Suncor Energy (SU) Competitors

Baytex Energy (NYSE:BTE) and Suncor Energy (NYSE:SU) are both energy companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, risk, profitability, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, dividends, media sentiment and earnings.

Does the media favor BTE or SU?

In the previous week, Suncor Energy had 6 more articles in the media than Baytex Energy. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for Suncor Energy and 3 mentions for Baytex Energy. Suncor Energy's average media sentiment score of 0.91 beat Baytex Energy's score of 0.00 indicating that Suncor Energy is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Baytex Energy	2 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Suncor Energy	7 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Is BTE or SU more profitable?

Suncor Energy has a net margin of 11.35% compared to Baytex Energy's net margin of 9.34%. Suncor Energy's return on equity of 13.21% beat Baytex Energy's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Baytex Energy	9.34%	6.08%	3.25%
Suncor Energy	11.35%	13.21%	6.59%

Which has better valuation & earnings, BTE or SU?

Suncor Energy has higher revenue and earnings than Baytex Energy. Baytex Energy is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Suncor 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
Baytex Energy	$3.07B	0.59	$172.67M	-$0.30	-7.82
Suncor Energy	$37.32B	1.28	$4.39B	$3.25	12.16

Which has more risk and volatility, BTE or SU?

Baytex Energy has a beta of 1.08, indicating that its stock price is 8% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Suncor Energy has a beta of 0.78, indicating that its stock price is 22% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Do analysts recommend BTE or SU?

Baytex Energy presently has a consensus price target of $5.50, suggesting a potential upside of 134.54%. Suncor Energy has a consensus price target of $65.00, suggesting a potential upside of 64.45%. Given Baytex Energy's higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe Baytex Energy is more favorable than Suncor Energy.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Baytex Energy	0 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00
Suncor Energy	0 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.78

Is BTE or SU a better dividend stock?

Baytex Energy pays an annual dividend of $0.07 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.0%. Suncor Energy pays an annual dividend of $1.66 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.2%. Baytex Energy pays out -23.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Suncor Energy pays out 51.1% 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. Suncor Energy has increased its dividend for 4 consecutive years. Suncor Energy is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Do insiders & institutionals believe in BTE or SU?

46.2% of Baytex Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 67.4% of Suncor Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.8% of Baytex Energy shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.0% of Suncor Energy shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Suncor Energy beats Baytex Energy on 17 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.