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FRO vs. TRMD, ASC, DHT, ECO, and HAFN

Should you buy Frontline stock or one of its competitors? Frontline's main competitors and comparable companies include Torm (TRMD), Ardmore Shipping (ASC), DHT (DHT), Okeanis Eco Tankers (ECO), and Hafnia (HAFN). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "oil & gas storage & transportation" industry.

How does Frontline compare to Torm?

Torm (NASDAQ:TRMD) and Frontline (NYSE:FRO) are both energy companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, profitability, earnings, media sentiment, valuation, analyst recommendations, risk and institutional ownership.

Torm presently has a consensus target price of $38.00, suggesting a potential upside of 11.18%. Frontline has a consensus target price of $41.62, suggesting a potential downside of 8.48%. Given Torm's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Torm is more favorable than Frontline.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Torm
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.75
Frontline
2 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.18

73.9% of Torm shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 22.7% of Frontline shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.4% of Torm shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 48.1% of Frontline shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Torm$1.34B2.60$285.30M$6.075.63
Frontline$1.97B5.14$379.08M$6.676.82

Frontline has a net margin of 49.47% compared to Torm's net margin of 35.51%. Frontline's return on equity of 44.24% beat Torm's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Torm35.51% 27.24% 17.96%
Frontline 49.47%44.24%20.89%

In the previous week, Frontline had 20 more articles in the media than Torm. MarketBeat recorded 25 mentions for Frontline and 5 mentions for Torm. Frontline's average media sentiment score of 0.93 beat Torm's score of 0.65 indicating that Frontline is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Torm
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Frontline
14 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Torm pays an annual dividend of $2.04 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.0%. Frontline pays an annual dividend of $6.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 13.6%. Torm pays out 33.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Frontline pays out 93.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future.

Torm has a beta of 0.12, meaning that its stock price is 88% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Frontline has a beta of 0.05, meaning that its stock price is 95% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Frontline beats Torm on 13 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Frontline compare to Ardmore Shipping?

Ardmore Shipping (NYSE:ASC) and Frontline (NYSE:FRO) are both energy companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, earnings, institutional ownership, dividends, risk, profitability, media sentiment and valuation.

Frontline has a net margin of 49.47% compared to Ardmore Shipping's net margin of 29.67%. Frontline's return on equity of 44.24% beat Ardmore Shipping's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Ardmore Shipping29.67% 15.24% 12.72%
Frontline 49.47%44.24%20.89%

In the previous week, Frontline had 19 more articles in the media than Ardmore Shipping. MarketBeat recorded 25 mentions for Frontline and 6 mentions for Ardmore Shipping. Ardmore Shipping's average media sentiment score of 1.08 beat Frontline's score of 0.93 indicating that Ardmore Shipping is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Ardmore Shipping
6 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Frontline
14 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Ardmore Shipping currently has a consensus target price of $17.00, indicating a potential downside of 5.66%. Frontline has a consensus target price of $41.62, indicating a potential downside of 8.48%. Given Ardmore Shipping's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Ardmore Shipping is more favorable than Frontline.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Ardmore Shipping
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50
Frontline
2 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.18

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Ardmore Shipping$310.20M2.37$41.01M$2.596.96
Frontline$1.97B5.14$379.08M$6.676.82

Ardmore Shipping has a beta of 0.05, meaning that its stock price is 95% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Frontline has a beta of 0.05, meaning that its stock price is 95% less volatile than the broader market.

62.2% of Ardmore Shipping shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 22.7% of Frontline shares are held by institutional investors. 48.1% of Frontline 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.

Ardmore Shipping pays an annual dividend of $3.16 per share and has a dividend yield of 17.5%. Frontline pays an annual dividend of $6.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 13.6%. Ardmore Shipping pays out 122.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Frontline pays out 93.0% 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

Frontline beats Ardmore Shipping on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Frontline compare to DHT?

Frontline (NYSE:FRO) and DHT (NYSE:DHT) are both energy companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, media sentiment, valuation, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, risk and dividends.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Frontline$1.97B5.14$379.08M$6.676.82
DHT$723.00M4.51$211.09M$2.946.88

DHT has a net margin of 65.52% compared to Frontline's net margin of 49.47%. Frontline's return on equity of 44.24% beat DHT's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Frontline49.47% 44.24% 20.89%
DHT 65.52%39.40%28.63%

In the previous week, Frontline had 20 more articles in the media than DHT. MarketBeat recorded 25 mentions for Frontline and 5 mentions for DHT. Frontline's average media sentiment score of 0.93 beat DHT's score of 0.63 indicating that Frontline is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Frontline
14 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
DHT
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

22.7% of Frontline shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 58.5% of DHT shares are held by institutional investors. 48.1% of Frontline shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.6% of DHT shares are held by 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.

Frontline has a beta of 0.05, suggesting that its share price is 95% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, DHT has a beta of -0.09, suggesting that its share price is 109% less volatile than the broader market.

