Does the media favor KMI or NFG?

In the previous week, Kinder Morgan had 14 more articles in the media than National Fuel Gas. MarketBeat recorded 24 mentions for Kinder Morgan and 10 mentions for National Fuel Gas. Kinder Morgan's average media sentiment score of 1.09 beat National Fuel Gas' score of 0.35 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 16 Very Positive mention(s) 4 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive National Fuel Gas 2 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 5 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Does the media prefer NJR or NFG?

In the previous week, NewJersey Resources and NewJersey Resources both had 10 articles in the media. NewJersey Resources' average media sentiment score of 0.45 beat National Fuel Gas' score of 0.35 indicating that NewJersey Resources is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment NewJersey Resources 3 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 4 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral National Fuel Gas 2 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 5 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Which has better earnings and valuation, OGS or NFG?

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. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio ONE Gas $2.43B 2.14 $264.22M $4.69 17.63 National Fuel Gas $2.52B 2.89 $665.44M $7.04 10.85

Is OGS or NFG more profitable?

National Fuel Gas has a net margin of 26.46% compared to ONE Gas' net margin of 12.61%. National Fuel Gas' return on equity of 17.95% beat ONE Gas' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets ONE Gas 12.61% 8.80% 3.48% National Fuel Gas 26.46% 17.95% 6.91%

Does the media refer more to OGS or NFG?

In the previous week, National Fuel Gas had 6 more articles in the media than ONE Gas. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for National Fuel Gas and 4 mentions for ONE Gas. ONE Gas' average media sentiment score of 1.18 beat National Fuel Gas' score of 0.35 indicating that ONE Gas is being referred to more favorably in the 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 2 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 5 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Which has better valuation and earnings, UGI or NFG?

UGI has higher revenue and earnings than National Fuel Gas. National Fuel Gas is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than UGI, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio UGI $7.29B 1.10 $678M $2.99 12.53 National Fuel Gas $2.52B 2.89 $665.44M $7.04 10.85

Is UGI or NFG more profitable?

National Fuel Gas has a net margin of 26.46% compared to UGI's net margin of 9.20%. National Fuel Gas' return on equity of 17.95% beat UGI's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets UGI 9.20% 12.80% 4.15% National Fuel Gas 26.46% 17.95% 6.91%

Does the media prefer UGI or NFG?

In the previous week, National Fuel Gas had 5 more articles in the media than UGI. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for National Fuel Gas and 5 mentions for UGI. National Fuel Gas' average media sentiment score of 0.35 beat UGI's score of -0.02 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 UGI 1 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 3 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral National Fuel Gas 2 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 5 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Does the media prefer SWX or NFG?

In the previous week, National Fuel Gas had 1 more articles in the media than Southwest Gas. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for National Fuel Gas and 9 mentions for Southwest Gas. Southwest Gas' average media sentiment score of 0.64 beat National Fuel Gas' score of 0.35 indicating that Southwest Gas is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Southwest Gas 3 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 4 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive National Fuel Gas 2 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 5 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

National Fuel Gas (NFG) Competitors

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NFG vs. KMI, NJR, OGS, UGI, and SWX

Should you buy National Fuel Gas stock or one of its competitors? National Fuel Gas's main competitors and comparable companies include Kinder Morgan (KMI), NewJersey Resources (NJR), ONE Gas (OGS), UGI (UGI), and Southwest Gas (SWX). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size.

How does National Fuel Gas compare to Kinder Morgan?

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

Kinder Morgan has a beta of 0.58, meaning that its share price is 42% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, National Fuel Gas has a beta of 0.36, meaning that its share price is 64% less volatile than the broader market.

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

Kinder Morgan pays an annual dividend of $1.19 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.7%. National Fuel Gas pays an annual dividend of $2.22 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.9%. Kinder Morgan pays out 73.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. National Fuel Gas pays out 31.5% 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. Kinder Morgan has increased its dividend for 9 consecutive years and National Fuel Gas has increased its dividend for 55 consecutive years.

