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

Should you buy PetroTal stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares PetroTal 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 PetroTal include Diversified Energy (DEC), Rockhopper Exploration (RKH), EnQuest (ENQ), VAALCO Energy (EGY), and Gulf Keystone Petroleum (GKP). These companies are all part of the "energy" sector.

How does PetroTal compare to Diversified Energy?

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

Diversified Energy has a net margin of 21.17% compared to PetroTal's net margin of 11.17%. Diversified Energy's return on equity of 40.10% beat PetroTal's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Diversified Energy21.17% 40.10% 3.52%
PetroTal 11.17%5.39%17.91%

In the previous week, Diversified Energy and Diversified Energy both had 1 articles in the media. Diversified Energy's average media sentiment score of 1.14 beat PetroTal's score of 0.00 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
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
PetroTal
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Diversified Energy£1.58B0.44£193.32M£797.001.23
PetroTal£264.64M0.90£132.43M£4.006.50

42.9% of Diversified Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 12.0% of PetroTal shares are owned by institutional investors. 4.7% of Diversified Energy shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.0% of PetroTal shares are owned by 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.

Diversified Energy pays an annual dividend of GBX 115.38 per share and has a dividend yield of 11.7%. PetroTal pays an annual dividend of GBX 3 per share and has a dividend yield of 11.5%. Diversified Energy pays out 14.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. PetroTal pays out 75.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Diversified Energy is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Diversified Energy presently has a consensus target price of GBX 3,000, indicating a potential upside of 205.19%. PetroTal has a consensus target price of GBX 74, indicating a potential upside of 184.62%. Given Diversified Energy's higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe Diversified Energy is more favorable than PetroTal.

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
PetroTal
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

Diversified Energy has a beta of 0.315, suggesting that its share price is 69% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, PetroTal has a beta of 0.17, suggesting that its share price is 83% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Diversified Energy beats PetroTal on 12 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does PetroTal compare to Rockhopper Exploration?

PetroTal (LON:PTAL) and Rockhopper Exploration (LON:RKH) 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, profitability, media sentiment, earnings, risk, dividends, valuation and analyst recommendations.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
PetroTal£264.64M0.90£132.43M£4.006.50
Rockhopper ExplorationN/AN/A£19.71K-£6.15N/A

12.0% of PetroTal shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.6% of Rockhopper Exploration shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.0% of PetroTal shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 2.6% of Rockhopper Exploration 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.

PetroTal has a beta of 0.17, suggesting that its share price is 83% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Rockhopper Exploration has a beta of 1.1822942, suggesting that its share price is 18% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, PetroTal and PetroTal both had 1 articles in the media. Rockhopper Exploration's average media sentiment score of 1.01 beat PetroTal's score of 0.00 indicating that Rockhopper Exploration is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

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

PetroTal has a net margin of 11.17% compared to Rockhopper Exploration's net margin of 0.00%. PetroTal's return on equity of 5.39% beat Rockhopper Exploration's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
PetroTal11.17% 5.39% 17.91%
Rockhopper Exploration N/A -17.25%-1.19%

PetroTal currently has a consensus price target of GBX 74, indicating a potential upside of 184.62%. Rockhopper Exploration has a consensus price target of GBX 130, indicating a potential upside of 74.50%. Given PetroTal's higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe PetroTal is more favorable than Rockhopper Exploration.

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

Summary

PetroTal beats Rockhopper Exploration on 9 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does PetroTal compare to EnQuest?

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

EnQuest presently has a consensus target price of GBX 26.40, indicating a potential upside of 15.28%. PetroTal has a consensus target price of GBX 74, indicating a potential upside of 184.62%. Given PetroTal's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe PetroTal is more favorable than EnQuest.

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
PetroTal
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

In the previous week, EnQuest and EnQuest both had 1 articles in the media. EnQuest's average media sentiment score of 0.54 beat PetroTal's score of 0.00 indicating that EnQuest is being referred to more favorably in the 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
PetroTal
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

PetroTal has a net margin of 11.17% compared to EnQuest's net margin of 0.22%. PetroTal's return on equity of 5.39% beat EnQuest's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
EnQuest0.22% 0.54% 7.54%
PetroTal 11.17%5.39%17.91%

EnQuest has a beta of 0.022, suggesting that its share price is 98% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, PetroTal has a beta of 0.17, suggesting that its share price is 83% less volatile than the broader market.

PetroTal has lower revenue, but higher earnings than EnQuest. PetroTal 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£0.10229.00
PetroTal£264.64M0.90£132.43M£4.006.50

EnQuest pays an annual dividend of GBX 0.83 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.6%. PetroTal pays an annual dividend of GBX 3 per share and has a dividend yield of 11.5%. EnQuest pays out 826.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. PetroTal pays out 75.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. PetroTal is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

38.3% of EnQuest shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 12.0% of PetroTal shares are held by institutional investors. 13.3% of EnQuest shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.0% of PetroTal 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.

