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

Should you buy Kistos stock or one of its competitors? Kistos's main competitors and comparable companies include Rockhopper Exploration (RKH), Diversified Energy (DEC), 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 Kistos compare to Rockhopper Exploration?

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

In the previous week, Kistos had 2 more articles in the media than Rockhopper Exploration. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Kistos and 0 mentions for Rockhopper Exploration. Kistos' average media sentiment score of 0.17 beat Rockhopper Exploration's score of 0.00 indicating that Kistos is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Kistos Neutral
Rockhopper Exploration Neutral

Rockhopper Exploration has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Kistos' net margin of -1.13%. Kistos' return on equity of -6.64% beat Rockhopper Exploration's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Kistos-1.13% -6.64% -3.05%
Rockhopper Exploration N/A -17.25%-1.19%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Kistos£215.75M1.28-£63.50M-£2.00N/A
Rockhopper ExplorationN/AN/A£19.71K-£6.14N/A

Kistos currently has a consensus target price of GBX 342.50, suggesting a potential upside of 3.38%. Rockhopper Exploration has a consensus target price of GBX 130, suggesting a potential upside of 88.41%. Given Rockhopper Exploration's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Rockhopper Exploration is more favorable than Kistos.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Kistos
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
2 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

16.2% of Kistos shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.6% of Rockhopper Exploration shares are held by institutional investors. 15.0% of Kistos shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 2.1% of Rockhopper Exploration shares are held by 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.

Kistos has a beta of 0.455, indicating that its stock price is 55% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Rockhopper Exploration has a beta of 1.1822942, indicating that its stock price is 18% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Kistos beats Rockhopper Exploration on 8 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Kistos compare to Diversified Energy?

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

41.4% of Diversified Energy shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 16.2% of Kistos shares are held by institutional investors. 4.7% of Diversified Energy shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 15.0% of Kistos shares are held 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.

Diversified Energy currently has a consensus price target of GBX 3,000, suggesting a potential upside of 170.76%. Kistos has a consensus price target of GBX 342.50, suggesting a potential upside of 3.38%. Given Diversified Energy's higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe Diversified Energy is more favorable than Kistos.

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
Kistos
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

In the previous week, Kistos had 1 more articles in the media than Diversified Energy. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Kistos and 1 mentions for Diversified Energy. Diversified Energy's average media sentiment score of 0.49 beat Kistos' score of 0.17 indicating that Diversified Energy is being referred to more favorably in the media.

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

Diversified Energy has a net margin of 44.69% compared to Kistos' net margin of -1.13%. Diversified Energy's return on equity of 64.35% beat Kistos' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Diversified Energy44.69% 64.35% 3.52%
Kistos -1.13%-6.64%-3.05%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Diversified Energy£1.94B0.40£193.32M£609.001.82
Kistos£215.75M1.28-£63.50M-£2.00N/A

Diversified Energy has a beta of 0.305, meaning that its stock price is 70% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Kistos has a beta of 0.455, meaning that its stock price is 55% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Diversified Energy beats Kistos on 10 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Kistos compare to EnQuest?

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

Kistos has a beta of 0.455, indicating that its share price is 55% 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.

Kistos currently has a consensus target price of GBX 342.50, suggesting a potential upside of 3.38%. EnQuest has a consensus target price of GBX 34.60, suggesting a potential upside of 26.97%. Given EnQuest's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe EnQuest is more favorable than Kistos.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Kistos
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
EnQuest
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

16.2% of Kistos shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 38.5% of EnQuest shares are held by institutional investors. 15.0% of Kistos shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 13.3% of EnQuest shares are held 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.

In the previous week, Kistos had 1 more articles in the media than EnQuest. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Kistos and 1 mentions for EnQuest. Kistos' average media sentiment score of 0.17 beat EnQuest's score of 0.00 indicating that Kistos is being referred to more favorably in the media.

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

EnQuest has higher revenue and earnings than Kistos. Kistos 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
Kistos£215.75M1.28-£63.50M-£2.00N/A
EnQuest£1.10B0.46£25.24M£0.10272.50

EnQuest has a net margin of 11.62% compared to Kistos' net margin of -1.13%. EnQuest's return on equity of 27.37% beat Kistos' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Kistos-1.13% -6.64% -3.05%
EnQuest 11.62%27.37%7.54%

Summary

EnQuest beats Kistos on 10 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Kistos compare to VAALCO Energy?

