Which has better valuation & earnings, GENL or ENQ?

EnQuest has higher revenue and earnings than Genel Energy. Genel 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 Genel Energy £50.10M 3.56 -£26.39M -£3.20 N/A EnQuest £1.12B 0.43 £25.24M £0.10 257.43

Is GENL or ENQ more profitable?

EnQuest has a net margin of 0.22% compared to Genel Energy's net margin of -57.83%. EnQuest's return on equity of 0.54% beat Genel Energy's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Genel Energy -57.83% -7.79% -0.66% EnQuest 0.22% 0.54% 7.54%

Which has higher earnings & valuation, EGY or GENL?

VAALCO Energy has higher revenue and earnings than Genel Energy. Genel 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 £419.87M 1.08 £85.04M -£137.00 N/A Genel Energy £50.10M 3.56 -£26.39M -£3.20 N/A

Genel Energy (GENL) Competitors

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

Should you buy Genel Energy stock or one of its competitors? Genel Energy's main competitors and comparable companies include Diversified Energy (DEC), Rockhopper Exploration (RKH), EnQuest (ENQ), VAALCO Energy (EGY), and Gulf Keystone Petroleum (GKP). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "oil & gas exploration & production" industry.

How does Genel Energy compare to Diversified Energy?

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

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

Company	Overall Sentiment
Diversified Energy	Neutral
Genel Energy	Neutral

Diversified Energy has a beta of 0.305, meaning that its share price is 70% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Genel Energy has a beta of 0.572, meaning that its share price is 43% less volatile than the broader market.

Diversified Energy has higher revenue and earnings than Genel Energy. Genel Energy is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Diversified 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	£1.94B	0.39	£193.32M	£797.00	1.38
Genel Energy	£50.10M	3.56	-£26.39M	-£3.20	N/A

Diversified Energy has a net margin of 44.69% compared to Genel Energy's net margin of -57.83%. Diversified Energy's return on equity of 64.35% beat Genel Energy's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Diversified Energy	44.69%	64.35%	3.52%
Genel Energy	-57.83%	-7.79%	-0.66%

Diversified Energy presently has a consensus target price of GBX 3,000, suggesting a potential upside of 172.39%. Genel Energy has a consensus target price of GBX 90, suggesting a potential upside of 38.91%. Given Diversified Energy's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Diversified Energy is more favorable than Genel 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
Genel Energy	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00

44.0% of Diversified Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.8% of Genel Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. 4.8% of Diversified Energy shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 26.3% of Genel Energy shares are owned by 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.

Summary

Diversified Energy beats Genel Energy on 9 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Genel Energy compare to Rockhopper Exploration?

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

Rockhopper Exploration has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Genel Energy's net margin of -57.83%. Genel Energy's return on equity of -7.79% beat Rockhopper Exploration's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Rockhopper Exploration	N/A	-17.25%	-1.19%
Genel Energy	-57.83%	-7.79%	-0.66%

Rockhopper Exploration has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Genel Energy. Genel Energy 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
Rockhopper Exploration	N/A	N/A	£19.71K	-£6.15	N/A
Genel Energy	£50.10M	3.56	-£26.39M	-£3.20	N/A

0.6% of Rockhopper Exploration shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.8% of Genel Energy shares are held by institutional investors. 2.6% of Rockhopper Exploration shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 26.3% of Genel 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.

Rockhopper Exploration currently has a consensus target price of GBX 130, suggesting a potential upside of 68.18%. Genel Energy has a consensus target price of GBX 90, suggesting a potential upside of 38.91%. Given Rockhopper Exploration's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Rockhopper Exploration is more favorable than Genel 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
Genel Energy	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00

In the previous week, Rockhopper Exploration had 3 more articles in the media than Genel Energy. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Rockhopper Exploration and 0 mentions for Genel Energy. Rockhopper Exploration's average media sentiment score of 0.51 beat Genel Energy's score of 0.00 indicating that Rockhopper Exploration is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Rockhopper Exploration	Positive
Genel Energy	Neutral

Rockhopper Exploration has a beta of 1.1822942, meaning that its stock price is 18% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Genel Energy has a beta of 0.572, meaning that its stock price is 43% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

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

How does Genel Energy compare to EnQuest?

