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NFG vs. AM, KMI, NJR, OGS, and ATO

Should you buy National Fuel Gas stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares National Fuel Gas 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 National Fuel Gas include Antero Midstream (AM), Kinder Morgan (KMI), NewJersey Resources (NJR), ONE Gas (OGS), and Atmos Energy (ATO).

How does National Fuel Gas compare to Antero Midstream?

National Fuel Gas (NYSE:NFG) and Antero Midstream (NYSE:AM) are both energy companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, institutional ownership, dividends, analyst recommendations, profitability, earnings, valuation and risk.

National Fuel Gas has higher revenue and earnings than Antero Midstream. National Fuel Gas 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
National Fuel Gas$2.51B3.10$518.50M$7.2011.35
Antero Midstream$1.31B7.84$413.16M$0.8425.81

National Fuel Gas has a beta of 0.37, suggesting that its stock price is 63% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Antero Midstream has a beta of 0.64, suggesting that its stock price is 36% less volatile than the broader market.

74.0% of National Fuel Gas shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 54.0% of Antero Midstream shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.3% of National Fuel Gas shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.1% of Antero Midstream shares are owned by company 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.

Antero Midstream has a net margin of 32.41% compared to National Fuel Gas' net margin of 26.97%. Antero Midstream's return on equity of 20.07% beat National Fuel Gas' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
National Fuel Gas26.97% 19.61% 7.62%
Antero Midstream 32.41%20.07%6.66%

National Fuel Gas presently has a consensus target price of $105.50, indicating a potential upside of 29.16%. Antero Midstream has a consensus target price of $24.25, indicating a potential upside of 11.85%. Given National Fuel Gas' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe National Fuel Gas is more favorable than Antero Midstream.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
National Fuel Gas
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.75
Antero Midstream
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.17

In the previous week, National Fuel Gas had 5 more articles in the media than Antero Midstream. MarketBeat recorded 18 mentions for National Fuel Gas and 13 mentions for Antero Midstream. Antero Midstream's average media sentiment score of 1.24 beat National Fuel Gas' score of 1.08 indicating that Antero Midstream is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
National Fuel Gas
12 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Antero Midstream
8 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

National Fuel Gas pays an annual dividend of $2.22 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.7%. Antero Midstream pays an annual dividend of $0.90 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.2%. National Fuel Gas pays out 30.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Antero Midstream pays out 107.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. National Fuel Gas has raised its dividend for 55 consecutive years.

Summary

National Fuel Gas beats Antero Midstream on 12 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does National Fuel Gas compare to Kinder Morgan?

National Fuel Gas (NYSE:NFG) and Kinder Morgan (NYSE:KMI) 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.

Kinder Morgan has higher revenue and earnings than National Fuel Gas. National Fuel Gas 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
National Fuel Gas$2.51B3.10$518.50M$7.2011.35
Kinder Morgan$16.94B4.19$3.06B$1.5620.45

National Fuel Gas pays an annual dividend of $2.22 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.7%. Kinder Morgan pays an annual dividend of $1.19 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.7%. National Fuel Gas pays out 30.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Kinder Morgan pays out 76.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. National Fuel Gas has raised its dividend for 55 consecutive years and Kinder Morgan has raised its dividend for 9 consecutive years.

National Fuel Gas presently has a consensus price target of $105.50, suggesting a potential upside of 29.16%. Kinder Morgan has a consensus price target of $35.50, suggesting a potential upside of 11.29%. Given National Fuel Gas' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe National Fuel Gas is more favorable than Kinder Morgan.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
National Fuel Gas
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.75
Kinder Morgan
0 Sell rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.44

National Fuel Gas has a beta of 0.37, indicating that its share price is 63% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Kinder Morgan has a beta of 0.54, indicating that its share price is 46% less volatile than the broader market.

74.0% of National Fuel Gas shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 62.5% of Kinder Morgan shares are held by institutional investors. 1.3% of National Fuel Gas shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 12.7% 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.