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.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Kinder Morgan	$16.94B	4.21	$3.06B	$1.62	19.77
National Fuel Gas	$2.52B	2.89	$665.44M	$7.04	10.85

Kinder Morgan presently has a consensus price target of $37.15, indicating a potential upside of 15.98%. National Fuel Gas has a consensus price target of $96.00, indicating a potential upside of 25.66%. Given National Fuel Gas' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe National Fuel Gas is more favorable than Kinder Morgan.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Kinder Morgan	0 Sell rating(s)	11 Hold rating(s)	12 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.52
National Fuel Gas	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.67

National Fuel Gas has a net margin of 26.46% compared to Kinder Morgan's net margin of 19.64%. National Fuel Gas' return on equity of 17.95% beat Kinder Morgan's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Kinder Morgan	19.64%	10.84%	4.80%
National Fuel Gas	26.46%	17.95%	6.91%

In the previous week, Kinder Morgan had 14 more articles in the media than National Fuel Gas. MarketBeat recorded 24 mentions for Kinder Morgan and 10 mentions for National Fuel Gas. Kinder Morgan's average media sentiment score of 1.09 beat National Fuel Gas' score of 0.35 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	16 Very Positive mention(s)	4 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
National Fuel Gas	2 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	5 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Summary

Kinder Morgan beats National Fuel Gas on 10 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does National Fuel Gas compare to NewJersey Resources?

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

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

NewJersey Resources pays an annual dividend of $2.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.6%. National Fuel Gas pays an annual dividend of $2.22 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.9%. NewJersey Resources pays out 55.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. National Fuel Gas pays out 31.5% 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. NewJersey Resources has increased its dividend for 29 consecutive years and National Fuel Gas has increased its dividend for 55 consecutive years.

NewJersey Resources presently has a consensus target price of $62.50, indicating a potential upside of 13.79%. National Fuel Gas has a consensus target price of $96.00, indicating a potential upside of 25.66%. Given National Fuel Gas' higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe National Fuel Gas is more favorable than NewJersey Resources.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
NewJersey Resources	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.86
National Fuel Gas	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.67

In the previous week, NewJersey Resources and NewJersey Resources both had 10 articles in the media. NewJersey Resources' average media sentiment score of 0.45 beat National Fuel Gas' score of 0.35 indicating that NewJersey Resources is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
NewJersey Resources	3 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	4 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
National Fuel Gas	2 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	5 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

National Fuel Gas has a net margin of 26.46% compared to NewJersey Resources' net margin of 16.42%. National Fuel Gas' return on equity of 17.95% beat NewJersey Resources' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
NewJersey Resources	16.42%	14.46%	4.67%
National Fuel Gas	26.46%	17.95%	6.91%

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.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
NewJersey Resources	$2.04B	2.74	$335.63M	$3.62	15.17
National Fuel Gas	$2.52B	2.89	$665.44M	$7.04	10.85

NewJersey Resources has a beta of 0.45, meaning that its share price is 55% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, National Fuel Gas has a beta of 0.36, meaning that its share price is 64% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

National Fuel Gas beats NewJersey Resources on 12 of the 19 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 both mid-cap utilities companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, risk, analyst recommendations, earnings, valuation, profitability, media sentiment and dividends.

ONE Gas pays an annual dividend of $2.72 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.3%. National Fuel Gas pays an annual dividend of $2.22 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.9%. ONE Gas pays out 58.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. National Fuel Gas pays out 31.5% 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.

ONE Gas presently has a consensus price target of $87.13, indicating a potential upside of 5.36%. National Fuel Gas has a consensus price target of $96.00, indicating a potential upside of 25.66%. 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	0 Sell rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.54
National Fuel Gas	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.67

In the previous week, National Fuel Gas had 6 more articles in the media than ONE Gas. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for National Fuel Gas and 4 mentions for ONE Gas. ONE Gas' average media sentiment score of 1.18 beat National Fuel Gas' score of 0.35 indicating that ONE Gas is being referred to more favorably in the 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	2 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	5 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

National Fuel Gas has a net margin of 26.46% compared to ONE Gas' net margin of 12.61%. National Fuel Gas' return on equity of 17.95% beat ONE Gas' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
ONE Gas	12.61%	8.80%	3.48%
National Fuel Gas	26.46%	17.95%	6.91%

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.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
ONE Gas	$2.43B	2.14	$264.22M	$4.69	17.63
National Fuel Gas	$2.52B	2.89	$665.44M	$7.04	10.85

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

ONE Gas has a beta of 0.62, indicating that its share price is 38% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, National Fuel Gas has a beta of 0.36, indicating that its share price is 64% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

National Fuel Gas beats ONE Gas on 13 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does National Fuel Gas compare to UGI?

