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NE vs. CHRD, HAL, MGY, MTDR, and MUR

Should you be buying Noble stock or one of its competitors? The main competitors of Noble include Chord Energy (CHRD), Halliburton (HAL), Magnolia Oil & Gas (MGY), Matador Resources (MTDR), and Murphy Oil (MUR). These companies are all part of the "energy" sector.

How does Noble compare to Chord Energy?

Noble (NYSE:NE) and Chord Energy (NASDAQ:CHRD) are both mid-cap energy companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, institutional ownership, profitability, earnings, media sentiment, dividends, risk and analyst recommendations.

Noble presently has a consensus price target of $44.63, suggesting a potential downside of 10.70%. Chord Energy has a consensus price target of $152.23, suggesting a potential upside of 2.06%. Given Chord Energy's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Chord Energy is more favorable than Noble.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Noble
1 Sell rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Chord Energy
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.80

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Noble$3.29B2.43$216.72M$1.4334.95
Chord Energy$4.88B1.73$44.46M$0.63236.76

Noble has a net margin of 7.17% compared to Chord Energy's net margin of 0.91%. Chord Energy's return on equity of 6.71% beat Noble's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Noble7.17% 2.32% 1.40%
Chord Energy 0.91%6.71%4.26%

68.1% of Noble shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 97.8% of Chord Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.5% of Noble shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.8% of Chord Energy 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.

Noble pays an annual dividend of $2.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.0%. Chord Energy pays an annual dividend of $5.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.5%. Noble pays out 139.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Chord Energy pays out 825.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Chord Energy has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Noble is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

In the previous week, Noble had 6 more articles in the media than Chord Energy. MarketBeat recorded 14 mentions for Noble and 8 mentions for Chord Energy. Noble's average media sentiment score of 1.08 beat Chord Energy's score of 0.84 indicating that Noble is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Noble
10 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Chord Energy
4 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Noble has a beta of 0.94, meaning that its share price is 6% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Chord Energy has a beta of 0.52, meaning that its share price is 48% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

Noble and Chord Energy tied by winning 10 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Noble compare to Halliburton?

Noble (NYSE:NE) and Halliburton (NYSE:HAL) are both energy companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, institutional ownership, profitability, earnings, media sentiment, dividends, risk and analyst recommendations.

Noble pays an annual dividend of $2.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.0%. Halliburton pays an annual dividend of $0.68 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.6%. Noble pays out 139.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Halliburton pays out 37.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Halliburton has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years.

68.1% of Noble shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 85.2% of Halliburton shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.5% of Noble shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.6% of Halliburton 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, Halliburton had 17 more articles in the media than Noble. MarketBeat recorded 31 mentions for Halliburton and 14 mentions for Noble. Noble's average media sentiment score of 1.08 beat Halliburton's score of 0.56 indicating that Noble is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Noble
10 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Halliburton
16 Very Positive mention(s)
6 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
5 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Noble$3.29B2.43$216.72M$1.4334.95
Halliburton$22.17B1.57$1.28B$1.8222.93

Noble presently has a consensus price target of $44.63, suggesting a potential downside of 10.70%. Halliburton has a consensus price target of $41.09, suggesting a potential downside of 1.53%. Given Halliburton's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Halliburton is more favorable than Noble.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Noble
1 Sell rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Halliburton
1 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
17 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

Noble has a net margin of 7.17% compared to Halliburton's net margin of 6.95%. Halliburton's return on equity of 19.04% beat Noble's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Noble7.17% 2.32% 1.40%
Halliburton 6.95%19.04%7.96%

Noble has a beta of 0.94, meaning that its share price is 6% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Halliburton has a beta of 0.73, meaning that its share price is 27% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

Halliburton beats Noble on 12 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Noble compare to Magnolia Oil & Gas?

Noble (NYSE:NE) and Magnolia Oil & Gas (NYSE:MGY) are both mid-cap energy companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, earnings, dividends, profitability, valuation, risk, media sentiment and analyst recommendations.

Noble pays an annual dividend of $2.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.0%. Magnolia Oil & Gas pays an annual dividend of $0.66 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. Noble pays out 139.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Magnolia Oil & Gas pays out 38.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Magnolia Oil & Gas has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years.

68.1% of Noble shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 94.7% of Magnolia Oil & Gas shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.5% of Noble shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.9% of Magnolia Oil & Gas shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Magnolia Oil & Gas had 9 more articles in the media than Noble. MarketBeat recorded 23 mentions for Magnolia Oil & Gas and 14 mentions for Noble. Noble's average media sentiment score of 1.08 beat Magnolia Oil & Gas' score of 0.72 indicating that Noble is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Noble
10 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Magnolia Oil & Gas
4 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Magnolia Oil & Gas has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Noble. Magnolia Oil & Gas is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Noble, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Noble$3.29B2.43$216.72M$1.4334.95
Magnolia Oil & Gas$1.31B4.39$325.25M$1.7217.96

Noble presently has a consensus price target of $44.63, suggesting a potential downside of 10.70%. Magnolia Oil & Gas has a consensus price target of $31.08, suggesting a potential upside of 0.65%. Given Magnolia Oil & Gas' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Magnolia Oil & Gas is more favorable than Noble.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Noble
1 Sell rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Magnolia Oil & Gas
0 Sell rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.53

Magnolia Oil & Gas has a net margin of 24.79% compared to Noble's net margin of 7.17%. Magnolia Oil & Gas' return on equity of 16.67% beat Noble's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Noble7.17% 2.32% 1.40%
Magnolia Oil & Gas 24.79%16.67%11.53%

Noble has a beta of 0.94, indicating that its stock price is 6% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Magnolia Oil & Gas has a beta of 0.75, indicating that its stock price is 25% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

Magnolia Oil & Gas beats Noble on 14 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Noble compare to Matador Resources?

