APA Competitors

APA (NASDAQ:APA) and Ecopetrol (NYSE:EC) are both oils/energy companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, profitability, earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, dividends and valuation.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current recommendations and price targets for APA and Ecopetrol, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

APA presently has a consensus price target of $19.0238, indicating a potential upside of 11.06%. Ecopetrol has a consensus price target of $13.85, indicating a potential upside of 11.24%. Given Ecopetrol's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Ecopetrol is more favorable than APA.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares APA and Ecopetrol's revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Ecopetrol has higher revenue and earnings than APA.

Profitability

This table compares APA and Ecopetrol's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Volatility & Risk

APA has a beta of 4.87, suggesting that its stock price is 387% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Ecopetrol has a beta of 1.86, suggesting that its stock price is 86% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Dividends

APA pays an annual dividend of $0.10 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.6%. Ecopetrol pays an annual dividend of $0.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.4%. Ecopetrol pays out 39.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. APA has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

82.5% of APA shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 1.5% of Ecopetrol shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.7% of APA shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Ecopetrol beats APA on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Occidental Petroleum (NYSE:OXY) and APA (NASDAQ:APA) are both oils/energy companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, valuation, risk, analyst recommendations, earnings, dividends and profitability.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

66.6% of Occidental Petroleum shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 82.5% of APA shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.2% of Occidental Petroleum shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.7% of APA shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of current ratings and target prices for Occidental Petroleum and APA, as provided by MarketBeat.

Occidental Petroleum currently has a consensus price target of $23.5167, suggesting a potential downside of 2.62%. APA has a consensus price target of $19.0238, suggesting a potential upside of 11.06%. Given APA's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe APA is more favorable than Occidental Petroleum.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Occidental Petroleum and APA's top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Occidental Petroleum has higher revenue and earnings than APA.

Dividends

Occidental Petroleum pays an annual dividend of $0.04 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.2%. APA pays an annual dividend of $0.10 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.6%. Occidental Petroleum pays out 2.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Occidental Petroleum has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years and APA has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Profitability

This table compares Occidental Petroleum and APA's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Volatility & Risk

Occidental Petroleum has a beta of 2.35, suggesting that its stock price is 135% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, APA has a beta of 4.87, suggesting that its stock price is 387% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

APA beats Occidental Petroleum on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

Cenovus Energy (NYSE:CVE) and APA (NASDAQ:APA) are both oils/energy companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, earnings, valuation, risk, institutional ownership, dividends and analyst recommendations.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Cenovus Energy and APA's revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Cenovus Energy has higher revenue and earnings than APA.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

72.7% of Cenovus Energy shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 82.5% of APA shares are held by institutional investors. 0.7% of APA 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.

Profitability

This table compares Cenovus Energy and APA's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of recent ratings for Cenovus Energy and APA, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Cenovus Energy presently has a consensus target price of $9.7115, suggesting a potential upside of 29.66%. APA has a consensus target price of $19.0238, suggesting a potential upside of 11.06%. Given Cenovus Energy's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe Cenovus Energy is more favorable than APA.

Volatility and Risk

Cenovus Energy has a beta of 3.12, meaning that its share price is 212% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, APA has a beta of 4.87, meaning that its share price is 387% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Devon Energy (NYSE:DVN) and APA (NASDAQ:APA) are both oils/energy companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, valuation, institutional ownership, earnings, dividends, profitability and analyst recommendations.

Profitability

This table compares Devon Energy and APA's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

80.9% of Devon Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 82.5% of APA shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.6% of Devon Energy shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.7% of APA 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.

Dividends

Devon Energy pays an annual dividend of $0.44 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. APA pays an annual dividend of $0.10 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.6%. Devon Energy pays out 31.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Devon Energy has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years and APA has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Devon Energy is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Devon Energy and APA's gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Devon Energy has higher earnings, but lower revenue than APA.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of recent ratings for Devon Energy and APA, as provided by MarketBeat.

Devon Energy presently has a consensus target price of $23.4886, indicating a potential upside of 11.16%. APA has a consensus target price of $19.0238, indicating a potential upside of 11.06%. Given Devon Energy's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe Devon Energy is more favorable than APA.

Volatility and Risk

Devon Energy has a beta of 3.46, meaning that its share price is 246% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, APA has a beta of 4.87, meaning that its share price is 387% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

Devon Energy beats APA on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

APA (NASDAQ:APA) and Diamondback Energy (NASDAQ:FANG) are both oils/energy companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, earnings, valuation, profitability, dividends, risk and analyst recommendations.

Risk & Volatility

APA has a beta of 4.87, suggesting that its stock price is 387% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Diamondback Energy has a beta of 2.59, suggesting that its stock price is 159% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares APA and Diamondback Energy's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Dividends

APA pays an annual dividend of $0.10 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.6%. Diamondback Energy pays an annual dividend of $1.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. Diamondback Energy pays out 23.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. APA has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Diamondback Energy has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent recommendations and price targets for APA and Diamondback Energy, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

APA presently has a consensus price target of $19.0238, indicating a potential upside of 11.06%. Diamondback Energy has a consensus price target of $79.00, indicating a potential upside of 5.60%. Given APA's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe APA is more favorable than Diamondback Energy.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

82.5% of APA shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 92.1% of Diamondback Energy shares are held by institutional investors. 0.7% of APA shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of Diamondback Energy shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares APA and Diamondback Energy's revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Diamondback Energy has lower revenue, but higher earnings than APA.

Summary

Diamondback Energy beats APA on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

Sasol (NYSE:SSL) and APA (NASDAQ:APA) are both oils/energy companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, profitability, risk, dividends, valuation and earnings.

Volatility and Risk

Sasol has a beta of 3.66, indicating that its share price is 266% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, APA has a beta of 4.87, indicating that its share price is 387% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

1.7% of Sasol shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 82.5% of APA shares are held by institutional investors. 1.0% of Sasol shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.7% of APA shares are held 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.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent ratings and recommmendations for Sasol and APA, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Sasol currently has a consensus target price of $13.50, indicating a potential downside of 20.45%. APA has a consensus target price of $19.0238, indicating a potential upside of 11.06%. Given APA's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe APA is more favorable than Sasol.

Profitability

This table compares Sasol and APA's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Sasol and APA's revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

APA has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Sasol.