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$16.24 -0.39 (-2.35%)
As of 08/28/2026 04:00 PM Eastern

HNRG vs. CEPU, FISN, HVIIU, HVII, and VST

Should you buy Hallador Energy stock or one of its competitors? Hallador Energy's main competitors and comparable companies include Central Puerto (CEPU), Deep Fission (FISN), Hennessy Capital Investment Corp. VII (HVIIU), Hennessy Capital Investment Corp. VII (HVII), and Vistra (VST). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "independent power producers & energy traders" industry.

How does Hallador Energy compare to Central Puerto?

Hallador Energy (NASDAQ:HNRG) and Central Puerto (NYSE:CEPU) are both utilities companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, media sentiment, valuation, dividends, profitability, earnings, analyst recommendations and risk.

Central Puerto has higher revenue and earnings than Hallador Energy. Central Puerto is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Hallador Energy, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Hallador Energy$469.47M1.63$41.87M$0.02812.00
Central Puerto$1.70T0.00$277.08M$3.004.45

In the previous week, Hallador Energy had 4 more articles in the media than Central Puerto. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Hallador Energy and 0 mentions for Central Puerto. Hallador Energy's average media sentiment score of 1.64 beat Central Puerto's score of -0.50 indicating that Hallador Energy is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Hallador Energy Very Positive
Central Puerto Negative

Central Puerto has a net margin of 29.58% compared to Hallador Energy's net margin of -0.20%. Central Puerto's return on equity of 16.32% beat Hallador Energy's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Hallador Energy-0.20% -0.52% -0.21%
Central Puerto 29.58%16.32%10.91%

Hallador Energy presently has a consensus price target of $25.13, suggesting a potential upside of 54.71%. Central Puerto has a consensus price target of $17.50, suggesting a potential upside of 31.18%. Given Hallador Energy's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe Hallador Energy is more favorable than Central Puerto.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Hallador Energy
2 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67
Central Puerto
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

61.4% of Hallador Energy shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 3.0% of Central Puerto shares are held by institutional investors. 17.4% of Hallador Energy shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of Central Puerto shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Hallador Energy has a beta of 0.25, meaning that its stock price is 75% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Central Puerto has a beta of 0.85, meaning that its stock price is 15% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Hallador Energy beats Central Puerto on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Hallador Energy compare to Deep Fission?

Hallador Energy (NASDAQ:HNRG) and Deep Fission (NASDAQ:FISN) are both small-cap utilities companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, profitability, media sentiment, risk, valuation, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations and earnings.

In the previous week, Deep Fission had 2 more articles in the media than Hallador Energy. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Deep Fission and 4 mentions for Hallador Energy. Hallador Energy's average media sentiment score of 1.64 beat Deep Fission's score of 0.44 indicating that Hallador Energy is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Hallador Energy
3 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive
Deep Fission
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

61.4% of Hallador Energy shares are held by institutional investors. 17.4% of Hallador Energy shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Hallador Energy presently has a consensus price target of $25.13, indicating a potential upside of 54.71%. Deep Fission has a consensus price target of $18.67, indicating a potential upside of 184.55%. Given Deep Fission's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Deep Fission is more favorable than Hallador Energy.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Hallador Energy
2 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67
Deep Fission
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

Deep Fission has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Hallador Energy's net margin of -0.20%. Deep Fission's return on equity of 0.00% beat Hallador Energy's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Hallador Energy-0.20% -0.52% -0.21%
Deep Fission N/A N/A N/A

Hallador Energy has higher revenue and earnings than Deep Fission.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Hallador Energy$469.47M1.63$41.87M$0.02812.00
Deep FissionN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A

Summary

Hallador Energy and Deep Fission tied by winning 5 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Hallador Energy compare to Hennessy Capital Investment Corp. VII?

Hallador Energy (NASDAQ:HNRG) and Hennessy Capital Investment Corp. VII (NASDAQ:HVIIU) are both utilities companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, risk, dividends, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, profitability, earnings and media sentiment.

Hennessy Capital Investment Corp. VII has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Hallador Energy's net margin of -0.20%. Hennessy Capital Investment Corp. VII's return on equity of 0.00% beat Hallador Energy's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Hallador Energy-0.20% -0.52% -0.21%
Hennessy Capital Investment Corp. VII N/A N/A N/A

Hallador Energy currently has a consensus target price of $25.13, suggesting a potential upside of 54.71%. Given Hallador Energy's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Hallador Energy is more favorable than Hennessy Capital Investment Corp. VII.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Hallador Energy
2 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67
Hennessy Capital Investment Corp. VII
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

Hallador Energy has higher revenue and earnings than Hennessy Capital Investment Corp. VII.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Hallador Energy$469.47M1.63$41.87M$0.02812.00
Hennessy Capital Investment Corp. VIIN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A

61.4% of Hallador Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. 17.4% of Hallador Energy shares are owned by company 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, Hallador Energy had 3 more articles in the media than Hennessy Capital Investment Corp. VII. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Hallador Energy and 1 mentions for Hennessy Capital Investment Corp. VII. Hennessy Capital Investment Corp. VII's average media sentiment score of 1.89 beat Hallador Energy's score of 1.64 indicating that Hennessy Capital Investment Corp. VII is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Hallador Energy Very Positive
Hennessy Capital Investment Corp. VII Very Positive

Summary

Hallador Energy beats Hennessy Capital Investment Corp. VII on 8 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Hallador Energy compare to Hennessy Capital Investment Corp. VII?

