Do analysts rate OPTT or RGCO?

Ocean Power Technologies currently has a consensus target price of $1.50, suggesting a potential upside of 426.32%. Given Ocean Power Technologies' higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Ocean Power Technologies is more favorable than RGC Resources. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Ocean Power Technologies 0 Sell rating(s) 1 Hold rating(s) 1 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 3.00 RGC Resources 0 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 1 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 3.00

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OPTT vs. PCYO, RGCO, MNTK, GWRS, and NFE

Should you buy Ocean Power Technologies stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Ocean Power Technologies 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 Ocean Power Technologies include Pure Cycle (PCYO), RGC Resources (RGCO), Montauk Renewables (MNTK), Global Water Resources (GWRS), and New Fortress Energy (NFE). These companies are all part of the "utilities" industry.

How does Ocean Power Technologies compare to Pure Cycle?

Ocean Power Technologies (NASDAQ:OPTT) and Pure Cycle (NASDAQ:PCYO) are both small-cap utilities companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, profitability, dividends, institutional ownership, valuation, analyst recommendations, earnings and media sentiment.

Pure Cycle has higher revenue and earnings than Ocean Power Technologies. Ocean Power Technologies is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Pure Cycle, 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
Ocean Power Technologies	$3.44M	19.10	-$27.48M	-$0.20	N/A
Pure Cycle	$26.09M	10.11	$13.11M	$0.58	18.87

11.9% of Ocean Power Technologies shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 51.4% of Pure Cycle shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.9% of Ocean Power Technologies shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 6.1% of Pure Cycle 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.

Pure Cycle has a net margin of 45.80% compared to Ocean Power Technologies' net margin of -304.91%. Pure Cycle's return on equity of 9.75% beat Ocean Power Technologies' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Ocean Power Technologies	-304.91%	-97.03%	-72.36%
Pure Cycle	45.80%	9.75%	8.65%

In the previous week, Pure Cycle's average media sentiment score of 1.87 beat Ocean Power Technologies' score of 0.50 indicating that Pure Cycle is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Ocean Power Technologies	Positive
Pure Cycle	Very Positive

Ocean Power Technologies presently has a consensus target price of $1.50, suggesting a potential upside of 426.32%. Given Ocean Power Technologies' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe Ocean Power Technologies is more favorable than Pure Cycle.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Ocean Power Technologies	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00
Pure Cycle	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00

Ocean Power Technologies has a beta of 2.52, indicating that its share price is 152% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Pure Cycle has a beta of 1.24, indicating that its share price is 24% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Pure Cycle beats Ocean Power Technologies on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Ocean Power Technologies compare to RGC Resources?

Ocean Power Technologies (NASDAQ:OPTT) and RGC Resources (NASDAQ:RGCO) are both small-cap energy companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, profitability, dividends, risk and media sentiment.

Ocean Power Technologies currently has a consensus target price of $1.50, suggesting a potential upside of 426.32%. Given Ocean Power Technologies' higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Ocean Power Technologies is more favorable than RGC Resources.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Ocean Power Technologies	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00
RGC Resources	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00

11.9% of Ocean Power Technologies shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 35.8% of RGC Resources shares are held by institutional investors. 3.9% of Ocean Power Technologies shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 7.2% of RGC Resources shares are held 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.

In the previous week, RGC Resources had 1 more articles in the media than Ocean Power Technologies. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for RGC Resources and 0 mentions for Ocean Power Technologies. RGC Resources' average media sentiment score of 0.63 beat Ocean Power Technologies' score of 0.50 indicating that RGC Resources is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Ocean Power Technologies	Positive
RGC Resources	Positive

RGC Resources has a net margin of 13.01% compared to Ocean Power Technologies' net margin of -304.91%. RGC Resources' return on equity of 11.87% beat Ocean Power Technologies' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Ocean Power Technologies	-304.91%	-97.03%	-72.36%
RGC Resources	13.01%	11.87%	4.19%

RGC Resources has higher revenue and earnings than Ocean Power Technologies. Ocean Power Technologies is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than RGC Resources, 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
Ocean Power Technologies	$3.44M	19.10	-$27.48M	-$0.20	N/A
RGC Resources	$95.33M	2.64	$13.28M	$1.34	18.04

Ocean Power Technologies has a beta of 2.52, suggesting that its share price is 152% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, RGC Resources has a beta of 0.52, suggesting that its share price is 48% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

RGC Resources beats Ocean Power Technologies on 11 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Ocean Power Technologies compare to Montauk Renewables?

