Which has higher earnings & valuation, EGY or CNE?

VAALCO Energy has higher revenue and earnings than Capricorn Energy. VAALCO Energy 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 VAALCO Energy £311.54M 1.44 £85.04M -£137.00 N/A Capricorn Energy £135.80M 1.43 -£112.65M £26.00 10.88

Which has better valuation & earnings, ENQ or CNE?

EnQuest has higher revenue and earnings than Capricorn Energy. Capricorn Energy 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 EnQuest £1.12B 0.38 £25.24M £0.10 229.50 Capricorn Energy £135.80M 1.43 -£112.65M £26.00 10.88

Does the media refer more to ENQ or CNE?

In the previous week, EnQuest and EnQuest both had 1 articles in the media. Capricorn Energy's average media sentiment score of 0.71 beat EnQuest's score of 0.00 indicating that Capricorn Energy is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment EnQuest 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral Capricorn Energy 0 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Capricorn Energy (CNE) Competitors

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

Should you buy Capricorn Energy stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Capricorn Energy 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 Capricorn Energy include Diversified Energy (DEC), Rockhopper Exploration (RKH), VAALCO Energy (EGY), EnQuest (ENQ), and Gulf Keystone Petroleum (GKP). These companies are all part of the "oil & gas e&p" industry.

How does Capricorn Energy compare to Diversified Energy?

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

Diversified Energy has a net margin of 21.17% compared to Capricorn Energy's net margin of 14.14%. Diversified Energy's return on equity of 40.10% beat Capricorn Energy's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Diversified Energy	21.17%	40.10%	3.52%
Capricorn Energy	14.14%	5.30%	-4.89%

In the previous week, Capricorn Energy had 1 more articles in the media than Diversified Energy. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Capricorn Energy and 0 mentions for Diversified Energy. Capricorn Energy's average media sentiment score of 0.71 beat Diversified Energy's score of 0.00 indicating that Capricorn Energy is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Diversified Energy	Neutral
Capricorn Energy	Positive

Diversified Energy has higher revenue and earnings than Capricorn Energy. Diversified Energy 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
Diversified Energy	£1.58B	0.44	£193.32M	£797.00	1.20
Capricorn Energy	£135.80M	1.43	-£112.65M	£26.00	10.88

Diversified Energy presently has a consensus price target of GBX 3,000, indicating a potential upside of 213.15%. Capricorn Energy has a consensus price target of GBX 369.33, indicating a potential upside of 30.51%. Given Diversified Energy's higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe Diversified Energy is more favorable than Capricorn Energy.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Diversified Energy	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	1 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

Diversified Energy has a beta of 0.31, indicating that its share price is 69% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Capricorn Energy has a beta of 0.28, indicating that its share price is 72% less volatile than the broader market.

42.8% of Diversified Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 82.2% of Capricorn Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. 4.7% of Diversified Energy 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.

Summary

Diversified Energy beats Capricorn Energy on 8 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Capricorn Energy compare to Rockhopper Exploration?

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

0.6% of Rockhopper Exploration shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 82.2% of Capricorn Energy shares are held by institutional investors. 2.5% of Rockhopper Exploration shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 21.4% of Capricorn Energy shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Rockhopper Exploration has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Capricorn Energy. Rockhopper Exploration 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
Rockhopper Exploration	N/A	N/A	£19.71K	-£6.15	N/A
Capricorn Energy	£135.80M	1.43	-£112.65M	£26.00	10.88

Capricorn Energy has a net margin of 14.14% compared to Rockhopper Exploration's net margin of 0.00%. Capricorn Energy's return on equity of 5.30% beat Rockhopper Exploration's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Rockhopper Exploration	N/A	-17.25%	-1.19%
Capricorn Energy	14.14%	5.30%	-4.89%

Rockhopper Exploration has a beta of 1.1822942, meaning that its share price is 18% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Capricorn Energy has a beta of 0.28, meaning that its share price is 72% less volatile than the broader market.

Rockhopper Exploration currently has a consensus price target of GBX 130, indicating a potential upside of 87.32%. Capricorn Energy has a consensus price target of GBX 369.33, indicating a potential upside of 30.51%. Given Rockhopper Exploration's higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe Rockhopper Exploration is more favorable than Capricorn Energy.

