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Capricorn Energy (CNE) Competitors

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

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 Serica Energy (SQZ), Diversified Energy (DEC), Rockhopper Exploration (RKH), EnQuest (ENQ), and VAALCO Energy (EGY). These companies are all part of the "energy" sector.

How does Capricorn Energy compare to Serica Energy?

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

In the previous week, Serica Energy had 1 more articles in the media than Capricorn Energy. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Serica Energy and 1 mentions for Capricorn Energy. Capricorn Energy's average media sentiment score of 0.63 equaled Serica Energy'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
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
Serica Energy
0 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Capricorn Energy has a beta of 0.268, suggesting that its share price is 73% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Serica Energy has a beta of 0.047, suggesting that its share price is 95% less volatile than the broader market.

Capricorn Energy has a net margin of 14.14% compared to Serica Energy's net margin of -8.68%. Capricorn Energy's return on equity of 5.30% beat Serica Energy's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Capricorn Energy14.14% 5.30% -4.89%
Serica Energy -8.68%-11.49%12.14%

Capricorn Energy presently has a consensus target price of GBX 369.33, suggesting a potential upside of 0.91%. Serica Energy has a consensus target price of GBX 273.88, suggesting a potential upside of 20.65%. Given Serica Energy's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Serica Energy 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
Serica Energy
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

Serica Energy has higher revenue and earnings than Capricorn Energy. Serica 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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Capricorn Energy£135.80M1.85-£112.65M£26.0014.08
Serica Energy£601.43M1.47-£9.03M-£13.00N/A

82.2% of Capricorn Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 23.7% of Serica Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. 21.4% of Capricorn Energy shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 14.3% of Serica Energy shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Capricorn Energy beats Serica Energy on 8 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Capricorn Energy compare to Diversified Energy?

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

82.2% of Capricorn Energy shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 42.9% of Diversified Energy shares are held by institutional investors. 21.4% of Capricorn Energy shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 4.7% of Diversified Energy shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Capricorn Energy and Capricorn Energy both had 1 articles in the media. Diversified Energy's average media sentiment score of 1.14 beat Capricorn Energy's score of 0.63 indicating that Diversified Energy is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

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

Capricorn Energy presently has a consensus price target of GBX 369.33, indicating a potential upside of 0.91%. Diversified Energy has a consensus price target of GBX 3,000, indicating a potential upside of 204.46%. Given Diversified Energy's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Diversified Energy 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
Diversified Energy
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

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
Capricorn Energy14.14% 5.30% -4.89%
Diversified Energy 21.17%40.10%3.52%

Capricorn Energy has a beta of 0.268, indicating that its share price is 73% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Diversified Energy has a beta of 0.315, indicating that its share price is 69% less volatile than the broader market.

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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Capricorn Energy£135.80M1.85-£112.65M£26.0014.08
Diversified Energy£1.58B0.44£193.32M£797.001.24

Summary

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

How does Capricorn Energy compare to Rockhopper Exploration?

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

Capricorn Energy currently has a consensus target price of GBX 369.33, suggesting a potential upside of 0.91%. Rockhopper Exploration has a consensus target price of GBX 130, suggesting a potential upside of 74.50%. Given Rockhopper Exploration's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Rockhopper Exploration 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
Rockhopper Exploration
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

In the previous week, Capricorn Energy and Capricorn Energy both had 1 articles in the media. Rockhopper Exploration's average media sentiment score of 1.01 beat Capricorn Energy's score of 0.63 indicating that Rockhopper Exploration is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
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
Rockhopper Exploration
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

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
Capricorn Energy14.14% 5.30% -4.89%
Rockhopper Exploration N/A -17.25%-1.19%

Rockhopper Exploration has lower revenue, but higher earnings 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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Capricorn Energy£135.80M1.85-£112.65M£26.0014.08
Rockhopper ExplorationN/AN/A£19.71K-£6.15N/A

Capricorn Energy has a beta of 0.268, meaning that its share price is 73% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Rockhopper Exploration has a beta of 1.1822942, meaning that its share price is 18% more volatile than the broader market.

