Is CC or MEOH more profitable?

Methanex has a net margin of -1.25% compared to Chemours' net margin of -6.82%. Chemours' return on equity of 52.49% beat Methanex's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Chemours -6.82% 52.49% 1.78% Methanex -1.25% 2.96% 1.12%

Does the media refer more to CC or MEOH?

In the previous week, Chemours and Chemours both had 2 articles in the media. Methanex's average media sentiment score of 0.75 beat Chemours' score of 0.50 indicating that Methanex is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Chemours 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Methanex 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Which has preferable earnings & valuation, MEOH or DOW?

Methanex has higher earnings, but lower revenue than DOW. Methanex is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than DOW, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Methanex $3.59B 1.05 $79.88M -$0.49 N/A DOW $39.97B 0.52 -$2.62B -$3.99 N/A

Is MEOH or DOW more profitable?

Methanex has a net margin of -1.25% compared to DOW's net margin of -7.24%. Methanex's return on equity of 2.96% beat DOW's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Methanex -1.25% 2.96% 1.12% DOW -7.24% -4.29% -1.29%

Does the media favor LYB or MEOH?

In the previous week, LyondellBasell Industries had 12 more articles in the media than Methanex. MarketBeat recorded 14 mentions for LyondellBasell Industries and 2 mentions for Methanex. Methanex's average media sentiment score of 0.75 beat LyondellBasell Industries' score of 0.31 indicating that Methanex is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment LyondellBasell Industries 5 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 5 Neutral mention(s) 2 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral Methanex 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Which has better earnings & valuation, MEOH or OVV?

Ovintiv has higher revenue and earnings than Methanex. Methanex is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Ovintiv, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Methanex $3.59B 1.05 $79.88M -$0.49 N/A Ovintiv $8.91B 1.75 $1.24B $3.10 17.89

Is MEOH or OVV more profitable?

Ovintiv has a net margin of 8.51% compared to Methanex's net margin of -1.25%. Ovintiv's return on equity of 13.14% beat Methanex's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Methanex -1.25% 2.96% 1.12% Ovintiv 8.51% 13.14% 6.96%

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MEOH vs. CC, CVE, DOW, LYB, and OVV

Should you buy Methanex stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Methanex 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 Methanex include Chemours (CC), Cenovus Energy (CVE), DOW (DOW), LyondellBasell Industries (LYB), and Ovintiv (OVV).

How does Methanex compare to Chemours?

Chemours (NYSE:CC) and Methanex (NASDAQ:MEOH) are both mid-cap basic materials companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, profitability, media sentiment, valuation, dividends, earnings, institutional ownership and analyst recommendations.

Methanex has a net margin of -1.25% compared to Chemours' net margin of -6.82%. Chemours' return on equity of 52.49% beat Methanex's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Chemours	-6.82%	52.49%	1.78%
Methanex	-1.25%	2.96%	1.12%

76.3% of Chemours shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 73.5% of Methanex shares are held by institutional investors. 0.9% of Chemours shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.0% of Methanex 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.

Chemours has a beta of 1.41, meaning that its share price is 41% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Methanex has a beta of 0.6, meaning that its share price is 40% less volatile than the broader market.

Chemours pays an annual dividend of $0.35 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.0%. Methanex pays an annual dividend of $0.74 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.5%. Chemours pays out -13.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Methanex pays out -151.0% 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. Methanex has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years.

In the previous week, Chemours and Chemours both had 2 articles in the media. Methanex's average media sentiment score of 0.75 beat Chemours' score of 0.50 indicating that Methanex is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Chemours	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Methanex	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Chemours presently has a consensus target price of $24.10, indicating a potential upside of 35.33%. Methanex has a consensus target price of $66.22, indicating a potential upside of 36.09%. Given Methanex's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Methanex is more favorable than Chemours.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Chemours	1 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.42
Methanex	1 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.45

Methanex has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Chemours. Methanex is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Chemours, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Chemours	$5.81B	0.46	-$386M	-$2.64	N/A
Methanex	$3.59B	1.05	$79.88M	-$0.49	N/A

Summary

Methanex beats Chemours on 11 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Methanex compare to Cenovus Energy?

Cenovus Energy (NYSE:CVE) and Methanex (NASDAQ:MEOH) are related companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, risk, media sentiment, valuation, earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and profitability.

