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SGU vs. GLP, FLNG, NAT, NVGS, and CCEC

Should you buy Star Group stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Star Group 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 Star Group include Global Partners (GLP), Flex LNG (FLNG), Nordic American Tankers (NAT), Navigator (NVGS), and Capital Clean Energy Carriers (CCEC). These companies are all part of the "oil & gas storage & transportation" industry.

How does Star Group compare to Global Partners?

Star Group (NYSE:SGU) and Global Partners (NYSE:GLP) are both small-cap energy companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, media sentiment, risk, dividends, profitability, analyst recommendations, earnings and valuation.

40.4% of Star Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 38.1% of Global Partners shares are owned by institutional investors. 20.4% of Star Group shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 41.5% of Global Partners shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Star Group has a beta of 0.33, meaning that its share price is 67% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Global Partners has a beta of 1.01, meaning that its share price is 1% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Global Partners had 6 more articles in the media than Star Group. MarketBeat recorded 14 mentions for Global Partners and 8 mentions for Star Group. Global Partners' average media sentiment score of 0.57 beat Star Group's score of 0.36 indicating that Global Partners is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Star Group
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Global Partners
3 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
3 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Star Group pays an annual dividend of $0.79 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.2%. Global Partners pays an annual dividend of $3.12 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.2%. Star Group pays out 42.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Global Partners 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. Star Group has increased its dividend for 13 consecutive years and Global Partners has increased its dividend for 5 consecutive years.

Star Group has a net margin of 4.57% compared to Global Partners' net margin of 0.91%. Global Partners' return on equity of 31.60% beat Star Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Star Group4.57% 24.43% 8.39%
Global Partners 0.91%31.60%4.94%

Global Partners has a consensus price target of $46.00, suggesting a potential downside of 8.23%. Given Global Partners' higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Global Partners is more favorable than Star Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Star Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Global Partners
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Star Group$1.78B0.24$73.50M$1.876.87
Global Partners$19.29B0.09$79.22M$4.9110.21

Summary

Global Partners beats Star Group on 11 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Star Group compare to Flex LNG?

Star Group (NYSE:SGU) and Flex LNG (NYSE:FLNG) are both small-cap energy companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, profitability, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, earnings, valuation, risk and media sentiment.

In the previous week, Star Group had 8 more articles in the media than Flex LNG. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for Star Group and 0 mentions for Flex LNG. Star Group's average media sentiment score of 0.36 beat Flex LNG's score of 0.00 indicating that Star Group is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Star Group Neutral
Flex LNG Neutral

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Star Group$1.78B0.24$73.50M$1.876.87
Flex LNG$347.64M4.80$74.82M$1.4022.03

Star Group has a beta of 0.33, meaning that its stock price is 67% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Flex LNG has a beta of 0.2, meaning that its stock price is 80% less volatile than the broader market.

Flex LNG has a net margin of 22.26% compared to Star Group's net margin of 4.57%. Star Group's return on equity of 24.43% beat Flex LNG's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Star Group4.57% 24.43% 8.39%
Flex LNG 22.26%12.15%3.37%

Flex LNG has a consensus price target of $24.00, suggesting a potential downside of 22.19%. Given Flex LNG's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Flex LNG is more favorable than Star Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Star Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Flex LNG
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.50

Star Group pays an annual dividend of $0.79 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.2%. Flex LNG pays an annual dividend of $3.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 9.7%. Star Group pays out 42.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Flex LNG pays out 214.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Star Group has raised its dividend for 13 consecutive years.

40.4% of Star Group shares are held by institutional investors. 20.4% of Star Group shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of Flex LNG shares are held 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.

Summary

Star Group beats Flex LNG on 13 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Star Group compare to Nordic American Tankers?

Star Group (NYSE:SGU) and Nordic American Tankers (NYSE:NAT) are both small-cap energy companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, profitability, media sentiment, earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, risk and valuation.

Star Group has a beta of 0.33, suggesting that its stock price is 67% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Nordic American Tankers has a beta of -0.57, suggesting that its stock price is 157% less volatile than the broader market.

Star Group has higher revenue and earnings than Nordic American Tankers. Star Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Nordic American Tankers, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Star Group$1.78B0.24$73.50M$1.876.87
Nordic American Tankers$331.26M4.13$12.27M$0.2723.91

Star Group pays an annual dividend of $0.79 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.2%. Nordic American Tankers pays an annual dividend of $0.88 per share and has a dividend yield of 13.6%. Star Group pays out 42.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Nordic American Tankers pays out 325.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Star Group has raised its dividend for 13 consecutive years and Nordic American Tankers has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

In the previous week, Star Group had 7 more articles in the media than Nordic American Tankers. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for Star Group and 1 mentions for Nordic American Tankers. Nordic American Tankers' average media sentiment score of 1.38 beat Star Group's score of 0.36 indicating that Nordic American Tankers is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Star Group
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Nordic American Tankers
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Nordic American Tankers has a consensus target price of $4.00, indicating a potential downside of 38.03%. Given Nordic American Tankers' higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Nordic American Tankers is more favorable than Star Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Star Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Nordic American Tankers
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.67

Nordic American Tankers has a net margin of 24.19% compared to Star Group's net margin of 4.57%. Star Group's return on equity of 24.43% beat Nordic American Tankers' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Star Group4.57% 24.43% 8.39%
Nordic American Tankers 24.19%9.16%4.59%

40.4% of Star Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 44.3% of Nordic American Tankers shares are held by institutional investors. 20.4% of Star Group shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 2.9% of Nordic American Tankers shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Star Group beats Nordic American Tankers on 12 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Star Group compare to Navigator?

