Ecopetrol Competitors

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

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current ratings for PetroChina and Ecopetrol, as reported by MarketBeat.

PetroChina currently has a consensus target price of $53.45, indicating a potential upside of 51.67%. Ecopetrol has a consensus target price of $13.85, indicating a potential upside of 11.69%. Given PetroChina's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe PetroChina is more favorable than Ecopetrol.

Risk & Volatility

PetroChina has a beta of 0.82, meaning that its share price is 18% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Ecopetrol has a beta of 1.86, meaning that its share price is 86% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

0.2% of PetroChina shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 1.5% of Ecopetrol shares are held by institutional investors. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Profitability

This table compares PetroChina and Ecopetrol's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares PetroChina and Ecopetrol's top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Dividends

PetroChina pays an annual dividend of $2.23 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.3%. Ecopetrol pays an annual dividend of $0.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.5%. PetroChina pays out 62.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Ecopetrol pays out 39.8% 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. PetroChina has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Ecopetrol is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Summary

Ecopetrol beats PetroChina on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of current ratings and target prices for Ecopetrol and PETROLEO BRASIL/S, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Ecopetrol currently has a consensus price target of $13.85, indicating a potential upside of 11.69%. Given Ecopetrol's higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe Ecopetrol is more favorable than PETROLEO BRASIL/S.

Risk & Volatility

Ecopetrol has a beta of 1.86, meaning that its share price is 86% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, PETROLEO BRASIL/S has a beta of 2, meaning that its share price is 100% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

1.5% of Ecopetrol shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 4.5% of PETROLEO BRASIL/S shares are held by institutional investors. 1.0% of PETROLEO BRASIL/S 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.

Profitability

This table compares Ecopetrol and PETROLEO BRASIL/S's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Ecopetrol and PETROLEO BRASIL/S's revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Ecopetrol has higher earnings, but lower revenue than PETROLEO BRASIL/S.

Summary

Ecopetrol beats PETROLEO BRASIL/S on 7 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

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

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of current ratings and target prices for Ecopetrol and CNOOC, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Ecopetrol currently has a consensus price target of $13.85, indicating a potential upside of 11.69%. Given Ecopetrol's higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe Ecopetrol is more favorable than CNOOC.

Volatility and Risk

Ecopetrol has a beta of 1.86, meaning that its stock price is 86% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, CNOOC has a beta of 1.1, meaning that its stock price is 10% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

1.5% of Ecopetrol shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 2.0% of CNOOC shares are owned by institutional investors. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Profitability

This table compares Ecopetrol and CNOOC's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Ecopetrol and CNOOC's gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Dividends

Ecopetrol pays an annual dividend of $0.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.5%. CNOOC pays an annual dividend of $4.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.8%. Ecopetrol pays out 39.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. CNOOC pays out 23.4% 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

Ecopetrol beats CNOOC on 8 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

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

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of current ratings and target prices for Ecopetrol and Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Ecopetrol currently has a consensus price target of $13.85, indicating a potential upside of 11.69%. Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras has a consensus price target of $10.75, indicating a potential upside of 29.67%. Given Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras' higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras is more favorable than Ecopetrol.

Volatility and Risk

Ecopetrol has a beta of 1.86, meaning that its stock price is 86% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras has a beta of 2.04, meaning that its stock price is 104% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

1.5% of Ecopetrol shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 9.3% of Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras shares are owned by institutional investors. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Profitability

This table compares Ecopetrol and Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Ecopetrol and Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras' gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Dividends

Ecopetrol pays an annual dividend of $0.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.5%. Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras pays an annual dividend of $0.09 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.1%. Ecopetrol pays out 39.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras pays out 7.6% 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. Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Summary

Ecopetrol beats Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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

Volatility and Risk

Ecopetrol has a beta of 1.86, meaning that its stock price is 86% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, ENI has a beta of 1.06, meaning that its stock price is 6% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Dividends

Ecopetrol pays an annual dividend of $0.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.5%. ENI pays an annual dividend of $0.36 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.5%. Ecopetrol pays out 39.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. ENI pays out 20.1% 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.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of current ratings and target prices for Ecopetrol and ENI, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Ecopetrol currently has a consensus price target of $13.85, indicating a potential upside of 11.69%. Given Ecopetrol's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe Ecopetrol is more favorable than ENI.

Profitability

This table compares Ecopetrol and ENI's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

1.5% of Ecopetrol shares are owned by institutional investors. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Ecopetrol and ENI's gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Summary

Ecopetrol beats ENI on 12 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

Ecopetrol (NYSE:EC) and EOG Resources (NYSE:EOG) are both large-cap oils/energy companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, risk, valuation, earnings and dividends.

Risk & Volatility

Ecopetrol has a beta of 1.86, suggesting that its share price is 86% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, EOG Resources has a beta of 2.09, suggesting that its share price is 109% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Dividends

Ecopetrol pays an annual dividend of $0.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.5%. EOG Resources pays an annual dividend of $1.50 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. Ecopetrol pays out 39.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. EOG Resources pays out 30.1% 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. EOG Resources has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current ratings and price targets for Ecopetrol and EOG Resources, as reported by MarketBeat.

Ecopetrol currently has a consensus price target of $13.85, indicating a potential upside of 11.69%. EOG Resources has a consensus price target of $70.00, indicating a potential downside of 2.47%. Given Ecopetrol's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Ecopetrol is more favorable than EOG Resources.

Profitability

This table compares Ecopetrol and EOG Resources' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

1.5% of Ecopetrol shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 87.7% of EOG Resources shares are held by institutional investors. 0.3% of EOG Resources shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Ecopetrol and EOG Resources' revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Summary

EOG Resources beats Ecopetrol on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.