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

Should you buy Noble stock or one of its competitors? Noble's main competitors and comparable companies include Chord Energy (CHRD), Halliburton (HAL), Matador Resources (MTDR), Murphy Oil (MUR), and Nabors Industries (NBR). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. 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 superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, risk, media sentiment, institutional ownership, profitability, analyst recommendations, valuation and dividends.

Noble pays an annual dividend of $2.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.4%. Chord Energy pays an annual dividend of $5.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.8%. Noble pays out 215.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Chord Energy pays out 34.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Chord Energy has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

In the previous week, Chord Energy had 10 more articles in the media than Noble. MarketBeat recorded 18 mentions for Chord Energy and 8 mentions for Noble. Chord Energy's average media sentiment score of 0.71 beat Noble's score of 0.56 indicating that Chord Energy is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Noble
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Chord Energy
11 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

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 insiders. Comparatively, 0.8% of Chord Energy shares are owned 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.

Noble has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Chord Energy. Chord Energy 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$3.29B2.19$216.72M$0.9348.50
Chord Energy$4.88B1.54$44.46M$14.929.20

Noble has a beta of 0.93, suggesting that its share price is 7% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Chord Energy has a beta of 0.48, suggesting that its share price is 52% less volatile than the broader market.

Noble currently has a consensus price target of $44.71, indicating a potential downside of 0.87%. Chord Energy has a consensus price target of $152.54, indicating a potential upside of 11.08%. Given Chord Energy's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly 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)
6 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.30
Chord Energy
1 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.69

Chord Energy has a net margin of 13.42% compared to Noble's net margin of 4.88%. Chord Energy's return on equity of 10.18% beat Noble's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Noble4.88% 1.93% 1.18%
Chord Energy 13.42%10.18%6.24%

Summary

Chord Energy beats Noble on 13 of the 19 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 superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, valuation, dividends, media sentiment, profitability, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations and risk.

Noble has a beta of 0.93, meaning that its stock price is 7% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Halliburton has a beta of 0.73, meaning that its stock price is 27% less volatile than the broader market.

Noble pays an annual dividend of $2.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.4%. Halliburton pays an annual dividend of $0.68 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.0%. Noble pays out 215.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Halliburton pays out 35.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Halliburton has increased its dividend for 4 consecutive years.

In the previous week, Halliburton had 2 more articles in the media than Noble. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for Halliburton and 8 mentions for Noble. Noble's average media sentiment score of 0.56 beat Halliburton's score of 0.40 indicating that Noble is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Noble
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Halliburton
7 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
2 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

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 endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Noble presently has a consensus target price of $44.71, suggesting a potential downside of 0.87%. Halliburton has a consensus target price of $43.10, suggesting a potential upside of 25.12%. Given Halliburton's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Halliburton is more favorable than Noble.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Noble
1 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.30
Halliburton
1 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
18 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.68

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$3.29B2.19$216.72M$0.9348.50
Halliburton$22.18B1.29$1.28B$1.9118.03

Halliburton has a net margin of 7.16% compared to Noble's net margin of 4.88%. Halliburton's return on equity of 18.71% beat Noble's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Noble4.88% 1.93% 1.18%
Halliburton 7.16%18.71%7.89%

Summary

Halliburton beats Noble on 13 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 investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, media sentiment, risk, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, earnings, valuation and profitability.

In the previous week, Matador Resources had 25 more articles in the media than Noble. MarketBeat recorded 33 mentions for Matador Resources and 8 mentions for Noble. Matador Resources' average media sentiment score of 0.67 beat Noble's score of 0.56 indicating that Matador Resources is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Matador Resources
12 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
3 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Noble
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

92.0% of Matador Resources shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 68.1% of Noble shares are held by institutional investors. 5.9% of Matador Resources 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, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Matador Resources currently has a consensus target price of $66.07, indicating a potential upside of 23.25%. Noble has a consensus target price of $44.71, indicating a potential downside of 0.87%. Given Matador Resources' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities 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)
5 Hold rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.76
Noble
1 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.30

Matador Resources has a beta of 0.76, indicating that its share price is 24% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Noble has a beta of 0.93, indicating that its share price is 7% less volatile than the broader market.

Matador Resources has a net margin of 19.85% compared to Noble's net margin of 4.88%. Matador Resources' return on equity of 13.18% beat Noble's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Matador Resources19.85% 13.18% 6.46%
Noble 4.88%1.93%1.18%

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$3.70B1.79$759.22M$5.839.20
Noble$3.29B2.19$216.72M$0.9348.50

Matador Resources pays an annual dividend of $1.50 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.8%. Noble pays an annual dividend of $2.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.4%. Matador Resources pays out 25.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Noble pays out 215.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Matador Resources has increased its dividend for 4 consecutive years.

