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GBX 399.84 -6.16 (-1.52%)
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HTG vs. CNEL, PFC, TAND, PRES, and POS

Should you buy Hunting stock or one of its competitors? Hunting's main competitors and comparable companies include China New Energy Limited (CNEL.L) (CNEL), Petrofac (PFC), Tan Delta Systems (TAND), Pressure Technologies (PRES), and Plexus (POS). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "oil & gas equipment & services" industry.

How does Hunting compare to China New Energy Limited (CNEL.L)?

China New Energy Limited (CNEL.L) (LON:CNEL) and Hunting (LON:HTG) 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, institutional ownership, dividends, valuation, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, earnings and risk.

Hunting has a consensus target price of GBX 512.50, indicating a potential upside of 28.17%. Given Hunting's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Hunting is more favorable than China New Energy Limited (CNEL.L).

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
China New Energy Limited (CNEL.L)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Hunting
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.75

In the previous week, China New Energy Limited (CNEL.L)'s average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Hunting'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
China New Energy Limited (CNEL.L) Neutral
Hunting Neutral

61.4% of Hunting shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.7% of Hunting shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Hunting has a net margin of 3.56% compared to China New Energy Limited (CNEL.L)'s net margin of 0.00%. Hunting's return on equity of 5.11% beat China New Energy Limited (CNEL.L)'s return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
China New Energy Limited (CNEL.L)N/A N/A N/A
Hunting 3.56%5.11%4.21%

Hunting has higher revenue and earnings than China New Energy Limited (CNEL.L). China New Energy Limited (CNEL.L) is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Hunting, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
China New Energy Limited (CNEL.L)N/AN/AN/A-£97.90N/A
Hunting£987.20M0.59£154.42M£27.5014.54

Summary

Hunting beats China New Energy Limited (CNEL.L) on 11 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Hunting compare to Petrofac?

Petrofac (LON:PFC) and Hunting (LON:HTG) are both small-cap energy companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, institutional ownership, risk, valuation, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, dividends and earnings.

27.4% of Petrofac shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 61.4% of Hunting shares are owned by institutional investors. 16.5% of Petrofac shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 3.7% of Hunting shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Petrofac has a beta of 0.97, meaning that its stock price is 3% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Hunting has a beta of 0.656, meaning that its stock price is 34% less volatile than the broader market.

Hunting has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Petrofac. Petrofac is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Hunting, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Petrofac£3.30B0.00-£714.53M-£81.55N/A
Hunting£987.20M0.59£154.42M£27.5014.54

In the previous week, Petrofac's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Hunting'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Petrofac Neutral
Hunting Neutral

Hunting has a net margin of 3.56% compared to Petrofac's net margin of -20.23%. Petrofac's return on equity of 371.32% beat Hunting's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Petrofac-20.23% 371.32% -9.55%
Hunting 3.56%5.11%4.21%

Petrofac pays an annual dividend of GBX 30 per share. Hunting pays an annual dividend of GBX 13.04 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.3%. Petrofac pays out -36.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Hunting pays out 47.4% 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.

Hunting has a consensus target price of GBX 512.50, indicating a potential upside of 28.17%. Given Hunting's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Hunting is more favorable than Petrofac.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Petrofac
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Hunting
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.75

Summary

Hunting beats Petrofac on 10 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Hunting compare to Tan Delta Systems?

Tan Delta Systems (LON:TAND) and Hunting (LON:HTG) are both small-cap energy companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, earnings, valuation, profitability, risk, dividends and media sentiment.

Hunting has a net margin of 3.56% compared to Tan Delta Systems' net margin of -129.22%. Hunting's return on equity of 5.11% beat Tan Delta Systems' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Tan Delta Systems-129.22% -60.04% N/A
Hunting 3.56%5.11%4.21%

Hunting has higher revenue and earnings than Tan Delta Systems. Tan Delta Systems is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Hunting, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Tan Delta Systems£1.22M17.37-£1.33M-£2.00N/A
Hunting£987.20M0.59£154.42M£27.5014.54

In the previous week, Tan Delta Systems' average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Hunting'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Tan Delta Systems Neutral
Hunting Neutral

2.6% of Tan Delta Systems shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 61.4% of Hunting shares are held by institutional investors. 19.4% of Tan Delta Systems shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 3.7% of Hunting shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Tan Delta Systems has a beta of 0.635, meaning that its stock price is 37% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Hunting has a beta of 0.656, meaning that its stock price is 34% less volatile than the broader market.

