Does the media favor EC or PBR?

In the previous week, Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras had 10 more articles in the media than Ecopetrol. MarketBeat recorded 12 mentions for Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras and 2 mentions for Ecopetrol. Ecopetrol's average media sentiment score of 0.72 beat Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras' score of 0.60 indicating that Ecopetrol is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Ecopetrol 2 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras 6 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 1 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Which has stronger valuation and earnings, BP or EC?

Ecopetrol has lower revenue, but higher earnings than BP. Ecopetrol is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than BP, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio BP $192.55B 0.53 $55M $1.20 32.68 Ecopetrol $29.56B 1.08 $2.10B $1.28 12.19

Is BP or EC more profitable?

Ecopetrol has a net margin of 8.84% compared to BP's net margin of 1.62%. Ecopetrol's return on equity of 12.38% beat BP's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets BP 1.62% 12.06% 3.25% Ecopetrol 8.84% 12.38% 4.55%

Does the media prefer BP or EC?

In the previous week, BP had 16 more articles in the media than Ecopetrol. MarketBeat recorded 18 mentions for BP and 2 mentions for Ecopetrol. Ecopetrol's average media sentiment score of 0.72 beat BP's score of 0.35 indicating that Ecopetrol is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment BP 3 Very Positive mention(s) 5 Positive mention(s) 6 Neutral mention(s) 3 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral Ecopetrol 2 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Which has higher valuation and earnings, EQNR or EC?

Equinor ASA has higher revenue and earnings than Ecopetrol. Ecopetrol is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Equinor ASA, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Equinor ASA $106.46B 0.94 $5.04B $2.18 15.55 Ecopetrol $29.56B 1.08 $2.10B $1.28 12.19

Is EQNR or EC more profitable?

Ecopetrol has a net margin of 8.84% compared to Equinor ASA's net margin of 5.30%. Equinor ASA's return on equity of 20.01% beat Ecopetrol's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Equinor ASA 5.30% 20.01% 6.09% Ecopetrol 8.84% 12.38% 4.55%

Does the media refer more to EQNR or EC?

In the previous week, Equinor ASA had 5 more articles in the media than Ecopetrol. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Equinor ASA and 2 mentions for Ecopetrol. Ecopetrol's average media sentiment score of 0.72 beat Equinor ASA's score of 0.47 indicating that Ecopetrol is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Equinor ASA 3 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 3 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral Ecopetrol 2 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Do analysts rate PBR.A or EC?

Ecopetrol has a consensus price target of $13.14, suggesting a potential downside of 15.77%. Given Ecopetrol's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Ecopetrol 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 Ecopetrol 1 Sell rating(s) 7 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 1.88

Does the media favor PBR.A or EC?

In the previous week, Ecopetrol had 1 more articles in the media than Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Ecopetrol and 1 mentions for Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras. Ecopetrol's average media sentiment score of 0.72 beat Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras' score of 0.00 indicating that Ecopetrol is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral Ecopetrol 2 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Does the media favor CNQ or EC?

In the previous week, Canadian Natural Resources had 4 more articles in the media than Ecopetrol. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Canadian Natural Resources and 2 mentions for Ecopetrol. Canadian Natural Resources' average media sentiment score of 1.07 beat Ecopetrol's score of 0.72 indicating that Canadian Natural Resources is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Canadian Natural Resources 4 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Ecopetrol 2 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

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EC vs. PBR, BP, EQNR, PBR.A, and CNQ

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

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

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

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

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Ecopetrol	$29.56B	1.08	$2.10B	$1.28	12.19
Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras	$89.20B	1.25	$19.63B	$3.08	5.62

Ecopetrol has a beta of 0.45, meaning that its stock price is 55% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras has a beta of 0.33, meaning that its stock price is 67% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras had 10 more articles in the media than Ecopetrol. MarketBeat recorded 12 mentions for Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras and 2 mentions for Ecopetrol. Ecopetrol's average media sentiment score of 0.72 beat Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras' score of 0.60 indicating that Ecopetrol is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Ecopetrol	2 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras	6 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	1 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras has a net margin of 21.67% compared to Ecopetrol's net margin of 8.84%. Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras' return on equity of 23.65% beat Ecopetrol's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Ecopetrol	8.84%	12.38%	4.55%
Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras	21.67%	23.65%	8.24%

Ecopetrol currently has a consensus price target of $13.14, suggesting a potential downside of 15.77%. Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras has a consensus price target of $19.28, suggesting a potential upside of 11.30%. Given Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras is more favorable than Ecopetrol.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Ecopetrol	1 Sell rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.88
Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.57

Ecopetrol pays an annual dividend of $0.65 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.2%. Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras pays an annual dividend of $0.34 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.0%. Ecopetrol pays out 50.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras pays out 11.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years.

Summary

Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras beats Ecopetrol on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Ecopetrol compare to BP?