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

EnQuest has a net margin of 0.22% compared to Genel Energy's net margin of -57.83%. EnQuest's return on equity of 0.54% beat Genel Energy's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Genel Energy	-57.83%	-7.79%	-0.66%
EnQuest	0.22%	0.54%	7.54%

In the previous week, EnQuest had 1 more articles in the media than Genel Energy. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for EnQuest and 0 mentions for Genel Energy. Genel Energy's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled EnQuest'saverage media sentiment score.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Genel Energy	Neutral
EnQuest	Neutral

Genel Energy presently has a consensus price target of GBX 90, suggesting a potential upside of 38.91%. EnQuest has a consensus price target of GBX 26.40, suggesting a potential upside of 2.55%. Given Genel Energy's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Genel Energy is more favorable than EnQuest.

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

Genel Energy has a beta of 0.572, indicating that its share price is 43% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, EnQuest has a beta of 0.022, indicating that its share price is 98% less volatile than the broader market.

EnQuest has higher revenue and earnings than Genel Energy. Genel 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
Genel Energy	£50.10M	3.56	-£26.39M	-£3.20	N/A
EnQuest	£1.12B	0.43	£25.24M	£0.10	257.43

0.8% of Genel Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 38.5% of EnQuest shares are owned by institutional investors. 26.3% of Genel Energy shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 13.3% of EnQuest shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

EnQuest beats Genel Energy on 10 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Genel Energy compare to VAALCO Energy?

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

VAALCO Energy has higher revenue and earnings than Genel Energy. Genel 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	£419.87M	1.08	£85.04M	-£137.00	N/A
Genel Energy	£50.10M	3.56	-£26.39M	-£3.20	N/A

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

Company	Overall Sentiment
VAALCO Energy	Neutral
Genel Energy	Neutral

VAALCO Energy has a net margin of 17.82% compared to Genel Energy's net margin of -57.83%. VAALCO Energy's return on equity of 18.19% beat Genel Energy's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
VAALCO Energy	17.82%	18.19%	12.17%
Genel Energy	-57.83%	-7.79%	-0.66%

VAALCO Energy has a beta of 1.17, indicating that its share price is 17% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Genel Energy has a beta of 0.572, indicating that its share price is 43% less volatile than the broader market.

VAALCO Energy currently has a consensus price target of GBX 620.33, suggesting a potential upside of 45.96%. Genel Energy has a consensus price target of GBX 90, suggesting a potential upside of 38.91%. Given VAALCO Energy's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe VAALCO Energy is more favorable than Genel Energy.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
VAALCO Energy	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00
Genel Energy	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00

48.1% of VAALCO Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.8% of Genel Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. 9.9% of VAALCO Energy shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 26.3% of Genel Energy shares are owned 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.

Summary

VAALCO Energy beats Genel Energy on 10 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Genel Energy compare to Gulf Keystone Petroleum?

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

Gulf Keystone Petroleum has higher revenue and earnings than Genel Energy. Genel 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
Gulf Keystone Petroleum	£139.43M	3.07	-£9.57M	£6.68	29.46
Genel Energy	£50.10M	3.56	-£26.39M	-£3.20	N/A

Gulf Keystone Petroleum has a beta of 0.119, suggesting that its stock price is 88% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Genel Energy has a beta of 0.572, suggesting that its stock price is 43% less volatile than the broader market.

Gulf Keystone Petroleum presently has a consensus target price of GBX 276, suggesting a potential upside of 40.24%. Genel Energy has a consensus target price of GBX 90, suggesting a potential upside of 38.91%. Given Gulf Keystone Petroleum's higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe Gulf Keystone Petroleum is more favorable than Genel Energy.

