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Tullow Oil (TLW) Competitors

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

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), Gulf Keystone Petroleum (GKP), and EnQuest (ENQ). These companies are all part of the "oil & gas e&p" industry.

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 superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, earnings, institutional ownership, dividends, valuation and risk.

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
Diversified Energy21.17% 40.10% 3.52%
Tullow Oil 0.76%-2.23%5.94%

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 0.75 beat Diversified Energy's score of 0.00 indicating that Tullow Oil is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Diversified Energy Neutral
Tullow Oil Positive

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
Diversified Energy£1.58B0.47£193.32M£797.001.32
Tullow Oil£851.20M0.27£19.84M£0.4039.00

Diversified Energy presently has a consensus target price of GBX 3,000, indicating a potential upside of 185.17%. Tullow Oil has a consensus target price of GBX 13.85, indicating a potential downside of 11.22%. 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)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.50

Diversified Energy has a beta of 0.426, suggesting that its share price is 57% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Tullow Oil has a beta of 0.425, suggesting that its share price is 58% less volatile than the broader market.

41.3% of Diversified Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 7.9% of Tullow Oil shares are owned by institutional investors. 4.1% of Diversified Energy shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.3% of Tullow Oil shares are owned by company 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.

Summary

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

How does Tullow Oil compare to Rockhopper Exploration?

Rockhopper Exploration (LON:RKH) 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.

In the previous week, Rockhopper Exploration had 3 more articles in the media than Tullow Oil. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Rockhopper Exploration and 1 mentions for Tullow Oil. Rockhopper Exploration's average media sentiment score of 0.79 beat Tullow Oil's score of 0.75 indicating that Rockhopper Exploration is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Rockhopper Exploration
1 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Tullow Oil
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

0.6% of Rockhopper Exploration shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 7.9% of Tullow Oil shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.5% of Rockhopper Exploration shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.3% 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.

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
Rockhopper ExplorationN/A -27.34% -1.19%
Tullow Oil 0.76%-2.23%5.94%

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
Rockhopper ExplorationN/AN/A£19.71K-£6.15N/A
Tullow Oil£851.20M0.27£19.84M£0.4039.00

Rockhopper Exploration presently has a consensus price target of GBX 130, suggesting a potential upside of 77.38%. Tullow Oil has a consensus price target of GBX 13.85, suggesting a potential downside of 11.22%. Given Rockhopper Exploration's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe Rockhopper Exploration is more favorable than Tullow Oil.

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
Tullow Oil
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.50

Rockhopper Exploration has a beta of 0.005, suggesting that its stock price is 100% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Tullow Oil has a beta of 0.425, suggesting that its stock price is 58% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Tullow Oil beats Rockhopper Exploration on 9 of the 15 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 better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, dividends, profitability, risk, earnings, valuation, institutional ownership and media sentiment.

VAALCO Energy currently has a consensus target price of GBX 607.50, indicating a potential upside of 48.17%. Tullow Oil has a consensus target price of GBX 13.85, indicating a potential downside of 11.22%. Given VAALCO Energy's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly 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)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Tullow Oil
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.50

44.1% of VAALCO Energy shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 7.9% of Tullow Oil shares are held by institutional investors. 9.4% of VAALCO Energy shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.3% of Tullow Oil shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

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. Tullow Oil's average media sentiment score of 0.75 beat VAALCO Energy's score of 0.00 indicating that Tullow Oil is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
VAALCO Energy Neutral
Tullow Oil Positive

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 Energy17.82% 18.19% 12.17%
Tullow Oil 0.76%-2.23%5.94%

VAALCO Energy has a beta of 1.17, suggesting that its stock price is 17% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Tullow Oil has a beta of 0.425, suggesting that its stock price is 58% less volatile than the broader market.

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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
VAALCO Energy£311.54M1.41£85.04M-£40.00N/A
Tullow Oil£851.20M0.27£19.84M£0.4039.00

Summary

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

How does Tullow Oil compare to Gulf Keystone Petroleum?

