Does the media favor NJR or SWX?

In the previous week, Southwest Gas had 1 more articles in the media than NewJersey Resources. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Southwest Gas and 2 mentions for NewJersey Resources. NewJersey Resources' average media sentiment score of 1.59 beat Southwest Gas' score of 0.78 indicating that NewJersey Resources is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment NewJersey Resources 2 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Very Positive Southwest Gas 2 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Which has stronger valuation & earnings, SR or SWX?

Southwest Gas has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Spire. Southwest Gas is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Spire, 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 Spire $2.48B 1.88 $271.70M $5.69 13.80 Southwest Gas $1.78B 3.63 $439.83M $6.90 12.91

Is SR or SWX more profitable?

Southwest Gas has a net margin of 19.95% compared to Spire's net margin of 13.97%. Spire's return on equity of 9.49% beat Southwest Gas' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Spire 13.97% 9.49% 2.49% Southwest Gas 19.95% 6.95% 2.58%

Does the media refer more to SR or SWX?

In the previous week, Spire had 3 more articles in the media than Southwest Gas. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Spire and 3 mentions for Southwest Gas. Southwest Gas' average media sentiment score of 0.78 beat Spire's score of 0.73 indicating that Southwest Gas is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Spire 4 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Southwest Gas 2 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Which has higher earnings and valuation, UGI or SWX?

UGI has higher revenue and earnings than Southwest Gas. UGI is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Southwest Gas, 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 UGI $7.29B 1.02 $678M $2.85 12.21 Southwest Gas $1.78B 3.63 $439.83M $6.90 12.91

Is UGI or SWX more profitable?

Southwest Gas has a net margin of 19.95% compared to UGI's net margin of 8.71%. UGI's return on equity of 13.81% beat Southwest Gas' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets UGI 8.71% 13.81% 4.42% Southwest Gas 19.95% 6.95% 2.58%

Does the media refer more to UGI or SWX?

In the previous week, Southwest Gas had 1 more articles in the media than UGI. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Southwest Gas and 2 mentions for UGI. Southwest Gas' average media sentiment score of 0.78 beat UGI's score of 0.00 indicating that Southwest Gas is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment UGI 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral Southwest Gas 2 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Does the media refer more to SWX or NFG?

In the previous week, Southwest Gas and Southwest Gas both had 3 articles in the media. Southwest Gas' average media sentiment score of 0.78 beat National Fuel Gas' score of 0.01 indicating that Southwest Gas is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Southwest Gas 2 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive National Fuel Gas 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Does the media favor SWX or CPK?

In the previous week, Southwest Gas had 1 more articles in the media than Chesapeake Utilities. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Southwest Gas and 2 mentions for Chesapeake Utilities. Chesapeake Utilities' average media sentiment score of 1.14 beat Southwest Gas' score of 0.78 indicating that Chesapeake Utilities is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Southwest Gas 2 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Chesapeake Utilities 1 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Southwest Gas (SWX) Competitors

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SWX vs. NJR, SR, UGI, NFG, and CPK

Should you buy Southwest Gas stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Southwest Gas 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 Southwest Gas include NewJersey Resources (NJR), Spire (SR), UGI (UGI), National Fuel Gas (NFG), and Chesapeake Utilities (CPK).

How does Southwest Gas compare to NewJersey Resources?

NewJersey Resources (NYSE:NJR) and Southwest Gas (NYSE:SWX) are both mid-cap utilities companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, valuation, institutional ownership, earnings, profitability, risk, analyst recommendations and dividends.

NewJersey Resources presently has a consensus price target of $58.17, indicating a potential upside of 3.19%. Southwest Gas has a consensus price target of $97.29, indicating a potential upside of 9.17%. Given Southwest Gas' higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Southwest Gas is more favorable than NewJersey Resources.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
NewJersey Resources	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.40
Southwest Gas	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.13

In the previous week, Southwest Gas had 1 more articles in the media than NewJersey Resources. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Southwest Gas and 2 mentions for NewJersey Resources. NewJersey Resources' average media sentiment score of 1.59 beat Southwest Gas' score of 0.78 indicating that NewJersey Resources is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
NewJersey Resources	2 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Very Positive
Southwest Gas	2 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

NewJersey Resources has a beta of 0.5, indicating that its share price is 50% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Southwest Gas has a beta of 0.58, indicating that its share price is 42% less volatile than the broader market.