Summary

PetroTal beats EnQuest on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does PetroTal compare to VAALCO Energy?

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

45.8% of VAALCO Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 12.0% of PetroTal shares are owned by institutional investors. 9.9% of VAALCO Energy shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.0% of PetroTal shares are owned by company 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.

VAALCO Energy currently has a consensus target price of GBX 615, suggesting a potential upside of 48.19%. PetroTal has a consensus target price of GBX 74, suggesting a potential upside of 184.62%. Given PetroTal's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe PetroTal is more favorable than VAALCO 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
PetroTal
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

VAALCO Energy pays an annual dividend of GBX 25 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.0%. PetroTal pays an annual dividend of GBX 3 per share and has a dividend yield of 11.5%. VAALCO Energy pays out -18.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. PetroTal pays out 75.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future.

PetroTal has lower revenue, but higher earnings than VAALCO Energy. VAALCO Energy is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than PetroTal, 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
PetroTal£264.64M0.90£132.43M£4.006.50

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

Company Overall Sentiment
VAALCO Energy Neutral
PetroTal Neutral

VAALCO Energy has a net margin of 17.82% compared to PetroTal's net margin of 11.17%. VAALCO Energy's return on equity of 18.19% beat PetroTal's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
VAALCO Energy17.82% 18.19% 12.17%
PetroTal 11.17%5.39%17.91%

VAALCO Energy has a beta of 1.17, indicating that its stock price is 17% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, PetroTal has a beta of 0.17, indicating that its stock price is 83% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

VAALCO Energy beats PetroTal on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does PetroTal compare to Gulf Keystone Petroleum?

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

Gulf Keystone Petroleum presently has a consensus price target of GBX 278.50, suggesting a potential upside of 63.44%. PetroTal has a consensus price target of GBX 74, suggesting a potential upside of 184.62%. Given PetroTal's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe PetroTal is more favorable than Gulf Keystone Petroleum.

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
PetroTal
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

Gulf Keystone Petroleum pays an annual dividend of GBX 22.98 per share and has a dividend yield of 13.5%. PetroTal pays an annual dividend of GBX 3 per share and has a dividend yield of 11.5%. Gulf Keystone Petroleum pays out 344.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. PetroTal pays out 75.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future.

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

Company Overall Sentiment
Gulf Keystone Petroleum Neutral
PetroTal Neutral

PetroTal has higher revenue and earnings than Gulf Keystone Petroleum. PetroTal 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£164.81M2.25-£9.57M£6.6825.51
PetroTal£264.64M0.90£132.43M£4.006.50

PetroTal has a net margin of 11.17% compared to Gulf Keystone Petroleum's net margin of 9.23%. PetroTal's return on equity of 5.39% beat Gulf Keystone Petroleum's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Gulf Keystone Petroleum9.23% 3.18% -0.98%
PetroTal 11.17%5.39%17.91%

Gulf Keystone Petroleum has a beta of 0.118, indicating that its stock price is 88% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, PetroTal has a beta of 0.17, indicating that its stock price is 83% less volatile than the broader market.

6.5% of Gulf Keystone Petroleum shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 12.0% of PetroTal shares are owned by institutional investors. 16.0% of Gulf Keystone Petroleum shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.0% of PetroTal 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

PetroTal beats Gulf Keystone Petroleum on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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PTAL vs. The Competition

MetricPetroTalOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels IndustryEnergy SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£239.29M£10.95B£9.56B£2.86B
Dividend Yield20.09%11.36%11.61%6.13%
P/E Ratio6.5016.3216.87368.45
Price / Sales0.90454.49372.8683,751.34
Price / Cash4.2639.5936.1227.89
Price / Book0.504.313.927.22
Net Income£132.43M£5.28B£4.35B£5.89B
7 Day PerformanceN/A0.69%1.32%1.09%
1 Month Performance8.83%3.85%3.53%0.73%
1 Year Performance-33.67%31.51%33.37%74.89%

PetroTal Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
PTAL
PetroTal
4.137 of 5 stars
GBX 26
+4.0%
GBX 74
+184.6%
-37.6%£239.29M£264.64M6.5089
DEC
Diversified Energy
3.8593 of 5 stars
GBX 995
-2.3%
GBX 3,000
+201.5%
-10.4%£696.86M£1.58B1.251,603
RKH
Rockhopper Exploration
3.0925 of 5 stars
GBX 73.20
-2.0%
GBX 130
+77.6%
-0.9%£628.93MN/AN/A11
ENQ
EnQuest
2.6277 of 5 stars
GBX 27.50
-0.7%
GBX 26.40
-4.0%
+77.2%£511.80M£1.12B275.00681
EGY
VAALCO Energy
2.168 of 5 stars
GBX 405
flat
GBX 615
+51.9%
N/A£456.87M£311.54MN/A189

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