Which has preferable earnings and valuation, DEC or TLW?

Diversified Energy has higher revenue and earnings than Tullow Oil. Diversified Energy is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Tullow Oil, 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 0.38 £193.32M £797.00 1.36 Tullow Oil £851.20M 0.37 £19.84M £0.40 51.37

Which has better valuation & earnings, ENQ or TLW?

EnQuest has higher revenue and earnings than Tullow Oil. Tullow Oil 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 0.43 £25.24M £0.10 257.50 Tullow Oil £851.20M 0.37 £19.84M £0.40 51.37

Is ENQ or TLW more profitable?

Tullow Oil has a net margin of 0.76% compared to EnQuest's net margin of 0.22%. EnQuest's return on equity of 0.54% beat Tullow Oil's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets EnQuest 0.22% 0.54% 7.54% Tullow Oil 0.76% -2.23% 5.94%

Which has better earnings & valuation, EGY or TLW?

VAALCO Energy has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Tullow Oil. VAALCO Energy is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Tullow Oil, 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 Tullow Oil £851.20M 0.37 £19.84M £0.40 51.37

Tullow Oil (TLW) Competitors

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TLW vs. SQZ, DEC, RKH, ENQ, and EGY

Should you buy Tullow Oil stock or one of its competitors? Tullow Oil's main competitors and comparable companies include Serica Energy (SQZ), Diversified Energy (DEC), Rockhopper Exploration (RKH), EnQuest (ENQ), and VAALCO Energy (EGY). 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 Tullow Oil compare to Serica Energy?

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

In the previous week, Serica Energy had 1 more articles in the media than Tullow Oil. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Serica Energy and 0 mentions for Tullow Oil. Serica Energy's average media sentiment score of 1.52 beat Tullow Oil's score of 0.00 indicating that Serica Energy is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Serica Energy	Very Positive
Tullow Oil	Neutral

24.9% of Serica Energy shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 21.7% of Tullow Oil shares are held by institutional investors. 14.3% of Serica Energy shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 3.0% of Tullow Oil shares are held 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.

Tullow Oil has a net margin of 0.76% compared to Serica Energy's net margin of -0.27%. Serica Energy's return on equity of -0.62% beat Tullow Oil's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Serica Energy	-0.27%	-0.62%	12.14%
Tullow Oil	0.76%	-2.23%	5.94%

Serica Energy has a beta of 0.047, meaning that its stock price is 95% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Tullow Oil has a beta of 0.512, meaning that its stock price is 49% less volatile than the broader market.

Serica Energy currently has a consensus price target of GBX 282.29, indicating a potential upside of 11.12%. Tullow Oil has a consensus price target of GBX 12.60, indicating a potential downside of 38.68%. Given Serica Energy's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Serica Energy is more favorable than Tullow Oil.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Serica Energy	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00
Tullow Oil	2 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.80

Tullow Oil has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Serica Energy. Serica Energy is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Tullow Oil, 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	£973.63M	1.02	-£9.03M	-£13.00	N/A
Tullow Oil	£851.20M	0.37	£19.84M	£0.40	51.37

Summary

Serica Energy beats Tullow Oil on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Tullow Oil compare to Diversified Energy?

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

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

Company	Overall Sentiment
Diversified Energy	Neutral
Tullow Oil	Neutral

Diversified Energy has a beta of 0.305, suggesting that its share price is 70% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Tullow Oil has a beta of 0.512, suggesting that its share price is 49% less volatile than the broader market.

Diversified Energy has higher revenue and earnings than Tullow Oil. Diversified Energy is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Tullow Oil, 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	0.38	£193.32M	£797.00	1.36
Tullow Oil	£851.20M	0.37	£19.84M	£0.40	51.37

44.0% of Diversified Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 21.7% of Tullow Oil shares are owned by institutional investors. 4.8% of Diversified Energy shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 3.0% of Tullow Oil 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.

Diversified Energy has a net margin of 44.69% compared to Tullow Oil's net margin of 0.76%. Diversified Energy's return on equity of 64.35% beat Tullow Oil's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Diversified Energy	44.69%	64.35%	3.52%
Tullow Oil	0.76%	-2.23%	5.94%

Diversified Energy presently has a consensus price target of GBX 3,000, suggesting a potential upside of 177.26%. Tullow Oil has a consensus price target of GBX 12.60, suggesting a potential downside of 38.68%. Given Diversified Energy's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Diversified Energy is more favorable than Tullow Oil.

