Rockhopper Exploration (RKH) Competitors

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RKH vs. ENOG, KOS, SQZ, DEC, and ENQ

Should you buy Rockhopper Exploration stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Rockhopper Exploration 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 Rockhopper Exploration include Energean (ENOG), Kosmos Energy (KOS), Serica Energy (SQZ), Diversified Energy (DEC), and EnQuest (ENQ). These companies are all part of the "oil & gas e&p" industry.

How does Rockhopper Exploration compare to Energean?

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

In the previous week, Energean had 4 more articles in the media than Rockhopper Exploration. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Energean and 0 mentions for Rockhopper Exploration. Energean's average media sentiment score of 1.00 beat Rockhopper Exploration's score of 0.00 indicating that Energean is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Energean	Positive
Rockhopper Exploration	Neutral

Energean has a beta of 0.232, meaning that its share price is 77% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Rockhopper Exploration has a beta of 1.1822942, meaning that its share price is 18% more volatile than the broader market.

Rockhopper Exploration has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Energean's net margin of -14.97%. Rockhopper Exploration's return on equity of -17.25% beat Energean's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Energean	-14.97%	-65.81%	7.67%
Rockhopper Exploration	N/A	-17.25%	-1.19%

Energean presently has a consensus target price of GBX 798.33, indicating a potential upside of 10.19%. Rockhopper Exploration has a consensus target price of GBX 130, indicating a potential upside of 86.08%. Given Rockhopper Exploration's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Rockhopper Exploration is more favorable than Energean.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Energean	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00
Rockhopper Exploration	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00

27.0% of Energean shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.6% of Rockhopper Exploration shares are held by institutional investors. 19.6% of Energean shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 2.5% of Rockhopper Exploration shares are held by 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.

Energean has higher revenue and earnings than Rockhopper Exploration. Rockhopper Exploration is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Energean, 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
Energean	£1.66B	0.81	£160.37M	-£160.77	N/A
Rockhopper Exploration	N/A	N/A	£19.71K	-£6.15	N/A

Summary

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

How does Rockhopper Exploration compare to Kosmos Energy?

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

Kosmos Energy has a beta of 0.673, meaning that its stock price is 33% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Rockhopper Exploration has a beta of 1.1822942, meaning that its stock price is 18% more volatile than the broader market.

Kosmos Energy has higher revenue and earnings than Rockhopper Exploration. Rockhopper Exploration is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Kosmos 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
Kosmos Energy	£1.37B	0.82	£283.21M	-£169.00	N/A
Rockhopper Exploration	N/A	N/A	£19.71K	-£6.15	N/A

65.4% of Kosmos Energy shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.6% of Rockhopper Exploration shares are held by institutional investors. 8.5% of Kosmos Energy shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.5% of Rockhopper Exploration shares are held 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.

In the previous week, Kosmos Energy's average media sentiment score of 0.55 beat Rockhopper Exploration's score of 0.00 indicating that Kosmos Energy is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Kosmos Energy	Positive
Rockhopper Exploration	Neutral

Kosmos Energy currently has a consensus price target of GBX 210, indicating a potential upside of 10.53%. Rockhopper Exploration has a consensus price target of GBX 130, indicating a potential upside of 86.08%. Given Rockhopper Exploration's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Rockhopper Exploration is more favorable than Kosmos Energy.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Kosmos Energy	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50
Rockhopper Exploration	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00

Rockhopper Exploration has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Kosmos Energy's net margin of -57.25%. Rockhopper Exploration's return on equity of -17.25% beat Kosmos Energy's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Kosmos Energy	-57.25%	-109.97%	6.82%
Rockhopper Exploration	N/A	-17.25%	-1.19%

Summary

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

How does Rockhopper Exploration compare to Serica Energy?

