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Golden Ocean Group (GOGL) Competitors

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GOGL vs. GLNG, STNG, TNK, SFL, and NAT

Should you be buying Golden Ocean Group stock or one of its competitors? The main competitors of Golden Ocean Group include Golar LNG (GLNG), Scorpio Tankers (STNG), Teekay Tankers (TNK), SFL (SFL), and Nordic American Tankers (NAT). These companies are all part of the "oil & gas storage & transportation" industry.

How does Golden Ocean Group compare to Golar LNG?

Golar LNG (NASDAQ:GLNG) and Golden Ocean Group (NASDAQ:GOGL) are both oil & gas storage & transportation companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, earnings, analyst recommendations, risk, valuation, dividends, media sentiment and institutional ownership.

Golar LNG pays an annual dividend of $1.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.8%. Golden Ocean Group pays an annual dividend of $0.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.5%. Golar LNG pays out 156.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Golden Ocean Group pays out 35.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Golar LNG has increased its dividend for 2 consecutive years. Golden Ocean Group is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Golden Ocean Group has higher revenue and earnings than Golar LNG. Golden Ocean Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Golar LNG, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Golar LNG$393.52M14.70$65.68M$0.6489.20
Golden Ocean Group$968.42M1.64$223.21M$0.5714.00

92.2% of Golar LNG shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 22.0% of Golden Ocean Group shares are held by institutional investors. 0.0% of Golar LNG shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Golar LNG has a beta of 0.06, meaning that its share price is 94% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Golden Ocean Group has a beta of 1.09, meaning that its share price is 9% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Golar LNG has a net margin of 16.69% compared to Golden Ocean Group's net margin of 13.16%. Golar LNG's return on equity of 6.24% beat Golden Ocean Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Golar LNG16.69% 6.24% 2.94%
Golden Ocean Group 13.16%5.56%3.08%

Golar LNG presently has a consensus price target of $51.13, suggesting a potential downside of 10.45%. Given Golar LNG's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe Golar LNG is more favorable than Golden Ocean Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Golar LNG
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67
Golden Ocean Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

In the previous week, Golar LNG had 5 more articles in the media than Golden Ocean Group. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Golar LNG and 0 mentions for Golden Ocean Group. Golar LNG's average media sentiment score of 0.49 beat Golden Ocean Group's score of 0.00 indicating that Golar LNG is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Golar LNG Neutral
Golden Ocean Group Neutral

Summary

Golar LNG beats Golden Ocean Group on 14 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Golden Ocean Group compare to Scorpio Tankers?

Scorpio Tankers (NYSE:STNG) and Golden Ocean Group (NASDAQ:GOGL) are both transportation companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, risk, analyst recommendations, dividends, media sentiment, institutional ownership and profitability.

In the previous week, Scorpio Tankers had 11 more articles in the media than Golden Ocean Group. MarketBeat recorded 11 mentions for Scorpio Tankers and 0 mentions for Golden Ocean Group. Scorpio Tankers' average media sentiment score of 0.55 beat Golden Ocean Group's score of 0.00 indicating that Scorpio Tankers is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Scorpio Tankers Positive
Golden Ocean Group Neutral

Scorpio Tankers presently has a consensus price target of $88.00, suggesting a potential upside of 1.56%. Given Scorpio Tankers' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe Scorpio Tankers is more favorable than Golden Ocean Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Scorpio Tankers
1 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.55
Golden Ocean Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

Scorpio Tankers has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Golden Ocean Group. Scorpio Tankers is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Golden Ocean Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Scorpio Tankers$938.22M4.78$344.29M$7.0712.26
Golden Ocean Group$968.42M1.64$223.21M$0.5714.00

Scorpio Tankers has a beta of -0.24, indicating that its share price is 124% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Golden Ocean Group has a beta of 1.09, indicating that its share price is 9% more volatile than the S&P 500.