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

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Cenovus Energy	$35.57B	1.38	$2.81B	$1.82	14.49
Methanex	$3.59B	1.05	$79.88M	-$0.49	N/A

Cenovus Energy has a net margin of 9.53% compared to Methanex's net margin of -1.25%. Cenovus Energy's return on equity of 15.29% beat Methanex's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Cenovus Energy	9.53%	15.29%	7.83%
Methanex	-1.25%	2.96%	1.12%

In the previous week, Methanex had 1 more articles in the media than Cenovus Energy. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Methanex and 1 mentions for Cenovus Energy. Cenovus Energy's average media sentiment score of 0.98 beat Methanex's score of 0.75 indicating that Cenovus Energy is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Cenovus Energy	Positive
Methanex	Positive

51.2% of Cenovus Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 73.5% of Methanex shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.0% of Methanex shares are owned by company 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.

Cenovus Energy has a beta of 0.34, meaning that its share price is 66% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Methanex has a beta of 0.6, meaning that its share price is 40% less volatile than the broader market.

Cenovus Energy presently has a consensus price target of $35.25, suggesting a potential upside of 33.65%. Methanex has a consensus price target of $66.22, suggesting a potential upside of 36.09%. Given Methanex's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Methanex is more favorable than Cenovus Energy.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Cenovus Energy	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	10 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00
Methanex	1 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.45

Cenovus Energy pays an annual dividend of $0.64 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.4%. Methanex pays an annual dividend of $0.74 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.5%. Cenovus Energy pays out 35.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Methanex pays out -151.0% 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. Cenovus Energy has increased its dividend for 4 consecutive years and Methanex has increased its dividend for 4 consecutive years.

Summary

Cenovus Energy beats Methanex on 13 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Methanex compare to DOW?

Methanex (NASDAQ:MEOH) and DOW (NYSE:DOW) are both basic materials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, dividends, institutional ownership, profitability, risk, earnings, analyst recommendations and valuation.

Methanex has a beta of 0.6, indicating that its stock price is 40% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, DOW has a beta of 0.45, indicating that its stock price is 55% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Methanex had 2 more articles in the media than DOW. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Methanex and 0 mentions for DOW. Methanex's average media sentiment score of 0.75 beat DOW's score of 0.25 indicating that Methanex is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Methanex	Positive
DOW	Neutral

Methanex has a net margin of -1.25% compared to DOW's net margin of -7.24%. Methanex's return on equity of 2.96% beat DOW's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Methanex	-1.25%	2.96%	1.12%
DOW	-7.24%	-4.29%	-1.29%

Methanex pays an annual dividend of $0.74 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.5%. DOW pays an annual dividend of $1.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.8%. Methanex pays out -151.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. DOW 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. Methanex has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years.

73.5% of Methanex shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 64.0% of DOW shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.0% of Methanex shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of DOW shares are owned 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.

Methanex has higher earnings, but lower revenue than DOW. Methanex is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than DOW, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Methanex	$3.59B	1.05	$79.88M	-$0.49	N/A
DOW	$39.97B	0.52	-$2.62B	-$3.99	N/A

Methanex currently has a consensus target price of $66.22, indicating a potential upside of 36.09%. DOW has a consensus target price of $36.50, indicating a potential upside of 25.95%. Given Methanex's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe Methanex is more favorable than DOW.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Methanex	1 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.45
DOW	2 Sell rating(s)	10 Hold rating(s)	9 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.41

Summary

Methanex beats DOW on 15 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Methanex compare to LyondellBasell Industries?

LyondellBasell Industries (NYSE:LYB) and Methanex (NASDAQ:MEOH) are both basic materials companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, valuation, profitability, risk, earnings, dividends and media sentiment.

LyondellBasell Industries currently has a consensus target price of $72.22, indicating a potential upside of 28.29%. Methanex has a consensus target price of $66.22, indicating a potential upside of 36.09%. Given Methanex's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Methanex is more favorable than LyondellBasell Industries.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
LyondellBasell Industries	4 Sell rating(s)	8 Hold rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.29
Methanex	1 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.45

In the previous week, LyondellBasell Industries had 12 more articles in the media than Methanex. MarketBeat recorded 14 mentions for LyondellBasell Industries and 2 mentions for Methanex. Methanex's average media sentiment score of 0.75 beat LyondellBasell Industries' score of 0.31 indicating that Methanex is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
LyondellBasell Industries	5 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	5 Neutral mention(s)	2 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Methanex	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

LyondellBasell Industries has a beta of 0.32, meaning that its share price is 68% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Methanex has a beta of 0.6, meaning that its share price is 40% less volatile than the broader market.

