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PNRG vs. DEC, HPK, TBN, INR, and REPX

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 Diversified Energy (DEC), HighPeak Energy (HPK), Tamboran Resources (TBN), Infinity Natural Resources (INR), and Riley Exploration Permian (REPX). These companies are all part of the "petroleum and natural gas" industry.

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 business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, profitability, dividends, valuation, risk, earnings, media sentiment and institutional ownership.

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$1.83B0.57$341.11M$3.524.08
PrimeEnergy$189.05M1.64$26.31M$8.9621.37

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 company will outperform the market over the long term.

Diversified Energy has a beta of -0.46, suggesting that its share price is 146% 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.

Diversified Energy presently has a consensus target price of $21.83, indicating a potential upside of 51.99%. Given Diversified Energy's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, 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)
1 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
PrimeEnergy
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.50

In the previous week, PrimeEnergy had 3 more articles in the media than Diversified Energy. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for PrimeEnergy and 0 mentions for Diversified Energy. Diversified Energy's average media sentiment score of 0.00 beat PrimeEnergy's score of -0.46 indicating that Diversified Energy is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Diversified Energy Neutral
PrimeEnergy Neutral

Summary

PrimeEnergy beats Diversified Energy on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does PrimeEnergy compare to HighPeak Energy?

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

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
PrimeEnergy12.06% 10.10% 6.51%
HighPeak Energy -18.78%-0.73%-0.36%

HighPeak Energy has a consensus target price of $12.00, suggesting a potential upside of 46.88%. Given HighPeak Energy's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe HighPeak Energy 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
HighPeak Energy
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33

24.1% of HighPeak Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. 65.3% of PrimeEnergy shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 77.5% of HighPeak Energy shares are owned 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.

PrimeEnergy has a beta of -0.25, suggesting that its share price is 125% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, HighPeak Energy has a beta of 0.35, suggesting that its share price is 65% less volatile than the broader market.

PrimeEnergy has higher earnings, but lower revenue 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
PrimeEnergy$189.05M1.64$26.31M$8.9621.37
HighPeak Energy$863.36M1.20$18.96M-$1.19N/A

In the previous week, HighPeak Energy had 4 more articles in the media than PrimeEnergy. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for HighPeak Energy and 3 mentions for PrimeEnergy. HighPeak Energy's average media sentiment score of 0.74 beat PrimeEnergy's score of -0.46 indicating that HighPeak Energy is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
PrimeEnergy
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
HighPeak Energy
2 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

HighPeak Energy beats PrimeEnergy on 9 of the 16 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 companies based on the strength of their dividends, profitability, media sentiment, risk, valuation, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations and earnings.

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%

PrimeEnergy has a beta of -0.25, indicating that its share price is 125% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Tamboran Resources has a beta of -2.2, indicating that its share price is 320% less volatile than the broader market.

Tamboran Resources has a consensus price target of $58.50, indicating a potential upside of 72.58%. Given Tamboran Resources' stronger consensus rating and higher probable 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$189.05M1.64$26.31M$8.9621.37
Tamboran ResourcesN/AN/A-$36.90M-$1.87N/A

In the previous week, Tamboran Resources had 6 more articles in the media than PrimeEnergy. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for Tamboran Resources and 3 mentions for PrimeEnergy. Tamboran Resources' average media sentiment score of -0.10 beat PrimeEnergy's score of -0.46 indicating that Tamboran Resources is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
PrimeEnergy
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Tamboran Resources
0 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
4 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Summary

PrimeEnergy beats Tamboran Resources on 8 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does PrimeEnergy compare to Infinity Natural Resources?

Infinity Natural Resources (NYSE:INR) and PrimeEnergy (NASDAQ:PNRG) are both small-cap petroleum and natural gas 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.

