Spruce Power (SPRU) Competitors

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SPRU vs. GWRS, NFE, OPTT, SLNG, and VVPR

Should you buy Spruce Power stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Spruce Power 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 Spruce Power include Global Water Resources (GWRS), New Fortress Energy (NFE), Ocean Power Technologies (OPTT), Stabilis Solutions (SLNG), and Vivopower International (VVPR). These companies are all part of the "utilities" industry.

How does Spruce Power compare to Global Water Resources?

Spruce Power (NYSE:SPRU) and Global Water Resources (NASDAQ:GWRS) are both small-cap utilities companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, risk, dividends, valuation, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, profitability and earnings.

20.8% of Spruce Power shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 27.9% of Global Water Resources shares are held by institutional investors. 12.7% of Spruce Power shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 53.7% of Global Water Resources shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Global Water Resources has a consensus target price of $15.00, indicating a potential upside of 120.59%. Given Global Water Resources' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Global Water Resources is more favorable than Spruce Power.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Spruce Power	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.00
Global Water Resources	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.50

Spruce Power has a beta of 1.22, indicating that its stock price is 22% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Global Water Resources has a beta of 0.92, indicating that its stock price is 8% less volatile than the broader market.

Global Water Resources has a net margin of 3.53% compared to Spruce Power's net margin of -12.22%. Global Water Resources' return on equity of 3.53% beat Spruce Power's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Spruce Power	-12.22%	-10.95%	-1.60%
Global Water Resources	3.53%	3.53%	0.63%

Global Water Resources has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Spruce Power. Spruce Power is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Global Water 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
Spruce Power	$111.81M	0.46	-$26.03M	-$0.76	N/A
Global Water Resources	$55.76M	3.51	$2.96M	$0.07	97.14

In the previous week, Global Water Resources had 1 more articles in the media than Spruce Power. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for Global Water Resources and 8 mentions for Spruce Power. Global Water Resources' average media sentiment score of 0.67 beat Spruce Power's score of 0.09 indicating that Global Water Resources is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Spruce Power	0 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	4 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Global Water Resources	2 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	4 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Summary

Global Water Resources beats Spruce Power on 13 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Spruce Power compare to New Fortress Energy?

New Fortress Energy (NASDAQ:NFE) and Spruce Power (NYSE:SPRU) are both small-cap utilities companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, valuation, analyst recommendations, dividends, institutional ownership, profitability, media sentiment and earnings.

58.6% of New Fortress Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 20.8% of Spruce Power shares are owned by institutional investors. 29.4% of New Fortress Energy shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 12.7% of Spruce Power shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

New Fortress Energy has a beta of 1.34, suggesting that its share price is 34% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Spruce Power has a beta of 1.22, suggesting that its share price is 22% more volatile than the broader market.

Spruce Power has lower revenue, but higher earnings than New Fortress Energy. Spruce Power is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than New Fortress Energy, 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
New Fortress Energy	$1.50B	0.12	-$1.84B	-$1.57	N/A
Spruce Power	$111.81M	0.46	-$26.03M	-$0.76	N/A

New Fortress Energy presently has a consensus target price of $6.25, indicating a potential upside of 918.58%. Given New Fortress Energy's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe New Fortress Energy is more favorable than Spruce Power.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
New Fortress Energy	2 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.86
Spruce Power	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.00

Spruce Power has a net margin of -12.22% compared to New Fortress Energy's net margin of -164.16%. Spruce Power's return on equity of -10.95% beat New Fortress Energy's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
New Fortress Energy	-164.16%	-253.73%	-15.46%
Spruce Power	-12.22%	-10.95%	-1.60%

In the previous week, Spruce Power had 2 more articles in the media than New Fortress Energy. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for Spruce Power and 6 mentions for New Fortress Energy. Spruce Power's average media sentiment score of 0.09 beat New Fortress Energy's score of -0.13 indicating that Spruce Power is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
New Fortress Energy	1 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Spruce Power	0 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	4 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Summary

New Fortress Energy and Spruce Power tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Spruce Power compare to Ocean Power Technologies?

Spruce Power (NYSE:SPRU) and Ocean Power Technologies (NASDAQ:OPTT) are both small-cap utilities companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, dividends, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, valuation, risk, earnings and media sentiment.

