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Kinder Morgan (KMI) Competitors

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KMI vs. AM, DTM, EPD, ET, and MPLX

Should you buy Kinder Morgan stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Kinder Morgan with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Kinder Morgan include Antero Midstream (AM), DT Midstream (DTM), Enterprise Products Partners (EPD), Energy Transfer (ET), and Mplx (MPLX). These companies are all part of the "energy" sector.

How does Kinder Morgan compare to Antero Midstream?

Antero Midstream (NYSE:AM) and Kinder Morgan (NYSE:KMI) are both large-cap energy companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, media sentiment, earnings, dividends, risk, institutional ownership, profitability and valuation.

Antero Midstream has a beta of 0.68, indicating that its stock price is 32% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Kinder Morgan has a beta of 0.56, indicating that its stock price is 44% less volatile than the broader market.

Antero Midstream has a net margin of 33.90% compared to Kinder Morgan's net margin of 18.92%. Antero Midstream's return on equity of 20.38% beat Kinder Morgan's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Antero Midstream33.90% 20.38% 6.92%
Kinder Morgan 18.92%9.90%4.40%

In the previous week, Kinder Morgan had 12 more articles in the media than Antero Midstream. MarketBeat recorded 28 mentions for Kinder Morgan and 16 mentions for Antero Midstream. Kinder Morgan's average media sentiment score of 1.27 beat Antero Midstream's score of 0.46 indicating that Kinder Morgan is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Antero Midstream
4 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Kinder Morgan
23 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

54.0% of Antero Midstream shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 62.5% of Kinder Morgan shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.9% of Antero Midstream shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 12.7% of Kinder Morgan shares are owned 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.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Antero Midstream$1.19B8.83$413.16M$0.8625.68
Kinder Morgan$16.94B4.42$3.06B$1.4922.57

Antero Midstream presently has a consensus price target of $24.00, indicating a potential upside of 8.67%. Kinder Morgan has a consensus price target of $34.20, indicating a potential upside of 1.71%. Given Antero Midstream's higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Antero Midstream is more favorable than Kinder Morgan.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Antero Midstream
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33
Kinder Morgan
0 Sell rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.56

Antero Midstream pays an annual dividend of $0.90 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.1%. Kinder Morgan pays an annual dividend of $1.19 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.5%. Antero Midstream pays out 104.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Kinder Morgan pays out 79.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Kinder Morgan has increased its dividend for 9 consecutive years.

Summary

Kinder Morgan beats Antero Midstream on 12 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Kinder Morgan compare to DT Midstream?

Kinder Morgan (NYSE:KMI) and DT Midstream (NYSE:DTM) are both large-cap energy companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, dividends, risk, profitability, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, earnings and institutional ownership.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Kinder Morgan$16.94B4.42$3.06B$1.4922.57
DT Midstream$1.24B12.35$441M$4.5233.29

62.5% of Kinder Morgan shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 81.5% of DT Midstream shares are held by institutional investors. 12.7% of Kinder Morgan shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of DT Midstream shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Kinder Morgan pays an annual dividend of $1.19 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.5%. DT Midstream pays an annual dividend of $3.52 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.3%. Kinder Morgan pays out 79.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. DT Midstream pays out 77.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Kinder Morgan has increased its dividend for 9 consecutive years and DT Midstream has increased its dividend for 2 consecutive years. Kinder Morgan is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

DT Midstream has a net margin of 36.28% compared to Kinder Morgan's net margin of 18.92%. Kinder Morgan's return on equity of 9.90% beat DT Midstream's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Kinder Morgan18.92% 9.90% 4.40%
DT Midstream 36.28%9.53%4.60%

Kinder Morgan presently has a consensus target price of $34.20, suggesting a potential upside of 1.71%. DT Midstream has a consensus target price of $152.67, suggesting a potential upside of 1.45%. Given Kinder Morgan's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Kinder Morgan is more favorable than DT Midstream.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Kinder Morgan
0 Sell rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.56
DT Midstream
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.54

In the previous week, Kinder Morgan had 20 more articles in the media than DT Midstream. MarketBeat recorded 28 mentions for Kinder Morgan and 8 mentions for DT Midstream. Kinder Morgan's average media sentiment score of 1.27 beat DT Midstream's score of 0.94 indicating that Kinder Morgan is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Kinder Morgan
23 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
DT Midstream
3 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Kinder Morgan has a beta of 0.56, suggesting that its stock price is 44% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, DT Midstream has a beta of 0.75, suggesting that its stock price is 25% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Kinder Morgan beats DT Midstream on 11 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Kinder Morgan compare to Enterprise Products Partners?

