Tullow Oil (TLW) Competitors

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

Should you buy Tullow Oil stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Tullow Oil 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 Tullow Oil include Diversified Energy (DEC), Rockhopper Exploration (RKH), VAALCO Energy (EGY), EnQuest (ENQ), and Gulf Keystone Petroleum (GKP). These companies are all part of the "oil & gas e&p" industry.

How does Tullow Oil compare to Diversified Energy?

Tullow Oil (LON:TLW) and Diversified Energy (LON:DEC) 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, media sentiment, risk, valuation, dividends, analyst recommendations, earnings and institutional ownership.

Diversified Energy has a net margin of 21.17% compared to Tullow Oil's net margin of 0.76%. Diversified Energy's return on equity of 40.10% beat Tullow Oil's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Tullow Oil0.76% -2.23% 5.94%
Diversified Energy 21.17%40.10%3.52%

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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Tullow Oil£851.20M0.22£19.84M£0.4031.30
Diversified Energy£1.58B0.44£193.32M£797.001.20

21.9% of Tullow Oil shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 42.8% of Diversified Energy shares are held by institutional investors. 2.9% of Tullow Oil shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 4.7% of Diversified Energy shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Tullow Oil has a beta of 0.436, suggesting that its stock price is 56% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Diversified Energy has a beta of 0.31, suggesting that its stock price is 69% less volatile than the broader market.

Tullow Oil currently has a consensus target price of GBX 13.85, indicating a potential upside of 10.62%. Diversified Energy has a consensus target price of GBX 3,000, indicating a potential upside of 213.15%. Given Diversified Energy's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Diversified Energy 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)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.50
Diversified Energy
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

In the previous week, Tullow Oil had 1 more articles in the media than Diversified Energy. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Tullow Oil and 0 mentions for Diversified Energy. Tullow Oil's average media sentiment score of 0.88 beat Diversified Energy's score of 0.00 indicating that Tullow Oil is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Tullow Oil Positive
Diversified Energy Neutral

Summary

Diversified Energy beats Tullow Oil on 11 of the 16 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 contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, media sentiment, institutional ownership, profitability, valuation, dividends, earnings and risk.

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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Tullow Oil£851.20M0.22£19.84M£0.4031.30
Rockhopper ExplorationN/AN/A£19.71K-£6.15N/A

21.9% of Tullow Oil shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.6% of Rockhopper Exploration shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.9% of Tullow Oil 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 large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Tullow Oil had 1 more articles in the media than Rockhopper Exploration. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Tullow Oil and 0 mentions for Rockhopper Exploration. Tullow Oil's average media sentiment score of 0.88 beat Rockhopper Exploration's score of 0.00 indicating that Tullow Oil is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Tullow Oil Positive
Rockhopper Exploration Neutral

Tullow Oil has a beta of 0.436, suggesting that its share price is 56% 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 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 Oil0.76% -2.23% 5.94%
Rockhopper Exploration N/A -17.25%-1.19%

Tullow Oil presently has a consensus target price of GBX 13.85, suggesting a potential upside of 10.62%. Rockhopper Exploration has a consensus target price of GBX 130, suggesting a potential upside of 87.32%. Given Rockhopper Exploration's stronger consensus rating and higher probable 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)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.50
Rockhopper Exploration
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

Summary

Tullow Oil beats Rockhopper Exploration on 11 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Tullow Oil compare to VAALCO Energy?

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

In the previous week, Tullow Oil had 1 more articles in the media than VAALCO Energy. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Tullow Oil and 0 mentions for VAALCO Energy. VAALCO Energy's average media sentiment score of 1.26 beat Tullow Oil's score of 0.88 indicating that VAALCO Energy is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Tullow Oil Positive
VAALCO Energy Positive

Tullow Oil has a beta of 0.436, indicating that its share price is 56% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, VAALCO Energy has a beta of 1.17, indicating that its share price is 17% more volatile than the broader market.

Tullow Oil currently has a consensus target price of GBX 13.85, indicating a potential upside of 10.62%. VAALCO Energy has a consensus target price of GBX 615, indicating a potential upside of 46.43%. Given VAALCO Energy's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe VAALCO Energy 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)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.50
VAALCO Energy
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 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
Tullow Oil0.76% -2.23% 5.94%
VAALCO Energy 17.82%18.19%12.17%

VAALCO Energy has lower revenue, but higher earnings 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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Tullow Oil£851.20M0.22£19.84M£0.4031.30
VAALCO Energy£311.54M1.44£85.04M-£137.00N/A

21.9% of Tullow Oil shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 45.7% of VAALCO Energy shares are held by institutional investors. 2.9% of Tullow Oil shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 9.4% of VAALCO Energy shares are held 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.