Southwest Gas has a net margin of 19.95% compared to NewJersey Resources' net margin of 15.67%. NewJersey Resources' return on equity of 14.58% beat Southwest Gas' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
NewJersey Resources	15.67%	14.58%	4.72%
Southwest Gas	19.95%	6.95%	2.58%

NewJersey Resources pays an annual dividend of $1.90 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.4%. Southwest Gas pays an annual dividend of $2.58 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.9%. NewJersey Resources pays out 56.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Southwest Gas pays out 37.4% 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. NewJersey Resources has increased its dividend for 29 consecutive years. NewJersey Resources is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Southwest Gas has lower revenue, but higher earnings than NewJersey Resources. Southwest Gas is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than NewJersey 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
NewJersey Resources	$2.04B	2.79	$335.63M	$3.37	16.73
Southwest Gas	$1.78B	3.63	$439.83M	$6.90	12.91

71.0% of NewJersey Resources shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 92.8% of Southwest Gas shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.7% of NewJersey Resources shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.6% of Southwest Gas shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Southwest Gas beats NewJersey Resources on 10 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Southwest Gas compare to Spire?

Spire (NYSE:SR) and Southwest Gas (NYSE:SWX) are both mid-cap utilities companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, dividends, media sentiment, earnings, risk, valuation, institutional ownership and profitability.

In the previous week, Spire had 3 more articles in the media than Southwest Gas. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Spire and 3 mentions for Southwest Gas. Southwest Gas' average media sentiment score of 0.78 beat Spire's score of 0.73 indicating that Southwest Gas is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Spire	4 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Southwest Gas	2 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Spire pays an annual dividend of $3.30 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.2%. Southwest Gas pays an annual dividend of $2.58 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.9%. Spire pays out 58.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Southwest Gas pays out 37.4% 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. Spire has increased its dividend for 22 consecutive years. Spire is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Southwest Gas has a net margin of 19.95% compared to Spire's net margin of 13.97%. Spire's return on equity of 9.49% beat Southwest Gas' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Spire	13.97%	9.49%	2.49%
Southwest Gas	19.95%	6.95%	2.58%

Southwest Gas has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Spire. Southwest Gas is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Spire, 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
Spire	$2.48B	1.88	$271.70M	$5.69	13.80
Southwest Gas	$1.78B	3.63	$439.83M	$6.90	12.91

Spire currently has a consensus price target of $96.22, suggesting a potential upside of 22.50%. Southwest Gas has a consensus price target of $97.29, suggesting a potential upside of 9.17%. Given Spire's higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe Spire is more favorable than Southwest Gas.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Spire	0 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.82
Southwest Gas	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.13

Spire has a beta of 0.52, indicating that its share price is 48% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Southwest Gas has a beta of 0.58, indicating that its share price is 42% less volatile than the broader market.

87.4% of Spire shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 92.8% of Southwest Gas shares are held by institutional investors. 2.3% of Spire shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.6% of Southwest Gas shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Southwest Gas beats Spire on 10 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Southwest Gas compare to UGI?

UGI (NYSE:UGI) and Southwest Gas (NYSE:SWX) are both mid-cap utilities companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, valuation, analyst recommendations, risk, media sentiment, institutional ownership, earnings and profitability.

82.3% of UGI shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 92.8% of Southwest Gas shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.6% of UGI shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.6% of Southwest Gas shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Southwest Gas has a net margin of 19.95% compared to UGI's net margin of 8.71%. UGI's return on equity of 13.81% beat Southwest Gas' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
UGI	8.71%	13.81%	4.42%
Southwest Gas	19.95%	6.95%	2.58%

UGI currently has a consensus target price of $43.33, suggesting a potential upside of 24.49%. Southwest Gas has a consensus target price of $97.29, suggesting a potential upside of 9.17%. Given UGI's higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe UGI is more favorable than Southwest Gas.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
UGI	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.83
Southwest Gas	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.13

UGI has higher revenue and earnings than Southwest Gas. UGI is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Southwest Gas, 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
UGI	$7.29B	1.02	$678M	$2.85	12.21
Southwest Gas	$1.78B	3.63	$439.83M	$6.90	12.91

UGI has a beta of 0.94, indicating that its stock price is 6% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Southwest Gas has a beta of 0.58, indicating that its stock price is 42% less volatile than the broader market.