54.6% of Scorpio Tankers shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 22.0% of Golden Ocean Group shares are held by institutional investors. 7.3% of Scorpio Tankers shares are held 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.

Scorpio Tankers pays an annual dividend of $1.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. Golden Ocean Group pays an annual dividend of $0.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.5%. Scorpio Tankers pays out 25.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Golden Ocean Group pays out 35.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Scorpio Tankers has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years.

Scorpio Tankers has a net margin of 36.70% compared to Golden Ocean Group's net margin of 13.16%. Scorpio Tankers' return on equity of 8.85% beat Golden Ocean Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Scorpio Tankers36.70% 8.85% 6.78%
Golden Ocean Group 13.16%5.56%3.08%

Summary

Scorpio Tankers beats Golden Ocean Group on 16 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Golden Ocean Group compare to Teekay Tankers?

Golden Ocean Group (NASDAQ:GOGL) and Teekay Tankers (NYSE:TNK) are both transportation companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, risk, earnings, analyst recommendations, valuation, media sentiment, institutional ownership and profitability.

Golden Ocean Group pays an annual dividend of $0.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.5%. Teekay Tankers pays an annual dividend of $1.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.2%. Golden Ocean Group pays out 35.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Teekay Tankers pays out 9.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Teekay Tankers has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years.

Golden Ocean Group has a beta of 1.09, indicating that its share price is 9% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Teekay Tankers has a beta of -0.21, indicating that its share price is 121% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Teekay Tankers has a net margin of 36.90% compared to Golden Ocean Group's net margin of 13.16%. Teekay Tankers' return on equity of 12.60% beat Golden Ocean Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Golden Ocean Group13.16% 5.56% 3.08%
Teekay Tankers 36.90%12.60%11.41%

In the previous week, Teekay Tankers had 4 more articles in the media than Golden Ocean Group. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Teekay Tankers and 0 mentions for Golden Ocean Group. Golden Ocean Group's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Teekay Tankers'average media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Golden Ocean Group Neutral
Teekay Tankers Neutral

Teekay Tankers has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Golden Ocean Group. Teekay Tankers is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Golden Ocean Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Golden Ocean Group$968.42M1.64$223.21M$0.5714.00
Teekay Tankers$951.80M3.00$351.19M$10.098.19

Teekay Tankers has a consensus price target of $80.00, suggesting a potential downside of 3.16%. Given Teekay Tankers' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Teekay Tankers is more favorable than Golden Ocean Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Golden Ocean Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Teekay Tankers
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.71

22.0% of Golden Ocean Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 52.7% of Teekay Tankers shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.9% of Teekay Tankers shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Teekay Tankers beats Golden Ocean Group on 15 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Golden Ocean Group compare to SFL?

Golden Ocean Group (NASDAQ:GOGL) and SFL (NYSE:SFL) are both small-cap transportation companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, risk, valuation, profitability, analyst recommendations, dividends, earnings and institutional ownership.

Golden Ocean Group pays an annual dividend of $0.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.5%. SFL pays an annual dividend of $0.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.8%. Golden Ocean Group pays out 35.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. SFL pays out -400.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. SFL has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years. SFL is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Golden Ocean Group has a beta of 1.09, suggesting that its stock price is 9% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, SFL has a beta of 0.42, suggesting that its stock price is 58% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Golden Ocean Group has a net margin of 13.16% compared to SFL's net margin of -3.61%. Golden Ocean Group's return on equity of 5.56% beat SFL's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Golden Ocean Group13.16% 5.56% 3.08%
SFL -3.61%-0.30%-0.08%

In the previous week, SFL had 7 more articles in the media than Golden Ocean Group. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for SFL and 0 mentions for Golden Ocean Group. SFL's average media sentiment score of 0.61 beat Golden Ocean Group's score of 0.00 indicating that SFL is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Golden Ocean Group Neutral
SFL Positive

Golden Ocean Group has higher revenue and earnings than SFL. SFL is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Golden Ocean Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Golden Ocean Group$968.42M1.64$223.21M$0.5714.00
SFL$733.04M2.33-$26.43M-$0.20N/A

SFL has a consensus price target of $12.00, suggesting a potential upside of 1.48%. Given SFL's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe SFL is more favorable than Golden Ocean Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Golden Ocean Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
SFL
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

22.0% of Golden Ocean Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 28.6% of SFL shares are owned by institutional investors. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

SFL beats Golden Ocean Group on 10 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Golden Ocean Group compare to Nordic American Tankers?