Spruce Power has a beta of 1.22, meaning that its share price is 22% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Ocean Power Technologies has a beta of 2.55, meaning that its share price is 155% more volatile than the broader market.

Ocean Power Technologies has a consensus target price of $1.50, indicating a potential upside of 376.19%. Given Ocean Power Technologies' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Ocean Power Technologies is more favorable than Spruce Power.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Spruce Power	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.00
Ocean Power Technologies	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00

Spruce Power has a net margin of -12.22% compared to Ocean Power Technologies' net margin of -304.91%. Spruce Power's return on equity of -10.95% beat Ocean Power Technologies' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Spruce Power	-12.22%	-10.95%	-1.60%
Ocean Power Technologies	-304.91%	-97.03%	-72.36%

20.8% of Spruce Power shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 11.9% of Ocean Power Technologies shares are held by institutional investors. 12.7% of Spruce Power shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 3.9% of Ocean Power Technologies shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Spruce Power had 3 more articles in the media than Ocean Power Technologies. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for Spruce Power and 5 mentions for Ocean Power Technologies. Ocean Power Technologies' average media sentiment score of 0.20 beat Spruce Power's score of 0.09 indicating that Ocean Power Technologies is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Spruce Power	0 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	4 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Ocean Power Technologies	2 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Spruce Power has higher revenue and earnings than Ocean Power Technologies. Spruce Power is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Ocean Power Technologies, 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
Spruce Power	$111.81M	0.46	-$26.03M	-$0.76	N/A
Ocean Power Technologies	$3.44M	20.91	-$27.48M	-$0.20	N/A

Summary

Ocean Power Technologies beats Spruce Power on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Spruce Power compare to Stabilis Solutions?

Stabilis Solutions (NASDAQ:SLNG) and Spruce Power (NYSE:SPRU) are both small-cap utilities companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, profitability, earnings, valuation, risk, media sentiment, dividends and analyst recommendations.

Stabilis Solutions has a beta of -0.23, suggesting that its stock price is 123% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Spruce Power has a beta of 1.22, suggesting that its stock price is 22% more volatile than the broader market.

Stabilis Solutions has a net margin of -6.25% compared to Spruce Power's net margin of -12.22%. Stabilis Solutions' return on equity of -5.85% beat Spruce Power's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Stabilis Solutions	-6.25%	-5.85%	-4.16%
Spruce Power	-12.22%	-10.95%	-1.60%

In the previous week, Spruce Power had 4 more articles in the media than Stabilis Solutions. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for Spruce Power and 4 mentions for Stabilis Solutions. Stabilis Solutions' average media sentiment score of 1.23 beat Spruce Power's score of 0.09 indicating that Stabilis Solutions is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Stabilis Solutions	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Spruce Power	0 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	4 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Stabilis Solutions has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Spruce Power. Stabilis Solutions is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Spruce Power, 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
Stabilis Solutions	$68.25M	1.03	-$1.35M	-$0.20	N/A
Spruce Power	$111.81M	0.46	-$26.03M	-$0.76	N/A

3.8% of Stabilis Solutions shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 20.8% of Spruce Power shares are owned by institutional investors. 72.2% of Stabilis Solutions shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 12.7% of Spruce Power 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.

Stabilis Solutions presently has a consensus price target of $10.00, indicating a potential upside of 163.85%. Given Stabilis Solutions' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Stabilis Solutions is more favorable than Spruce Power.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Stabilis Solutions	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.50
Spruce Power	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.00

Summary

Stabilis Solutions beats Spruce Power on 9 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Spruce Power compare to Vivopower International?

Vivopower International (NASDAQ:VVPR) and Spruce Power (NYSE:SPRU) are both small-cap utilities companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, risk, valuation, earnings, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, profitability and media sentiment.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Vivopower International	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.00
Spruce Power	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.00

15.8% of Vivopower International shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 20.8% of Spruce Power shares are held by institutional investors. 9.1% of Vivopower International shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 12.7% of Spruce Power shares are held by company insiders. 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.