National Fuel Gas has a net margin of 26.97% compared to Kinder Morgan's net margin of 19.31%. National Fuel Gas' return on equity of 19.61% beat Kinder Morgan's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
National Fuel Gas26.97% 19.61% 7.62%
Kinder Morgan 19.31%10.46%4.65%

In the previous week, Kinder Morgan had 35 more articles in the media than National Fuel Gas. MarketBeat recorded 53 mentions for Kinder Morgan and 18 mentions for National Fuel Gas. Kinder Morgan's average media sentiment score of 1.34 beat National Fuel Gas' score of 1.08 indicating that Kinder Morgan is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
National Fuel Gas
12 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Kinder Morgan
40 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

National Fuel Gas and Kinder Morgan tied by winning 10 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does National Fuel Gas compare to NewJersey Resources?

National Fuel Gas (NYSE:NFG) and NewJersey Resources (NYSE:NJR) are both mid-cap gas utilities companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, risk, earnings, analyst recommendations, valuation, media sentiment, institutional ownership and profitability.

National Fuel Gas has a net margin of 26.97% compared to NewJersey Resources' net margin of 15.67%. National Fuel Gas' return on equity of 19.61% beat NewJersey Resources' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
National Fuel Gas26.97% 19.61% 7.62%
NewJersey Resources 15.67%14.58%4.72%

In the previous week, National Fuel Gas had 11 more articles in the media than NewJersey Resources. MarketBeat recorded 18 mentions for National Fuel Gas and 7 mentions for NewJersey Resources. NewJersey Resources' average media sentiment score of 1.16 beat National Fuel Gas' score of 1.08 indicating that NewJersey Resources is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
National Fuel Gas
12 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
NewJersey Resources
4 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

National Fuel Gas pays an annual dividend of $2.22 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.7%. NewJersey Resources pays an annual dividend of $1.90 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.3%. National Fuel Gas pays out 30.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. NewJersey Resources pays out 56.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. National Fuel Gas has raised its dividend for 55 consecutive years and NewJersey Resources has raised its dividend for 29 consecutive years.

National Fuel Gas presently has a consensus price target of $105.50, suggesting a potential upside of 29.16%. NewJersey Resources has a consensus price target of $58.17, suggesting a potential downside of 0.47%. Given National Fuel Gas' higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe National Fuel Gas is more favorable than NewJersey Resources.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
National Fuel Gas
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.75
NewJersey Resources
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.40

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
National Fuel Gas$2.51B3.10$518.50M$7.2011.35
NewJersey Resources$2.18B2.71$335.63M$3.3717.34

74.0% of National Fuel Gas shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 71.0% of NewJersey Resources shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.3% of National Fuel Gas shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.7% of NewJersey Resources shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

National Fuel Gas has a beta of 0.37, indicating that its share price is 63% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, NewJersey Resources has a beta of 0.5, indicating that its share price is 50% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

National Fuel Gas beats NewJersey Resources on 13 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does National Fuel Gas compare to ONE Gas?

ONE Gas (NYSE:OGS) and National Fuel Gas (NYSE:NFG) are related mid-cap 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.

In the previous week, National Fuel Gas had 14 more articles in the media than ONE Gas. MarketBeat recorded 18 mentions for National Fuel Gas and 4 mentions for ONE Gas. National Fuel Gas' average media sentiment score of 1.08 beat ONE Gas' score of 1.05 indicating that National Fuel Gas is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
ONE Gas
3 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
National Fuel Gas
12 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

National Fuel Gas has a net margin of 26.97% compared to ONE Gas' net margin of 11.77%. National Fuel Gas' return on equity of 19.61% beat ONE Gas' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
ONE Gas11.77% 8.45% 3.26%
National Fuel Gas 26.97%19.61%7.62%

ONE Gas has a beta of 0.66, meaning that its share price is 34% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, National Fuel Gas has a beta of 0.37, meaning that its share price is 63% less volatile than the broader market.