Montauk Renewables (NASDAQ:MNTK) and Ocean Power Technologies (NASDAQ:OPTT) are both small-cap energy companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, analyst recommendations, profitability, institutional ownership, valuation, risk, dividends and media sentiment.

Montauk Renewables currently has a consensus target price of $1.80, suggesting a potential upside of 10.77%. Ocean Power Technologies has a consensus target price of $1.50, suggesting a potential upside of 426.32%. Given Ocean Power Technologies' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Ocean Power Technologies is more favorable than Montauk Renewables.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Montauk Renewables	1 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.80
Ocean Power Technologies	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00

16.4% of Montauk Renewables shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 11.9% of Ocean Power Technologies shares are owned by institutional investors. 54.3% of Montauk Renewables shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 3.9% of Ocean Power Technologies shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Montauk Renewables had 2 more articles in the media than Ocean Power Technologies. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Montauk Renewables and 0 mentions for Ocean Power Technologies. Montauk Renewables' average media sentiment score of 1.00 beat Ocean Power Technologies' score of 0.50 indicating that Montauk Renewables is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Montauk Renewables	Positive
Ocean Power Technologies	Positive

Montauk Renewables has a net margin of 0.40% compared to Ocean Power Technologies' net margin of -304.91%. Montauk Renewables' return on equity of 0.28% beat Ocean Power Technologies' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Montauk Renewables	0.40%	0.28%	0.17%
Ocean Power Technologies	-304.91%	-97.03%	-72.36%

Montauk Renewables has a beta of 0.53, suggesting that its stock price is 47% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Ocean Power Technologies has a beta of 2.52, suggesting that its stock price is 152% more volatile than the broader market.

Montauk Renewables has higher revenue and earnings than Ocean Power Technologies. Ocean Power Technologies is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Montauk Renewables, 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
Montauk Renewables	$176.38M	1.31	$1.75M	$0.02	81.25
Ocean Power Technologies	$3.44M	19.10	-$27.48M	-$0.20	N/A

Summary

Montauk Renewables beats Ocean Power Technologies on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Ocean Power Technologies compare to Global Water Resources?

Ocean Power Technologies (NASDAQ:OPTT) and Global Water Resources (NASDAQ:GWRS) are both small-cap utilities companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, dividends, risk, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, earnings and profitability.

Global Water Resources has higher revenue and earnings than Ocean Power Technologies. Ocean Power Technologies is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Global Water Resources, 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
Ocean Power Technologies	$3.44M	19.10	-$27.48M	-$0.20	N/A
Global Water Resources	$55.76M	3.55	$2.96M	$0.07	98.36

Ocean Power Technologies currently has a consensus price target of $1.50, suggesting a potential upside of 426.32%. Global Water Resources has a consensus price target of $15.00, suggesting a potential upside of 117.86%. Given Ocean Power Technologies' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe Ocean Power Technologies is more favorable than Global Water Resources.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Ocean Power Technologies	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00
Global Water Resources	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.50

In the previous week, Global Water Resources had 1 more articles in the media than Ocean Power Technologies. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Global Water Resources and 0 mentions for Ocean Power Technologies. Global Water Resources' average media sentiment score of 0.94 beat Ocean Power Technologies' score of 0.50 indicating that Global Water Resources is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Ocean Power Technologies	Positive
Global Water Resources	Positive

Ocean Power Technologies has a beta of 2.52, suggesting that its stock price is 152% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Global Water Resources has a beta of 0.92, suggesting that its stock price is 8% less volatile than the broader market.

11.9% of Ocean Power Technologies shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 27.9% of Global Water Resources shares are held by institutional investors. 3.9% of Ocean Power Technologies shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 53.7% of Global Water Resources shares are held 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.

