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BP vs. SHEL, TTE, PBR, EQNR, and PBR.A

Should you buy BP stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares BP 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 BP include Shell (SHEL), TotalEnergies (TTE), Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras (PBR), Equinor ASA (EQNR), and Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras (PBR.A). These companies are all part of the "petroleum and natural gas" industry.

How does BP compare to Shell?

BP (NYSE:BP) and Shell (NYSE:SHEL) are both large-cap energy companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, media sentiment, valuation, institutional ownership, risk, profitability, analyst recommendations and dividends.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
BP$192.55B0.58$55M$1.2035.83
Shell$273.73B0.90$17.84B$6.4213.63

BP pays an annual dividend of $1.98 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.6%. Shell pays an annual dividend of $3.12 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.6%. BP pays out 165.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Shell pays out 48.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

In the previous week, BP had 4 more articles in the media than Shell. MarketBeat recorded 16 mentions for BP and 12 mentions for Shell. BP's average media sentiment score of 0.56 beat Shell's score of 0.47 indicating that BP is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
BP
7 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Shell
2 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

11.0% of BP shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 28.6% of Shell shares are held by institutional investors. 1.0% of BP shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.0% of Shell shares are held 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.

Shell has a net margin of 6.85% compared to BP's net margin of 1.62%. BP's return on equity of 12.06% beat Shell's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
BP1.62% 12.06% 3.25%
Shell 6.85%11.18%5.24%

BP presently has a consensus target price of $46.59, indicating a potential upside of 8.35%. Shell has a consensus target price of $98.19, indicating a potential upside of 12.19%. Given Shell's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Shell is more favorable than BP.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
BP
3 Sell rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.52
Shell
0 Sell rating(s)
14 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.26

BP has a beta of 0.17, suggesting that its share price is 83% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Shell has a beta of 0.06, suggesting that its share price is 94% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

BP and Shell tied by winning 9 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does BP compare to TotalEnergies?

BP (NYSE:BP) and TotalEnergies (NYSE:TTE) are both large-cap energy companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, risk, institutional ownership, dividends, profitability, earnings, valuation and media sentiment.

In the previous week, TotalEnergies had 26 more articles in the media than BP. MarketBeat recorded 42 mentions for TotalEnergies and 16 mentions for BP. TotalEnergies' average media sentiment score of 0.79 beat BP's score of 0.56 indicating that TotalEnergies is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
BP
7 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
TotalEnergies
21 Very Positive mention(s)
5 Positive mention(s)
11 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

11.0% of BP shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 16.5% of TotalEnergies shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.0% of BP 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.

TotalEnergies has a net margin of 8.29% compared to BP's net margin of 1.62%. TotalEnergies' return on equity of 15.66% beat BP's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
BP1.62% 12.06% 3.25%
TotalEnergies 8.29%15.66%6.35%

BP has a beta of 0.17, suggesting that its stock price is 83% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, TotalEnergies has a beta of 0.14, suggesting that its stock price is 86% less volatile than the broader market.

BP pays an annual dividend of $1.98 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.6%. TotalEnergies pays an annual dividend of $0.74 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.9%. BP pays out 165.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. TotalEnergies pays out 9.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
BP$192.55B0.58$55M$1.2035.83
TotalEnergies$201.20B1.01$13.13B$7.9910.63

BP currently has a consensus price target of $46.59, suggesting a potential upside of 8.35%. TotalEnergies has a consensus price target of $87.14, suggesting a potential upside of 2.64%. Given BP's higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe BP is more favorable than TotalEnergies.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
BP
3 Sell rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.52
TotalEnergies
1 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.53

Summary

TotalEnergies beats BP on 12 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does BP compare to Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras?

Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras (NYSE:PBR) and BP (NYSE:BP) are both large-cap energy companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, institutional ownership, risk, valuation, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, dividends and earnings.

Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras has a beta of 0.33, meaning that its stock price is 67% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, BP has a beta of 0.17, meaning that its stock price is 83% less volatile than the broader market.

Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras currently has a consensus target price of $19.28, indicating a potential upside of 5.53%. BP has a consensus target price of $46.59, indicating a potential upside of 8.35%. Given BP's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe BP is more favorable than Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.57
BP
3 Sell rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.52

11.0% of BP shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.0% of BP shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras pays an annual dividend of $0.34 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.9%. BP pays an annual dividend of $1.98 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.6%. Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras pays out 11.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. BP pays out 165.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future.

In the previous week, BP had 9 more articles in the media than Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras. MarketBeat recorded 16 mentions for BP and 7 mentions for Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras. Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras' average media sentiment score of 0.87 beat BP's score of 0.56 indicating that Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras
5 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
BP
7 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras has higher earnings, but lower revenue than BP. Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than BP, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras$89.20B1.32$19.63B$3.085.93
BP$192.55B0.58$55M$1.2035.83

Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras has a net margin of 21.67% compared to BP's net margin of 1.62%. Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras' return on equity of 23.65% beat BP's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras21.67% 23.65% 8.24%
BP 1.62%12.06%3.25%

Summary

Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras beats BP on 10 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does BP compare to Equinor ASA?