82.2% of Capricorn Energy shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.6% of Rockhopper Exploration shares are held by institutional investors. 21.4% of Capricorn Energy shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 2.6% of Rockhopper Exploration shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Capricorn Energy beats Rockhopper Exploration on 8 of the 13 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 investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, media sentiment, risk, analyst recommendations, earnings, institutional ownership, valuation and dividends.

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
EnQuest0.22% 0.54% 7.54%
Capricorn Energy 14.14%5.30%-4.89%

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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
EnQuest£1.12B0.38£25.24M£0.10227.12
Capricorn Energy£135.80M1.85-£112.65M£26.0014.08

EnQuest currently has a consensus target price of GBX 26.40, suggesting a potential upside of 16.24%. Capricorn Energy has a consensus target price of GBX 369.33, suggesting a potential upside of 0.91%. Given EnQuest's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe EnQuest is more favorable than Capricorn Energy.

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

38.3% of EnQuest shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 82.2% of Capricorn Energy shares are held by institutional investors. 13.3% of EnQuest 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, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, EnQuest and EnQuest both had 1 articles in the media. Capricorn Energy's average media sentiment score of 0.63 beat EnQuest's score of 0.54 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)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
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 0.022, indicating that its stock price is 98% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Capricorn Energy has a beta of 0.268, indicating that its stock price is 73% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Capricorn Energy beats EnQuest on 8 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 business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, risk, analyst recommendations, earnings, dividends, institutional ownership, media sentiment and profitability.

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. Capricorn Energy's average media sentiment score of 0.63 beat VAALCO Energy's score of 0.00 indicating that Capricorn Energy is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
VAALCO Energy Neutral
Capricorn Energy Positive

45.8% of VAALCO Energy shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 82.2% of Capricorn Energy shares are held by institutional investors. 9.9% of VAALCO Energy shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 21.4% of Capricorn Energy shares are held 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.

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 0.268, indicating that its stock price is 73% less volatile than the broader market.

VAALCO Energy presently has a consensus price target of GBX 615, suggesting a potential upside of 48.19%. Capricorn Energy has a consensus price target of GBX 369.33, suggesting a potential upside of 0.91%. Given VAALCO Energy's higher possible upside, analysts plainly 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

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 Energy17.82% 18.19% 12.17%
Capricorn Energy 14.14%5.30%-4.89%

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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
VAALCO Energy£311.54M1.43£85.04M-£137.00N/A
Capricorn Energy£135.80M1.85-£112.65M£26.0014.08

Summary

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

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New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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CNE vs. The Competition

MetricCapricorn EnergyOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels IndustryEnergy SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£251.32M£10.94B£9.56B£2.85B
Dividend Yield15.47%11.36%11.61%6.13%
P/E Ratio14.0816.3216.87368.50
Price / Sales1.85459.33376.7883,557.39
Price / Cash1.0839.5936.1227.89
Price / Book0.664.313.917.18
Net Income-£112.65M£5.28B£4.35B£5.89B
7 Day Performance-1.61%0.74%1.36%1.01%
1 Month Performance5.78%3.91%3.59%0.70%
1 Year Performance69.44%31.55%33.42%74.83%

Capricorn Energy Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
CNE
Capricorn Energy
1.8246 of 5 stars
GBX 366
-0.3%
GBX 369.33
+0.9%
+64.2%£251.32M£135.80M14.08172
SQZ
Serica Energy
2.4314 of 5 stars
GBX 237.20
+1.0%
GBX 273.88
+15.5%
+44.0%£926.40M£601.43MN/A1,620
DEC
Diversified Energy
3.8718 of 5 stars
GBX 963
-1.8%
GBX 3,000
+211.5%
-10.4%£674.45M£1.58B1.211,603
RKH
Rockhopper Exploration
3.1053 of 5 stars
GBX 73.50
+0.7%
GBX 130
+76.9%
-0.9%£631.50MN/AN/A11
ENQ
EnQuest
2.7545 of 5 stars
GBX 23.80
-0.8%
GBX 26.40
+10.9%
+77.2%£442.94M£1.12B238.00681

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