Matador Resources (NYSE:MTDR) and Noble (NYSE:NE) are both mid-cap energy companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, valuation, dividends, risk, profitability, media sentiment, analyst recommendations and institutional ownership.

Matador Resources has a net margin of 20.54% compared to Noble's net margin of 7.17%. Matador Resources' return on equity of 12.36% beat Noble's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Matador Resources20.54% 12.36% 6.28%
Noble 7.17%2.32%1.40%

Matador Resources currently has a consensus price target of $62.62, suggesting a potential downside of 0.55%. Noble has a consensus price target of $44.63, suggesting a potential downside of 10.70%. Given Matador Resources' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Matador Resources is more favorable than Noble.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Matador Resources
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.69
Noble
1 Sell rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

In the previous week, Noble had 8 more articles in the media than Matador Resources. MarketBeat recorded 14 mentions for Noble and 6 mentions for Matador Resources. Noble's average media sentiment score of 1.08 beat Matador Resources' score of 0.50 indicating that Noble is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Matador Resources
2 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Noble
10 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Matador Resources pays an annual dividend of $1.50 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.4%. Noble pays an annual dividend of $2.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.0%. Matador Resources pays out 24.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Noble pays out 139.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Matador Resources has increased its dividend for 4 consecutive years.

92.0% of Matador Resources shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 68.1% of Noble shares are held by institutional investors. 5.8% of Matador Resources shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.5% of Noble shares are held by 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.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Matador Resources$3.70B2.12$759.22M$6.1010.32
Noble$3.29B2.43$216.72M$1.4334.95

Matador Resources has a beta of 0.81, suggesting that its stock price is 19% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Noble has a beta of 0.94, suggesting that its stock price is 6% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

Matador Resources beats Noble on 14 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Noble compare to Murphy Oil?

Murphy Oil (NYSE:MUR) and Noble (NYSE:NE) are both mid-cap energy companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, risk, profitability, dividends, valuation, media sentiment, analyst recommendations and institutional ownership.

78.3% of Murphy Oil shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 68.1% of Noble shares are held by institutional investors. 5.8% of Murphy Oil shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.5% of Noble shares are held by company 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.

Noble has a net margin of 7.17% compared to Murphy Oil's net margin of 3.83%. Murphy Oil's return on equity of 3.73% beat Noble's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Murphy Oil3.83% 3.73% 2.01%
Noble 7.17%2.32%1.40%

Murphy Oil pays an annual dividend of $1.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.4%. Noble pays an annual dividend of $2.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.0%. Murphy Oil pays out 194.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Noble pays out 139.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Murphy Oil has increased its dividend for 5 consecutive years. Noble is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Murphy Oil currently has a consensus target price of $33.27, suggesting a potential downside of 20.23%. Noble has a consensus target price of $44.63, suggesting a potential downside of 10.70%. Given Noble's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Noble is more favorable than Murphy Oil.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Murphy Oil
1 Sell rating(s)
12 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.07
Noble
1 Sell rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

In the previous week, Murphy Oil had 6 more articles in the media than Noble. MarketBeat recorded 20 mentions for Murphy Oil and 14 mentions for Noble. Noble's average media sentiment score of 1.08 beat Murphy Oil's score of 0.76 indicating that Noble is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Murphy Oil
3 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Noble
10 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Murphy Oil has a beta of 0.55, suggesting that its stock price is 45% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Noble has a beta of 0.94, suggesting that its stock price is 6% less volatile than the S&P 500.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Murphy Oil$2.72B2.20$104.23M$0.7257.93
Noble$3.29B2.43$216.72M$1.4334.95

Summary

Noble beats Murphy Oil on 10 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

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NE vs. The Competition

MetricNobleOIL&GAS IndustryEnergy SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$7.97B$4.17B$10.78B$22.95B
Dividend Yield3.96%3.31%10.18%4.03%
P/E Ratio34.9510.3215.6828.58
Price / Sales2.431.911,019.7923.57
Price / Cash11.738.9737.4019.03
Price / Book1.741.664.444.68
Net Income$216.72M-$58.71M$4.24B$1.07B
7 Day Performance-2.06%-0.45%1.70%0.89%
1 Month Performance0.09%6.24%5.32%6.56%
1 Year Performance125.03%143.81%66.04%31.66%

Noble Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
NE
Noble
3.5631 of 5 stars
$49.97
-1.9%
$44.63
-10.7%
N/A$7.97B$3.29B34.954,500
CHRD
Chord Energy
3.0999 of 5 stars
$145.21
-0.6%
$152.23
+4.8%
N/A$8.23B$4.88B230.50530
HAL
Halliburton
4.1172 of 5 stars
$42.07
+0.6%
$41.09
-2.3%
N/A$35.12B$22.17B23.1046,000
MGY
Magnolia Oil & Gas
2.4757 of 5 stars
$29.98
-0.9%
$31.08
+3.7%
N/A$5.59B$1.31B17.42210
MTDR
Matador Resources
3.6959 of 5 stars
$62.83
-0.1%
$62.62
-0.3%
N/A$7.81B$3.70B10.30290

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