HollyFrontier Competitors

HollyFrontier (NYSE:HFC) and Phillips 66 (NYSE:PSX) are both oils/energy companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, valuation, risk, earnings, dividends, analyst recommendations and institutional ownership.

Dividends

HollyFrontier pays an annual dividend of $1.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.7%. Phillips 66 pays an annual dividend of $3.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.2%. HollyFrontier pays out 28.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Phillips 66 pays out 44.7% 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. HollyFrontier has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Phillips 66 has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Profitability

This table compares HollyFrontier and Phillips 66's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

84.4% of HollyFrontier shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 64.6% of Phillips 66 shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.4% of HollyFrontier shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.6% of Phillips 66 shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares HollyFrontier and Phillips 66's top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Phillips 66 has higher revenue and earnings than HollyFrontier. HollyFrontier is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Phillips 66, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current ratings and target prices for HollyFrontier and Phillips 66, as reported by MarketBeat.

HollyFrontier currently has a consensus target price of $32.75, indicating a potential downside of 14.62%. Phillips 66 has a consensus target price of $73.2353, indicating a potential downside of 13.48%. Given Phillips 66's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Phillips 66 is more favorable than HollyFrontier.

Volatility & Risk

HollyFrontier has a beta of 1.83, suggesting that its share price is 83% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Phillips 66 has a beta of 1.67, suggesting that its share price is 67% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

Phillips 66 beats HollyFrontier on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

HollyFrontier (NYSE:HFC) and Marathon Petroleum (NYSE:MPC) are both oils/energy companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, valuation, risk, earnings, dividends, analyst recommendations and institutional ownership.

Dividends

HollyFrontier pays an annual dividend of $1.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.7%. Marathon Petroleum pays an annual dividend of $2.32 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.1%. HollyFrontier pays out 28.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Marathon Petroleum pays out 47.0% 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. HollyFrontier has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Marathon Petroleum has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Profitability

This table compares HollyFrontier and Marathon Petroleum's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

84.4% of HollyFrontier shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 73.7% of Marathon Petroleum shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.4% of HollyFrontier shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.8% of Marathon Petroleum shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares HollyFrontier and Marathon Petroleum's top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current ratings and target prices for HollyFrontier and Marathon Petroleum, as reported by MarketBeat.

HollyFrontier currently has a consensus target price of $32.75, indicating a potential downside of 14.62%. Marathon Petroleum has a consensus target price of $47.80, indicating a potential downside of 14.21%. Given Marathon Petroleum's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Marathon Petroleum is more favorable than HollyFrontier.

Volatility & Risk

HollyFrontier has a beta of 1.83, suggesting that its share price is 83% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Marathon Petroleum has a beta of 2.24, suggesting that its share price is 124% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

Marathon Petroleum beats HollyFrontier on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

HollyFrontier (NYSE:HFC) and Valero Energy (NYSE:VLO) are both oils/energy companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, valuation, risk, earnings, dividends, analyst recommendations and institutional ownership.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current ratings and target prices for HollyFrontier and Valero Energy, as reported by MarketBeat.

HollyFrontier currently has a consensus target price of $32.75, indicating a potential downside of 14.62%. Valero Energy has a consensus target price of $69.8571, indicating a potential downside of 10.74%. Given Valero Energy's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Valero Energy is more favorable than HollyFrontier.

Profitability

This table compares HollyFrontier and Valero Energy's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Dividends

HollyFrontier pays an annual dividend of $1.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.7%. Valero Energy pays an annual dividend of $3.92 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.0%. HollyFrontier pays out 28.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Valero Energy pays out 68.8% 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. HollyFrontier has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Valero Energy has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Volatility & Risk

HollyFrontier has a beta of 1.83, suggesting that its share price is 83% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Valero Energy has a beta of 2.14, suggesting that its share price is 114% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

84.4% of HollyFrontier shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 74.6% of Valero Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.4% of HollyFrontier shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of Valero Energy shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares HollyFrontier and Valero Energy's top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Summary

Valero Energy beats HollyFrontier on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

Amyris (NASDAQ:AMRS) and HollyFrontier (NYSE:HFC) are both mid-cap basic materials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, valuation, dividends and profitability.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current ratings and price targets for Amyris and HollyFrontier, as reported by MarketBeat.

Amyris presently has a consensus target price of $10.3375, indicating a potential downside of 30.15%. HollyFrontier has a consensus target price of $32.75, indicating a potential downside of 14.62%. Given HollyFrontier's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe HollyFrontier is more favorable than Amyris.

Profitability

This table compares Amyris and HollyFrontier's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Risk and Volatility

Amyris has a beta of 1.04, indicating that its share price is 4% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, HollyFrontier has a beta of 1.83, indicating that its share price is 83% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

43.5% of Amyris shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 84.4% of HollyFrontier shares are held by institutional investors. 39.7% of Amyris shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.4% of HollyFrontier 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.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Amyris and HollyFrontier's top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Summary

HollyFrontier beats Amyris on 10 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

Renewable Energy Group (NASDAQ:REGI) and HollyFrontier (NYSE:HFC) are both mid-cap oils/energy companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, valuation, dividends and profitability.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current ratings and price targets for Renewable Energy Group and HollyFrontier, as reported by MarketBeat.

Renewable Energy Group presently has a consensus target price of $84.00, indicating a potential downside of 0.46%. HollyFrontier has a consensus target price of $32.75, indicating a potential downside of 14.62%. Given Renewable Energy Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Renewable Energy Group is more favorable than HollyFrontier.

Profitability

This table compares Renewable Energy Group and HollyFrontier's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Risk and Volatility

Renewable Energy Group has a beta of 1.19, indicating that its share price is 19% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, HollyFrontier has a beta of 1.83, indicating that its share price is 83% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

96.2% of Renewable Energy Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 84.4% of HollyFrontier shares are held by institutional investors. 3.0% of Renewable Energy Group shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.4% of HollyFrontier 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.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Renewable Energy Group and HollyFrontier's top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Summary

Renewable Energy Group beats HollyFrontier on 10 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

Clean Energy Fuels (NASDAQ:CLNE) and HollyFrontier (NYSE:HFC) are both mid-cap utilities companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, valuation, dividends and profitability.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current ratings and price targets for Clean Energy Fuels and HollyFrontier, as reported by MarketBeat.

Clean Energy Fuels presently has a consensus target price of $18.6667, indicating a potential upside of 39.83%. HollyFrontier has a consensus target price of $32.75, indicating a potential downside of 14.62%. Given Clean Energy Fuels' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Clean Energy Fuels is more favorable than HollyFrontier.

Profitability

This table compares Clean Energy Fuels and HollyFrontier's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Risk and Volatility

Clean Energy Fuels has a beta of 2.02, indicating that its share price is 102% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, HollyFrontier has a beta of 1.83, indicating that its share price is 83% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

30.3% of Clean Energy Fuels shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 84.4% of HollyFrontier shares are held by institutional investors. 3.9% of Clean Energy Fuels shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.4% of HollyFrontier 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.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Clean Energy Fuels and HollyFrontier's top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Summary

Clean Energy Fuels beats HollyFrontier on 9 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.