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

48.7% of VAALCO Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 16.2% of Kistos shares are owned by institutional investors. 9.9% of VAALCO Energy shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 15.0% of Kistos shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Kistos had 2 more articles in the media than VAALCO Energy. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Kistos and 0 mentions for VAALCO Energy. Kistos' average media sentiment score of 0.17 beat VAALCO Energy's score of 0.00 indicating that Kistos is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
VAALCO Energy Neutral
Kistos Neutral

VAALCO Energy has a beta of 1.17, meaning that its stock price is 17% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Kistos has a beta of 0.455, meaning that its stock price is 55% less volatile than the broader market.

VAALCO Energy presently has a consensus target price of GBX 620.33, suggesting a potential upside of 39.40%. Kistos has a consensus target price of GBX 342.50, suggesting a potential upside of 3.38%. Given VAALCO Energy's higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe VAALCO Energy is more favorable than Kistos.

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
Kistos
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

VAALCO Energy has a net margin of 17.82% compared to Kistos' net margin of -1.13%. VAALCO Energy's return on equity of 18.19% beat Kistos' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
VAALCO Energy17.82% 18.19% 12.17%
Kistos -1.13%-6.64%-3.05%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
VAALCO Energy£419.87M1.11£85.04M-£104.00N/A
Kistos£215.75M1.28-£63.50M-£2.00N/A

Summary

VAALCO Energy beats Kistos on 10 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Kistos compare to Gulf Keystone Petroleum?

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

In the previous week, Kistos had 1 more articles in the media than Gulf Keystone Petroleum. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Kistos and 1 mentions for Gulf Keystone Petroleum. Gulf Keystone Petroleum's average media sentiment score of 0.75 beat Kistos' score of 0.17 indicating that Gulf Keystone Petroleum is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Gulf Keystone Petroleum
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Kistos
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Gulf Keystone Petroleum currently has a consensus price target of GBX 276, suggesting a potential upside of 42.12%. Kistos has a consensus price target of GBX 342.50, suggesting a potential upside of 3.38%. Given Gulf Keystone Petroleum's higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe Gulf Keystone Petroleum is more favorable than Kistos.

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
Kistos
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

Gulf Keystone Petroleum has a net margin of 21.45% compared to Kistos' net margin of -1.13%. Gulf Keystone Petroleum's return on equity of 7.38% beat Kistos' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Gulf Keystone Petroleum21.45% 7.38% -0.98%
Kistos -1.13%-6.64%-3.05%

Gulf Keystone Petroleum has a beta of 0.119, suggesting that its stock price is 88% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Kistos has a beta of 0.455, suggesting that its stock price is 55% less volatile than the broader market.

Gulf Keystone Petroleum has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Kistos. Kistos 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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Gulf Keystone Petroleum£139.43M3.03-£9.57M£15.6912.38
Kistos£215.75M1.28-£63.50M-£2.00N/A

6.3% of Gulf Keystone Petroleum shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 16.2% of Kistos shares are owned by institutional investors. 16.0% of Gulf Keystone Petroleum shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 15.0% of Kistos shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Gulf Keystone Petroleum beats Kistos on 10 of the 14 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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KIST vs. The Competition

MetricKistosOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels IndustryEnergy SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£275.37M£11.73B£10.22B£2.87B
Dividend YieldN/A10.10%10.57%6.25%
P/E Ratio-165.6518.6321.66366.99
Price / Sales1.28593.80485.5289,778.71
Price / Cash2.4139.8436.1827.89
Price / Book3.354.594.156.24
Net Income-£63.50M£5.28B£4.34B£5.89B
7 Day Performance6.19%1.35%0.99%-1.07%
1 Month Performance16.25%5.09%3.61%-0.66%
1 Year Performance99.58%39.11%39.63%19.51%

Kistos Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
KIST
Kistos
0.9067 of 5 stars
GBX 331.30
+3.4%
GBX 342.50
+3.4%
+93.1%£275.37M£215.75MN/A33
RKH
Rockhopper Exploration
2.0128 of 5 stars
GBX 70.36
+0.5%
GBX 130
+84.8%
-8.5%£871.16MN/AN/A11
DEC
Diversified Energy
3.8442 of 5 stars
GBX 1,096
-0.5%
GBX 3,000
+173.7%
-6.8%£775.64M£1.94B1.801,603
ENQ
EnQuest
2.8635 of 5 stars
GBX 26.70
-2.7%
GBX 34.60
+29.6%
+127.3%£497.96M£1.10B267.00681
EGY
VAALCO Energy
2.2992 of 5 stars
GBX 445
flat
GBX 620.33
+39.4%
N/A£468.10M£419.87MN/A189

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This page (LON:KIST) was last updated on 9/14/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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