Navigator (NYSE:NVGS) and Star Group (NYSE:SGU) are both small-cap energy companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, risk, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, earnings, valuation, dividends and institutional ownership.

19.0% of Navigator shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 40.4% of Star Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 20.4% of Star Group shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Navigator had 5 more articles in the media than Star Group. MarketBeat recorded 13 mentions for Navigator and 8 mentions for Star Group. Navigator's average media sentiment score of 0.86 beat Star Group's score of 0.36 indicating that Navigator is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Navigator
3 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Star Group
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Navigator pays an annual dividend of $0.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.4%. Star Group pays an annual dividend of $0.79 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.2%. Navigator pays out 12.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Star Group pays out 42.2% 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. Navigator has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Star Group has raised its dividend for 13 consecutive years. Star Group is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Navigator has a net margin of 22.80% compared to Star Group's net margin of 4.57%. Star Group's return on equity of 24.43% beat Navigator's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Navigator22.80% 10.45% 5.73%
Star Group 4.57%24.43%8.39%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Navigator$586.96M2.17$100.12M$2.179.53
Star Group$1.78B0.24$73.50M$1.876.87

Navigator presently has a consensus target price of $23.33, indicating a potential upside of 12.81%. Given Navigator's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Navigator is more favorable than Star Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Navigator
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.17
Star Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

Navigator has a beta of 0.46, meaning that its stock price is 54% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Star Group has a beta of 0.33, meaning that its stock price is 67% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Navigator beats Star Group on 13 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Star Group compare to Capital Clean Energy Carriers?

Capital Clean Energy Carriers (NASDAQ:CCEC) and Star Group (NYSE:SGU) are both small-cap energy companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, valuation, risk, dividends, earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and media sentiment.

Capital Clean Energy Carriers presently has a consensus price target of $24.75, indicating a potential upside of 10.64%. Given Capital Clean Energy Carriers' higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe Capital Clean Energy Carriers is more favorable than Star Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Capital Clean Energy Carriers
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Star Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

Capital Clean Energy Carriers has a net margin of 27.73% compared to Star Group's net margin of 4.57%. Star Group's return on equity of 24.43% beat Capital Clean Energy Carriers' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Capital Clean Energy Carriers27.73% 6.55% 2.30%
Star Group 4.57%24.43%8.39%

Capital Clean Energy Carriers pays an annual dividend of $0.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.7%. Star Group pays an annual dividend of $0.79 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.2%. Capital Clean Energy Carriers pays out 32.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Star Group pays out 42.2% 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. Star Group has increased its dividend for 13 consecutive years. Star Group is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

40.4% of Star Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 20.4% of Star Group shares are owned by company 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.

Capital Clean Energy Carriers has a beta of 0.63, meaning that its share price is 37% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Star Group has a beta of 0.33, meaning that its share price is 67% less volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Capital Clean Energy Carriers$396.86M3.29$170.76M$1.8612.03
Star Group$1.78B0.24$73.50M$1.876.87

In the previous week, Capital Clean Energy Carriers had 1 more articles in the media than Star Group. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for Capital Clean Energy Carriers and 8 mentions for Star Group. Capital Clean Energy Carriers' average media sentiment score of 1.13 beat Star Group's score of 0.36 indicating that Capital Clean Energy Carriers is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Capital Clean Energy Carriers
6 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Star Group
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Summary

Capital Clean Energy Carriers beats Star Group on 11 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

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SGU vs. The Competition

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MetricStar GroupOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels IndustryEnergy SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$421.70M$10.64B$9.30B$24.11B
Dividend Yield6.14%11.40%11.64%3.69%
P/E Ratio6.8716.0917.3129.19
Price / Sales0.24439.76361.4613.07
Price / Cash3.9339.3935.7919.37
Price / Book1.454.303.904.91
Net Income$73.50M$5.27B$4.33B$1.06B
7 Day Performance2.43%-0.03%0.21%1.65%
1 Month Performance-0.08%2.84%2.37%2.63%
1 Year Performance9.69%31.74%34.16%20.40%

Star Group Competitors List

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CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
SGU
Star Group
2.894 of 5 stars		$12.85
-0.2%		N/A+9.7%$421.70M$1.78B6.873,024
GLP
Global Partners
2.4214 of 5 stars		$49.05
-1.4%		$46.00
-6.2%		-0.3%$1.67B$19.29B13.634,700
FLNG
Flex LNG
0.5144 of 5 stars		$30.50
-1.1%		$24.00
-21.3%		+21.2%$1.65B$347.64M21.798
NAT
Nordic American Tankers
0.9009 of 5 stars		$6.27
-2.6%		$4.00
-36.2%		+124.9%$1.33B$331.26M23.2020
NVGS
Navigator
4.592 of 5 stars		$21.40
-1.9%		$23.33
+9.1%		+30.7%$1.32B$586.96M13.13120

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