National Grid Competitors

Enterprise Products Partners (NYSE:EPD) and National Grid (NYSE:NGG) are both large-cap oils/energy companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, valuation, institutional ownership, earnings, analyst recommendations, dividends and profitability.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Enterprise Products Partners and National Grid's top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current ratings and target prices for Enterprise Products Partners and National Grid, as provided by MarketBeat.

Enterprise Products Partners currently has a consensus price target of $25.2857, suggesting a potential upside of 18.60%. Given Enterprise Products Partners' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Enterprise Products Partners is more favorable than National Grid.

Profitability

This table compares Enterprise Products Partners and National Grid's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

30.5% of Enterprise Products Partners shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 4.1% of National Grid shares are owned by institutional investors. 37.5% of Enterprise Products Partners 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.

Risk & Volatility

Enterprise Products Partners has a beta of 1.38, suggesting that its stock price is 38% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, National Grid has a beta of 0.32, suggesting that its stock price is 68% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Dividends

Enterprise Products Partners pays an annual dividend of $1.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 8.4%. National Grid pays an annual dividend of $2.24 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.0%. Enterprise Products Partners pays out 83.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. National Grid pays out 63.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Enterprise Products Partners has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Enterprise Products Partners is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Summary

Enterprise Products Partners beats National Grid on 14 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

National Grid (NYSE:NGG) and TC Energy (NYSE:TRP) are both large-cap utilities companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, valuation, risk, profitability, dividends, earnings and analyst recommendations.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

4.1% of National Grid shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 64.8% of TC Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. 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.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of recent ratings and price targets for National Grid and TC Energy, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

TC Energy has a consensus price target of $67.8750, suggesting a potential upside of 61.88%. Given TC Energy's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe TC Energy is more favorable than National Grid.

Profitability

This table compares National Grid and TC Energy's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Risk and Volatility

National Grid has a beta of 0.32, meaning that its share price is 68% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, TC Energy has a beta of 0.71, meaning that its share price is 29% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Dividends

National Grid pays an annual dividend of $2.24 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.0%. TC Energy pays an annual dividend of $2.54 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.1%. National Grid pays out 63.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. TC Energy pays out 81.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. TC Energy has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years. TC Energy is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares National Grid and TC Energy's gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Summary

TC Energy beats National Grid on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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

Analyst Recommendations

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

Kinder Morgan presently has a consensus target price of $16.5625, suggesting a potential upside of 12.67%. Given Kinder Morgan's higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe Kinder Morgan is more favorable than National Grid.

Dividends

Kinder Morgan pays an annual dividend of $1.05 per share and has a dividend yield of 7.1%. National Grid pays an annual dividend of $2.24 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.0%. 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. National Grid pays out 63.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Kinder Morgan has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years. Kinder Morgan is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

60.0% of Kinder Morgan shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 4.1% of National Grid shares are owned by institutional investors. 14.2% of Kinder Morgan 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.

Volatility and Risk

Kinder Morgan has a beta of 0.98, indicating that its stock price is 2% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, National Grid has a beta of 0.32, indicating that its stock price is 68% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Earnings & Valuation

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

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

Profitability

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

Summary

Kinder Morgan beats National Grid on 13 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

The Williams Companies (NYSE:WMB) and National Grid (NYSE:NGG) are both large-cap oils/energy companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, valuation, institutional ownership, risk, dividends, earnings and analyst recommendations.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current ratings and recommmendations for The Williams Companies and National Grid, as reported by MarketBeat.

The Williams Companies presently has a consensus price target of $23.8571, indicating a potential upside of 4.45%. Given The Williams Companies' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe The Williams Companies is more favorable than National Grid.

Dividends

The Williams Companies pays an annual dividend of $1.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 7.0%. National Grid pays an annual dividend of $2.24 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.0%. 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. National Grid pays out 63.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. The Williams Companies has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years. The Williams Companies is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

83.6% of The Williams Companies shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 4.1% of National Grid shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.3% of The Williams Companies shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Risk and Volatility

The Williams Companies has a beta of 1.72, meaning that its stock price is 72% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, National Grid has a beta of 0.32, meaning that its stock price is 68% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Earnings & Valuation

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

National Grid has higher revenue and earnings than The Williams Companies. National Grid 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.

Profitability

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

Summary

The Williams Companies beats National Grid on 14 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

Energy Transfer (NYSE:ET) and National Grid (NYSE:NGG) are both large-cap oils/energy companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, valuation, institutional ownership, risk, dividends, earnings and analyst recommendations.

Risk and Volatility

Energy Transfer has a beta of 2.54, meaning that its stock price is 154% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, National Grid has a beta of 0.32, meaning that its stock price is 68% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current ratings and recommmendations for Energy Transfer and National Grid, as reported by MarketBeat.

Energy Transfer presently has a consensus price target of $10.3125, indicating a potential upside of 34.98%. Given Energy Transfer's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Energy Transfer is more favorable than National Grid.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Energy Transfer and National Grid's top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Profitability

This table compares Energy Transfer and National Grid's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Dividends

Energy Transfer pays an annual dividend of $0.61 per share and has a dividend yield of 8.0%. National Grid pays an annual dividend of $2.24 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.0%. Energy Transfer pays out 42.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. National Grid pays out 63.5% 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. Energy Transfer has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Energy Transfer is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

36.4% of Energy Transfer shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 4.1% of National Grid shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.3% of Energy Transfer shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Energy Transfer beats National Grid on 14 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

National Grid (NYSE:NGG) and Targa Resources (NYSE:TRGP) are both utilities companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, valuation, earnings, dividends, institutional ownership, risk and profitability.

Volatility & Risk

National Grid has a beta of 0.32, meaning that its share price is 68% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Targa Resources has a beta of 2.99, meaning that its share price is 199% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of recent ratings for National Grid and Targa Resources, as provided by MarketBeat.

Targa Resources has a consensus target price of $30.1111, indicating a potential downside of 2.65%. Given Targa Resources' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Targa Resources is more favorable than National Grid.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares National Grid and Targa Resources' gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Profitability

This table compares National Grid and Targa Resources' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Dividends

National Grid pays an annual dividend of $2.24 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.0%. Targa Resources pays an annual dividend of $0.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.3%. National Grid pays out 63.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Targa Resources pays out -49.4% 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. Targa Resources has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

4.1% of National Grid shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 84.5% of Targa Resources shares are held by institutional investors. 1.5% of Targa Resources shares are held by 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.

Summary

Targa Resources beats National Grid on 11 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.