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VAI vs. BZFD, TZOO, SJ, SEAT, and TEAD

Should you buy Valor Energy stock or one of its competitors? Valor Energy's main competitors and comparable companies include BuzzFeed (BZFD), Travelzoo (TZOO), Scienjoy (SJ), Vivid Seats (SEAT), and Teads (TEAD). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size.

How does Valor Energy compare to BuzzFeed?

Valor Energy (NASDAQ:VAI) and BuzzFeed (NASDAQ:BZFD) are related small-cap companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, earnings, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, valuation, dividends and profitability.

0.4% of Valor Energy shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 37.6% of BuzzFeed shares are held by institutional investors. 0.2% of Valor Energy shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 15.6% of BuzzFeed shares are held by 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, Valor Energy and Valor Energy both had 2 articles in the media. Valor Energy's average media sentiment score of 1.75 beat BuzzFeed's score of 0.89 indicating that Valor Energy is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Valor Energy
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive
BuzzFeed
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Valor Energy has a beta of 0.88, meaning that its stock price is 12% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, BuzzFeed has a beta of 4.02, meaning that its stock price is 302% more volatile than the broader market.

BuzzFeed has a consensus target price of $1.00, suggesting a potential upside of 115.98%. Given BuzzFeed's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe BuzzFeed is more favorable than Valor Energy.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Valor Energy
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
BuzzFeed
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.50

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Valor Energy$1.48M21.94-$5.27M-$0.43N/A
BuzzFeed$185.27M0.21-$57.72M-$1.56N/A

Valor Energy has a net margin of 0.00% compared to BuzzFeed's net margin of -47.98%. Valor Energy's return on equity of 0.00% beat BuzzFeed's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Valor EnergyN/A N/A -20.47%
BuzzFeed -47.98%-160.99%-44.67%

Summary

Valor Energy and BuzzFeed tied by winning 7 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Valor Energy compare to Travelzoo?

Travelzoo (NASDAQ:TZOO) and Valor Energy (NASDAQ:VAI) are related small-cap companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, risk, dividends, profitability, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, earnings and valuation.

27.4% of Travelzoo shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.4% of Valor Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. 45.3% of Travelzoo shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of Valor Energy 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.

Valor Energy has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Travelzoo's net margin of -1.82%. Valor Energy's return on equity of 0.00% beat Travelzoo's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Travelzoo-1.82% -9.35% -3.52%
Valor Energy N/A N/A -20.47%

In the previous week, Travelzoo had 3 more articles in the media than Valor Energy. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Travelzoo and 2 mentions for Valor Energy. Valor Energy's average media sentiment score of 1.75 beat Travelzoo's score of 0.19 indicating that Valor Energy is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Travelzoo
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Valor Energy
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive

Travelzoo has a beta of 1.47, suggesting that its stock price is 47% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Valor Energy has a beta of 0.88, suggesting that its stock price is 12% less volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Travelzoo$91.72M0.58$4.70M-$0.18N/A
Valor Energy$1.48M21.94-$5.27M-$0.43N/A

Travelzoo currently has a consensus price target of $13.83, indicating a potential upside of 166.69%. Given Travelzoo's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Travelzoo is more favorable than Valor Energy.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Travelzoo
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.25
Valor Energy
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

Summary

Travelzoo beats Valor Energy on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Valor Energy compare to Scienjoy?

Valor Energy (NASDAQ:VAI) and Scienjoy (NASDAQ:SJ) are related small-cap companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, dividends, profitability, earnings, media sentiment, institutional ownership, risk and analyst recommendations.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Valor Energy
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
Scienjoy
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

Valor Energy has a beta of 0.88, meaning that its stock price is 12% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Scienjoy has a beta of 0.7, meaning that its stock price is 30% less volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Valor Energy$1.48M21.94-$5.27M-$0.43N/A
Scienjoy$177.55M0.25-$83.95M-$1.99N/A

Valor Energy has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Scienjoy's net margin of -48.02%. Valor Energy's return on equity of 0.00% beat Scienjoy's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Valor EnergyN/A N/A -20.47%
Scienjoy -48.02%-76.90%-65.06%

In the previous week, Valor Energy had 1 more articles in the media than Scienjoy. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Valor Energy and 1 mentions for Scienjoy. Scienjoy's average media sentiment score of 1.82 beat Valor Energy's score of 1.75 indicating that Scienjoy is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Valor Energy Very Positive
Scienjoy Very Positive

0.4% of Valor Energy shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.3% of Scienjoy shares are held by institutional investors. 0.2% of Valor Energy shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 33.6% of Scienjoy shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Valor Energy beats Scienjoy on 9 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Valor Energy compare to Vivid Seats?