Enterprise Products Partners (NYSE:EPD) and Kinder Morgan (NYSE:KMI) are both large-cap energy companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, institutional ownership, media sentiment, earnings, analyst recommendations, risk, profitability and valuation.

26.1% of Enterprise Products Partners shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 62.5% of Kinder Morgan shares are held by institutional investors. 32.6% of Enterprise Products Partners shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 12.7% of Kinder Morgan shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Enterprise Products Partners currently has a consensus target price of $39.67, indicating a potential upside of 0.52%. Kinder Morgan has a consensus target price of $34.20, indicating a potential upside of 1.71%. Given Kinder Morgan's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Kinder Morgan is more favorable than Enterprise Products Partners.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Enterprise Products Partners
1 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.47
Kinder Morgan
0 Sell rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.56

Enterprise Products Partners pays an annual dividend of $2.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.6%. Kinder Morgan pays an annual dividend of $1.19 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.5%. Enterprise Products Partners pays out 81.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Kinder Morgan pays out 79.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Enterprise Products Partners has increased its dividend for 28 consecutive years and Kinder Morgan has increased its dividend for 9 consecutive years. Enterprise Products Partners is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Kinder Morgan has a net margin of 18.92% compared to Enterprise Products Partners' net margin of 11.45%. Enterprise Products Partners' return on equity of 19.53% beat Kinder Morgan's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Enterprise Products Partners11.45% 19.53% 7.53%
Kinder Morgan 18.92%9.90%4.40%

In the previous week, Kinder Morgan had 7 more articles in the media than Enterprise Products Partners. MarketBeat recorded 28 mentions for Kinder Morgan and 21 mentions for Enterprise Products Partners. Kinder Morgan's average media sentiment score of 1.27 beat Enterprise Products Partners' score of 1.09 indicating that Kinder Morgan is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Enterprise Products Partners
14 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Kinder Morgan
23 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Enterprise Products Partners has a beta of 0.52, meaning that its share price is 48% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Kinder Morgan has a beta of 0.56, meaning that its share price is 44% less volatile than the broader market.

Enterprise Products Partners has higher revenue and earnings than Kinder Morgan. Enterprise Products Partners is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Kinder Morgan, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Enterprise Products Partners$52.60B1.62$5.81B$2.7014.62
Kinder Morgan$16.94B4.42$3.06B$1.4922.57

Summary

Kinder Morgan beats Enterprise Products Partners on 11 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Kinder Morgan compare to Energy Transfer?

Energy Transfer (NYSE:ET) and Kinder Morgan (NYSE:KMI) are both large-cap energy companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, risk, dividends, media sentiment, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations and profitability.

In the previous week, Kinder Morgan had 7 more articles in the media than Energy Transfer. MarketBeat recorded 28 mentions for Kinder Morgan and 21 mentions for Energy Transfer. Kinder Morgan's average media sentiment score of 1.27 beat Energy Transfer's score of 0.74 indicating that Kinder Morgan is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Energy Transfer
11 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
2 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Kinder Morgan
23 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Kinder Morgan has a net margin of 18.92% compared to Energy Transfer's net margin of 4.66%. Kinder Morgan's return on equity of 9.90% beat Energy Transfer's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Energy Transfer4.66% 9.77% 3.17%
Kinder Morgan 18.92%9.90%4.40%

Energy Transfer has a beta of 0.57, meaning that its stock price is 43% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Kinder Morgan has a beta of 0.56, meaning that its stock price is 44% less volatile than the broader market.

