Parsley Energy Competitors

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

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Ecopetrol and Parsley Energy's gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Ecopetrol has higher revenue and earnings than Parsley Energy. Parsley Energy is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Ecopetrol, 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 Ecopetrol and Parsley Energy, as reported by MarketBeat.

Ecopetrol presently has a consensus target price of $13.5667, indicating a potential upside of 0.42%. Parsley Energy has a consensus target price of $14.7273, indicating a potential downside of 13.01%. Given Ecopetrol's higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Ecopetrol is more favorable than Parsley Energy.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

1.6% of Ecopetrol shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 72.6% of Parsley Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. 19.4% of Parsley Energy shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Volatility and Risk

Ecopetrol has a beta of 1.83, suggesting that its stock price is 83% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Parsley Energy has a beta of 2.24, suggesting that its stock price is 124% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares Ecopetrol and Parsley Energy's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

Parsley Energy beats Ecopetrol on 9 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

Occidental Petroleum (NYSE:OXY) and Parsley Energy (NYSE:PE) are both oils/energy companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, dividends, risk, profitability, analyst recommendations and institutional ownership.

Volatility and Risk

Occidental Petroleum has a beta of 2.46, indicating that its share price is 146% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Parsley Energy has a beta of 2.24, indicating that its share price is 124% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Occidental Petroleum and Parsley Energy's gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Institutional & Insider Ownership

68.8% of Occidental Petroleum shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 72.6% of Parsley Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.3% of Occidental Petroleum shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 19.4% of Parsley Energy shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Dividends

Occidental Petroleum pays an annual dividend of $0.04 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.1%. Parsley Energy pays an annual dividend of $0.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.2%. Occidental Petroleum pays out -1.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Parsley Energy pays out 17.9% 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. Occidental Petroleum has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of current ratings and price targets for Occidental Petroleum and Parsley Energy, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Occidental Petroleum presently has a consensus target price of $27.4444, indicating a potential upside of 2.02%. Parsley Energy has a consensus target price of $14.7273, indicating a potential downside of 13.01%. Given Occidental Petroleum's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Occidental Petroleum is more favorable than Parsley Energy.

Profitability

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

Summary

Parsley Energy beats Occidental Petroleum on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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

Volatility and Risk

Parsley Energy has a beta of 2.24, meaning that its stock price is 124% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Devon Energy has a beta of 3.35, meaning that its stock price is 235% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Parsley Energy and Devon Energy's revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Institutional & Insider Ownership

72.6% of Parsley Energy shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 83.0% of Devon Energy shares are held by institutional investors. 19.4% of Parsley Energy shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.8% of Devon Energy 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.

Dividends

Parsley Energy pays an annual dividend of $0.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.2%. Devon Energy pays an annual dividend of $0.44 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.7%. Parsley Energy pays out 17.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Devon Energy pays out -488.9% 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. 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.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of recent ratings and recommmendations for Parsley Energy and Devon Energy, as reported by MarketBeat.

Parsley Energy presently has a consensus price target of $14.7273, indicating a potential downside of 13.01%. Devon Energy has a consensus price target of $29.4932, indicating a potential upside of 11.46%. Given Devon Energy's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Devon Energy is more favorable than Parsley Energy.

Profitability

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

Summary

Devon Energy beats Parsley Energy on 12 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

Parsley Energy (NYSE:PE) and Cenovus Energy (NYSE:CVE) are both oils/energy companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, analyst recommendations, profitability, risk, earnings, valuation and institutional ownership.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of recent ratings and recommmendations for Parsley Energy and Cenovus Energy, as reported by MarketBeat.

Parsley Energy presently has a consensus price target of $14.7273, indicating a potential downside of 13.01%. Cenovus Energy has a consensus price target of $12.8333, indicating a potential upside of 58.24%. Given Cenovus Energy's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Cenovus Energy is more favorable than Parsley Energy.

Risk and Volatility

Parsley Energy has a beta of 2.24, meaning that its share price is 124% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Cenovus Energy has a beta of 3.21, meaning that its share price is 221% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Earnings and Valuation

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

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

Insider & Institutional Ownership

72.6% of Parsley Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 50.8% of Cenovus Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. 19.4% of Parsley Energy shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Profitability

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

Summary

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

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

Analyst Ratings

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

Diamondback Energy currently has a consensus price target of $100.6087, indicating a potential upside of 26.42%. Parsley Energy has a consensus price target of $14.7273, indicating a potential downside of 13.01%. Given Diamondback Energy's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Diamondback Energy is more favorable than Parsley Energy.

Risk & Volatility

Diamondback Energy has a beta of 2.77, suggesting that its share price is 177% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Parsley Energy has a beta of 2.24, suggesting that its share price is 124% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Diamondback Energy and Parsley Energy's top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Insider and Institutional Ownership

88.7% of Diamondback Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 72.6% of Parsley Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.4% of Diamondback Energy shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 19.4% of Parsley Energy shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Dividends

Diamondback Energy pays an annual dividend of $1.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.0%. Parsley Energy pays an annual dividend of $0.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.2%. Diamondback Energy pays out 52.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Parsley Energy pays out 17.9% 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. Diamondback Energy has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Diamondback Energy is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Profitability

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

Summary

Diamondback Energy beats Parsley Energy on 13 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Continental Resources (NYSE:CLR) and Parsley Energy (NYSE:PE) are both oils/energy companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, risk, dividends, valuation, earnings, institutional ownership and profitability.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent ratings for Continental Resources and Parsley Energy, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Continental Resources currently has a consensus price target of $34.4788, indicating a potential downside of 0.72%. Parsley Energy has a consensus price target of $14.7273, indicating a potential downside of 13.01%. Given Continental Resources' higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Continental Resources is more favorable than Parsley Energy.

Risk & Volatility

Continental Resources has a beta of 3.33, suggesting that its share price is 233% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Parsley Energy has a beta of 2.24, suggesting that its share price is 124% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Continental Resources and Parsley Energy's top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Insider and Institutional Ownership

13.7% of Continental Resources shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 72.6% of Parsley Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. 82.4% of Continental Resources shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 19.4% of Parsley Energy shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Dividends

Continental Resources pays an annual dividend of $0.44 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.3%. Parsley Energy pays an annual dividend of $0.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.2%. Continental Resources pays out -37.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Parsley Energy pays out 17.9% 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. Continental Resources has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Continental Resources is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Profitability

This table compares Continental Resources and Parsley Energy's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

Continental Resources beats Parsley Energy on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.