Vivid Seats (NASDAQ:SEAT) and Valor Energy (NASDAQ:VAI) are related small-cap companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, dividends, profitability, valuation, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, institutional ownership and earnings.

In the previous week, Vivid Seats had 16 more articles in the media than Valor Energy. MarketBeat recorded 18 mentions for Vivid Seats and 2 mentions for Valor Energy. Valor Energy's average media sentiment score of 1.75 beat Vivid Seats' score of -0.31 indicating that Valor Energy is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Vivid Seats
0 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
9 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Valor Energy
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive

Vivid Seats presently has a consensus target price of $7.79, suggesting a potential upside of 477.37%. Given Vivid Seats' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Vivid Seats is more favorable than Valor Energy.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Vivid Seats
2 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.90
Valor Energy
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Vivid Seats$570.78M0.03-$429.30M-$45.14N/A
Valor Energy$1.48M21.94-$5.27M-$0.43N/A

Vivid Seats has a beta of 1.08, indicating that its stock price is 8% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Valor Energy has a beta of 0.88, indicating that its stock price is 12% less volatile than the broader market.

39.9% of Vivid Seats shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.4% of Valor Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. 60.5% of Vivid Seats shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of Valor Energy shares are owned by 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.

Valor Energy has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Vivid Seats' net margin of -63.12%. Valor Energy's return on equity of 0.00% beat Vivid Seats' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Vivid Seats-63.12% -211.26% -0.27%
Valor Energy N/A N/A -20.47%

Summary

Vivid Seats beats Valor Energy on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Valor Energy compare to Teads?

Teads (NASDAQ:TEAD) and Valor Energy (NASDAQ:VAI) are related small-cap companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, valuation, institutional ownership, dividends, media sentiment, profitability, earnings and risk.

In the previous week, Teads had 3 more articles in the media than Valor Energy. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Teads and 2 mentions for Valor Energy. Valor Energy's average media sentiment score of 1.75 beat Teads' score of -0.07 indicating that Valor Energy is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Teads
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Valor Energy
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive

Valor Energy has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Teads' net margin of -73.38%. Valor Energy's return on equity of 0.00% beat Teads' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Teads-73.38% -222.41% -10.03%
Valor Energy N/A N/A -20.47%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Teads$1.30B0.01-$517.07M-$8.63N/A
Valor Energy$1.48M21.94-$5.27M-$0.43N/A

Teads presently has a consensus price target of $0.40, indicating a potential upside of 151.57%. Given Teads' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Teads is more favorable than Valor Energy.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Teads
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Valor Energy
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

Teads has a beta of 1.62, indicating that its share price is 62% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Valor Energy has a beta of 0.88, indicating that its share price is 12% less volatile than the broader market.

60.4% of Teads shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.4% of Valor Energy shares are held by institutional investors. 12.0% of Teads shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of Valor Energy shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Teads beats Valor Energy on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

This chart shows the average media sentiment of NASDAQ and its competitors over the past 90 days as caculated by MarketBeat. The averaged score is equivalent to the following: Very Negative Sentiment <= -1.5, Negative Sentiment > -1.5 and <= -0.5, Neutral Sentiment > -0.5 and < 0.5, Positive Sentiment >= 0.5 and < 1.5, and Very Positive Sentiment >= 1.5.
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VAI vs. The Competition

MetricValor EnergyGround Transportation IndustryIndustrials SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$31.30M$20.49B$10.12B$12.08B
Dividend YieldN/A2.03%2.91%4.50%
P/E Ratio-5.0044.6632.3230.51
Price / Sales21.162.433.245.88
Price / CashN/A30.2019.8322.80
Price / Book-3.843.153.803.79
Net Income-$5.27M$945.45M$612.44M$390.55M
7 Day Performance-1.60%2.39%0.94%-0.30%
1 Month Performance-17.62%3.85%-2.50%-6.64%
1 Year Performance72.00%16.44%2.01%-5.77%

Valor Energy Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
VAI
Valor Energy
0.45 of 5 stars
$2.15
-3.2%
N/A+69.5%$31.30M$1.48MN/A150
BZFD
BuzzFeed
1.8407 of 5 stars
$0.92
+0.1%
$1.00
+8.6%
-61.0%$76.72M$185.27MN/A507
TZOO
Travelzoo
2.1408 of 5 stars
$5.34
+6.2%
$13.83
+159.1%
-30.7%$54.47M$91.72MN/A249
SJ
Scienjoy
1.0562 of 5 stars
$0.87
+5.6%
N/A+100.0%$34.24M$177.55MN/A303
SEAT
Vivid Seats
1.8826 of 5 stars
$2.85
+3.6%
$9.79
+243.7%
-86.8%$32.03M$570.78MN/A565

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