Ovintiv Competitors

Ovintiv (NYSE:OVV) and Occidental Petroleum (NYSE:OXY) are both oils/energy companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, risk, analyst recommendations, profitability, dividends, valuation and earnings.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

70.0% of Ovintiv shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 66.6% of Occidental Petroleum shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.3% of Ovintiv shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of Occidental Petroleum 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.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current recommendations for Ovintiv and Occidental Petroleum, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Ovintiv presently has a consensus price target of $23.1818, indicating a potential downside of 1.52%. Occidental Petroleum has a consensus price target of $23.4611, indicating a potential downside of 3.77%. Given Ovintiv's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Ovintiv is more favorable than Occidental Petroleum.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Ovintiv and Occidental Petroleum's gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Dividends

Ovintiv pays an annual dividend of $0.38 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.6%. Occidental Petroleum pays an annual dividend of $0.04 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.2%. Ovintiv pays out 11.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Occidental Petroleum pays out 2.8% 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. Ovintiv has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Occidental Petroleum has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Risk & Volatility

Ovintiv has a beta of 4, indicating that its stock price is 300% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Occidental Petroleum has a beta of 2.35, indicating that its stock price is 135% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares Ovintiv and Occidental Petroleum's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

Ovintiv beats Occidental Petroleum on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

Cenovus Energy (NYSE:CVE) and Ovintiv (NYSE:OVV) are both oils/energy companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, institutional ownership, dividends, profitability, analyst recommendations, risk and valuation.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current recommendations and price targets for Cenovus Energy and Ovintiv, as reported by MarketBeat.

Cenovus Energy presently has a consensus price target of $9.7115, indicating a potential upside of 21.85%. Ovintiv has a consensus price target of $23.1818, indicating a potential downside of 1.52%. Given Cenovus Energy's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe Cenovus Energy is more favorable than Ovintiv.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

72.7% of Cenovus Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 70.0% of Ovintiv shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.3% of Ovintiv 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.

Profitability

This table compares Cenovus Energy and Ovintiv's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Risk and Volatility

Cenovus Energy has a beta of 3.12, suggesting that its stock price is 212% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Ovintiv has a beta of 4, suggesting that its stock price is 300% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Cenovus Energy and Ovintiv's revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Summary

Cenovus Energy beats Ovintiv on 8 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

Ovintiv (NYSE:OVV) and Devon Energy (NYSE:DVN) are both oils/energy companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, earnings, valuation, analyst recommendations, risk, institutional ownership and dividends.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Ovintiv and Devon Energy's gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent ratings and price targets for Ovintiv and Devon Energy, as reported by MarketBeat.

Ovintiv currently has a consensus target price of $23.1818, indicating a potential downside of 1.52%. Devon Energy has a consensus target price of $22.9432, indicating a potential upside of 4.86%. Given Devon Energy's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Devon Energy is more favorable than Ovintiv.

Dividends

Ovintiv pays an annual dividend of $0.38 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.6%. Devon Energy pays an annual dividend of $0.44 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.0%. Ovintiv pays out 11.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Devon Energy pays out 31.9% 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. Ovintiv has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Devon Energy has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years. Devon Energy is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Profitability

This table compares Ovintiv and Devon Energy's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

70.0% of Ovintiv shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 80.9% of Devon Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.3% of Ovintiv shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.6% of Devon Energy shares are owned by company 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.

Risk and Volatility

Ovintiv has a beta of 4, indicating that its share price is 300% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Devon Energy has a beta of 3.46, indicating that its share price is 246% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

Devon Energy beats Ovintiv on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Ovintiv (NYSE:OVV) and Diamondback Energy (NASDAQ:FANG) are both oils/energy companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, valuation, dividends, earnings, risk, analyst recommendations and institutional ownership.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

70.0% of Ovintiv shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 92.1% of Diamondback Energy shares are held by institutional investors. 1.3% of Ovintiv shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of Diamondback Energy shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Ovintiv and Diamondback Energy's gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Dividends

Ovintiv pays an annual dividend of $0.38 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.6%. Diamondback Energy pays an annual dividend of $1.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. Ovintiv pays out 11.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Diamondback Energy pays out 23.1% 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. Ovintiv has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Diamondback Energy has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Volatility and Risk

Ovintiv has a beta of 4, suggesting that its stock price is 300% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Diamondback Energy has a beta of 2.59, suggesting that its stock price is 159% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of recent ratings and recommmendations for Ovintiv and Diamondback Energy, as reported by MarketBeat.

Ovintiv currently has a consensus target price of $23.1818, suggesting a potential downside of 1.52%. Diamondback Energy has a consensus target price of $75.95, suggesting a potential downside of 2.05%. Given Ovintiv's higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Ovintiv is more favorable than Diamondback Energy.

Profitability

This table compares Ovintiv and Diamondback Energy's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

Diamondback Energy beats Ovintiv on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

Ovintiv (NYSE:OVV) and Sasol (NYSE:SSL) are both oils/energy companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, risk, earnings, valuation, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and profitability.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Ovintiv and Sasol's top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Profitability

This table compares Ovintiv and Sasol's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent recommendations for Ovintiv and Sasol, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Ovintiv presently has a consensus price target of $23.1818, suggesting a potential downside of 1.52%. Sasol has a consensus price target of $13.50, suggesting a potential downside of 17.08%. Given Ovintiv's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe Ovintiv is more favorable than Sasol.

Risk and Volatility

Ovintiv has a beta of 4, meaning that its stock price is 300% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Sasol has a beta of 3.66, meaning that its stock price is 266% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

70.0% of Ovintiv shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 1.7% of Sasol shares are held by institutional investors. 1.3% of Ovintiv shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.0% of Sasol shares are held by 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.

Summary

Ovintiv beats Sasol on 10 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

Ovintiv (NYSE:OVV) and Continental Resources (NYSE:CLR) are both mid-cap oils/energy companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, valuation, institutional ownership, earnings, dividends, profitability and analyst recommendations.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current ratings and recommmendations for Ovintiv and Continental Resources, as reported by MarketBeat.

Ovintiv currently has a consensus target price of $23.1818, suggesting a potential downside of 1.52%. Continental Resources has a consensus target price of $20.7895, suggesting a potential downside of 22.74%. Given Ovintiv's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe Ovintiv is more favorable than Continental Resources.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

70.0% of Ovintiv shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 14.8% of Continental Resources shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.3% of Ovintiv shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 79.6% of Continental Resources shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Ovintiv and Continental Resources' revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Profitability

This table compares Ovintiv and Continental Resources' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Risk & Volatility

Ovintiv has a beta of 4, suggesting that its stock price is 300% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Continental Resources has a beta of 3.37, suggesting that its stock price is 237% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

Ovintiv beats Continental Resources on 10 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.