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

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

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
BP	$192.55B	0.53	$55M	$1.20	32.68
Ecopetrol	$29.56B	1.08	$2.10B	$1.28	12.19

BP pays an annual dividend of $1.98 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.0%. Ecopetrol pays an annual dividend of $0.65 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.2%. 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. Ecopetrol pays out 50.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

BP currently has a consensus price target of $46.14, indicating a potential upside of 17.67%. Ecopetrol has a consensus price target of $13.14, indicating a potential downside of 15.77%. Given BP's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe BP is more favorable than Ecopetrol.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
BP	3 Sell rating(s)	8 Hold rating(s)	11 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50
Ecopetrol	1 Sell rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.88

BP has a beta of 0.17, suggesting that its stock price is 83% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Ecopetrol has a beta of 0.45, suggesting that its stock price is 55% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, BP had 16 more articles in the media than Ecopetrol. MarketBeat recorded 18 mentions for BP and 2 mentions for Ecopetrol. Ecopetrol's average media sentiment score of 0.72 beat BP's score of 0.35 indicating that Ecopetrol is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
BP	3 Very Positive mention(s)	5 Positive mention(s)	6 Neutral mention(s)	3 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Ecopetrol	2 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

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

Ecopetrol has a net margin of 8.84% compared to BP's net margin of 1.62%. Ecopetrol's return on equity of 12.38% beat BP's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
BP	1.62%	12.06%	3.25%
Ecopetrol	8.84%	12.38%	4.55%

Summary

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

How does Ecopetrol compare to Equinor ASA?

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

In the previous week, Equinor ASA had 5 more articles in the media than Ecopetrol. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Equinor ASA and 2 mentions for Ecopetrol. Ecopetrol's average media sentiment score of 0.72 beat Equinor ASA's score of 0.47 indicating that Ecopetrol is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Equinor ASA	3 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Ecopetrol	2 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Ecopetrol has a net margin of 8.84% compared to Equinor ASA's net margin of 5.30%. Equinor ASA's return on equity of 20.01% beat Ecopetrol's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Equinor ASA	5.30%	20.01%	6.09%
Ecopetrol	8.84%	12.38%	4.55%

Equinor ASA presently has a consensus price target of $38.70, indicating a potential upside of 14.14%. Ecopetrol has a consensus price target of $13.14, indicating a potential downside of 15.77%. Given Equinor ASA's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Equinor ASA is more favorable than Ecopetrol.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Equinor ASA	2 Sell rating(s)	11 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00
Ecopetrol	1 Sell rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.88

Equinor ASA pays an annual dividend of $1.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.8%. Ecopetrol pays an annual dividend of $0.65 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.2%. Equinor ASA pays out 58.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Ecopetrol pays out 50.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Ecopetrol is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

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

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Equinor ASA	$106.46B	0.94	$5.04B	$2.18	15.55
Ecopetrol	$29.56B	1.08	$2.10B	$1.28	12.19

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

Equinor ASA has a beta of 0.06, indicating that its stock price is 94% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Ecopetrol has a beta of 0.45, indicating that its stock price is 55% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Equinor ASA beats Ecopetrol on 12 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

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

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

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras	$89.20B	1.12	$19.63B	$3.08	5.05
Ecopetrol	$29.56B	1.08	$2.10B	$1.28	12.19

In the previous week, Ecopetrol had 1 more articles in the media than Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Ecopetrol and 1 mentions for Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras. Ecopetrol's average media sentiment score of 0.72 beat Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras' score of 0.00 indicating that Ecopetrol is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Ecopetrol	2 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras has a beta of 0.42, suggesting that its share price is 58% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Ecopetrol has a beta of 0.45, suggesting that its share price is 55% less volatile than the broader market.

Ecopetrol has a consensus price target of $13.14, suggesting a potential downside of 15.77%. Given Ecopetrol's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Ecopetrol 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
Ecopetrol	1 Sell rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.88

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras	21.67%	23.65%	8.24%
Ecopetrol	8.84%	12.38%	4.55%

Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras pays an annual dividend of $0.23 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.5%. Ecopetrol pays an annual dividend of $0.65 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.2%. Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras pays out 7.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Ecopetrol pays out 50.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years.

Summary

Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras beats Ecopetrol on 8 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Ecopetrol compare to Canadian Natural Resources?

Canadian Natural Resources (NYSE:CNQ) and Ecopetrol (NYSE:EC) are both large-cap energy companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, analyst recommendations, risk, institutional ownership, media sentiment, valuation, dividends and profitability.