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
Genel Energy	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00

Gulf Keystone Petroleum has a net margin of 21.45% compared to Genel Energy's net margin of -57.83%. Gulf Keystone Petroleum's return on equity of 7.38% beat Genel Energy's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Gulf Keystone Petroleum	21.45%	7.38%	-0.98%
Genel Energy	-57.83%	-7.79%	-0.66%

6.3% of Gulf Keystone Petroleum shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.8% of Genel Energy shares are held by institutional investors. 16.0% of Gulf Keystone Petroleum shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 26.3% of Genel Energy shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Gulf Keystone Petroleum had 6 more articles in the media than Genel Energy. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Gulf Keystone Petroleum and 0 mentions for Genel Energy. Gulf Keystone Petroleum's average media sentiment score of 0.41 beat Genel Energy's score of 0.00 indicating that Gulf Keystone Petroleum is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Gulf Keystone Petroleum	Neutral
Genel Energy	Neutral

Summary

Gulf Keystone Petroleum beats Genel Energy on 11 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

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GENL vs. The Competition

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Metric	Genel Energy	Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels Industry	Energy Sector	LON Exchange
Market Cap	£178.55M	£11.27B	£9.86B	£2.89B
Dividend Yield	14.38%	11.23%	11.49%	6.17%
P/E Ratio	-20.25	18.55	21.69	367.34
Price / Sales	3.56	566.33	463.70	83,754.63
Price / Cash	0.90	39.59	35.98	27.89
Price / Book	0.45	4.49	4.07	6.90
Net Income	-£26.39M	£5.27B	£4.33B	£5.89B
7 Day Performance	-6.37%	1.14%	1.19%	0.30%
1 Month Performance	28.30%	5.65%	5.33%	3.29%
1 Year Performance	-6.51%	34.65%	36.39%	22.18%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
GENL Genel Energy	N/A	GBX 64.79 -9.9%	GBX 90 +38.9%	+8.2%	£178.55M	£50.10M	N/A	118	Gap Down High Trading Volume
DEC Diversified Energy	2.8915 of 5 stars	GBX 1,081.60 -0.4%	GBX 3,000 +177.4%	-10.1%	£747.27M	£1.94B	1.36	1,603
RKH Rockhopper Exploration	2.6596 of 5 stars	GBX 77.80 +6.3%	GBX 130 +67.1%	-1.5%	£668.87M	N/A	N/A	11	Gap Up High Trading Volume
ENQ EnQuest	1.0549 of 5 stars	GBX 25.65 +3.4%	GBX 26.40 +2.9%	+99.0%	£477.37M	£1.12B	256.50	681
EGY VAALCO Energy	2.2776 of 5 stars	GBX 425 flat	GBX 620.33 +46.0%	N/A	£454.80M	£419.87M	N/A	189

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

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Genel Energy (GENL) Competitors

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

How does Genel Energy compare to Diversified Energy?

Does the media favor DEC or GENL?

Which has more volatility and risk, DEC or GENL?

Which has stronger earnings & valuation, DEC or GENL?

Is DEC or GENL more profitable?

Do analysts recommend DEC or GENL?

Do insiders & institutionals hold more shares of DEC or GENL?

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How does Genel Energy compare to Rockhopper Exploration?

Is RKH or GENL more profitable?

Which has better earnings and valuation, RKH or GENL?

Do insiders & institutionals believe in RKH or GENL?

Do analysts recommend RKH or GENL?

Does the media favor RKH or GENL?

Which has more risk & volatility, RKH or GENL?

Summary

How does Genel Energy compare to EnQuest?

Is GENL or ENQ more profitable?

Does the media refer more to GENL or ENQ?

Do analysts prefer GENL or ENQ?

Which has more risk & volatility, GENL or ENQ?

Which has better valuation & earnings, GENL or ENQ?

Do insiders & institutionals hold more shares of GENL or ENQ?

Summary

How does Genel Energy compare to VAALCO Energy?

Which has higher earnings & valuation, EGY or GENL?

Does the media favor EGY or GENL?

Is EGY or GENL more profitable?

Which has more risk and volatility, EGY or GENL?

Do analysts recommend EGY or GENL?

Do institutionals and insiders hold more shares of EGY or GENL?

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How does Genel Energy compare to Gulf Keystone Petroleum?

Which has higher earnings & valuation, GKP or GENL?

Which has more volatility and risk, GKP or GENL?

Do analysts recommend GKP or GENL?

Is GKP or GENL more profitable?

Do institutionals and insiders hold more shares of GKP or GENL?

Does the media favor GKP or GENL?

Summary

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Genel Energy Competitors List

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