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

Gulf Keystone Petroleum presently has a consensus price target of GBX 272, indicating a potential upside of 46.87%. Tullow Oil has a consensus price target of GBX 13.85, indicating a potential downside of 11.22%. Given Gulf Keystone Petroleum's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Gulf Keystone Petroleum is more favorable than Tullow Oil.

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
Tullow Oil
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.50

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
Gulf Keystone Petroleum£164.81M2.44-£9.57M£6.6827.72
Tullow Oil£851.20M0.27£19.84M£0.4039.00

In the previous week, Gulf Keystone Petroleum and Gulf Keystone Petroleum both had 1 articles in the media. Gulf Keystone Petroleum's average media sentiment score of 0.75 equaled Tullow Oil'saverage media sentiment score.

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

6.7% of Gulf Keystone Petroleum shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 7.9% of Tullow Oil shares are owned by institutional investors. 15.9% of Gulf Keystone Petroleum shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.3% of Tullow Oil shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

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
Gulf Keystone Petroleum9.23% 3.18% -0.98%
Tullow Oil 0.76%-2.23%5.94%

Gulf Keystone Petroleum has a beta of 0.111, suggesting that its stock price is 89% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Tullow Oil has a beta of 0.425, suggesting that its stock price is 58% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Gulf Keystone Petroleum beats Tullow Oil on 8 of the 14 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 compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, profitability, dividends, analyst recommendations, earnings, institutional ownership, media sentiment and risk.

Tullow Oil has a beta of 0.425, meaning that its share price is 58% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, EnQuest has a beta of 0.025, meaning that its share price is 98% less volatile than the broader market.

7.9% of Tullow Oil shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 38.0% of EnQuest shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.3% of Tullow Oil shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 13.3% of EnQuest 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.

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£851.20M0.27£19.84M£0.4039.00
EnQuest£1.12B0.33£25.24M£0.10199.12

In the previous week, EnQuest had 1 more articles in the media than Tullow Oil. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for EnQuest and 1 mentions for Tullow Oil. EnQuest's average media sentiment score of 0.87 beat Tullow Oil's score of 0.75 indicating that EnQuest is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

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

Tullow Oil presently has a consensus target price of GBX 13.85, suggesting a potential downside of 11.22%. EnQuest has a consensus target price of GBX 23.20, suggesting a potential upside of 16.51%. Given EnQuest's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe EnQuest 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
EnQuest
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

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%

Summary

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

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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TLW vs. The Competition

MetricTullow OilOil & Gas E&P IndustryEnergy SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£230.10M£2.11B£10.30B£2.78B
Dividend Yield23.09%7.57%10.40%6.12%
P/E Ratio39.0033.0420.83363.15
Price / Sales0.272,439.80776.2587,287.98
Price / Cash3.2185.5438.6327.85
Price / Book-1.512.414.357.64
Net Income£19.84M£82.07M£4.23B£5.89B
7 Day Performance3.31%3.65%1.61%-0.03%
1 Month Performance-13.53%-2.63%-1.52%3.68%
1 Year Performance-2.38%51.67%49.71%74.29%

Tullow Oil Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
TLW
Tullow Oil
1.2143 of 5 stars
GBX 15.60
-1.3%
GBX 13.85
-11.2%
-0.1%£230.10M£851.20M39.00399
DEC
Diversified Energy
3.2108 of 5 stars
GBX 1,150
-0.2%
GBX 3,000
+160.9%
+1.9%£807.96M£1.58B2.511,603
RKH
Rockhopper Exploration
2.8386 of 5 stars
GBX 79.58
+1.5%
GBX 113
+42.0%
+60.3%£683.77MN/AN/A11
EGY
VAALCO Energy
2.3533 of 5 stars
GBX 426
-3.2%
GBX 607.50
+42.6%
N/A£454.07M£311.54MN/A189
GKP
Gulf Keystone Petroleum
4.0108 of 5 stars
GBX 187.20
+0.3%
GBX 272
+45.3%
+18.0%£407.05M£164.81M28.02471

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