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
Tullow Oil	2 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.80

Summary

Diversified Energy beats Tullow Oil on 10 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Tullow Oil compare to Rockhopper Exploration?

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

21.7% of Tullow Oil shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.6% of Rockhopper Exploration shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.0% of Tullow Oil shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 2.6% of Rockhopper Exploration shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Tullow Oil has a net margin of 0.76% compared to Rockhopper Exploration's net margin of 0.00%. Tullow Oil's return on equity of -2.23% beat Rockhopper Exploration's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Tullow Oil	0.76%	-2.23%	5.94%
Rockhopper Exploration	N/A	-17.25%	-1.19%

Tullow Oil presently has a consensus target price of GBX 12.60, suggesting a potential downside of 38.68%. Rockhopper Exploration has a consensus target price of GBX 130, suggesting a potential upside of 77.60%. Given Rockhopper Exploration's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Rockhopper Exploration is more favorable than Tullow Oil.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Tullow Oil	2 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.80
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, Rockhopper Exploration had 2 more articles in the media than Tullow Oil. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Rockhopper Exploration and 0 mentions for Tullow Oil. Rockhopper Exploration's average media sentiment score of 0.76 beat Tullow Oil's score of 0.00 indicating that Rockhopper Exploration is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Tullow Oil	Neutral
Rockhopper Exploration	Positive

Tullow Oil has a beta of 0.512, suggesting that its share price is 49% 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.

Tullow Oil has higher revenue and earnings than Rockhopper Exploration. Rockhopper Exploration is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Tullow Oil, 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
Tullow Oil	£851.20M	0.37	£19.84M	£0.40	51.37
Rockhopper Exploration	N/A	N/A	£19.71K	-£6.15	N/A

Summary

Tullow Oil beats Rockhopper Exploration on 9 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Tullow Oil compare to EnQuest?

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

Tullow Oil has a net margin of 0.76% compared to EnQuest's net margin of 0.22%. EnQuest's return on equity of 0.54% beat Tullow Oil's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
EnQuest	0.22%	0.54%	7.54%
Tullow Oil	0.76%	-2.23%	5.94%

EnQuest presently has a consensus price target of GBX 26.40, suggesting a potential upside of 2.52%. Tullow Oil has a consensus price target of GBX 12.60, suggesting a potential downside of 38.68%. Given EnQuest's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe EnQuest is more favorable than Tullow Oil.

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
Tullow Oil	2 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.80

38.5% of EnQuest shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 21.7% of Tullow Oil shares are owned by institutional investors. 13.3% of EnQuest shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 3.0% of Tullow Oil 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.

EnQuest has a beta of 0.022, suggesting that its stock price is 98% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Tullow Oil has a beta of 0.512, suggesting that its stock price is 49% less volatile than the broader market.

EnQuest has higher revenue and earnings than Tullow Oil. Tullow Oil 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	0.43	£25.24M	£0.10	257.50
Tullow Oil	£851.20M	0.37	£19.84M	£0.40	51.37

In the previous week, EnQuest had 1 more articles in the media than Tullow Oil. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for EnQuest and 0 mentions for Tullow Oil. EnQuest's average media sentiment score of 0.75 beat Tullow Oil's score of 0.00 indicating that EnQuest is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
EnQuest	Positive
Tullow Oil	Neutral

Summary

EnQuest beats Tullow Oil on 13 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Tullow Oil compare to VAALCO Energy?

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

VAALCO Energy has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Tullow Oil. VAALCO Energy is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Tullow Oil, 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
Tullow Oil	£851.20M	0.37	£19.84M	£0.40	51.37

48.1% of VAALCO Energy shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 21.7% of Tullow Oil shares are held by institutional investors. 9.9% of VAALCO Energy shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 3.0% of Tullow Oil shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

VAALCO Energy presently has a consensus price target of GBX 620.33, indicating a potential upside of 45.96%. Tullow Oil has a consensus price target of GBX 12.60, indicating a potential downside of 38.68%. Given VAALCO Energy's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe VAALCO Energy is more favorable than Tullow Oil.

