy shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 11.3% of Chariot shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Which has more volatility & risk, BLOE or CHAR?

Block Energy has a beta of 0.27, suggesting that its share price is 73% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Chariot has a beta of 0.48, suggesting that its share price is 52% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Is BLOE or CHAR more profitable?

Block Energy has a net margin of -21.78% compared to Chariot's net margin of -10,070.00%. Block Energy's return on equity of -6.82% beat Chariot's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Block Energy	-21.78%	-6.82%	-3.56%
Chariot	-10,070.00%	-24.50%	-14.21%

Which has preferable earnings & valuation, BLOE or CHAR?

Block Energy has higher revenue and earnings than Chariot. Block Energy is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Chariot, 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
Block Energy	£7.22M	0.88	-£1.62M	-£0.16	-5.16
Chariot	£160K	171.55	-£22.67M	-£1.99	-0.87

Summary

Block Energy beats Chariot on 7 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.