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$187.20 -3.04 (-1.60%)
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PNRG vs. PDS, DEC, ACDC, HPK, and TBN

Should you buy PrimeEnergy stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares PrimeEnergy 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 PrimeEnergy include Precision Drilling (PDS), Diversified Energy (DEC), ProFrac (ACDC), HighPeak Energy (HPK), and Tamboran Resources (TBN). These companies are all part of the "petroleum and natural gas" industry.

How does PrimeEnergy compare to Precision Drilling?

PrimeEnergy (NASDAQ:PNRG) and Precision Drilling (NYSE:PDS) are both small-cap energy companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, valuation, earnings, risk, media sentiment, dividends and profitability.

Precision Drilling has a consensus target price of $122.33, suggesting a potential upside of 44.47%. Given Precision Drilling's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Precision Drilling is more favorable than PrimeEnergy.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
PrimeEnergy
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.50
Precision Drilling
2 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
PrimeEnergy$189.05M1.60$26.31M$8.9620.89
Precision Drilling$1.32B0.82$1.32M-$0.94N/A

In the previous week, PrimeEnergy and PrimeEnergy both had 1 articles in the media. PrimeEnergy's average media sentiment score of 1.89 beat Precision Drilling's score of 0.00 indicating that PrimeEnergy is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
PrimeEnergy Very Positive
Precision Drilling Neutral

48.9% of Precision Drilling shares are owned by institutional investors. 65.3% of PrimeEnergy shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.0% of Precision Drilling shares are owned by company 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.

PrimeEnergy has a beta of -0.25, suggesting that its stock price is 125% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Precision Drilling has a beta of 0.76, suggesting that its stock price is 24% less volatile than the broader market.

PrimeEnergy has a net margin of 12.06% compared to Precision Drilling's net margin of -0.79%. PrimeEnergy's return on equity of 10.10% beat Precision Drilling's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
PrimeEnergy12.06% 10.10% 6.51%
Precision Drilling -0.79%3.16%1.88%

Summary

PrimeEnergy beats Precision Drilling on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does PrimeEnergy compare to Diversified Energy?

Diversified Energy (NYSE:DEC) and PrimeEnergy (NASDAQ:PNRG) are both small-cap energy 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.

26.5% of Diversified Energy shares are held by institutional investors. 2.9% of Diversified Energy shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 65.3% of PrimeEnergy 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.

In the previous week, Diversified Energy had 4 more articles in the media than PrimeEnergy. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Diversified Energy and 1 mentions for PrimeEnergy. PrimeEnergy's average media sentiment score of 1.89 beat Diversified Energy's score of 0.36 indicating that PrimeEnergy is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Diversified Energy Neutral
PrimeEnergy Very Positive

PrimeEnergy has a net margin of 12.06% compared to Diversified Energy's net margin of 0.00%. PrimeEnergy's return on equity of 10.10% beat Diversified Energy's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Diversified EnergyN/A N/A N/A
PrimeEnergy 12.06%10.10%6.51%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Diversified Energy$1.83B0.52$341.11M$3.523.76
PrimeEnergy$189.05M1.60$26.31M$8.9620.89

Diversified Energy currently has a consensus price target of $21.17, indicating a potential upside of 59.94%. Given Diversified Energy's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe Diversified Energy is more favorable than PrimeEnergy.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Diversified Energy
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.70
PrimeEnergy
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.50

Diversified Energy has a beta of -0.4, indicating that its share price is 140% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, PrimeEnergy has a beta of -0.25, indicating that its share price is 125% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

PrimeEnergy beats Diversified Energy on 8 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does PrimeEnergy compare to ProFrac?

ProFrac (NASDAQ:ACDC) and PrimeEnergy (NASDAQ:PNRG) are both small-cap energy companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, valuation, profitability, institutional ownership, earnings, dividends, risk and analyst recommendations.

PrimeEnergy has a net margin of 12.06% compared to ProFrac's net margin of -24.25%. PrimeEnergy's return on equity of 10.10% beat ProFrac's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
ProFrac-24.25% -44.39% -14.24%
PrimeEnergy 12.06%10.10%6.51%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
ProFrac$1.94B0.40-$369M-$2.55N/A
PrimeEnergy$189.05M1.60$26.31M$8.9620.89

In the previous week, ProFrac had 4 more articles in the media than PrimeEnergy. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for ProFrac and 1 mentions for PrimeEnergy. PrimeEnergy's average media sentiment score of 1.89 beat ProFrac's score of 0.98 indicating that PrimeEnergy is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
ProFrac Positive
PrimeEnergy Very Positive

ProFrac has a beta of 1.42, indicating that its stock price is 42% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, PrimeEnergy has a beta of -0.25, indicating that its stock price is 125% less volatile than the broader market.

12.8% of ProFrac shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.2% of ProFrac shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 65.3% of PrimeEnergy 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.

