Does the media prefer PBR or EC?

In the previous week, Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras had 3 more articles in the media than Ecopetrol. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras and 6 mentions for Ecopetrol. Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras' average media sentiment score of 0.89 beat Ecopetrol's score of 0.37 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) 2 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Ecopetrol 2 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 1 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Do analysts recommend PBR.A or EC?

Ecopetrol has a consensus price target of $13.54, indicating a potential downside of 23.57%. Given Ecopetrol's stronger consensus rating and higher possible 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 refer more to PBR.A or EC?

In the previous week, Ecopetrol had 4 more articles in the media than Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Ecopetrol and 2 mentions for Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras. Ecopetrol's average media sentiment score of 0.37 beat Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras' score of -1.00 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) 0 Neutral mention(s) 2 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Negative Ecopetrol 2 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 1 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Which has better earnings & valuation, EC or BP?

Ecopetrol has higher revenue and 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 Ecopetrol $116.95T 0.00 $2.10B $1.89 9.37 BP $217.16B 0.56 $55M $2.05 22.50

Is EC or BP more profitable?

Ecopetrol has a net margin of 11.46% compared to BP's net margin of 2.49%. Ecopetrol's return on equity of 18.16% beat BP's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Ecopetrol 11.46% 18.16% 6.76% BP 2.49% 16.63% 4.39%

Does the media refer more to EC or BP?

In the previous week, BP had 15 more articles in the media than Ecopetrol. MarketBeat recorded 21 mentions for BP and 6 mentions for Ecopetrol. BP's average media sentiment score of 0.98 beat Ecopetrol's score of 0.37 indicating that BP is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Ecopetrol 2 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 1 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral BP 12 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 5 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Which has preferable earnings & valuation, EQNR or EC?

Equinor ASA has higher earnings, but lower revenue 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 1.01 $5.04B $3.67 12.20 Ecopetrol $116.95T 0.00 $2.10B $1.89 9.37

Is EQNR or EC more profitable?

Ecopetrol has a net margin of 11.46% compared to Equinor ASA's net margin of 7.92%. Equinor ASA's return on equity of 23.60% beat Ecopetrol's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Equinor ASA 7.92% 23.60% 7.21% Ecopetrol 11.46% 18.16% 6.76%

Does the media refer more to EQNR or EC?

In the previous week, Equinor ASA had 6 more articles in the media than Ecopetrol. MarketBeat recorded 12 mentions for Equinor ASA and 6 mentions for Ecopetrol. Equinor ASA's average media sentiment score of 0.88 beat Ecopetrol's score of 0.37 indicating that Equinor ASA is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Equinor ASA 5 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Ecopetrol 2 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 1 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Which has better valuation & earnings, E or EC?

ENI has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Ecopetrol. Ecopetrol is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than ENI, 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 ENI $88.46B 1.07 $2.95B $3.91 14.33 Ecopetrol $116.95T 0.00 $2.10B $1.89 9.37

Is E or EC more profitable?

Ecopetrol has a net margin of 11.46% compared to ENI's net margin of 6.51%. Ecopetrol's return on equity of 18.16% beat ENI's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets ENI 6.51% 11.27% 4.32% Ecopetrol 11.46% 18.16% 6.76%

Does the media favor E or EC?

In the previous week, ENI had 6 more articles in the media than Ecopetrol. MarketBeat recorded 12 mentions for ENI and 6 mentions for Ecopetrol. ENI's average media sentiment score of 0.67 beat Ecopetrol's score of 0.37 indicating that ENI is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment ENI 3 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 4 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Ecopetrol 2 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 1 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

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

Should you buy Ecopetrol stock or one of its competitors? Ecopetrol's main competitors and comparable companies include Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras (PBR), Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras (PBR.A), BP (BP), Equinor ASA (EQNR), and ENI (E). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "integrated oil & gas" industry.

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

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

Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras currently has a consensus target price of $19.48, indicating a potential downside of 8.13%. Ecopetrol has a consensus target price of $13.54, indicating a potential downside of 23.57%. Given Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research 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
Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.71
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 has higher earnings, but lower revenue 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
Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras	$104.23B	1.31	$19.63B	$3.96	5.35
Ecopetrol	$116.95T	0.00	$2.10B	$1.89	9.37

Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras has a beta of 0.32, indicating that its stock price is 68% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Ecopetrol has a beta of 0.44, indicating that its stock price is 56% less volatile than the broader market.

Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras has a net margin of 24.52% compared to Ecopetrol's net margin of 11.46%. Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras' return on equity of 30.61% beat Ecopetrol's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras	24.52%	30.61%	10.94%
Ecopetrol	11.46%	18.16%	6.76%

In the previous week, Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras had 3 more articles in the media than Ecopetrol. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras and 6 mentions for Ecopetrol. Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras' average media sentiment score of 0.89 beat Ecopetrol's score of 0.37 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)	2 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Ecopetrol	2 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	1 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras pays an annual dividend of $0.42 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.0%. Ecopetrol pays an annual dividend of $0.64 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.6%. Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras pays out 10.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Ecopetrol pays out 33.9% 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 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 superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, risk, valuation, dividends, media sentiment, profitability, earnings and institutional ownership.

Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras has a beta of 0.41, suggesting that its stock price is 59% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Ecopetrol has a beta of 0.44, suggesting that its stock price is 56% less volatile than the broader market.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras	$89.20B	1.38	$19.63B	$3.96	4.83
Ecopetrol	$116.95T	0.00	$2.10B	$1.89	9.37

Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras pays an annual dividend of $0.32 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.7%. Ecopetrol pays an annual dividend of $0.64 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.6%. Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras pays out 8.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Ecopetrol pays out 33.9% 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.

In the previous week, Ecopetrol had 4 more articles in the media than Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Ecopetrol and 2 mentions for Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras. Ecopetrol's average media sentiment score of 0.37 beat Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras' score of -1.00 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)	0 Neutral mention(s)	2 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Negative
Ecopetrol	2 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	1 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras	24.52%	30.61%	10.94%
Ecopetrol	11.46%	18.16%	6.76%

Ecopetrol has a consensus price target of $13.54, indicating a potential downside of 23.57%. Given Ecopetrol's stronger consensus rating and higher possible 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

Summary

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

How does Ecopetrol compare to BP?

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

Ecopetrol has higher revenue and 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
Ecopetrol	$116.95T	0.00	$2.10B	$1.89	9.37
BP	$217.16B	0.56	$55M	$2.05	22.50

Ecopetrol has a beta of 0.44, meaning that its share price is 56% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, BP has a beta of 0.15, meaning that its share price is 85% less volatile than the broader market.

Ecopetrol currently has a consensus target price of $13.54, indicating a potential downside of 23.57%. BP has a consensus target price of $46.59, indicating a potential upside of 0.99%. Given BP's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe BP 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
BP	2 Sell rating(s)	8 Hold rating(s)	12 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.52

11.0% of BP shares are held by institutional investors. 1.0% of BP shares are held 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.

In the previous week, BP had 15 more articles in the media than Ecopetrol. MarketBeat recorded 21 mentions for BP and 6 mentions for Ecopetrol. BP's average media sentiment score of 0.98 beat Ecopetrol's score of 0.37 indicating that BP is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Ecopetrol	2 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	1 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
BP	12 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	5 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Ecopetrol has a net margin of 11.46% compared to BP's net margin of 2.49%. Ecopetrol's return on equity of 18.16% beat BP's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Ecopetrol	11.46%	18.16%	6.76%
BP	2.49%	16.63%	4.39%

Ecopetrol pays an annual dividend of $0.64 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.6%. BP pays an annual dividend of $2.05 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.4%. Ecopetrol pays out 33.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. BP pays out 100.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future.

Summary

BP beats Ecopetrol on 12 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 contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, risk, profitability, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, media sentiment and dividends.

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, endowments and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Equinor ASA pays an annual dividend of $1.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.9%. Ecopetrol pays an annual dividend of $0.64 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.6%. Equinor ASA pays out 34.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Ecopetrol pays out 33.9% 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.

In the previous week, Equinor ASA had 6 more articles in the media than Ecopetrol. MarketBeat recorded 12 mentions for Equinor ASA and 6 mentions for Ecopetrol. Equinor ASA's average media sentiment score of 0.88 beat Ecopetrol's score of 0.37 indicating that Equinor ASA is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Equinor ASA	5 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Ecopetrol	2 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	1 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Equinor ASA has higher earnings, but lower revenue 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	1.01	$5.04B	$3.67	12.20
Ecopetrol	$116.95T	0.00	$2.10B	$1.89	9.37

Equinor ASA currently has a consensus target price of $39.20, suggesting a potential downside of 12.45%. Ecopetrol has a consensus target price of $13.54, suggesting a potential downside of 23.57%. Given Equinor ASA's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Equinor ASA is more favorable than Ecopetrol.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Equinor ASA	1 Sell rating(s)	10 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.15
Ecopetrol	1 Sell rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.88

Ecopetrol has a net margin of 11.46% compared to Equinor ASA's net margin of 7.92%. Equinor ASA's return on equity of 23.60% beat Ecopetrol's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Equinor ASA	7.92%	23.60%	7.21%
Ecopetrol	11.46%	18.16%	6.76%

Equinor ASA has a beta of 0.03, suggesting that its stock price is 97% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Ecopetrol has a beta of 0.44, suggesting that its stock price is 56% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Equinor ASA beats Ecopetrol on 14 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Ecopetrol compare to ENI?