Summary

VAALCO Energy beats Tullow Oil on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Tullow Oil compare to EnQuest?

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

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
Tullow Oil0.76% -2.23% 5.94%
EnQuest 0.22%0.54%7.54%

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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Tullow Oil£851.20M0.22£19.84M£0.4031.30
EnQuest£1.12B0.38£25.24M£0.10229.50

Tullow Oil has a beta of 0.436, suggesting that its stock price is 56% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, EnQuest has a beta of 0.001, suggesting that its stock price is 100% less volatile than the broader market.

Tullow Oil currently has a consensus price target of GBX 13.85, indicating a potential upside of 10.62%. EnQuest has a consensus price target of GBX 25.20, indicating a potential upside of 9.80%. Given Tullow Oil's higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Tullow Oil is more favorable than EnQuest.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Tullow Oil
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.50
EnQuest
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

21.9% of Tullow Oil shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 38.2% of EnQuest shares are held by institutional investors. 2.9% of Tullow Oil shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 13.3% of EnQuest 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.

In the previous week, Tullow Oil and Tullow Oil both had 1 articles in the media. Tullow Oil's average media sentiment score of 0.88 beat EnQuest's score of 0.00 indicating that Tullow Oil is being referred to more favorably in the media.

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

Summary

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

How does Tullow Oil compare to Gulf Keystone Petroleum?

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

21.9% of Tullow Oil shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 6.6% of Gulf Keystone Petroleum shares are held by institutional investors. 2.9% of Tullow Oil shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 16.0% of Gulf Keystone Petroleum 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.

Tullow Oil has a beta of 0.436, suggesting that its stock price is 56% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Gulf Keystone Petroleum has a beta of 0.103, suggesting that its stock price is 90% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Tullow Oil had 1 more articles in the media than Gulf Keystone Petroleum. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Tullow Oil and 0 mentions for Gulf Keystone Petroleum. Tullow Oil's average media sentiment score of 0.88 beat Gulf Keystone Petroleum's score of 0.00 indicating that Tullow Oil is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Tullow Oil Positive
Gulf Keystone Petroleum Neutral

Tullow Oil presently has a consensus target price of GBX 13.85, indicating a potential upside of 10.62%. Gulf Keystone Petroleum has a consensus target price of GBX 272, indicating a potential upside of 53.33%. Given Gulf Keystone Petroleum's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Gulf Keystone Petroleum 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)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.50
Gulf Keystone Petroleum
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 9.23% compared to Tullow Oil's net margin of 0.76%. Gulf Keystone Petroleum's return on equity of 3.18% beat Tullow Oil's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Tullow Oil0.76% -2.23% 5.94%
Gulf Keystone Petroleum 9.23%3.18%-0.98%

Tullow Oil has higher revenue and earnings than Gulf Keystone Petroleum. Gulf Keystone Petroleum is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Tullow Oil, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Tullow Oil£851.20M0.22£19.84M£0.4031.30
Gulf Keystone Petroleum£164.81M2.34-£9.57M£6.6826.56

Summary

Tullow Oil and Gulf Keystone Petroleum tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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TLW vs. The Competition

MetricTullow OilOil & Gas E&P IndustryEnergy SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£189.68M£1.79B£9.82B£2.94B
Dividend Yield23.09%7.67%10.52%6.16%
P/E Ratio31.3026.7818.68366.68
Price / Sales0.222,495.44748.1786,035.74
Price / Cash3.2185.5337.6327.87
Price / Book-1.212.294.087.67
Net Income£19.84M£82.07M£4.24B£5.89B
7 Day Performance3.30%-2.57%-2.29%-1.03%
1 Month Performance-26.98%-9.41%-8.54%-0.75%
1 Year Performance-23.57%31.10%31.27%70.01%

Tullow Oil Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
TLW
Tullow Oil
2.6616 of 5 stars
GBX 12.52
+2.6%
GBX 13.85
+10.6%
-30.8%£189.68M£851.20M31.30399
DEC
Diversified Energy
3.6817 of 5 stars
GBX 997
+3.0%
GBX 3,000
+200.9%
-13.5%£721.06M£1.58B1.251,603
RKH
Rockhopper Exploration
2.1994 of 5 stars
GBX 69.86
-0.2%
GBX 130
+86.1%
+46.3%£600.26MN/AN/A11
EGY
VAALCO Energy
3.519 of 5 stars
GBX 425
flat
GBX 615
+44.7%
N/A£454.80M£311.54MN/A189
ENQ
EnQuest
2.5669 of 5 stars
GBX 23.85
-1.2%
GBX 25.20
+5.7%
+73.0%£443.87M£1.12B238.50681

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