Global Water Resources has a net margin of 3.53% compared to Ocean Power Technologies' net margin of -304.91%. Global Water Resources' return on equity of 3.53% beat Ocean Power Technologies' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Ocean Power Technologies	-304.91%	-97.03%	-72.36%
Global Water Resources	3.53%	3.53%	0.63%

Summary

Global Water Resources beats Ocean Power Technologies on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Ocean Power Technologies compare to New Fortress Energy?

Ocean Power Technologies (NASDAQ:OPTT) and New Fortress Energy (NASDAQ:NFE) are both small-cap energy companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, profitability, dividends, valuation, institutional ownership, media sentiment and earnings.

Ocean Power Technologies has a beta of 2.52, suggesting that its share price is 152% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, New Fortress Energy has a beta of 1.28, suggesting that its share price is 28% more volatile than the broader market.

Ocean Power Technologies has higher earnings, but lower revenue than New Fortress Energy. Ocean Power Technologies is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than New Fortress 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
Ocean Power Technologies	$3.44M	19.10	-$27.48M	-$0.20	N/A
New Fortress Energy	$1.50B	0.10	-$1.84B	-$2.24	N/A

In the previous week, New Fortress Energy's average media sentiment score of 1.02 beat Ocean Power Technologies' score of 0.50 indicating that New Fortress Energy is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Ocean Power Technologies	Positive
New Fortress Energy	Positive

Ocean Power Technologies presently has a consensus price target of $1.50, suggesting a potential upside of 426.32%. New Fortress Energy has a consensus price target of $7.00, suggesting a potential upside of 1,246.15%. Given New Fortress Energy's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe New Fortress Energy is more favorable than Ocean Power Technologies.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Ocean Power Technologies	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00
New Fortress Energy	2 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.83

11.9% of Ocean Power Technologies shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 58.6% of New Fortress Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.9% of Ocean Power Technologies shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 29.4% of New Fortress Energy 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.

New Fortress Energy has a net margin of -164.16% compared to Ocean Power Technologies' net margin of -304.91%. Ocean Power Technologies' return on equity of -97.03% beat New Fortress Energy's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Ocean Power Technologies	-304.91%	-97.03%	-72.36%
New Fortress Energy	-164.16%	-253.73%	-15.46%

Summary

New Fortress Energy beats Ocean Power Technologies on 8 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

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OPTT vs. The Competition

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Metric	Ocean Power Technologies	Electric services Industry	Energy Sector	NASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap	$65.60M	$3.61B	$9.83B	$12.25B
Dividend Yield	N/A	5.39%	10.42%	5.66%
P/E Ratio	-0.89	52.34	19.51	24.45
Price / Sales	19.10	204.25	750.74	138.35
Price / Cash	N/A	12.87	37.26	37.92
Price / Book	0.89	0.80	4.15	6.77
Net Income	-$27.48M	$231.89M	$4.24B	$337.21M
7 Day Performance	0.04%	-1.49%	-1.88%	2.12%
1 Month Performance	-14.93%	-5.89%	-5.53%	3.99%
1 Year Performance	-48.68%	165.00%	33.01%	28.92%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
OPTT Ocean Power Technologies	2.1907 of 5 stars	$0.29 -0.8%	$1.50 +426.3%	-44.7%	$65.60M	$3.44M	N/A	50
PCYO Pure Cycle	1.1659 of 5 stars	$10.57 -1.5%	N/A	+4.2%	$258.64M	$26.09M	18.22	40
RGCO RGC Resources	2.7195 of 5 stars	$24.20 +1.1%	N/A	+19.4%	$249.15M	$95.33M	18.06	100	Analyst Downgrade
MNTK Montauk Renewables	2.8754 of 5 stars	$1.70 +2.4%	$1.80 +5.9%	-23.8%	$236.29M	$176.38M	85.04	130
GWRS Global Water Resources	4.8224 of 5 stars	$6.72 -4.4%	$15.00 +123.2%	-35.2%	$202.21M	$55.76M	96.00	90	Analyst Upgrade

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