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

UGI pays an annual dividend of $1.50 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.0%. National Fuel Gas pays an annual dividend of $2.22 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.9%. UGI pays out 50.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. National Fuel Gas pays out 31.5% 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. UGI has increased its dividend for 37 consecutive years and National Fuel Gas has increased its dividend for 55 consecutive years.

UGI presently has a consensus target price of $45.80, indicating a potential upside of 22.29%. National Fuel Gas has a consensus target price of $96.00, indicating a potential upside of 25.66%. Given National Fuel Gas' higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe National Fuel Gas is more favorable than UGI.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
UGI	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.88
National Fuel Gas	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.67

In the previous week, National Fuel Gas had 5 more articles in the media than UGI. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for National Fuel Gas and 5 mentions for UGI. National Fuel Gas' average media sentiment score of 0.35 beat UGI's score of -0.02 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
UGI	1 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	3 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
National Fuel Gas	2 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	5 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

National Fuel Gas has a net margin of 26.46% compared to UGI's net margin of 9.20%. National Fuel Gas' return on equity of 17.95% beat UGI's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
UGI	9.20%	12.80%	4.15%
National Fuel Gas	26.46%	17.95%	6.91%

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

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
UGI	$7.29B	1.10	$678M	$2.99	12.53
National Fuel Gas	$2.52B	2.89	$665.44M	$7.04	10.85

82.3% of UGI shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 74.0% of National Fuel Gas shares are held by institutional investors. 0.6% of UGI shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.3% of National Fuel Gas shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

UGI has a beta of 0.94, suggesting that its share price is 6% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, National Fuel Gas has a beta of 0.36, suggesting that its share price is 64% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

National Fuel Gas beats UGI on 11 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does National Fuel Gas compare to Southwest Gas?

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

92.8% of Southwest Gas shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 74.0% of National Fuel Gas shares are held by institutional investors. 0.6% of Southwest Gas shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.3% of National Fuel Gas shares are held by company 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, National Fuel Gas had 1 more articles in the media than Southwest Gas. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for National Fuel Gas and 9 mentions for Southwest Gas. Southwest Gas' average media sentiment score of 0.64 beat National Fuel Gas' score of 0.35 indicating that Southwest Gas is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Southwest Gas	3 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	4 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
National Fuel Gas	2 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	5 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Southwest Gas presently has a consensus target price of $101.25, indicating a potential upside of 8.85%. National Fuel Gas has a consensus target price of $96.00, indicating a potential upside of 25.66%. Given National Fuel Gas' higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe National Fuel Gas is more favorable than Southwest Gas.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Southwest Gas	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.13
National Fuel Gas	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.67

National Fuel Gas has a net margin of 26.46% compared to Southwest Gas' net margin of 17.23%. National Fuel Gas' return on equity of 17.95% beat Southwest Gas' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Southwest Gas	17.23%	6.98%	2.72%
National Fuel Gas	26.46%	17.95%	6.91%

Southwest Gas pays an annual dividend of $2.58 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.8%. National Fuel Gas pays an annual dividend of $2.22 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.9%. Southwest Gas pays out 62.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. National Fuel Gas pays out 31.5% 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 increased its dividend for 55 consecutive years. National Fuel Gas is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

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

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Southwest Gas	$1.94B	3.47	$439.83M	$4.10	22.69
National Fuel Gas	$2.52B	2.89	$665.44M	$7.04	10.85

Southwest Gas has a beta of 0.55, suggesting that its share price is 45% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, National Fuel Gas has a beta of 0.36, suggesting that its share price is 64% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

National Fuel Gas beats Southwest Gas on 12 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

This chart shows the average media sentiment of NYSE and its competitors over the past 90 days as caculated by MarketBeat. The averaged score is equivalent to the following: Very Negative Sentiment <= -1.5, Negative Sentiment > -1.5 and <= -0.5, Neutral Sentiment > -0.5 and < 0.5, Positive Sentiment >= 0.5 and < 1.5, and Very Positive Sentiment >= 1.5.

