Recon Technology Competitors

Recon Technology (NASDAQ:RCON) and Schlumberger (NYSE:SLB) are both oils/energy companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, profitability, dividends and risk.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current recommendations and price targets for Recon Technology and Schlumberger, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Schlumberger has a consensus target price of $23.6458, suggesting a potential downside of 19.65%. Given Schlumberger's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Schlumberger is more favorable than Recon Technology.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Recon Technology and Schlumberger's top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Recon Technology has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Schlumberger.

Risk and Volatility

Recon Technology has a beta of 2.72, suggesting that its share price is 172% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Schlumberger has a beta of 2.28, suggesting that its share price is 128% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares Recon Technology and Schlumberger's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

1.5% of Recon Technology shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 73.2% of Schlumberger shares are owned by institutional investors. 28.0% of Recon Technology shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.6% of Schlumberger 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.

Summary

Schlumberger beats Recon Technology on 7 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

Recon Technology (NASDAQ:RCON) and Halliburton (NYSE:HAL) are both oils/energy companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, profitability, dividends and risk.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current recommendations and price targets for Recon Technology and Halliburton, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Halliburton has a consensus target price of $16.8190, suggesting a potential downside of 30.56%. Given Halliburton's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Halliburton is more favorable than Recon Technology.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Recon Technology and Halliburton's top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Recon Technology has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Halliburton.

Risk and Volatility

Recon Technology has a beta of 2.72, suggesting that its share price is 172% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Halliburton has a beta of 2.81, suggesting that its share price is 181% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares Recon Technology and Halliburton's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

1.5% of Recon Technology shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 75.4% of Halliburton shares are owned by institutional investors. 28.0% of Recon Technology shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of Halliburton 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.

Summary

Halliburton beats Recon Technology on 9 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

Recon Technology (NASDAQ:RCON) and Core Laboratories (NYSE:CLB) are both small-cap oils/energy companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, profitability, dividends and risk.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current recommendations and price targets for Recon Technology and Core Laboratories, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Core Laboratories has a consensus target price of $21.2222, suggesting a potential downside of 42.13%. Given Core Laboratories' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Core Laboratories is more favorable than Recon Technology.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Recon Technology and Core Laboratories' top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Core Laboratories has higher revenue and earnings than Recon Technology.

Risk and Volatility

Recon Technology has a beta of 2.72, suggesting that its share price is 172% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Core Laboratories has a beta of 3.38, suggesting that its share price is 238% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares Recon Technology and Core Laboratories' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

1.5% of Recon Technology shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 92.7% of Core Laboratories shares are owned by institutional investors. 28.0% of Recon Technology shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.1% of Core Laboratories 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.

Summary

Core Laboratories beats Recon Technology on 9 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

RPC (NYSE:RES) and Recon Technology (NASDAQ:RCON) are both small-cap oils/energy companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, institutional ownership, dividends, valuation, analyst recommendations, earnings and risk.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares RPC and Recon Technology's top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Recon Technology has lower revenue, but higher earnings than RPC.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

25.7% of RPC shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 1.5% of Recon Technology shares are owned by institutional investors. 73.6% of RPC shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 28.0% of Recon Technology 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.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of recent ratings and target prices for RPC and Recon Technology, as reported by MarketBeat.

RPC presently has a consensus price target of $3.1786, suggesting a potential downside of 53.60%. Given RPC's higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe RPC is more favorable than Recon Technology.

Profitability

This table compares RPC and Recon Technology's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Volatility & Risk

RPC has a beta of 2.13, meaning that its stock price is 113% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Recon Technology has a beta of 2.72, meaning that its stock price is 172% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

Recon Technology beats RPC on 7 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

Liberty Oilfield Services (NYSE:LBRT) and Recon Technology (NASDAQ:RCON) are both small-cap oils/energy companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, institutional ownership, dividends, valuation, analyst recommendations, earnings and risk.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Liberty Oilfield Services and Recon Technology's top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Liberty Oilfield Services has higher revenue and earnings than Recon Technology.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

1.5% of Recon Technology shares are owned by institutional investors. 8.5% of Liberty Oilfield Services shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 28.0% of Recon Technology 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.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of recent ratings and target prices for Liberty Oilfield Services and Recon Technology, as reported by MarketBeat.

Liberty Oilfield Services presently has a consensus price target of $10.75, suggesting a potential downside of 20.72%. Given Liberty Oilfield Services' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe Liberty Oilfield Services is more favorable than Recon Technology.

Profitability

This table compares Liberty Oilfield Services and Recon Technology's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Volatility & Risk

Liberty Oilfield Services has a beta of 3.31, meaning that its stock price is 231% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Recon Technology has a beta of 2.72, meaning that its stock price is 172% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Oceaneering International (NYSE:OII) and Recon Technology (NASDAQ:RCON) are both small-cap oils/energy companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, institutional ownership, dividends, valuation, analyst recommendations, earnings and risk.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Oceaneering International and Recon Technology's top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Recon Technology has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Oceaneering International.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

83.4% of Oceaneering International shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 1.5% of Recon Technology shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.8% of Oceaneering International shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 28.0% of Recon Technology 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.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of recent ratings and target prices for Oceaneering International and Recon Technology, as reported by MarketBeat.

Oceaneering International presently has a consensus price target of $8.9750, suggesting a potential downside of 37.24%. Given Oceaneering International's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe Oceaneering International is more favorable than Recon Technology.

Volatility & Risk

Oceaneering International has a beta of 3.6, meaning that its stock price is 260% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Recon Technology has a beta of 2.72, meaning that its stock price is 172% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares Oceaneering International and Recon Technology's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.