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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 superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, risk, media sentiment, earnings, institutional ownership, valuation, dividends and profitability.

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$1.34B2.62$285.30M$6.075.67
Frontline$1.97B5.36$379.08M$6.677.12

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%

Torm has a beta of 0.12, meaning that its share price is 88% 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.

Torm currently has a consensus price target of $38.00, suggesting a potential upside of 10.40%. Frontline has a consensus price target of $45.37, suggesting a potential downside of 4.50%. Given Torm's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Torm is more favorable than Frontline.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Torm
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Frontline
2 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.18

Torm pays an annual dividend of $7.01 per share and has a dividend yield of 20.4%. Frontline pays an annual dividend of $10.44 per share and has a dividend yield of 22.0%. Torm pays out 115.5% 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 156.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future.

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 will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Frontline had 1 more articles in the media than Torm. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for Frontline and 8 mentions for Torm. Frontline's average media sentiment score of 0.63 beat Torm's score of 0.35 indicating that Frontline is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Torm
1 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Frontline
4 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

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 investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, media sentiment, valuation, profitability, earnings, risk, institutional ownership and analyst recommendations.

Frontline has higher revenue and earnings than Ardmore Shipping. Ardmore Shipping 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
Ardmore Shipping$310.20M2.31$41.01M$2.596.79
Frontline$1.97B5.36$379.08M$6.677.12

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

Ardmore Shipping pays an annual dividend of $3.16 per share and has a dividend yield of 18.0%. Frontline pays an annual dividend of $10.44 per share and has a dividend yield of 22.0%. 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 156.5% 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, Frontline had 9 more articles in the media than Ardmore Shipping. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for Frontline and 0 mentions for Ardmore Shipping. Ardmore Shipping's average media sentiment score of 1.09 beat Frontline's score of 0.63 indicating that Ardmore Shipping is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Ardmore Shipping Positive
Frontline Positive

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

Ardmore Shipping currently has a consensus target price of $17.00, indicating a potential downside of 3.28%. Frontline has a consensus target price of $45.37, indicating a potential downside of 4.50%. Given Ardmore Shipping's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities 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)
1 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 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

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%

Summary

Frontline beats Ardmore Shipping on 12 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 investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, risk, valuation, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, profitability, institutional ownership and earnings.

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$1.97B5.36$379.08M$6.677.12
DHT$498.40M6.88$211.09M$2.947.24

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%

Frontline pays an annual dividend of $10.44 per share and has a dividend yield of 22.0%. DHT pays an annual dividend of $4.88 per share and has a dividend yield of 22.9%. Frontline pays out 156.5% 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.

22.7% of Frontline shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 58.5% of DHT shares are owned by institutional investors. 48.1% of Frontline shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.6% of DHT shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Frontline presently has a consensus price target of $45.37, indicating a potential downside of 4.50%. DHT has a consensus price target of $21.00, indicating a potential downside of 1.31%. Given DHT's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly 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

In the previous week, DHT had 4 more articles in the media than Frontline. MarketBeat recorded 13 mentions for DHT and 9 mentions for Frontline. Frontline's average media sentiment score of 0.63 beat DHT's score of 0.40 indicating that Frontline is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Frontline
4 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
DHT
3 Very Positive mention(s)
5 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

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.

Summary

Frontline and DHT tied by winning 9 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 superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, dividends, media sentiment, institutional ownership, earnings, profitability, valuation and risk.

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 company is poised for long-term growth.

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

Frontline pays an annual dividend of $10.44 per share and has a dividend yield of 22.0%. Okeanis Eco Tankers pays an annual dividend of $21.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 26.9%. Frontline pays out 156.5% 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.

Frontline presently has a consensus price target of $45.37, suggesting a potential downside of 4.50%. Okeanis Eco Tankers has a consensus price target of $59.52, suggesting a potential downside of 23.66%. Given Frontline's higher possible upside, equities 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

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Frontline$1.97B5.36$379.08M$6.677.12
Okeanis Eco Tankers$391.55M7.77$122.95M$10.727.27

In the previous week, Frontline had 4 more articles in the media than Okeanis Eco Tankers. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for Frontline and 5 mentions for Okeanis Eco Tankers. Frontline's average media sentiment score of 0.63 beat Okeanis Eco Tankers' score of 0.45 indicating that Frontline is being referred to more favorably in the media.

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

Summary

Frontline beats Okeanis Eco Tankers on 10 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Frontline compare to Hafnia?

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

22.7% of Frontline shares are owned by institutional investors. 48.1% of Frontline shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Hafnia had 3 more articles in the media than Frontline. MarketBeat recorded 12 mentions for Hafnia and 9 mentions for Frontline. Frontline's average media sentiment score of 0.63 beat Hafnia's score of 0.40 indicating that Frontline is being referred to more favorably in the media.

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

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
Frontline$1.97B5.36$379.08M$6.677.12
Hafnia$955.87M4.88$339.68M$1.326.89

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
Frontline49.47% 44.24% 20.89%
Hafnia 56.72%26.74%17.14%

Frontline pays an annual dividend of $10.44 per share and has a dividend yield of 22.0%. Hafnia pays an annual dividend of $2.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 22.0%. Frontline pays out 156.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Hafnia pays out 151.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Hafnia is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

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

Frontline currently has a consensus target price of $45.37, suggesting a potential downside of 4.50%. Hafnia has a consensus target price of $12.00, suggesting a potential upside of 31.94%. Given Hafnia's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Hafnia 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
Hafnia
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.80

Summary

Frontline beats Hafnia on 11 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$10.67B$11.23B$9.80B$23.09B
Dividend Yield21.79%10.20%10.66%3.61%
P/E Ratio7.1216.7419.5424.13
Price / Sales5.36626.57511.8420.94
Price / Cash14.7739.8636.1538.68
Price / Book4.214.434.004.66
Net Income$379.08M$5.28B$4.35B$1.07B
7 Day Performance-11.60%-1.77%-1.63%-0.67%
1 Month Performance8.78%-0.77%-1.17%-4.61%
1 Year Performance97.71%30.78%31.70%7.19%

Frontline Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
FRO
Frontline
2.2845 of 5 stars
$47.50
-0.9%
$45.37
-4.5%
+107.4%$10.67B$1.97B7.1285
TRMD
Torm
3.0032 of 5 stars
$35.45
+1.0%
$38.00
+7.2%
+56.2%$3.62B$1.34B5.84481
ASC
Ardmore Shipping
1.8473 of 5 stars
$18.69
+0.1%
$17.00
-9.0%
+42.0%$761.41M$310.20M7.22940
DHT
DHT
2.3209 of 5 stars
$22.13
+0.6%
$19.33
-12.6%
+72.7%$3.56B$498.40M7.5320
ECO
Okeanis Eco Tankers
2.7426 of 5 stars
$79.65
+4.6%
$59.52
-25.3%
+161.9%$3.11B$706.47M7.4314

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