Sasol Competitors

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

Institutional and Insider Ownership

1.7% of Sasol shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 87.7% of EOG Resources shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.0% of Sasol shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of EOG Resources 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

Sasol has a beta of 3.66, indicating that its stock price is 266% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, EOG Resources has a beta of 2.09, indicating that its stock price is 109% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Sasol and EOG Resources' top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent ratings and recommmendations for Sasol and EOG Resources, as reported by MarketBeat.

Sasol presently has a consensus price target of $13.50, indicating a potential downside of 20.45%. EOG Resources has a consensus price target of $72.16, indicating a potential upside of 5.37%. Given EOG Resources' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe EOG Resources is more favorable than Sasol.

Profitability

This table compares Sasol and EOG Resources' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

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

Sasol (NYSE:SSL) and Canadian Natural Resources (NYSE:CNQ) are both large-cap oils/energy companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, dividends, risk, valuation, analyst recommendations, profitability and earnings.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

1.7% of Sasol shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 66.5% of Canadian Natural Resources shares are held by institutional investors. 1.0% of Sasol shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 5.0% of Canadian Natural Resources 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.

Risk & Volatility

Sasol has a beta of 3.66, indicating that its share price is 266% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Canadian Natural Resources has a beta of 1.9, indicating that its share price is 90% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Sasol and Canadian Natural Resources' top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Analyst Recommendations

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

Sasol currently has a consensus price target of $13.50, indicating a potential downside of 20.45%. Canadian Natural Resources has a consensus price target of $41.3889, indicating a potential upside of 39.73%. Given Canadian Natural Resources' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Canadian Natural Resources is more favorable than Sasol.

Profitability

This table compares Sasol and Canadian Natural Resources' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

Canadian Natural Resources beats Sasol on 9 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

Sasol (NYSE:SSL) and Pioneer Natural Resources (NYSE:PXD) are both large-cap oils/energy companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, risk, earnings, analyst recommendations, valuation, institutional ownership and profitability.

Profitability

This table compares Sasol and Pioneer Natural Resources' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

1.7% of Sasol shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 89.9% of Pioneer Natural Resources shares are held by institutional investors. 1.0% of Sasol shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.9% of Pioneer Natural Resources 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.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of recent recommendations and price targets for Sasol and Pioneer Natural Resources, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Sasol presently has a consensus target price of $13.50, indicating a potential downside of 20.45%. Pioneer Natural Resources has a consensus target price of $172.2593, indicating a potential upside of 17.93%. Given Pioneer Natural Resources' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Pioneer Natural Resources is more favorable than Sasol.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Sasol and Pioneer Natural Resources' gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Volatility and Risk

Sasol has a beta of 3.66, suggesting that its stock price is 266% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Pioneer Natural Resources has a beta of 1.92, suggesting that its stock price is 92% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

Pioneer Natural Resources beats Sasol on 12 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

Ecopetrol (NYSE:EC) and Sasol (NYSE:SSL) are both large-cap oils/energy companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, profitability, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, earnings, valuation and dividends.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current ratings and recommmendations for Ecopetrol and Sasol, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Ecopetrol presently has a consensus price target of $13.85, suggesting a potential upside of 11.24%. Sasol has a consensus price target of $13.50, suggesting a potential downside of 20.45%. Given Ecopetrol's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe Ecopetrol is more favorable than Sasol.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

1.5% of Ecopetrol shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 1.7% of Sasol shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.0% of Sasol 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.

Volatility and Risk

Ecopetrol has a beta of 1.86, meaning that its stock price is 86% 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.

Profitability

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

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Ecopetrol and Sasol's revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Summary

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

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

Profitability

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

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Occidental Petroleum and Sasol's revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Analyst Recommendations

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

Occidental Petroleum currently has a consensus price target of $23.5167, suggesting a potential downside of 2.62%. Sasol has a consensus price target of $13.50, suggesting a potential downside of 20.45%. Given Occidental Petroleum's higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe Occidental Petroleum is more favorable than Sasol.

Volatility and Risk

Occidental Petroleum has a beta of 2.35, meaning that its stock price is 135% 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 and Insider Ownership

66.6% of Occidental Petroleum shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 1.7% of Sasol shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.2% of Occidental Petroleum shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.0% of Sasol shares are owned 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.

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

Institutional and Insider Ownership

72.7% of Cenovus Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 1.7% of Sasol shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.0% of Sasol shares are owned 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.

Profitability

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

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Cenovus Energy and Sasol's revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Volatility and Risk

Cenovus Energy has a beta of 3.12, meaning that its stock price is 212% 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.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current recommendations for Cenovus Energy and Sasol, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Cenovus Energy currently has a consensus price target of $9.7115, suggesting a potential upside of 29.66%. Sasol has a consensus price target of $13.50, suggesting a potential downside of 20.45%. Given Cenovus Energy's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe Cenovus Energy is more favorable than Sasol.

Summary

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