Golden Ocean Group (NASDAQ:GOGL) and Nordic American Tankers (NYSE:NAT) are both small-cap transportation companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, risk, valuation, profitability, analyst recommendations, dividends, earnings and institutional ownership.

Nordic American Tankers has a consensus price target of $4.00, suggesting a potential downside of 32.84%. Given Nordic American Tankers' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Nordic American Tankers is more favorable than Golden Ocean Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Golden Ocean Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Nordic American Tankers
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.67

22.0% of Golden Ocean Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 44.3% of Nordic American Tankers shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.9% of Nordic American Tankers shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Golden Ocean Group has a beta of 1.09, suggesting that its stock price is 9% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Nordic American Tankers has a beta of -0.54, suggesting that its stock price is 154% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Golden Ocean Group has a net margin of 13.16% compared to Nordic American Tankers' net margin of 6.39%. Golden Ocean Group's return on equity of 5.56% beat Nordic American Tankers' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Golden Ocean Group13.16% 5.56% 3.08%
Nordic American Tankers 6.39%2.47%1.28%

Golden Ocean Group pays an annual dividend of $0.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.5%. Nordic American Tankers pays an annual dividend of $0.68 per share and has a dividend yield of 11.4%. Golden Ocean Group pays out 35.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Nordic American Tankers pays out 971.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Nordic American Tankers has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Nordic American Tankers is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

In the previous week, Nordic American Tankers had 2 more articles in the media than Golden Ocean Group. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Nordic American Tankers and 0 mentions for Golden Ocean Group. Nordic American Tankers' average media sentiment score of 1.25 beat Golden Ocean Group's score of 0.00 indicating that Nordic American Tankers is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Golden Ocean Group Neutral
Nordic American Tankers Positive

Golden Ocean Group has higher revenue and earnings than Nordic American Tankers. Golden Ocean Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Nordic American Tankers, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Golden Ocean Group$968.42M1.64$223.21M$0.5714.00
Nordic American Tankers$182.54M6.91$12.27M$0.0785.09

Summary

Nordic American Tankers beats Golden Ocean Group on 10 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

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GOGL vs. The Competition

MetricGolden Ocean GroupTRANS IndustryTransportation SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$1.59B$3.29B$8.12B$11.87B
Dividend Yield2.51%5.62%345.17%5.21%
P/E Ratio14.0015.0222.7628.47
Price / Sales1.645.624.6460.92
Price / Cash4.606.728.4036.52
Price / Book0.841.262.176.67
Net Income$223.21M$291.51M$533.74M$332.53M

Golden Ocean Group Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
GOGL
Golden Ocean Group
N/A$7.98
flat
N/AN/A$1.59B$968.42M14.0040
GLNG
Golar LNG
1.8035 of 5 stars
$52.83
+0.4%
$51.13
-3.2%
N/A$5.33B$393.52M82.551,700
STNG
Scorpio Tankers
2.8691 of 5 stars
$79.81
+1.8%
$85.50
+7.1%
N/A$4.06B$938.22M11.2930
TNK
Teekay Tankers
1.6172 of 5 stars
$77.94
+2.6%
$80.00
+2.6%
N/A$2.62B$951.80M7.722,130
SFL
SFL
1.331 of 5 stars
$11.16
+2.1%
$12.00
+7.5%
N/A$1.58B$733.04MN/A20

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This page (NASDAQ:GOGL) was last updated on 5/5/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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