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

Serica Energy presently has a consensus target price of GBX 268.25, indicating a potential upside of 10.85%. Rockhopper Exploration has a consensus target price of GBX 130, indicating a potential upside of 86.08%. Given Rockhopper Exploration's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Rockhopper Exploration is more favorable than Serica Energy.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Serica Energy	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	8 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

In the previous week, Serica Energy's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Rockhopper Exploration'saverage media sentiment score.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Serica Energy	Neutral
Rockhopper Exploration	Neutral

Rockhopper Exploration has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Serica Energy. Serica 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
Serica Energy	£601.43M	1.57	-£9.03M	-£13.00	N/A
Rockhopper Exploration	N/A	N/A	£19.71K	-£6.15	N/A

Rockhopper Exploration has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Serica Energy's net margin of -7.30%. Serica Energy's return on equity of -9.06% beat Rockhopper Exploration's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Serica Energy	-7.30%	-9.06%	12.14%
Rockhopper Exploration	N/A	-17.25%	-1.19%

23.7% of Serica Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.6% of Rockhopper Exploration shares are owned by institutional investors. 14.3% of Serica Energy shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 2.5% of Rockhopper Exploration shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Serica Energy has a beta of 0.047, indicating that its share price is 95% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Rockhopper Exploration has a beta of 1.1822942, indicating that its share price is 18% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Serica Energy and Rockhopper Exploration tied by winning 6 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Rockhopper Exploration compare to Diversified Energy?

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

Diversified Energy has higher revenue and earnings than Rockhopper Exploration. Rockhopper Exploration 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
Rockhopper Exploration	N/A	N/A	£19.71K	-£6.15	N/A
Diversified Energy	£1.58B	0.46	£193.32M	£797.00	1.25

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

Company	Overall Sentiment
Rockhopper Exploration	Neutral
Diversified Energy	Neutral

Rockhopper Exploration has a beta of 1.1822942, indicating that its share price is 18% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Diversified Energy has a beta of 0.31, indicating that its share price is 69% less volatile than the broader market.

Rockhopper Exploration currently has a consensus price target of GBX 130, suggesting a potential upside of 86.08%. Diversified Energy has a consensus price target of GBX 3,000, suggesting a potential upside of 200.90%. Given Diversified Energy's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Diversified Energy is more favorable than Rockhopper Exploration.

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

0.6% of Rockhopper Exploration shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 42.8% of Diversified Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.5% of Rockhopper Exploration shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 4.7% of Diversified Energy shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Diversified Energy has a net margin of 21.17% compared to Rockhopper Exploration's net margin of 0.00%. Diversified Energy's return on equity of 40.10% beat Rockhopper Exploration's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Rockhopper Exploration	N/A	-17.25%	-1.19%
Diversified Energy	21.17%	40.10%	3.52%

Summary

Diversified Energy beats Rockhopper Exploration on 10 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Rockhopper Exploration compare to EnQuest?

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

38.2% of EnQuest shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.6% of Rockhopper Exploration shares are owned by institutional investors. 13.3% of EnQuest shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.5% of Rockhopper Exploration shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

EnQuest has a net margin of 0.22% compared to Rockhopper Exploration's net margin of 0.00%. EnQuest's return on equity of 0.54% beat Rockhopper Exploration's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
EnQuest	0.22%	0.54%	7.54%
Rockhopper Exploration	N/A	-17.25%	-1.19%

EnQuest has a beta of 0.001, suggesting that its stock price is 100% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Rockhopper Exploration has a beta of 1.1822942, suggesting that its stock price is 18% more volatile than the broader market.

EnQuest has higher revenue and earnings than Rockhopper Exploration. Rockhopper Exploration 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
EnQuest	£1.12B	0.40	£25.24M	£0.10	238.50
Rockhopper Exploration	N/A	N/A	£19.71K	-£6.15	N/A

In the previous week, EnQuest's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Rockhopper Exploration'saverage media sentiment score.