Summary

Matador Resources beats Noble on 15 of the 19 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 better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, valuation, analyst recommendations, dividends, institutional ownership, profitability, media sentiment and earnings.

Noble has higher revenue and earnings than Murphy Oil. Murphy Oil 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
Murphy Oil$2.72B1.83$104.23M$2.0217.14
Noble$3.29B2.19$216.72M$0.9348.50

Murphy Oil has a net margin of 9.74% compared to Noble's net margin of 4.88%. Murphy Oil's return on equity of 6.63% beat Noble's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Murphy Oil9.74% 6.63% 3.51%
Noble 4.88%1.93%1.18%

Murphy Oil pays an annual dividend of $1.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.0%. Noble pays an annual dividend of $2.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.4%. Murphy Oil pays out 69.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Noble pays out 215.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Murphy Oil has increased its dividend for 5 consecutive years.

In the previous week, Murphy Oil had 2 more articles in the media than Noble. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for Murphy Oil and 8 mentions for Noble. Murphy Oil's average media sentiment score of 0.79 beat Noble's score of 0.56 indicating that Murphy Oil is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Murphy Oil
2 Very Positive mention(s)
5 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Noble
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Murphy Oil presently has a consensus target price of $37.50, indicating a potential upside of 8.30%. Noble has a consensus target price of $44.71, indicating a potential downside of 0.87%. Given Murphy Oil's higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Murphy Oil is more favorable than Noble.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Murphy Oil
3 Sell rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Noble
1 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.30

Murphy Oil has a beta of 0.5, meaning that its share price is 50% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Noble has a beta of 0.93, meaning that its share price is 7% less volatile than the broader market.

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

Summary

Murphy Oil beats Noble on 12 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Noble compare to Nabors Industries?

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

68.1% of Noble shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 81.9% of Nabors Industries shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.5% of Noble shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 5.3% of Nabors Industries 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.

Noble presently has a consensus price target of $44.71, suggesting a potential downside of 0.87%. Nabors Industries has a consensus price target of $101.14, suggesting a potential upside of 7.59%. Given Nabors Industries' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Nabors Industries is more favorable than Noble.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Noble
1 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.30
Nabors Industries
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

Nabors Industries has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Noble. Nabors Industries 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$3.29B2.19$216.72M$0.9348.50
Nabors Industries$3.21B0.43$286.62M$13.446.99

Noble has a beta of 0.93, meaning that its share price is 7% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Nabors Industries has a beta of 0.98, meaning that its share price is 2% less volatile than the broader market.

Nabors Industries has a net margin of 7.64% compared to Noble's net margin of 4.88%. Noble's return on equity of 1.93% beat Nabors Industries' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Noble4.88% 1.93% 1.18%
Nabors Industries 7.64%-7.06%-1.45%

In the previous week, Noble had 5 more articles in the media than Nabors Industries. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for Noble and 3 mentions for Nabors Industries. Noble's average media sentiment score of 0.56 beat Nabors Industries' 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
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Nabors Industries
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

Nabors Industries beats Noble on 8 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

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NE vs. The Competition

MetricNobleEnergy Equipment & Services IndustryEnergy SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$7.20B$3.71B$9.73B$24.22B
Dividend Yield4.54%13.37%11.58%3.69%
P/E Ratio48.5044.7720.0730.22
Price / Sales2.1931.13392.7820.22
Price / Cash10.2321.1036.0833.80
Price / Book1.612.202.976.61
Net Income$216.72M$61.74M$4.32B$1.06B
7 Day Performance10.66%5.74%3.58%0.55%
1 Month Performance7.86%5.43%4.37%3.13%
1 Year Performance64.43%57.88%38.78%18.71%

Noble Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
NE
Noble
2.3089 of 5 stars
$45.11
+1.8%
$44.71
-0.9%
+60.8%$7.20B$3.29B48.504,500
CHRD
Chord Energy
3.6369 of 5 stars
$132.62
+2.1%
$152.38
+14.9%
+32.7%$7.47B$4.88BN/A530
HAL
Halliburton
4.8884 of 5 stars
$32.46
+2.0%
$43.10
+32.8%
+55.3%$27.04B$22.37B16.9946,000
MTDR
Matador Resources
4.9474 of 5 stars
$48.68
+3.5%
$66.00
+35.6%
+7.6%$6.04B$3.70B12.51290
MUR
Murphy Oil
3.6058 of 5 stars
$33.12
-8.1%
$38.33
+15.8%
+49.4%$4.75B$2.72B56.13690

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