38.2% of Energy Transfer shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 62.5% of Kinder Morgan shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.3% of Energy Transfer shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 12.7% of Kinder Morgan shares are owned 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.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Energy Transfer$92.29B0.75$4.18B$1.2016.69
Kinder Morgan$16.94B4.42$3.06B$1.4922.57

Energy Transfer presently has a consensus price target of $22.73, suggesting a potential upside of 13.49%. Kinder Morgan has a consensus price target of $34.20, suggesting a potential upside of 1.71%. Given Energy Transfer's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe Energy Transfer is more favorable than Kinder Morgan.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Energy Transfer
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Kinder Morgan
0 Sell rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.56

Energy Transfer pays an annual dividend of $1.35 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.7%. Kinder Morgan pays an annual dividend of $1.19 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.5%. Energy Transfer pays out 112.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Kinder Morgan pays out 79.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Energy Transfer has increased its dividend for 4 consecutive years and Kinder Morgan has increased its dividend for 9 consecutive years.

Summary

Kinder Morgan beats Energy Transfer on 12 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Kinder Morgan compare to Mplx?

Kinder Morgan (NYSE:KMI) and Mplx (NYSE:MPLX) are both large-cap energy companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, risk, institutional ownership, profitability, valuation, earnings, media sentiment and analyst recommendations.

Kinder Morgan pays an annual dividend of $1.19 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.5%. Mplx pays an annual dividend of $4.30 per share and has a dividend yield of 7.6%. Kinder Morgan pays out 79.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Mplx pays out 93.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Kinder Morgan has raised its dividend for 9 consecutive years and Mplx has raised its dividend for 9 consecutive years.

Kinder Morgan has a beta of 0.56, suggesting that its share price is 44% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Mplx has a beta of 0.49, suggesting that its share price is 51% less volatile than the broader market.

62.5% of Kinder Morgan shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 24.3% of Mplx shares are owned by institutional investors. 12.7% of Kinder Morgan 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.

In the previous week, Kinder Morgan had 23 more articles in the media than Mplx. MarketBeat recorded 28 mentions for Kinder Morgan and 5 mentions for Mplx. Kinder Morgan's average media sentiment score of 1.27 beat Mplx's score of 0.83 indicating that Kinder Morgan is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Kinder Morgan
23 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Mplx
4 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Mplx has a net margin of 36.38% compared to Kinder Morgan's net margin of 18.92%. Mplx's return on equity of 32.74% beat Kinder Morgan's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Kinder Morgan18.92% 9.90% 4.40%
Mplx 36.38%32.74%11.25%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Kinder Morgan$16.94B4.42$3.06B$1.4922.57
Mplx$11.39B5.03$4.91B$4.6212.21

Kinder Morgan presently has a consensus price target of $34.20, indicating a potential upside of 1.71%. Mplx has a consensus price target of $61.60, indicating a potential upside of 9.16%. Given Mplx's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Mplx is more favorable than Kinder Morgan.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Kinder Morgan
0 Sell rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.56
Mplx
1 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.62

Summary

Mplx beats Kinder Morgan on 10 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

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KMI vs. The Competition

MetricKinder MorganOIL IndustryEnergy SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$74.81B$40.34B$10.60B$23.15B
Dividend Yield3.54%4.42%10.21%4.11%
P/E Ratio22.5721.5721.2830.59
Price / Sales4.426.021,014.0014.47
Price / Cash13.9681.7038.6324.79
Price / Book2.302.874.644.73
Net Income$3.06B$1.84B$4.25B$1.07B
7 Day Performance0.00%8.35%0.28%1.80%
1 Month Performance5.45%12.36%3.54%0.24%
1 Year Performance22.97%41.26%56.94%28.11%

Kinder Morgan Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
KMI
Kinder Morgan
3.4832 of 5 stars
$33.60
+0.3%
$34.20
+1.8%
+21.9%$74.77B$16.94B22.5511,028
AM
Antero Midstream
3.758 of 5 stars
$21.32
+1.9%
$24.00
+12.6%
+17.5%$10.12B$1.19B24.79590
DTM
DT Midstream
2.8572 of 5 stars
$145.48
+1.9%
$150.75
+3.6%
+45.6%$14.84B$1.24B32.18360
EPD
Enterprise Products Partners
4.6714 of 5 stars
$37.95
+2.0%
$38.93
+2.6%
+24.2%$82.03B$51.57B14.058,000
ET
Energy Transfer
4.0401 of 5 stars
$19.65
+1.6%
$22.00
+12.0%
+12.8%$67.60B$85.54B16.3722,311

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