Huaneng Power International Competitors

Huaneng Power International (NYSE:HNP) and PPL (NYSE:PPL) are both utilities companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, valuation, risk, institutional ownership, dividends, profitability and earnings.

Profitability

This table compares Huaneng Power International and PPL's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of current ratings and price targets for Huaneng Power International and PPL, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

PPL has a consensus target price of $35.9286, indicating a potential upside of 32.38%. Given PPL's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe PPL is more favorable than Huaneng Power International.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Huaneng Power International and PPL's revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Insider & Institutional Ownership

0.2% of Huaneng Power International shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 67.2% of PPL shares are held by institutional investors. 0.2% of PPL shares are held 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.

Volatility & Risk

Huaneng Power International has a beta of 0.74, indicating that its stock price is 26% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, PPL has a beta of 0.72, indicating that its stock price is 28% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Dividends

Huaneng Power International pays an annual dividend of $0.68 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.1%. PPL pays an annual dividend of $1.66 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.1%. Huaneng Power International pays out 1,700.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. PPL pays out 67.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. PPL has raised its dividend for 9 consecutive years. PPL is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Summary

PPL beats Huaneng Power International on 15 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Edison International (NYSE:EIX) and Huaneng Power International (NYSE:HNP) are both utilities companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, risk, valuation, profitability, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and dividends.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Edison International and Huaneng Power International's revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current ratings and target prices for Edison International and Huaneng Power International, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Edison International presently has a consensus target price of $68.0909, suggesting a potential upside of 24.03%. Given Edison International's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe Edison International is more favorable than Huaneng Power International.

Dividends

Edison International pays an annual dividend of $2.65 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.8%. Huaneng Power International pays an annual dividend of $0.68 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.1%. Edison International pays out 56.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Huaneng Power International pays out 1,700.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Edison International has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Volatility and Risk

Edison International has a beta of 0.52, suggesting that its share price is 48% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Huaneng Power International has a beta of 0.74, suggesting that its share price is 26% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

87.6% of Edison International shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.2% of Huaneng Power International shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.6% of Edison International shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Profitability

This table compares Edison International and Huaneng Power International's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

Edison International beats Huaneng Power International on 14 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Huaneng Power International (NYSE:HNP) and Fortis (NYSE:FTS) are both utilities companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, risk, analyst recommendations, valuation, institutional ownership, profitability and earnings.

Dividends

Huaneng Power International pays an annual dividend of $0.68 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.1%. Fortis pays an annual dividend of $1.54 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.9%. Huaneng Power International pays out 1,700.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Fortis pays out 80.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Fortis has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Huaneng Power International and Fortis' gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Insider and Institutional Ownership

0.2% of Huaneng Power International shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 47.8% of Fortis shares are held by institutional investors. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Profitability

This table compares Huaneng Power International and Fortis' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of recent ratings for Huaneng Power International and Fortis, as provided by MarketBeat.

Fortis has a consensus price target of $59.5714, suggesting a potential upside of 50.62%. Given Fortis' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Fortis is more favorable than Huaneng Power International.

Risk & Volatility

Huaneng Power International has a beta of 0.74, meaning that its share price is 26% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Fortis has a beta of 0.22, meaning that its share price is 78% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

Fortis beats Huaneng Power International on 13 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

FirstEnergy (NYSE:FE) and Huaneng Power International (NYSE:HNP) are both utilities companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, earnings, dividends, profitability, valuation, analyst recommendations and institutional ownership.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares FirstEnergy and Huaneng Power International's gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Dividends

FirstEnergy pays an annual dividend of $1.56 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.8%. Huaneng Power International pays an annual dividend of $0.68 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.1%. FirstEnergy pays out 60.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Huaneng Power International pays out 1,700.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. FirstEnergy has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Profitability

This table compares FirstEnergy and Huaneng Power International's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current recommendations for FirstEnergy and Huaneng Power International, as provided by MarketBeat.

FirstEnergy presently has a consensus price target of $39.3846, indicating a potential upside of 20.04%. Given FirstEnergy's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe FirstEnergy is more favorable than Huaneng Power International.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

80.0% of FirstEnergy shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.2% of Huaneng Power International shares are held by institutional investors. 0.3% of FirstEnergy 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.

Volatility & Risk

FirstEnergy has a beta of 0.2, indicating that its stock price is 80% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Huaneng Power International has a beta of 0.74, indicating that its stock price is 26% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

FirstEnergy beats Huaneng Power International on 14 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Huaneng Power International (NYSE:HNP) and Entergy (NYSE:ETR) are both utilities companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, earnings, valuation, institutional ownership, risk, profitability and analyst recommendations.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Huaneng Power International and Entergy's top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Institutional & Insider Ownership

0.2% of Huaneng Power International shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 84.6% of Entergy shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.3% of Entergy shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Risk & Volatility

Huaneng Power International has a beta of 0.74, suggesting that its stock price is 26% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Entergy has a beta of 0.5, suggesting that its stock price is 50% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares Huaneng Power International and Entergy's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current ratings and recommmendations for Huaneng Power International and Entergy, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Entergy has a consensus price target of $111.8333, suggesting a potential upside of 26.00%. Given Entergy's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Entergy is more favorable than Huaneng Power International.

Dividends

Huaneng Power International pays an annual dividend of $0.68 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.1%. Entergy pays an annual dividend of $3.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.3%. Huaneng Power International pays out 1,700.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Entergy pays out 70.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Entergy has increased its dividend for 6 consecutive years.

Summary

Entergy beats Huaneng Power International on 14 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Huaneng Power International (NYSE:HNP) and Avangrid (NYSE:AGR) are both utilities companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, analyst recommendations, valuation, institutional ownership, earnings, profitability and risk.

Profitability

This table compares Huaneng Power International and Avangrid's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Huaneng Power International and Avangrid's revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Risk and Volatility

Huaneng Power International has a beta of 0.74, suggesting that its share price is 26% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Avangrid has a beta of 0.21, suggesting that its share price is 79% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of current ratings and price targets for Huaneng Power International and Avangrid, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Avangrid has a consensus price target of $54.25, suggesting a potential upside of 18.04%. Given Avangrid's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Avangrid is more favorable than Huaneng Power International.

Dividends

Huaneng Power International pays an annual dividend of $0.68 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.1%. Avangrid pays an annual dividend of $1.76 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.8%. Huaneng Power International pays out 1,700.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Avangrid pays out 81.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Avangrid has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

0.2% of Huaneng Power International shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 13.7% of Avangrid shares are held by institutional investors. 0.1% of Avangrid shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Avangrid beats Huaneng Power International on 14 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.