Company	Overall Sentiment
EnQuest	Neutral
Rockhopper Exploration	Neutral

EnQuest presently has a consensus price target of GBX 25.20, indicating a potential upside of 5.66%. Rockhopper Exploration has a consensus price target of GBX 130, indicating a potential upside of 86.08%. Given Rockhopper Exploration's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Rockhopper Exploration 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
Rockhopper Exploration	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00

Summary

EnQuest beats Rockhopper Exploration on 10 of the 12 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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RKH vs. The Competition

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Metric	Rockhopper Exploration	Oil & Gas E&P Industry	Energy Sector	LON Exchange
Market Cap	£600.26M	£1.85B	£9.76B	£2.78B
Dividend Yield	2.04%	7.64%	10.53%	6.16%
P/E Ratio	-11.36	28.35	19.19	365.72
Price / Sales	N/A	2,486.09	748.70	86,253.73
Price / Cash	4.56	85.53	37.26	27.85
Price / Book	2.06	2.31	4.14	7.93
Net Income	£19.71K	£82.07M	£4.24B	£5.89B
7 Day Performance	0.81%	-1.51%	-1.19%	-0.87%
1 Month Performance	-11.23%	-7.53%	-6.96%	-0.76%
1 Year Performance	42.58%	32.38%	32.49%	70.67%

Rockhopper Exploration Competitors List

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
RKH Rockhopper Exploration	2.1899 of 5 stars	GBX 69.86 -0.2%	GBX 130 +86.1%	+37.6%	£600.26M	N/A	N/A	11	Gap Up
ENOG Energean	2.8768 of 5 stars	GBX 700.50 -2.2%	GBX 798.33 +14.0%	-19.4%	£1.29B	£1.66B	N/A	590	News Coverage Insider Trade High Trading Volume
KOS Kosmos Energy	2.5502 of 5 stars	GBX 187 -1.6%	GBX 210 +12.3%	+10.5%	£1.11B	£1.37B	N/A	240	Gap Down
SQZ Serica Energy	1.6223 of 5 stars	GBX 244.41 -4.3%	GBX 268.25 +9.8%	+37.6%	£954.55M	£601.43M	N/A	1,620
DEC Diversified Energy	3.5705 of 5 stars	GBX 994 -1.2%	GBX 3,000 +201.8%	-12.0%	£718.89M	£1.58B	1.25	1,603	Gap Down

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Rockhopper Exploration (RKH) Competitors

RKH vs. ENOG, KOS, SQZ, DEC, and ENQ

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Rockhopper Exploration (RKH) Competitors

RKH vs. ENOG, KOS, SQZ, DEC, and ENQ

How does Rockhopper Exploration compare to Energean?

Does the media prefer ENOG or RKH?

Which has more volatility & risk, ENOG or RKH?

Is ENOG or RKH more profitable?

Do analysts prefer ENOG or RKH?

Do institutionals & insiders believe in ENOG or RKH?

Which has better valuation & earnings, ENOG or RKH?

Summary

How does Rockhopper Exploration compare to Kosmos Energy?

Which has more volatility and risk, KOS or RKH?

Which has higher earnings and valuation, KOS or RKH?

Do insiders & institutionals believe in KOS or RKH?

Does the media prefer KOS or RKH?

Do analysts prefer KOS or RKH?

Is KOS or RKH more profitable?

Summary

How does Rockhopper Exploration compare to Serica Energy?

Do analysts recommend SQZ or RKH?

Does the media prefer SQZ or RKH?

Which has higher valuation & earnings, SQZ or RKH?

Is SQZ or RKH more profitable?

Do insiders and institutionals believe in SQZ or RKH?

Which has more risk and volatility, SQZ or RKH?

Summary

How does Rockhopper Exploration compare to Diversified Energy?

Which has better valuation and earnings, RKH or DEC?

Does the media favor RKH or DEC?

Which has more risk and volatility, RKH or DEC?

Do analysts rate RKH or DEC?

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

Is RKH or DEC more profitable?

Summary

How does Rockhopper Exploration compare to EnQuest?

Do institutionals and insiders believe in ENQ or RKH?

Is ENQ or RKH more profitable?

Which has more risk and volatility, ENQ or RKH?

Which has preferable valuation and earnings, ENQ or RKH?

Does the media refer more to ENQ or RKH?

Do analysts rate ENQ or RKH?

Summary

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