Hunting has a consensus target price of GBX 512.50, indicating a potential upside of 28.17%. Given Hunting's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Hunting is more favorable than Tan Delta Systems.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Tan Delta Systems
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Hunting
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.75

Summary

Hunting beats Tan Delta Systems on 12 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Hunting compare to Pressure Technologies?

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

Hunting currently has a consensus price target of GBX 512.50, suggesting a potential upside of 28.17%. Given Hunting's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe Hunting is more favorable than Pressure Technologies.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Hunting
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.75
Pressure Technologies
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

Hunting has a beta of 0.656, indicating that its stock price is 34% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Pressure Technologies has a beta of 1.58, indicating that its stock price is 58% more volatile than the broader market.

Hunting has a net margin of 3.56% compared to Pressure Technologies' net margin of -16.44%. Hunting's return on equity of 5.11% beat Pressure Technologies' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Hunting3.56% 5.11% 4.21%
Pressure Technologies -16.44%-19.70%0.88%

Hunting has higher revenue and earnings than Pressure Technologies. Pressure Technologies is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Hunting, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Hunting£987.20M0.59£154.42M£27.5014.54
Pressure Technologies£32.78M0.00-£500.34K-£1.35N/A

In the previous week, Hunting's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Pressure Technologies'average media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Hunting Neutral
Pressure Technologies Neutral

Hunting pays an annual dividend of GBX 13.04 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.3%. Pressure Technologies pays an annual dividend of GBX 8 per share. Hunting pays out 47.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Pressure Technologies pays out -593.1% 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.

61.4% of Hunting shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 65.9% of Pressure Technologies shares are held by institutional investors. 3.7% of Hunting shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 5.4% of Pressure Technologies 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.

Summary

Hunting beats Pressure Technologies on 11 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Hunting compare to Plexus?

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

Hunting has higher revenue and earnings than Plexus. Plexus is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Hunting, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Plexus£2.81M2.15£2.93M-£2.68N/A
Hunting£987.20M0.59£154.42M£27.5014.54

5.8% of Plexus shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 61.4% of Hunting shares are held by institutional investors. 84.7% of Plexus shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 3.7% of Hunting shares are held 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.

Hunting has a net margin of 3.56% compared to Plexus' net margin of -145.30%. Hunting's return on equity of 5.11% beat Plexus' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Plexus-145.30% -27.03% 0.01%
Hunting 3.56%5.11%4.21%

In the previous week, Plexus' average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Hunting'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Plexus Neutral
Hunting Neutral

Plexus has a beta of 0.625, meaning that its stock price is 38% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Hunting has a beta of 0.656, meaning that its stock price is 34% less volatile than the broader market.

Hunting has a consensus price target of GBX 512.50, suggesting a potential upside of 28.17%. Given Hunting's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Hunting is more favorable than Plexus.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Plexus
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Hunting
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.75

Summary

Hunting beats Plexus on 12 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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.
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HTG vs. The Competition

MetricHuntingEnergy Equipment & Services IndustryEnergy SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£580.80M£3.77B£10.15B£2.86B
Dividend Yield2.52%13.34%11.47%6.22%
P/E Ratio14.5444.5921.91366.45
Price / Sales0.5932.16503.9483,880.78
Price / Cash5.5621.3436.3127.89
Price / Book0.702.194.126.43
Net Income£154.42M£67.53M£4.33B£5.89B
7 Day Performance-0.47%-0.29%0.91%17.15%
1 Month Performance-11.44%1.31%5.59%0.13%
1 Year Performance21.35%46.12%39.06%20.11%

Hunting Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
HTG
Hunting
N/AGBX 399.84
-1.5%
GBX 512.50
+28.2%
+21.7%£580.80M£987.20M14.542,341
CNEL
China New Energy Limited (CNEL.L)
N/AN/AN/AN/A£33.33MN/AN/A79
PFC
Petrofac
N/AN/AN/AN/A£26.88M£3.30BN/A8,600
TAND
Tan Delta Systems
N/AGBX 28
-3.4%
N/AN/A£20.50M£1.22MN/A11
PRES
Pressure Technologies
N/AN/AN/AN/A£12.88M£32.78MN/A207

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This page (LON:HTG) was last updated on 9/10/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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