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
Tullow Oil	2 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.80

VAALCO Energy has a net margin of 17.82% compared to Tullow Oil's net margin of 0.76%. VAALCO Energy's return on equity of 18.19% beat Tullow Oil's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
VAALCO Energy	17.82%	18.19%	12.17%
Tullow Oil	0.76%	-2.23%	5.94%

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

Company	Overall Sentiment
VAALCO Energy	Neutral
Tullow Oil	Neutral

VAALCO Energy has a beta of 1.17, indicating that its stock price is 17% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Tullow Oil has a beta of 0.512, indicating that its stock price is 49% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

VAALCO Energy beats Tullow Oil on 11 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Metric	Tullow Oil	Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels Industry	Energy Sector	LON Exchange
Market Cap	£311.32M	£11.49B	£10.03B	£2.92B
Dividend Yield	23.09%	11.42%	11.64%	6.18%
P/E Ratio	51.37	16.92	20.28	367.34
Price / Sales	0.37	423.85	348.42	83,455.97
Price / Cash	3.21	39.68	36.09	27.89
Price / Book	-1.99	4.34	3.94	7.11
Net Income	£19.84M	£5.27B	£4.33B	£5.89B
7 Day Performance	24.59%	1.00%	0.45%	0.93%
1 Month Performance	43.50%	4.54%	3.84%	3.36%
1 Year Performance	80.25%	35.99%	37.35%	22.65%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
TLW Tullow Oil	0.9459 of 5 stars	GBX 20.53 +0.4%	GBX 12.60 -38.6%	+79.4%	£310.96M	£851.20M	51.31	399
SQZ Serica Energy	2.3058 of 5 stars	GBX 253 +4.1%	GBX 282.29 +11.6%	+45.5%	£988.10M	£973.63M	N/A	1,620	Positive News
DEC Diversified Energy	2.9749 of 5 stars	GBX 1,054 +1.0%	GBX 3,000 +184.6%	-11.8%	£728.20M	£1.94B	1.32	1,603	Positive News Gap Up
RKH Rockhopper Exploration	3.0022 of 5 stars	GBX 74.10 -0.3%	GBX 130 +75.4%	+1.1%	£637.06M	N/A	N/A	11	Positive News Gap Down
ENQ EnQuest	1.5137 of 5 stars	GBX 25.40 +3.7%	GBX 26.40 +3.9%	+104.0%	£472.72M	£1.12B	254.00	681

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TLW vs. SQZ, DEC, RKH, ENQ, and EGY

How does Tullow Oil compare to Serica Energy?

Does the media refer more to SQZ or TLW?

Do institutionals and insiders believe in SQZ or TLW?

Is SQZ or TLW more profitable?

Which has more risk & volatility, SQZ or TLW?

Do analysts prefer SQZ or TLW?

Which has higher earnings & valuation, SQZ or TLW?

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How does Tullow Oil compare to Diversified Energy?

Does the media favor DEC or TLW?

Which has more risk and volatility, DEC or TLW?

Which has preferable earnings and valuation, DEC or TLW?

Do insiders and institutionals hold more shares of DEC or TLW?

Is DEC or TLW more profitable?

Do analysts prefer DEC or TLW?

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How does Tullow Oil compare to Rockhopper Exploration?

Do institutionals and insiders hold more shares of TLW or RKH?

Is TLW or RKH more profitable?

Do analysts recommend TLW or RKH?

Does the media refer more to TLW or RKH?

Which has more volatility and risk, TLW or RKH?

Which has preferable valuation and earnings, TLW or RKH?

Summary

How does Tullow Oil compare to EnQuest?

Is ENQ or TLW more profitable?

Do analysts rate ENQ or TLW?

Do institutionals and insiders hold more shares of ENQ or TLW?

Which has more volatility & risk, ENQ or TLW?

Which has better valuation & earnings, ENQ or TLW?

Does the media prefer ENQ or TLW?

Summary

How does Tullow Oil compare to VAALCO Energy?

Which has better earnings & valuation, EGY or TLW?

Do insiders and institutionals believe in EGY or TLW?

Do analysts prefer EGY or TLW?

Is EGY or TLW more profitable?

Does the media refer more to EGY or TLW?

Which has more volatility and risk, EGY or TLW?

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