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

ENI has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Ecopetrol. Ecopetrol is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than ENI, 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
ENI	$88.46B	1.07	$2.95B	$3.91	14.33
Ecopetrol	$116.95T	0.00	$2.10B	$1.89	9.37

ENI pays an annual dividend of $1.73 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.1%. Ecopetrol pays an annual dividend of $0.64 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.6%. ENI pays out 44.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Ecopetrol pays out 33.9% 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.

In the previous week, ENI had 6 more articles in the media than Ecopetrol. MarketBeat recorded 12 mentions for ENI and 6 mentions for Ecopetrol. ENI's average media sentiment score of 0.67 beat Ecopetrol's score of 0.37 indicating that ENI is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
ENI	3 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	4 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Ecopetrol	2 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	1 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Ecopetrol has a net margin of 11.46% compared to ENI's net margin of 6.51%. Ecopetrol's return on equity of 18.16% beat ENI's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
ENI	6.51%	11.27%	4.32%
Ecopetrol	11.46%	18.16%	6.76%

1.2% of ENI shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.0% of ENI shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

ENI currently has a consensus target price of $46.15, indicating a potential downside of 17.62%. Ecopetrol has a consensus target price of $13.54, indicating a potential downside of 23.57%. Given ENI's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe ENI is more favorable than Ecopetrol.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
ENI	0 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.77
Ecopetrol	1 Sell rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.88

ENI has a beta of 0.38, indicating that its stock price is 62% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Ecopetrol has a beta of 0.44, indicating that its stock price is 56% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

ENI beats Ecopetrol on 12 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

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EC vs. The Competition

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Metric	Ecopetrol	Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels Industry	Energy Sector	NYSE Exchange
Market Cap	$36.49B	$11.61B	$10.14B	$23.17B
Dividend Yield	3.64%	10.07%	10.54%	3.56%
P/E Ratio	9.37	18.69	21.84	28.71
Price / Sales	0.00	593.26	484.45	94.44
Price / Cash	6.39	40.05	36.34	33.82
Price / Book	1.71	4.55	4.12	4.74
Net Income	$2.10B	$5.28B	$4.34B	$1.07B
7 Day Performance	2.99%	1.07%	1.01%	-2.00%
1 Month Performance	4.57%	5.73%	4.67%	-2.69%
1 Year Performance	93.61%	37.87%	39.02%	10.45%

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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	2.6233 of 5 stars	$17.72 -2.0%	$13.54 -23.6%	+91.5%	$36.49B	$116.95T	9.37	19,581
PBR Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras	4.1618 of 5 stars	$20.15 -1.8%	$19.48 -3.3%	+67.4%	$129.66B	$89.20B	5.09	50,687
PBR.A Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras	N/A	$18.25 -1.8%	N/A	+64.0%	$117.61B	$89.20B	4.61	45,100	News Coverage Negative News
BP BP	3.1771 of 5 stars	$43.83 +0.6%	$46.59 +6.3%	+33.8%	$114.76B	$192.55B	21.38	93,700	Analyst Upgrade Analyst Revision
EQNR Equinor ASA	2.4589 of 5 stars	$42.09 -1.3%	$39.20 -6.9%	+84.9%	$100.63B	$106.46B	11.47	24,140	Analyst Upgrade Analyst Revision

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Ecopetrol (EC) Competitors

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

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

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

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How does Ecopetrol compare to BP?

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How does Ecopetrol compare to Equinor ASA?

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How does Ecopetrol compare to ENI?

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Ecopetrol (EC) Competitors

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

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

Do analysts recommend PBR or EC?

Which has stronger valuation & earnings, PBR or EC?

Which has more risk and volatility, PBR or EC?

Is PBR or EC more profitable?

Does the media prefer PBR or EC?

Is PBR or EC a better dividend stock?

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

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

Which has preferable earnings & valuation, PBR.A or EC?

Is PBR.A or EC a better dividend stock?

Does the media refer more to PBR.A or EC?

Is PBR.A or EC more profitable?

Do analysts recommend PBR.A or EC?

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How does Ecopetrol compare to BP?

Which has better earnings & valuation, EC or BP?

Which has more risk and volatility, EC or BP?

Do analysts recommend EC or BP?

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

Does the media refer more to EC or BP?

Is EC or BP more profitable?

Is EC or BP a better dividend stock?

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How does Ecopetrol compare to Equinor ASA?

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

Is EQNR or EC a better dividend stock?

Does the media refer more to EQNR or EC?

Which has preferable earnings & valuation, EQNR or EC?

Do analysts rate EQNR or EC?

Is EQNR or EC more profitable?

Which has more volatility and risk, EQNR or EC?

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How does Ecopetrol compare to ENI?

Which has better valuation & earnings, E or EC?

Is E or EC a better dividend stock?

Does the media favor E or EC?

Is E or EC more profitable?

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

Do analysts rate E or EC?

Which has more risk and volatility, E or EC?

Summary

New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

Media Sentiment Over Time

EC vs. The Competition

Ecopetrol Competitors List

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