BP (NYSE:BP) and Equinor ASA (NYSE:EQNR) are both large-cap energy companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, valuation, dividends, analyst recommendations, risk, profitability, institutional ownership and earnings.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
BP$192.55B0.58$55M$1.2035.83
Equinor ASA$106.46B1.08$5.04B$3.6710.67

BP has a beta of 0.17, indicating that its share price is 83% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Equinor ASA has a beta of 0.06, indicating that its share price is 94% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Equinor ASA had 20 more articles in the media than BP. MarketBeat recorded 36 mentions for Equinor ASA and 16 mentions for BP. Equinor ASA's average media sentiment score of 0.65 beat BP's score of 0.56 indicating that Equinor ASA is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
BP
7 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Equinor ASA
14 Very Positive mention(s)
7 Positive mention(s)
10 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

BP presently has a consensus target price of $46.59, suggesting a potential upside of 8.35%. Equinor ASA has a consensus target price of $39.20, suggesting a potential upside of 0.10%. Given BP's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe BP is more favorable than Equinor ASA.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
BP
3 Sell rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.52
Equinor ASA
2 Sell rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.07

Equinor ASA has a net margin of 7.92% compared to BP's net margin of 1.62%. Equinor ASA's return on equity of 23.60% beat BP's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
BP1.62% 12.06% 3.25%
Equinor ASA 7.92%23.60%7.21%

11.0% of BP shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 5.5% of Equinor ASA shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.0% of BP shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.0% of Equinor ASA shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

BP pays an annual dividend of $1.98 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.6%. Equinor ASA pays an annual dividend of $1.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.3%. BP pays out 165.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Equinor ASA pays out 34.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

Summary

BP beats Equinor ASA on 10 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does BP compare to Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras?

Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras (NYSE:PBR.A) and BP (NYSE:BP) are both large-cap energy companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, valuation, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, profitability, media sentiment, dividends and earnings.

In the previous week, BP had 16 more articles in the media than Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras. MarketBeat recorded 16 mentions for BP and 0 mentions for Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras. BP's average media sentiment score of 0.56 beat Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras' score of 0.00 indicating that BP is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras Neutral
BP Positive

BP has a consensus target price of $46.59, indicating a potential upside of 8.35%. Given BP's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe BP is more favorable than Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
BP
3 Sell rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.52

11.0% of BP shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.0% of Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.0% of BP shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras has a beta of 0.42, meaning that its stock price is 58% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, BP has a beta of 0.17, meaning that its stock price is 83% less volatile than the broader market.

Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras pays an annual dividend of $0.23 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.4%. BP pays an annual dividend of $1.98 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.6%. Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras pays out 7.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. BP pays out 165.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future.

Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras has a net margin of 21.67% compared to BP's net margin of 1.62%. Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras' return on equity of 23.65% beat BP's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras21.67% 23.65% 8.24%
BP 1.62%12.06%3.25%

Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras has higher earnings, but lower revenue than BP. Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than BP, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras$89.20B1.17$19.63B$3.085.26
BP$192.55B0.58$55M$1.2035.83

Summary

BP beats Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras on 10 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

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New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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BP vs. The Competition

MetricBPOIL IndustryEnergy SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$112.63B$100.49B$10.22B$23.73B
Dividend Yield4.51%3.22%11.41%4.20%
P/E Ratio35.8315.7719.5731.37
Price / Sales0.581.76380.4119.59
Price / Cash4.517.2136.6118.55
Price / Book1.511.504.154.80
Net Income$55M$4.67B$4.25B$1.07B
7 Day Performance2.28%1.88%1.10%1.04%
1 Month Performance15.86%9.21%2.74%0.60%
1 Year Performance33.65%36.73%28.75%15.30%

BP Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
BP
BP
3.39 of 5 stars
$42.96
-2.0%
$46.59
+8.5%
+36.3%$112.52B$192.55B35.8093,700
SHEL
Shell
4.3558 of 5 stars
$83.93
+2.1%
$100.46
+19.7%
+22.8%$235.31B$273.73B13.0785,000
TTE
TotalEnergies
2.4787 of 5 stars
$81.09
+3.3%
$84.33
+4.0%
+43.8%$194.42B$183.96B12.01101,513
PBR
Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras
4.4668 of 5 stars
$17.87
+3.1%
$19.28
+7.9%
+48.9%$115.13B$489.26B5.8050,687
EQNR
Equinor ASA
2.5693 of 5 stars
$36.08
+6.4%
$38.70
+7.3%
+59.2%$106.25B$106.46B16.5524,140

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