UGI pays an annual dividend of $1.50 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.3%. Southwest Gas pays an annual dividend of $2.58 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.9%. UGI pays out 52.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Southwest Gas pays out 37.4% 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. UGI has increased its dividend for 37 consecutive years. UGI is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

In the previous week, Southwest Gas had 1 more articles in the media than UGI. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Southwest Gas and 2 mentions for UGI. Southwest Gas' average media sentiment score of 0.78 beat UGI's score of 0.00 indicating that Southwest Gas is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
UGI	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Southwest Gas	2 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Summary

Southwest Gas beats UGI on 12 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Southwest Gas compare to National Fuel Gas?

Southwest Gas (NYSE:SWX) and National Fuel Gas (NYSE:NFG) are both mid-cap gas utilities companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, earnings, profitability, institutional ownership, dividends and risk.

Southwest Gas pays an annual dividend of $2.58 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.9%. National Fuel Gas pays an annual dividend of $2.14 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.8%. Southwest Gas pays out 37.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. National Fuel Gas pays out 29.0% 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. National Fuel Gas has increased its dividend for 55 consecutive years.

Southwest Gas currently has a consensus price target of $97.29, suggesting a potential upside of 9.17%. National Fuel Gas has a consensus price target of $106.00, suggesting a potential upside of 37.75%. Given National Fuel Gas' higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe National Fuel Gas is more favorable than Southwest Gas.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Southwest Gas	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.13
National Fuel Gas	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.80

In the previous week, Southwest Gas and Southwest Gas both had 3 articles in the media. Southwest Gas' average media sentiment score of 0.78 beat National Fuel Gas' score of 0.01 indicating that Southwest Gas is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Southwest Gas	2 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
National Fuel Gas	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Southwest Gas has a beta of 0.58, suggesting that its share price is 42% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, National Fuel Gas has a beta of 0.37, suggesting that its share price is 63% less volatile than the broader market.

92.8% of Southwest Gas shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 74.0% of National Fuel Gas shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.6% of Southwest Gas shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.3% of National Fuel Gas shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

National Fuel Gas has a net margin of 27.48% compared to Southwest Gas' net margin of 19.95%. National Fuel Gas' return on equity of 20.62% beat Southwest Gas' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Southwest Gas	19.95%	6.95%	2.58%
National Fuel Gas	27.48%	20.62%	7.83%

National Fuel Gas has higher revenue and earnings than Southwest Gas. National Fuel Gas is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Southwest Gas, 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
Southwest Gas	$1.78B	3.63	$439.83M	$6.90	12.91
National Fuel Gas	$2.28B	3.21	$518.50M	$7.39	10.41

Summary

National Fuel Gas beats Southwest Gas on 10 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Southwest Gas compare to Chesapeake Utilities?

Southwest Gas (NYSE:SWX) and Chesapeake Utilities (NYSE:CPK) are both mid-cap utilities companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, risk, media sentiment, dividends, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, profitability and earnings.

In the previous week, Southwest Gas had 1 more articles in the media than Chesapeake Utilities. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Southwest Gas and 2 mentions for Chesapeake Utilities. Chesapeake Utilities' average media sentiment score of 1.14 beat Southwest Gas' score of 0.78 indicating that Chesapeake Utilities is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Southwest Gas	2 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Chesapeake Utilities	1 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

92.8% of Southwest Gas shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 83.1% of Chesapeake Utilities shares are held by institutional investors. 0.6% of Southwest Gas shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.4% of Chesapeake Utilities shares are held 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.

Southwest Gas pays an annual dividend of $2.58 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.9%. Chesapeake Utilities pays an annual dividend of $2.94 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.4%. Southwest Gas pays out 37.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Chesapeake Utilities pays out 47.1% 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. Chesapeake Utilities has raised its dividend for 22 consecutive years. Southwest Gas is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Southwest Gas has a beta of 0.58, suggesting that its share price is 42% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Chesapeake Utilities has a beta of 0.69, suggesting that its share price is 31% less volatile than the broader market.