88.7% of ONE Gas shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 74.0% of National Fuel Gas shares are held by institutional investors. 0.9% of ONE Gas shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.3% of National Fuel Gas 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.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
ONE Gas$2.43B2.02$264.22M$4.4317.60
National Fuel Gas$2.51B3.10$518.50M$7.2011.35

ONE Gas currently has a consensus target price of $89.70, indicating a potential upside of 15.05%. National Fuel Gas has a consensus target price of $105.50, indicating a potential upside of 29.16%. Given National Fuel Gas' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe National Fuel Gas is more favorable than ONE Gas.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
ONE Gas
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.36
National Fuel Gas
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.75

ONE Gas pays an annual dividend of $2.72 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.5%. National Fuel Gas pays an annual dividend of $2.22 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.7%. ONE Gas pays out 61.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. National Fuel Gas pays out 30.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. ONE Gas has increased its dividend for 2 consecutive years and National Fuel Gas has increased its dividend for 55 consecutive years.

Summary

National Fuel Gas beats ONE Gas on 15 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does National Fuel Gas compare to Atmos Energy?

National Fuel Gas (NYSE:NFG) and Atmos Energy (NYSE:ATO) are both gas utilities companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, earnings, valuation, institutional ownership, dividends and profitability.

National Fuel Gas pays an annual dividend of $2.22 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.7%. Atmos Energy pays an annual dividend of $4.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.3%. National Fuel Gas pays out 30.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Atmos Energy pays out 49.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. National Fuel Gas has raised its dividend for 55 consecutive years and Atmos Energy has raised its dividend for 41 consecutive years. National Fuel Gas is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Atmos Energy has a net margin of 27.58% compared to National Fuel Gas' net margin of 26.97%. National Fuel Gas' return on equity of 19.61% beat Atmos Energy's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
National Fuel Gas26.97% 19.61% 7.62%
Atmos Energy 27.58%9.59%4.64%

National Fuel Gas presently has a consensus target price of $105.50, suggesting a potential upside of 29.16%. Atmos Energy has a consensus target price of $186.92, suggesting a potential upside of 7.30%. Given National Fuel Gas' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe National Fuel Gas is more favorable than Atmos Energy.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
National Fuel Gas
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.75
Atmos Energy
0 Sell rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.29

74.0% of National Fuel Gas shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 90.2% of Atmos Energy shares are held by institutional investors. 1.3% of National Fuel Gas shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.4% of Atmos Energy shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
National Fuel Gas$2.51B3.10$518.50M$7.2011.35
Atmos Energy$4.88B5.96$1.20B$8.1421.40

National Fuel Gas has a beta of 0.37, suggesting that its stock price is 63% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Atmos Energy has a beta of 0.6, suggesting that its stock price is 40% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, National Fuel Gas had 1 more articles in the media than Atmos Energy. MarketBeat recorded 18 mentions for National Fuel Gas and 17 mentions for Atmos Energy. Atmos Energy's average media sentiment score of 1.41 beat National Fuel Gas' score of 1.08 indicating that Atmos Energy is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
National Fuel Gas
12 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Atmos Energy
14 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

National Fuel Gas and Atmos Energy tied by winning 10 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

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NFG vs. The Competition

MetricNational Fuel GasOIL IndustryEnergy SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$7.76B$16.98B$10.35B$23.61B
Dividend Yield2.73%4.18%11.46%4.19%
P/E Ratio11.3426.0819.6930.75
Price / Sales3.105.61366.69160.06
Price / Cash6.7318.1436.4931.18
Price / Book2.382.444.084.62
Net Income$518.50M$788.29M$4.25B$1.07B
7 Day Performance-0.90%-2.73%-1.17%0.16%
1 Month Performance5.85%5.55%1.82%1.12%
1 Year Performance-5.96%12.53%28.82%17.16%

National Fuel Gas Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
NFG
National Fuel Gas
4.6362 of 5 stars
$81.68
-1.0%
$105.50
+29.2%
-6.3%$7.76B$2.51B11.342,322
AM
Antero Midstream
4.309 of 5 stars
$22.58
0.0%
$24.25
+7.4%
+25.4%$10.73B$1.19B26.26590
KMI
Kinder Morgan
4.0528 of 5 stars
$32.62
+1.0%
$34.71
+6.4%
+12.9%$71.86B$16.94B21.8911,028
NJR
NewJersey Resources
3.0773 of 5 stars
$58.54
-0.1%
$58.17
-0.6%
+27.7%$5.91B$2.04B17.371,376
OGS
ONE Gas
3.748 of 5 stars
$79.50
-0.3%
$90.00
+13.2%
+7.1%$5.00B$2.43B17.944,000

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