Vivopower International has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Spruce Power.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Vivopower International	$61K	989.84	-$12.79M	N/A	N/A
Spruce Power	$111.81M	0.46	-$26.03M	-$0.76	N/A

Vivopower International has a beta of -1.65, meaning that its stock price is 265% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Spruce Power has a beta of 1.22, meaning that its stock price is 22% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Spruce Power had 8 more articles in the media than Vivopower International. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for Spruce Power and 0 mentions for Vivopower International. Spruce Power's average media sentiment score of 0.09 beat Vivopower International's score of 0.00 indicating that Spruce Power is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Vivopower International	Neutral
Spruce Power	Neutral

Vivopower International has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Spruce Power's net margin of -12.22%. Vivopower International's return on equity of 0.00% beat Spruce Power's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Vivopower International	N/A	N/A	N/A
Spruce Power	-12.22%	-10.95%	-1.60%

Summary

Spruce Power beats Vivopower International on 6 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

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SPRU vs. The Competition

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Metric	Spruce Power	ELEC PRODS Industry	Computer Sector	NYSE Exchange
Market Cap	$49.96M	$16.10B	$38.64B	$22.83B
Dividend Yield	N/A	1.17%	3.21%	4.11%
P/E Ratio	-3.72	32.51	167.09	29.48
Price / Sales	0.46	74.17	627.38	23.81
Price / Cash	7.39	65.80	46.83	24.68
Price / Book	0.43	6.95	10.09	4.61
Net Income	-$26.03M	$391.30M	$1.06B	$1.07B
7 Day Performance	-17.01%	-7.17%	-0.84%	-1.37%
1 Month Performance	-33.79%	-6.21%	2.71%	-2.44%
1 Year Performance	39.85%	47.46%	159.21%	21.16%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
SPRU Spruce Power	0.3347 of 5 stars	$2.83 +2.7%	N/A	+43.4%	$49.96M	$111.81M	N/A	180	Earnings Report
GWRS Global Water Resources	4.5094 of 5 stars	$6.80 -0.6%	$15.00 +120.6%	-35.1%	$196.74M	$55.76M	97.14	90	Earnings Report
NFE New Fortress Energy	1.8327 of 5 stars	$0.61 -7.1%	$6.25 +918.6%	-81.3%	$188.58M	$1.50B	N/A	670	Earnings Report
OPTT Ocean Power Technologies	2.4417 of 5 stars	$0.32 flat	$1.50 +376.2%	-40.1%	$71.83M	$3.44M	N/A	50
SLNG Stabilis Solutions	2.9944 of 5 stars	$3.79 -1.6%	$10.00 +163.9%	-32.0%	$71.60M	$68.25M	N/A	250	Positive News

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Spruce Power (SPRU) Competitors

SPRU vs. GWRS, NFE, OPTT, SLNG, and VVPR

How does Spruce Power compare to Global Water Resources?

Do insiders and institutionals have more ownership in SPRU or GWRS?

Do analysts rate SPRU or GWRS?

Which has more volatility & risk, SPRU or GWRS?

Is SPRU or GWRS more profitable?

Which has stronger valuation & earnings, SPRU or GWRS?

Does the media refer more to SPRU or GWRS?

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How does Spruce Power compare to New Fortress Energy?

Do institutionals & insiders believe in NFE or SPRU?

Which has more risk and volatility, NFE or SPRU?

Which has stronger valuation & earnings, NFE or SPRU?

Do analysts recommend NFE or SPRU?

Is NFE or SPRU more profitable?

Does the media refer more to NFE or SPRU?

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How does Spruce Power compare to Ocean Power Technologies?

Which has more risk & volatility, SPRU or OPTT?

Do analysts prefer SPRU or OPTT?

Is SPRU or OPTT more profitable?

Do insiders and institutionals believe in SPRU or OPTT?

Does the media prefer SPRU or OPTT?

Which has better valuation and earnings, SPRU or OPTT?

Summary

How does Spruce Power compare to Stabilis Solutions?

Which has more volatility & risk, SLNG or SPRU?

Is SLNG or SPRU more profitable?

Does the media prefer SLNG or SPRU?

Which has preferable valuation & earnings, SLNG or SPRU?

Do institutionals & insiders believe in SLNG or SPRU?

Do analysts prefer SLNG or SPRU?

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How does Spruce Power compare to Vivopower International?

Do analysts recommend VVPR or SPRU?

Do insiders & institutionals hold more shares of VVPR or SPRU?

Which has better earnings and valuation, VVPR or SPRU?

Which has more volatility and risk, VVPR or SPRU?

Does the media prefer VVPR or SPRU?

Is VVPR or SPRU more profitable?

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