PrimeEnergy has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Infinity Natural Resources. Infinity Natural 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
Infinity Natural Resources$356.43M2.47$13.84M$2.804.96
PrimeEnergy$189.05M1.64$26.31M$8.9621.37

In the previous week, PrimeEnergy had 1 more articles in the media than Infinity Natural Resources. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for PrimeEnergy and 2 mentions for Infinity Natural Resources. Infinity Natural Resources' average media sentiment score of 1.96 beat PrimeEnergy's score of -0.46 indicating that Infinity Natural Resources is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Infinity Natural Resources
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive
PrimeEnergy
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

PrimeEnergy has a net margin of 12.06% compared to Infinity Natural Resources' net margin of 11.05%. Infinity Natural Resources' return on equity of 42.90% beat PrimeEnergy's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Infinity Natural Resources11.05% 42.90% 6.16%
PrimeEnergy 12.06%10.10%6.51%

Infinity Natural Resources currently has a consensus price target of $22.00, indicating a potential upside of 58.50%. Given Infinity Natural Resources' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe Infinity Natural Resources is more favorable than PrimeEnergy.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Infinity Natural Resources
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.25
PrimeEnergy
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.50

Infinity Natural Resources has a beta of -0.54, suggesting that its share price is 154% 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.

Summary

Infinity Natural Resources and PrimeEnergy tied by winning 7 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does PrimeEnergy compare to Riley Exploration Permian?

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

58.9% of Riley Exploration Permian shares are owned by institutional investors. 4.2% of Riley Exploration Permian shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 65.3% of PrimeEnergy shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Riley Exploration Permian has a beta of 0.89, meaning that its stock price is 11% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, PrimeEnergy has a beta of -0.25, meaning that its stock price is 125% less volatile than the broader market.

Riley Exploration Permian has a net margin of 28.48% compared to PrimeEnergy's net margin of 12.06%. Riley Exploration Permian's return on equity of 23.82% beat PrimeEnergy's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Riley Exploration Permian28.48% 23.82% 11.31%
PrimeEnergy 12.06%10.10%6.51%

In the previous week, PrimeEnergy had 3 more articles in the media than Riley Exploration Permian. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for PrimeEnergy and 0 mentions for Riley Exploration Permian. Riley Exploration Permian's average media sentiment score of 1.80 beat PrimeEnergy's score of -0.46 indicating that Riley Exploration Permian is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Riley Exploration Permian Very Positive
PrimeEnergy Neutral

Riley Exploration Permian presently has a consensus target price of $41.50, indicating a potential upside of 15.63%. Given Riley Exploration Permian's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Riley Exploration Permian is more favorable than PrimeEnergy.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Riley Exploration Permian
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
PrimeEnergy
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.50

Riley Exploration Permian has higher revenue and earnings than PrimeEnergy. Riley Exploration Permian 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
Riley Exploration Permian$403.40M1.93$111.59M$2.8512.59
PrimeEnergy$189.05M1.64$26.31M$8.9621.37

Summary

Riley Exploration Permian beats PrimeEnergy on 13 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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PNRG vs. The Competition

MetricPrimeEnergyOIL IndustryEnergy SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$310.18M$8.44B$10.11B$11.71B
Dividend YieldN/A4.52%10.41%5.55%
P/E Ratio21.3712.2820.1323.62
Price / Sales1.647.13778.21104.92
Price / Cash3.016.5537.7656.09
Price / Book1.452.074.256.71
Net Income$26.31M$585.47M$4.23B$337.26M
7 Day Performance3.98%-0.11%-2.82%-1.39%
1 Month Performance-19.90%1.85%-1.19%1.17%
1 Year Performance33.34%25.18%40.78%22.63%

PrimeEnergy Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
PNRG
PrimeEnergy
0.5641 of 5 stars
$191.47
+4.0%
N/A+21.7%$310.18M$189.05M21.37110
DEC
Diversified Energy
4.0636 of 5 stars
$14.29
-4.2%
$21.83
+52.8%
-4.3%$1.08B$1.83B4.061,987
HPK
HighPeak Energy
2.7255 of 5 stars
$7.92
+6.2%
$12.00
+51.5%
-33.9%$942.63M$863.36MN/A30
TBN
Tamboran Resources
3.8372 of 5 stars
$32.74
-1.1%
$58.50
+78.7%
+49.2%$937.36MN/AN/AN/A
INR
Infinity Natural Resources
4.4414 of 5 stars
$13.29
+0.2%
$22.00
+65.5%
N/A$842.43M$426.14M4.7575

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