ProFrac presently has a consensus target price of $5.50, suggesting a potential upside of 29.11%. Given ProFrac's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe ProFrac is more favorable than PrimeEnergy.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
ProFrac
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.80
PrimeEnergy
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.50

Summary

PrimeEnergy beats ProFrac on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does PrimeEnergy compare to HighPeak Energy?

HighPeak Energy (NASDAQ:HPK) and PrimeEnergy (NASDAQ:PNRG) are both small-cap energy companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, media sentiment, valuation, risk, institutional ownership, profitability, analyst recommendations and dividends.

PrimeEnergy has a net margin of 12.06% compared to HighPeak Energy's net margin of -18.78%. PrimeEnergy's return on equity of 10.10% beat HighPeak Energy's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
HighPeak Energy-18.78% -0.73% -0.36%
PrimeEnergy 12.06%10.10%6.51%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
HighPeak Energy$863.36M1.12$18.96M-$1.19N/A
PrimeEnergy$189.05M1.60$26.31M$8.9620.89

HighPeak Energy has a beta of 0.36, suggesting that its share price is 64% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, PrimeEnergy has a beta of -0.25, suggesting that its share price is 125% less volatile than the broader market.

HighPeak Energy presently has a consensus price target of $12.00, indicating a potential upside of 56.86%. Given HighPeak Energy's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe HighPeak Energy is more favorable than PrimeEnergy.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
HighPeak Energy
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33
PrimeEnergy
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.50

24.1% of HighPeak Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. 5.6% of HighPeak Energy shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 65.3% of PrimeEnergy shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, HighPeak Energy had 3 more articles in the media than PrimeEnergy. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for HighPeak Energy and 1 mentions for PrimeEnergy. PrimeEnergy's average media sentiment score of 1.89 beat HighPeak Energy's score of 1.29 indicating that PrimeEnergy is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
HighPeak Energy Positive
PrimeEnergy Very Positive

Summary

PrimeEnergy beats HighPeak Energy on 8 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does PrimeEnergy compare to Tamboran Resources?

PrimeEnergy (NASDAQ:PNRG) and Tamboran Resources (NYSE:TBN) are both small-cap energy companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, media sentiment, valuation, dividends, profitability, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and risk.

PrimeEnergy has a beta of -0.25, suggesting that its stock price is 125% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Tamboran Resources has a beta of -2.1, suggesting that its stock price is 310% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Tamboran Resources had 9 more articles in the media than PrimeEnergy. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for Tamboran Resources and 1 mentions for PrimeEnergy. PrimeEnergy's average media sentiment score of 1.89 beat Tamboran Resources' score of -0.18 indicating that PrimeEnergy is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
PrimeEnergy Very Positive
Tamboran Resources Neutral

PrimeEnergy has a net margin of 12.06% compared to Tamboran Resources' net margin of 0.00%. PrimeEnergy's return on equity of 10.10% beat Tamboran Resources' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
PrimeEnergy12.06% 10.10% 6.51%
Tamboran Resources N/A -7.29%-6.09%

Tamboran Resources has a consensus price target of $58.50, indicating a potential upside of 70.81%. Given Tamboran Resources' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Tamboran Resources is more favorable than PrimeEnergy.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
PrimeEnergy
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.50
Tamboran Resources
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.60

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
PrimeEnergy$189.05M1.60$26.31M$8.9620.89
Tamboran ResourcesN/AN/A-$36.90M-$1.87N/A

Summary

PrimeEnergy beats Tamboran Resources on 8 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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PNRG vs. The Competition

MetricPrimeEnergyOIL IndustryEnergy SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$302.89M$8.55B$10.39B$12.25B
Dividend YieldN/A4.56%11.37%9.79%
P/E Ratio20.8912.5519.8323.64
Price / Sales1.606.75369.1189.03
Price / Cash2.976.4636.9959.64
Price / Book1.421.984.146.07
Net Income$26.31M$585.47M$4.25B$331.99M
7 Day Performance0.37%1.57%1.41%-0.63%
1 Month Performance9.60%6.74%3.01%-2.00%
1 Year Performance5.84%20.87%29.33%13.62%

PrimeEnergy Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
PNRG
PrimeEnergy
0.9478 of 5 stars
$187.20
-1.6%
N/A+6.5%$302.89M$189.05M20.89110
PDS
Precision Drilling
4.1888 of 5 stars
$82.69
-0.9%
$122.33
+47.9%
+60.3%$1.08B$1.32BN/A5,245
DEC
Diversified Energy
3.8961 of 5 stars
$13.38
-2.6%
$21.83
+63.1%
-11.2%$993.72M$1.83B3.801,987
ACDC
ProFrac
3.1201 of 5 stars
$5.34
+2.7%
$6.00
+12.4%
-48.0%$940.79M$1.94BN/A2,280
HPK
HighPeak Energy
1.9106 of 5 stars
$7.49
+1.9%
$12.00
+60.2%
-18.6%$928.73M$863.36MN/A30

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This page (NASDAQ:PNRG) was last updated on 7/25/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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