NFG vs. The Competition

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Metric	National Fuel Gas	Gas Utilities Industry	Utilities Sector	NYSE Exchange
Market Cap	$7.29B	$6.39B	$15.99B	$23.55B
Dividend Yield	2.93%	3.57%	3.93%	3.74%
P/E Ratio	10.90	14.40	35.13	29.91
Price / Sales	2.90	2.23	3.02	3.42
Price / Cash	6.13	13.80	13.55	15.68
Price / Book	1.83	1.55	1.92	3.72
Net Income	$665.44M	$357.95M	$696.41M	$1.08B
7 Day Performance	4.31%	0.96%	0.46%	0.60%
1 Month Performance	-5.35%	1.42%	0.59%	-0.29%
1 Year Performance	-4.91%	-5.18%	0.50%	6.82%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
NFG National Fuel Gas	4.8091 of 5 stars	$76.75 +0.5%	$96.00 +25.1%	-3.9%	$7.29B	$2.52B	10.90	2,322	Analyst Forecast
KMI Kinder Morgan	4.8785 of 5 stars	$30.56 +2.0%	$37.15 +21.6%	+18.5%	$70.22B	$16.94B	19.82	11,028	Positive News Insider Trade
NJR NewJersey Resources	4.0425 of 5 stars	$54.40 +0.1%	$62.50 +14.9%	+19.2%	$5.59B	$2.04B	15.13	1,376	News Coverage Upcoming Earnings Dividend Announcement
OGS ONE Gas	3.439 of 5 stars	$81.23 +0.4%	$87.13 +7.3%	+1.1%	$5.17B	$2.43B	16.64	4,000	Analyst Revision
UGI UGI	4.6384 of 5 stars	$37.45 +1.1%	$45.80 +22.3%	+8.2%	$8.17B	$7.29B	13.05	4,600	Upcoming Earnings

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National Fuel Gas (NFG) Competitors

NFG vs. KMI, NJR, OGS, UGI, and SWX

How does National Fuel Gas compare to Kinder Morgan?

Which has more volatility & risk, KMI or NFG?

Do insiders and institutionals hold more shares of KMI or NFG?

Is KMI or NFG a better dividend stock?

Which has preferable earnings & valuation, KMI or NFG?

Do analysts recommend KMI or NFG?

Is KMI or NFG more profitable?

Does the media favor KMI or NFG?

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How does National Fuel Gas compare to NewJersey Resources?

Do insiders & institutionals believe in NJR or NFG?

Is NJR or NFG a better dividend stock?

Do analysts prefer NJR or NFG?

Does the media prefer NJR or NFG?

Is NJR or NFG more profitable?

Which has stronger earnings & valuation, NJR or NFG?

Which has more volatility & risk, NJR or NFG?

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How does National Fuel Gas compare to ONE Gas?

Is OGS or NFG a better dividend stock?

Do analysts recommend OGS or NFG?

Does the media refer more to OGS or NFG?

Is OGS or NFG more profitable?

Which has better earnings and valuation, OGS or NFG?

Do insiders & institutionals believe in OGS or NFG?

Which has more risk and volatility, OGS or NFG?

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How does National Fuel Gas compare to UGI?

Is UGI or NFG a better dividend stock?

Do analysts recommend UGI or NFG?

Does the media prefer UGI or NFG?

Is UGI or NFG more profitable?

Which has better valuation and earnings, UGI or NFG?

Do insiders and institutionals hold more shares of UGI or NFG?

Which has more risk & volatility, UGI or NFG?

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How does National Fuel Gas compare to Southwest Gas?

Do insiders and institutionals hold more shares of SWX or NFG?

Does the media prefer SWX or NFG?

Do analysts recommend SWX or NFG?

Is SWX or NFG more profitable?

Is SWX or NFG a better dividend stock?

Which has better valuation and earnings, SWX or NFG?

Which has more risk & volatility, SWX or NFG?

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