Canadian Natural Resources has a net margin of 22.04% compared to Ecopetrol's net margin of 8.84%. Canadian Natural Resources' return on equity of 17.49% beat Ecopetrol's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Canadian Natural Resources	22.04%	17.49%	8.37%
Ecopetrol	8.84%	12.38%	4.55%

Canadian Natural Resources presently has a consensus price target of $57.00, suggesting a potential upside of 36.51%. Ecopetrol has a consensus price target of $13.14, suggesting a potential downside of 15.77%. Given Canadian Natural Resources' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe Canadian Natural Resources is more favorable than Ecopetrol.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Canadian Natural Resources	0 Sell rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50
Ecopetrol	1 Sell rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.88

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

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Canadian Natural Resources	$31.61B	2.74	$7.74B	$3.35	12.46
Ecopetrol	$29.56B	1.08	$2.10B	$1.28	12.19

74.0% of Canadian Natural Resources shares are held by institutional investors. 5.0% of Canadian Natural Resources 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.

Canadian Natural Resources has a beta of 0.47, indicating that its share price is 53% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Ecopetrol has a beta of 0.45, indicating that its share price is 55% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Canadian Natural Resources had 4 more articles in the media than Ecopetrol. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Canadian Natural Resources and 2 mentions for Ecopetrol. Canadian Natural Resources' average media sentiment score of 1.07 beat Ecopetrol's score of 0.72 indicating that Canadian Natural Resources is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Canadian Natural Resources	4 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Ecopetrol	2 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Canadian Natural Resources pays an annual dividend of $1.81 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.3%. Ecopetrol pays an annual dividend of $0.65 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.2%. Canadian Natural Resources pays out 54.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Ecopetrol pays out 50.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Canadian Natural Resources has increased its dividend for 24 consecutive years. Canadian Natural Resources is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Summary

Canadian Natural Resources beats Ecopetrol on 18 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Metric	Ecopetrol	OIL Industry	Energy Sector	NYSE Exchange
Market Cap	$32.03B	$92.76B	$9.99B	$23.47B
Dividend Yield	4.17%	3.48%	10.72%	4.02%
P/E Ratio	12.19	15.09	18.81	31.40
Price / Sales	1.08	1.75	628.68	20.35
Price / Cash	5.51	6.85	37.01	25.09
Price / Book	1.50	1.42	4.12	4.77
Net Income	$2.10B	$4.71B	$4.25B	$1.07B
7 Day Performance	6.27%	4.55%	0.78%	-0.50%
1 Month Performance	-5.84%	-9.91%	-5.43%	0.06%
1 Year Performance	71.82%	29.29%	27.35%	17.02%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
EC Ecopetrol	3.7209 of 5 stars	$15.60 +1.4%	$13.14 -15.8%	+71.8%	$32.03B	$29.56B	12.19	19,581
PBR Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras	4.629 of 5 stars	$16.11 0.0%	$19.28 +19.7%	+35.1%	$103.82B	$89.20B	5.23	50,687	News Coverage Analyst Downgrade
BP BP	4.5058 of 5 stars	$37.37 -0.1%	$46.14 +23.5%	+20.1%	$97.95B	$192.55B	31.14	93,700	Short Interest Decrease High Trading Volume
EQNR Equinor ASA	3.0701 of 5 stars	$32.01 -0.1%	$38.70 +20.9%	+25.1%	$94.35B	$106.46B	14.68	24,140
PBR.A Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras	N/A	$14.52 +0.0%	N/A	+32.5%	$93.57B	$89.20B	4.72	45,100	News Coverage

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Ecopetrol (EC) Competitors

EC vs. PBR, BP, EQNR, PBR.A, and CNQ

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

Which has higher earnings and valuation, EC or PBR?

Which has more volatility and risk, EC or PBR?

Does the media favor EC or PBR?

Is EC or PBR more profitable?

Do analysts recommend EC or PBR?

Is EC or PBR a better dividend stock?

Summary

How does Ecopetrol compare to BP?

Which has stronger valuation and earnings, BP or EC?

Is BP or EC a better dividend stock?

Do analysts rate BP or EC?

Which has more volatility & risk, BP or EC?

Does the media prefer BP or EC?

Do institutionals and insiders believe in BP or EC?

Is BP or EC more profitable?

Summary

How does Ecopetrol compare to Equinor ASA?

Does the media refer more to EQNR or EC?

Is EQNR or EC more profitable?

Do analysts rate EQNR or EC?

Is EQNR or EC a better dividend stock?

Which has higher valuation and earnings, EQNR or EC?

Do institutionals and insiders hold more shares of EQNR or EC?

Which has more risk & volatility, EQNR or EC?

Summary

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

Which has higher earnings and valuation, PBR.A or EC?

Does the media favor PBR.A or EC?

Which has more risk and volatility, PBR.A or EC?

Do analysts rate PBR.A or EC?

Is PBR.A or EC more profitable?

Is PBR.A or EC a better dividend stock?

Summary

How does Ecopetrol compare to Canadian Natural Resources?

Is CNQ or EC more profitable?

Do analysts recommend CNQ or EC?

Which has higher valuation and earnings, CNQ or EC?

Do institutionals & insiders have more ownership in CNQ or EC?

Which has more risk and volatility, CNQ or EC?

Does the media favor CNQ or EC?

Is CNQ or EC a better dividend stock?

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