Frontline currently has a consensus price target of $41.62, suggesting a potential downside of 8.48%. DHT has a consensus price target of $19.33, suggesting a potential downside of 4.43%. Given DHT's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe DHT is more favorable than Frontline.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Frontline
2 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.18
DHT
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.60

Frontline pays an annual dividend of $6.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 13.6%. DHT pays an annual dividend of $4.88 per share and has a dividend yield of 24.1%. Frontline pays out 93.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. DHT pays out 166.0% 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

Frontline beats DHT on 11 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Frontline compare to Okeanis Eco Tankers?

Frontline (NYSE:FRO) and Okeanis Eco Tankers (NYSE:ECO) are both energy companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, earnings, analyst recommendations, dividends, profitability, media sentiment, risk and valuation.

In the previous week, Frontline had 21 more articles in the media than Okeanis Eco Tankers. MarketBeat recorded 25 mentions for Frontline and 4 mentions for Okeanis Eco Tankers. Frontline's average media sentiment score of 0.93 beat Okeanis Eco Tankers' score of 0.52 indicating that Frontline is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Frontline
14 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Okeanis Eco Tankers
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Frontline pays an annual dividend of $6.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 13.6%. Okeanis Eco Tankers pays an annual dividend of $21.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 30.1%. Frontline pays out 93.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Okeanis Eco Tankers pays out 195.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future.

22.7% of Frontline shares are held by institutional investors. 48.1% of Frontline 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.

Frontline has a beta of 0.05, suggesting that its share price is 95% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Okeanis Eco Tankers has a beta of -0.11, suggesting that its share price is 111% less volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Frontline$1.97B5.14$379.08M$6.676.82
Okeanis Eco Tankers$391.55M6.95$122.95M$10.726.50

Okeanis Eco Tankers has a net margin of 56.92% compared to Frontline's net margin of 49.47%. Okeanis Eco Tankers' return on equity of 62.06% beat Frontline's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Frontline49.47% 44.24% 20.89%
Okeanis Eco Tankers 56.92%62.06%30.15%

Frontline presently has a consensus price target of $41.62, indicating a potential downside of 8.48%. Okeanis Eco Tankers has a consensus price target of $59.52, indicating a potential downside of 14.59%. Given Frontline's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Frontline is more favorable than Okeanis Eco Tankers.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Frontline
2 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.18
Okeanis Eco Tankers
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

Summary

Frontline beats Okeanis Eco Tankers on 11 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Frontline compare to Hafnia?

Hafnia (NYSE:HAFN) and Frontline (NYSE:FRO) are both energy companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, valuation, earnings, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, profitability, risk and dividends.

Hafnia pays an annual dividend of $1.15 per share and has a dividend yield of 12.8%. Frontline pays an annual dividend of $6.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 13.6%. Hafnia pays out 87.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Frontline pays out 93.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future.

Frontline has a consensus target price of $41.62, indicating a potential downside of 8.48%. Given Frontline's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Frontline is more favorable than Hafnia.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Hafnia
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50
Frontline
2 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.18

22.7% of Frontline shares are held by institutional investors. 48.1% of Frontline 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.

Hafnia has a net margin of 56.72% compared to Frontline's net margin of 49.47%. Frontline's return on equity of 44.24% beat Hafnia's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Hafnia56.72% 26.74% 17.14%
Frontline 49.47%44.24%20.89%

Hafnia has a beta of 0.65, meaning that its share price is 35% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Frontline has a beta of 0.05, meaning that its share price is 95% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Frontline had 6 more articles in the media than Hafnia. MarketBeat recorded 25 mentions for Frontline and 19 mentions for Hafnia. Frontline's average media sentiment score of 0.93 beat Hafnia's score of 0.42 indicating that Frontline is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Hafnia
3 Very Positive mention(s)
5 Positive mention(s)
7 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Frontline
14 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Hafnia$955.87M4.80$339.68M$1.326.79
Frontline$1.97B5.14$379.08M$6.676.82

Summary

Frontline beats Hafnia on 14 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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FRO vs. The Competition

MetricFrontlineOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels IndustryEnergy SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$10.12B$11.51B$10.07B$23.60B
Dividend Yield13.99%11.21%11.47%3.75%
P/E Ratio6.8218.8222.0429.37
Price / Sales5.14594.75486.9516.87
Price / Cash13.6639.8936.2331.91
Price / Book3.213.333.127.62
Net Income$379.08M$5.27B$4.33B$1.07B
7 Day Performance3.46%1.47%1.37%-0.51%
1 Month Performance14.15%7.06%6.55%0.73%
1 Year Performance108.72%37.10%38.64%13.98%

Frontline Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
FRO
Frontline
1.8384 of 5 stars
$45.47
+0.1%
$41.62
-8.5%
+117.7%$10.12B$1.97B6.8280
TRMD
Torm
3.1744 of 5 stars
$31.78
-0.1%
$37.00
+16.4%
+54.6%$3.24B$1.41B9.35440
ASC
Ardmore Shipping
1.7351 of 5 stars
$18.31
-0.5%
$17.00
-7.1%
+54.9%$745.58M$368.29M7.07990
DHT
DHT
1.7321 of 5 stars
$19.65
-0.9%
$19.33
-1.6%
+71.0%$3.17B$498.40M6.6920
ECO
Okeanis Eco Tankers
2.0877 of 5 stars
$65.19
+0.7%
$59.52
-8.7%
+157.1%$2.55B$391.55M6.0914

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