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

In the previous week, Capricorn Energy had 1 more articles in the media than Rockhopper Exploration. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Capricorn Energy and 0 mentions for Rockhopper Exploration. Capricorn Energy's average media sentiment score of 0.71 beat Rockhopper Exploration's score of 0.00 indicating that Capricorn Energy is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Rockhopper Exploration	Neutral
Capricorn Energy	Positive

Summary

Capricorn Energy beats Rockhopper Exploration on 10 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Capricorn Energy compare to VAALCO Energy?

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

In the previous week, Capricorn Energy had 1 more articles in the media than VAALCO Energy. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Capricorn Energy and 0 mentions for VAALCO Energy. VAALCO Energy's average media sentiment score of 1.26 beat Capricorn Energy's score of 0.71 indicating that VAALCO Energy is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
VAALCO Energy	Positive
Capricorn Energy	Positive

VAALCO Energy has higher revenue and earnings than Capricorn Energy. VAALCO Energy 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
VAALCO Energy	£311.54M	1.44	£85.04M	-£137.00	N/A
Capricorn Energy	£135.80M	1.43	-£112.65M	£26.00	10.88

VAALCO Energy has a beta of 1.17, indicating that its stock price is 17% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Capricorn Energy has a beta of 0.28, indicating that its stock price is 72% less volatile than the broader market.

45.7% of VAALCO Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 82.2% of Capricorn Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. 9.4% of VAALCO Energy shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 21.4% of Capricorn Energy shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

VAALCO Energy has a net margin of 17.82% compared to Capricorn Energy's net margin of 14.14%. VAALCO Energy's return on equity of 18.19% beat Capricorn Energy's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
VAALCO Energy	17.82%	18.19%	12.17%
Capricorn Energy	14.14%	5.30%	-4.89%

VAALCO Energy presently has a consensus target price of GBX 615, indicating a potential upside of 46.43%. Capricorn Energy has a consensus target price of GBX 369.33, indicating a potential upside of 30.51%. Given VAALCO Energy's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe VAALCO Energy is more favorable than Capricorn 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
Capricorn Energy	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00

Summary

VAALCO Energy beats Capricorn Energy on 9 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Capricorn Energy compare to EnQuest?

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

EnQuest presently has a consensus target price of GBX 25.20, indicating a potential upside of 9.80%. Capricorn Energy has a consensus target price of GBX 369.33, indicating a potential upside of 30.51%. Given Capricorn Energy's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Capricorn Energy is more favorable than EnQuest.

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

In the previous week, EnQuest and EnQuest both had 1 articles in the media. Capricorn Energy's average media sentiment score of 0.71 beat EnQuest's score of 0.00 indicating that Capricorn Energy is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
EnQuest	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Capricorn Energy	0 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

EnQuest has a beta of 0.001, meaning that its stock price is 100% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Capricorn Energy has a beta of 0.28, meaning that its stock price is 72% less volatile than the broader market.

EnQuest has higher revenue and earnings than Capricorn Energy. Capricorn Energy 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
EnQuest	£1.12B	0.38	£25.24M	£0.10	229.50
Capricorn Energy	£135.80M	1.43	-£112.65M	£26.00	10.88

Capricorn Energy has a net margin of 14.14% compared to EnQuest's net margin of 0.22%. Capricorn Energy's return on equity of 5.30% beat EnQuest's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
EnQuest	0.22%	0.54%	7.54%
Capricorn Energy	14.14%	5.30%	-4.89%

38.2% of EnQuest shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 82.2% of Capricorn Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. 13.3% of EnQuest shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 21.4% of Capricorn Energy 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.

Summary

Capricorn Energy beats EnQuest on 9 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Capricorn Energy compare to Gulf Keystone Petroleum?

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

Gulf Keystone Petroleum has higher revenue and earnings than Capricorn Energy. Capricorn Energy 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
Capricorn Energy	£135.80M	1.43	-£112.65M	£26.00	10.88
Gulf Keystone Petroleum	£164.81M	2.34	-£9.57M	£6.68	26.56

In the previous week, Capricorn Energy had 1 more articles in the media than Gulf Keystone Petroleum. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Capricorn Energy and 0 mentions for Gulf Keystone Petroleum. Capricorn Energy's average media sentiment score of 0.71 beat Gulf Keystone Petroleum's score of 0.00 indicating that Capricorn Energy is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Capricorn Energy	Positive
Gulf Keystone Petroleum	Neutral

