VAALCO Energy (EGY) Competitors

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

Does the media favor EGY or DEC?

In the previous week, Diversified Energy had 3 more articles in the media than VAALCO Energy. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Diversified Energy and 0 mentions for VAALCO Energy. Diversified Energy's average media sentiment score of 1.72 beat VAALCO Energy's score of 0.00 indicating that Diversified Energy is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
VAALCO Energy	Neutral
Diversified Energy	Very Positive

Which has more volatility & risk, EGY or DEC?

VAALCO Energy has a beta of 1.17, suggesting that its stock price is 17% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Diversified Energy has a beta of 0.19, suggesting that its stock price is 81% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Which has stronger valuation & earnings, EGY or DEC?

Diversified Energy has higher revenue and earnings than VAALCO Energy. Diversified Energy 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	£458.56M	0.70	£85.04M	£0.37	837.84
Diversified Energy	£1.20B	0.67	£193.32M	-£2.66	-394.59

Is EGY or DEC a better dividend stock?

VAALCO Energy pays an annual dividend of GBX 0.25 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.1%. Diversified Energy pays an annual dividend of GBX 1.15 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.1%. VAALCO Energy pays out 67.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Diversified Energy pays out -43.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Diversified Energy is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Is EGY or DEC more profitable?

Diversified Energy has a net margin of 20.46% compared to VAALCO Energy's net margin of 17.82%. Diversified Energy's return on equity of 25.51% beat VAALCO Energy's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
VAALCO Energy	17.82%	18.19%	12.17%
Diversified Energy	20.46%	25.51%	3.52%

Do institutionals & insiders believe in EGY or DEC?

30.4% of VAALCO Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 59.5% of Diversified Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. 9.4% of VAALCO Energy shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 2.2% of Diversified Energy shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Do analysts rate EGY or DEC?

VAALCO Energy presently has a consensus target price of GBX 607.50, indicating a potential upside of 95.97%. Given VAALCO Energy's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe VAALCO Energy is more favorable than Diversified 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
Diversified Energy	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0.00

Summary

VAALCO Energy and Diversified Energy tied by winning 9 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.