Hennessy Capital Investment Corp. VII (NASDAQ:HVII) and Hallador Energy (NASDAQ:HNRG) are both utilities companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, risk, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, profitability, institutional ownership, earnings and valuation.

Hallador Energy has a consensus price target of $25.13, indicating a potential upside of 54.71%. Given Hallador Energy's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Hallador Energy is more favorable than Hennessy Capital Investment Corp. VII.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Hennessy Capital Investment Corp. VII
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Hallador Energy
2 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

Hallador Energy has higher revenue and earnings than Hennessy Capital Investment Corp. VII.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Hennessy Capital Investment Corp. VIIN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Hallador Energy$469.47M1.63$41.87M$0.02812.00

In the previous week, Hallador Energy had 2 more articles in the media than Hennessy Capital Investment Corp. VII. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Hallador Energy and 2 mentions for Hennessy Capital Investment Corp. VII. Hallador Energy's average media sentiment score of 1.64 beat Hennessy Capital Investment Corp. VII's score of 0.29 indicating that Hallador Energy is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Hennessy Capital Investment Corp. VII Neutral
Hallador Energy Very Positive

61.4% of Hallador Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. 17.4% of Hallador Energy shares are owned 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.

Hennessy Capital Investment Corp. VII has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Hallador Energy's net margin of -0.20%. Hennessy Capital Investment Corp. VII's return on equity of 0.00% beat Hallador Energy's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Hennessy Capital Investment Corp. VIIN/A N/A N/A
Hallador Energy -0.20%-0.52%-0.21%

Summary

Hallador Energy beats Hennessy Capital Investment Corp. VII on 9 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Hallador Energy compare to Vistra?

Vistra (NYSE:VST) and Hallador Energy (NASDAQ:HNRG) are both utilities companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, risk, dividends, analyst recommendations, earnings, media sentiment, institutional ownership and profitability.

Vistra has higher revenue and earnings than Hallador Energy. Vistra is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Hallador Energy, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Vistra$17.74B2.60$944M$5.9223.17
Hallador Energy$469.47M1.63$41.87M$0.02812.00

In the previous week, Vistra had 39 more articles in the media than Hallador Energy. MarketBeat recorded 43 mentions for Vistra and 4 mentions for Hallador Energy. Hallador Energy's average media sentiment score of 1.64 beat Vistra's score of 1.26 indicating that Hallador Energy is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Vistra
33 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Hallador Energy
3 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive

90.9% of Vistra shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 61.4% of Hallador Energy shares are held by institutional investors. 0.9% of Vistra shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 17.4% of Hallador Energy shares are held by company 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.

Vistra has a net margin of 11.55% compared to Hallador Energy's net margin of -0.20%. Vistra's return on equity of 108.68% beat Hallador Energy's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Vistra11.55% 108.68% 7.67%
Hallador Energy -0.20%-0.52%-0.21%

Vistra currently has a consensus price target of $223.53, indicating a potential upside of 62.97%. Hallador Energy has a consensus price target of $25.13, indicating a potential upside of 54.71%. Given Vistra's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe Vistra is more favorable than Hallador Energy.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Vistra
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
14 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.94
Hallador Energy
2 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

Vistra has a beta of 1.41, indicating that its share price is 41% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Hallador Energy has a beta of 0.25, indicating that its share price is 75% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Vistra beats Hallador Energy on 13 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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HNRG vs. The Competition

MetricHallador EnergyIndependent Power & Renewable Electricity Producers IndustryUtilities SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$765.60M$7.02B$15.90B$12.91B
Dividend YieldN/A4.36%4.02%11.28%
P/E Ratio812.0034.9724.9525.42
Price / Sales1.63309.96279.6992.53
Price / CashN/A15.2118.6853.00
Price / Book4.022.292.266.14
Net Income$41.87M$231.18M$701.43M$348.86M
7 Day Performance5.59%-0.76%-0.05%-0.80%
1 Month Performance18.54%-0.51%-1.09%5.56%
1 Year Performance-0.43%6.77%9.44%15.57%

Hallador Energy Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
HNRG
Hallador Energy
4.2153 of 5 stars
$16.24
-2.3%
$25.13
+54.7%
-0.9%$765.60M$469.47M812.00800
CEPU
Central Puerto
4.1575 of 5 stars
$12.92
-1.0%
$17.50
+35.4%
+22.9%$1.99B$782.60M4.311,269
FISN
Deep Fission
3.5555 of 5 stars
$7.82
-3.7%
$18.67
+138.7%
N/A$478.32MN/AN/AN/A
HVIIU
Hennessy Capital Investment Corp. VII
N/A$10.78
flat
N/AN/A$0.00N/AN/AN/A
HVII
Hennessy Capital Investment Corp. VII
N/A$10.53
+0.1%
N/AN/A$0.00N/AN/AN/A

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This page (NASDAQ:HNRG) was last updated on 8/29/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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