Kinder Morgan Competitors

The Williams Companies (NYSE:WMB) and Kinder Morgan (NYSE:KMI) are both large-cap oils/energy companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, earnings, valuation, institutional ownership, profitability, risk and analyst recommendations.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of recent recommendations and price targets for The Williams Companies and Kinder Morgan, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

The Williams Companies currently has a consensus price target of $23.50, indicating a potential upside of 25.20%. Kinder Morgan has a consensus price target of $17.1875, indicating a potential upside of 45.66%. Given Kinder Morgan's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Kinder Morgan is more favorable than The Williams Companies.

Volatility & Risk

The Williams Companies has a beta of 1.72, indicating that its stock price is 72% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Kinder Morgan has a beta of 0.96, indicating that its stock price is 4% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Dividends

The Williams Companies pays an annual dividend of $1.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 8.6%. Kinder Morgan pays an annual dividend of $1.05 per share and has a dividend yield of 8.9%. The Williams Companies pays out 161.6% 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 110.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. The Williams Companies has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Kinder Morgan 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.

Profitability

This table compares The Williams Companies and Kinder Morgan's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

83.6% of The Williams Companies shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 60.6% of Kinder Morgan shares are held by institutional investors. 0.3% of The Williams Companies shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 14.2% of Kinder Morgan 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.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares The Williams Companies and Kinder Morgan's top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Summary

The Williams Companies beats Kinder Morgan on 10 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

Kinder Morgan (NYSE:KMI) and Targa Resources (NYSE:TRGP) are both oils/energy companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, dividends, risk, institutional ownership, profitability, valuation and earnings.

Profitability

This table compares Kinder Morgan and Targa Resources' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Risk & Volatility

Kinder Morgan has a beta of 0.96, suggesting that its share price is 4% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Targa Resources has a beta of 2.95, suggesting that its share price is 195% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Kinder Morgan and Targa Resources' gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Insider & Institutional Ownership

60.6% of Kinder Morgan shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 80.9% of Targa Resources shares are owned by institutional investors. 14.2% of Kinder Morgan shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.5% of Targa Resources shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Dividends

Kinder Morgan pays an annual dividend of $1.05 per share and has a dividend yield of 8.9%. Targa Resources pays an annual dividend of $0.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.6%. Kinder Morgan pays out 110.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Targa Resources pays out -49.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Kinder Morgan 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.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current recommendations and price targets for Kinder Morgan and Targa Resources, as reported by MarketBeat.

Kinder Morgan currently has a consensus price target of $17.1875, indicating a potential upside of 45.66%. Targa Resources has a consensus price target of $24.5294, indicating a potential upside of 55.84%. Given Targa Resources' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Targa Resources is more favorable than Kinder Morgan.

Summary

Kinder Morgan beats Targa Resources on 12 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

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

Insider & Institutional Ownership

60.6% of Kinder Morgan shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 26.0% of Frontline shares are held by institutional investors. 14.2% of Kinder Morgan shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 48.1% of Frontline shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Volatility and Risk

Kinder Morgan has a beta of 0.96, suggesting that its stock price is 4% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Frontline has a beta of 0.42, suggesting that its stock price is 58% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent ratings and price targets for Kinder Morgan and Frontline, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Kinder Morgan presently has a consensus target price of $17.1875, indicating a potential upside of 45.66%. Frontline has a consensus target price of $10.7125, indicating a potential upside of 94.07%. Given Frontline's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Frontline is more favorable than Kinder Morgan.

Profitability

This table compares Kinder Morgan and Frontline's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Dividends

Kinder Morgan pays an annual dividend of $1.05 per share and has a dividend yield of 8.9%. Frontline pays an annual dividend of $2.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 36.4%. Kinder Morgan pays out 110.5% 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 243.9% 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 2 consecutive years.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Kinder Morgan and Frontline's revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Summary

Kinder Morgan beats Frontline on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

SFL (NYSE:SFL) and Kinder Morgan (NYSE:KMI) are both transportation companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, dividends, analyst recommendations, risk, institutional ownership, earnings and valuation.

Dividends

SFL pays an annual dividend of $1.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 15.5%. Kinder Morgan pays an annual dividend of $1.05 per share and has a dividend yield of 8.9%. SFL pays out 91.7% 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 110.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. SFL has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Kinder Morgan has increased its dividend for 2 consecutive years. SFL is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Risk & Volatility

SFL has a beta of 1.2, indicating that its share price is 20% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Kinder Morgan has a beta of 0.96, indicating that its share price is 4% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

31.0% of SFL shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 60.6% of Kinder Morgan shares are owned by institutional investors. 14.2% of Kinder Morgan shares are owned 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.

Profitability

This table compares SFL and Kinder Morgan's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of recent ratings and recommmendations for SFL and Kinder Morgan, as provided by MarketBeat.

SFL presently has a consensus target price of $11.54, indicating a potential upside of 77.81%. Kinder Morgan has a consensus target price of $17.1875, indicating a potential upside of 45.66%. Given SFL's higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe SFL is more favorable than Kinder Morgan.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares SFL and Kinder Morgan's top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Summary

Kinder Morgan beats SFL on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Golar LNG (NASDAQ:GLNG) and Kinder Morgan (NYSE:KMI) are both transportation companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, valuation, dividends, earnings and profitability.

Volatility and Risk

Golar LNG has a beta of 0.9, meaning that its stock price is 10% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Kinder Morgan has a beta of 0.96, meaning that its stock price is 4% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

58.6% of Golar LNG shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 60.6% of Kinder Morgan shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.0% of Golar LNG shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 14.2% of Kinder Morgan shares are owned 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.

Profitability

This table compares Golar LNG and Kinder Morgan's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent recommendations for Golar LNG and Kinder Morgan, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Golar LNG currently has a consensus price target of $13.10, suggesting a potential upside of 71.24%. Kinder Morgan has a consensus price target of $17.1875, suggesting a potential upside of 45.66%. Given Golar LNG's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Golar LNG is more favorable than Kinder Morgan.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Golar LNG and Kinder Morgan's top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Kinder Morgan has higher revenue and earnings than Golar LNG.

Summary

Kinder Morgan beats Golar LNG on 10 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

Scorpio Tankers (NYSE:STNG) and Kinder Morgan (NYSE:KMI) are both transportation companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, valuation, dividends, earnings and profitability.

Dividends

Scorpio Tankers pays an annual dividend of $0.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.6%. Kinder Morgan pays an annual dividend of $1.05 per share and has a dividend yield of 8.9%. Scorpio Tankers pays out -42.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Kinder Morgan pays out 110.5% 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 has raised 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.

Risk and Volatility

Scorpio Tankers has a beta of 0.9, suggesting that its stock price is 10% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Kinder Morgan has a beta of 0.96, suggesting that its stock price is 4% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

48.4% of Scorpio Tankers shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 60.6% of Kinder Morgan shares are held by institutional investors. 14.2% of Kinder Morgan 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.

Profitability

This table compares Scorpio Tankers and Kinder Morgan's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent recommendations for Scorpio Tankers and Kinder Morgan, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Scorpio Tankers currently has a consensus price target of $24.3333, suggesting a potential upside of 183.94%. Kinder Morgan has a consensus price target of $17.1875, suggesting a potential upside of 45.66%. Given Scorpio Tankers' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Scorpio Tankers is more favorable than Kinder Morgan.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Scorpio Tankers and Kinder Morgan's gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Summary

Kinder Morgan beats Scorpio Tankers on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.