82.2% of Capricorn Energy shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 6.6% of Gulf Keystone Petroleum shares are held by institutional investors. 21.4% of Capricorn Energy shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 16.0% of Gulf Keystone Petroleum shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Capricorn Energy has a net margin of 14.14% compared to Gulf Keystone Petroleum's net margin of 9.23%. Capricorn Energy's return on equity of 5.30% beat Gulf Keystone Petroleum's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Capricorn Energy	14.14%	5.30%	-4.89%
Gulf Keystone Petroleum	9.23%	3.18%	-0.98%

Capricorn Energy currently has a consensus target price of GBX 369.33, suggesting a potential upside of 30.51%. Gulf Keystone Petroleum has a consensus target price of GBX 272, suggesting a potential upside of 53.33%. Given Gulf Keystone Petroleum's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Gulf Keystone Petroleum is more favorable than Capricorn Energy.

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

Capricorn Energy has a beta of 0.28, suggesting that its stock price is 72% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Gulf Keystone Petroleum has a beta of 0.103, suggesting that its stock price is 90% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Capricorn Energy beats Gulf Keystone Petroleum on 9 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

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This chart shows the average media sentiment of LON and its competitors over the past 90 days as caculated by MarketBeat. The averaged score is equivalent to the following: Very Negative Sentiment <= -1.5, Negative Sentiment > -1.5 and <= -0.5, Neutral Sentiment > -0.5 and < 0.5, Positive Sentiment >= 0.5 and < 1.5, and Very Positive Sentiment >= 1.5.

CNE vs. The Competition

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Metric	Capricorn Energy	Oil & Gas E&P Industry	Energy Sector	LON Exchange
Market Cap	£197.07M	£1.79B	£9.78B	£2.94B
Dividend Yield	15.47%	7.67%	10.56%	6.16%
P/E Ratio	10.88	26.78	18.68	366.68
Price / Sales	1.43	2,495.44	748.17	86,035.74
Price / Cash	1.08	85.53	37.75	27.87
Price / Book	0.51	2.29	4.08	7.67
Net Income	-£112.65M	£82.07M	£4.24B	£5.89B
7 Day Performance	-3.08%	-2.57%	-2.29%	-1.03%
1 Month Performance	-12.04%	-9.41%	-8.54%	-0.75%
1 Year Performance	23.04%	31.10%	31.27%	70.01%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
CNE Capricorn Energy	4.1169 of 5 stars	GBX 283 -1.4%	GBX 369.33 +30.5%	+24.8%	£197.07M	£135.80M	10.88	172	News Coverage Positive News Gap Up
DEC Diversified Energy	3.6938 of 5 stars	GBX 956 -2.1%	GBX 3,000 +213.8%	-13.5%	£691.41M	£1.58B	1.20	1,603
RKH Rockhopper Exploration	2.3298 of 5 stars	GBX 70.18 +1.8%	GBX 130 +85.2%	+46.3%	£602.99M	N/A	N/A	11
EGY VAALCO Energy	3.5458 of 5 stars	GBX 420 flat	GBX 615 +46.4%	N/A	£449.45M	£311.54M	N/A	189	Positive News
ENQ EnQuest	2.6574 of 5 stars	GBX 22.77 -8.9%	GBX 25.20 +10.7%	+73.0%	£423.71M	£1.12B	227.67	681	Gap Down

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

How does Capricorn Energy compare to Diversified Energy?

Is DEC or CNE more profitable?

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Do analysts recommend DEC or CNE?

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Do institutionals and insiders believe in DEC or CNE?

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Do analysts prefer RKH or CNE?

Does the media prefer RKH or CNE?

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Does the media refer more to EGY or CNE?

Which has higher earnings & valuation, EGY or CNE?

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Do insiders & institutionals have more ownership in EGY or CNE?

Is EGY or CNE more profitable?

Do analysts recommend EGY or CNE?

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Do analysts rate ENQ or CNE?

Does the media refer more to ENQ or CNE?

Which has more risk & volatility, ENQ or CNE?

Which has better valuation & earnings, ENQ or CNE?

Is ENQ or CNE more profitable?

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

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Which has stronger valuation & earnings, CNE or GKP?

Does the media prefer CNE or GKP?

Do insiders & institutionals hold more shares of CNE or GKP?

Is CNE or GKP more profitable?

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