71.2% of LyondellBasell Industries shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 73.5% of Methanex shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.1% of LyondellBasell Industries shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.0% of Methanex shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

LyondellBasell Industries pays an annual dividend of $2.76 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.9%. Methanex pays an annual dividend of $0.74 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.5%. LyondellBasell Industries pays out -110.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Methanex pays out -151.0% 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. LyondellBasell Industries has raised its dividend for 14 consecutive years and Methanex has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years. LyondellBasell Industries is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Methanex has a net margin of -1.25% compared to LyondellBasell Industries' net margin of -2.68%. LyondellBasell Industries' return on equity of 5.68% beat Methanex's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
LyondellBasell Industries	-2.68%	5.68%	1.77%
Methanex	-1.25%	2.96%	1.12%

Methanex has lower revenue, but higher earnings than LyondellBasell Industries. Methanex is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than LyondellBasell Industries, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
LyondellBasell Industries	$30.15B	0.60	-$738M	-$2.49	N/A
Methanex	$3.59B	1.05	$79.88M	-$0.49	N/A

Summary

Methanex beats LyondellBasell Industries on 11 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Methanex compare to Ovintiv?

Methanex (NASDAQ:MEOH) and Ovintiv (NYSE:OVV) are related companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, profitability, earnings, analyst recommendations, valuation, institutional ownership, media sentiment and risk.

In the previous week, Methanex had 1 more articles in the media than Ovintiv. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Methanex and 1 mentions for Ovintiv. Ovintiv's average media sentiment score of 1.00 beat Methanex's score of 0.75 indicating that Ovintiv is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Methanex	Positive
Ovintiv	Positive

Methanex has a beta of 0.6, indicating that its share price is 40% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Ovintiv has a beta of 0.53, indicating that its share price is 47% less volatile than the broader market.

Ovintiv has a net margin of 8.51% compared to Methanex's net margin of -1.25%. Ovintiv's return on equity of 13.14% beat Methanex's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Methanex	-1.25%	2.96%	1.12%
Ovintiv	8.51%	13.14%	6.96%

Methanex currently has a consensus target price of $66.22, suggesting a potential upside of 36.09%. Ovintiv has a consensus target price of $64.37, suggesting a potential upside of 16.05%. Given Methanex's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Methanex is more favorable than Ovintiv.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Methanex	1 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.45
Ovintiv	0 Sell rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	15 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.77

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

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Methanex	$3.59B	1.05	$79.88M	-$0.49	N/A
Ovintiv	$8.91B	1.75	$1.24B	$3.10	17.89

73.5% of Methanex shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 83.8% of Ovintiv shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.0% of Methanex shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.9% of Ovintiv shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Methanex pays an annual dividend of $0.74 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.5%. Ovintiv pays an annual dividend of $1.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.2%. Methanex pays out -151.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Ovintiv pays out 38.7% 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. Methanex has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years and Ovintiv has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years.

Summary

Ovintiv beats Methanex on 13 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

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MEOH vs. The Competition

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Metric	Methanex	CHEM Industry	Materials Sector	NASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap	$3.73B	$12.82B	$4.56B	$12.61B
Dividend Yield	1.54%	2.65%	5.04%	7.83%
P/E Ratio	-99.31	36.87	21.01	24.56
Price / Sales	1.05	1.80	5,861.09	121.71
Price / Cash	6.27	11.78	26.63	60.04
Price / Book	1.38	1.87	8.74	6.39
Net Income	$79.88M	$171.68M	$157.11M	$331.44M
7 Day Performance	7.02%	-0.10%	-1.61%	0.37%
1 Month Performance	-17.46%	-4.76%	-2.17%	0.54%
1 Year Performance	44.91%	20.11%	39.46%	21.93%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
MEOH Methanex	3.8339 of 5 stars	$48.66 +1.1%	$66.22 +36.1%	+43.2%	$3.73B	$3.59B	N/A	1,649
CC Chemours	4.2582 of 5 stars	$20.04 -3.4%	$24.60 +22.8%	+26.8%	$3.12B	$5.81B	N/A	5,700
CVE Cenovus Energy	4.7747 of 5 stars	$25.02 +0.9%	$35.25 +40.9%	+83.5%	$46.16B	$51.89B	13.75	7,211	Positive News Analyst Upgrade Short Interest Decrease
DOW DOW	4.2125 of 5 stars	$27.94 -3.8%	$40.28 +44.2%	-4.2%	$20.93B	$39.97B	N/A	34,600
LYB LyondellBasell Industries	4.7906 of 5 stars	$53.73 -3.6%	$75.94 +41.3%	-13.9%	$17.99B	$29.67B	N/A	18,970

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