Southwest Gas has a net margin of 19.95% compared to Chesapeake Utilities' net margin of 15.11%. Chesapeake Utilities' return on equity of 9.53% beat Southwest Gas' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Southwest Gas	19.95%	6.95%	2.58%
Chesapeake Utilities	15.11%	9.53%	3.81%

Southwest Gas presently has a consensus target price of $97.29, suggesting a potential upside of 9.17%. Chesapeake Utilities has a consensus target price of $137.00, suggesting a potential upside of 12.69%. Given Chesapeake Utilities' higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Chesapeake Utilities is more favorable than Southwest Gas.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Southwest Gas	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.13
Chesapeake Utilities	0 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00

Southwest Gas has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Chesapeake Utilities. Southwest Gas is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Chesapeake Utilities, 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
Southwest Gas	$1.78B	3.63	$439.83M	$6.90	12.91
Chesapeake Utilities	$88.28B	0.03	$140.30M	$6.24	19.48

Summary

Southwest Gas beats Chesapeake Utilities on 11 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

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This chart shows the average media sentiment of NYSE and its competitors over the past 90 days as caculated by MarketBeat. The averaged score is equivalent to the following: Very Negative Sentiment <= -1.5, Negative Sentiment > -1.5 and <= -0.5, Neutral Sentiment > -0.5 and < 0.5, Positive Sentiment >= 0.5 and < 1.5, and Very Positive Sentiment >= 1.5.

SWX vs. The Competition

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Metric	Southwest Gas	UTIL Industry	Utilities Sector	NYSE Exchange
Market Cap	$6.45B	$11.01B	$18.69B	$23.13B
Dividend Yield	2.92%	3.87%	3.99%	4.06%
P/E Ratio	12.91	12.37	20.24	31.08
Price / Sales	3.63	2.31	44.07	20.72
Price / Cash	10.74	9.36	19.29	18.65
Price / Book	1.62	1.62	2.46	4.65
Net Income	$439.83M	$472.46M	$785.96M	$1.07B
7 Day Performance	1.30%	-0.27%	-0.46%	-1.05%
1 Month Performance	-0.79%	-6.25%	-1.68%	0.18%
1 Year Performance	18.61%	7.44%	14.91%	24.24%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
SWX Southwest Gas	4.4439 of 5 stars	$89.11 +0.6%	$97.29 +9.2%	+20.1%	$6.45B	$1.78B	12.91	2,453	Analyst Downgrade
NJR NewJersey Resources	3.5836 of 5 stars	$54.96 +0.7%	$58.17 +5.8%	+23.7%	$5.55B	$2.04B	16.32	1,376	Positive News
SR Spire	4.9617 of 5 stars	$79.15 +0.5%	$96.22 +21.6%	+4.3%	$4.68B	$2.48B	13.91	3,497
UGI UGI	4.361 of 5 stars	$34.42 +0.2%	$43.33 +25.9%	-6.8%	$7.38B	$7.29B	12.07	4,600
NFG National Fuel Gas	4.2516 of 5 stars	$76.75 -0.1%	$106.00 +38.1%	-11.2%	$7.28B	$2.28B	10.37	2,322

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Southwest Gas (SWX) Competitors

SWX vs. NJR, SR, UGI, NFG, and CPK

How does Southwest Gas compare to NewJersey Resources?

Do analysts recommend NJR or SWX?

Does the media favor NJR or SWX?

Which has more risk & volatility, NJR or SWX?

Is NJR or SWX more profitable?

Is NJR or SWX a better dividend stock?

Which has preferable valuation and earnings, NJR or SWX?

Do insiders & institutionals have more ownership in NJR or SWX?

Summary

How does Southwest Gas compare to Spire?

Does the media refer more to SR or SWX?

Is SR or SWX a better dividend stock?

Is SR or SWX more profitable?

Which has stronger valuation & earnings, SR or SWX?

Do analysts recommend SR or SWX?

Which has more risk and volatility, SR or SWX?

Do insiders & institutionals have more ownership in SR or SWX?

Summary

How does Southwest Gas compare to UGI?

Do institutionals & insiders have more ownership in UGI or SWX?

Is UGI or SWX more profitable?

Do analysts prefer UGI or SWX?

Which has higher earnings and valuation, UGI or SWX?

Which has more risk & volatility, UGI or SWX?

Is UGI or SWX a better dividend stock?

Does the media refer more to UGI or SWX?

Summary

How does Southwest Gas compare to National Fuel Gas?

Is SWX or NFG a better dividend stock?

Do analysts prefer SWX or NFG?

Does the media refer more to SWX or NFG?

Which has more risk and volatility, SWX or NFG?

Do insiders and institutionals believe in SWX or NFG?

Is SWX or NFG more profitable?

Which has higher earnings and valuation, SWX or NFG?

Summary

How does Southwest Gas compare to Chesapeake Utilities?

Does the media favor SWX or CPK?

Do institutionals & insiders have more ownership in SWX or CPK?

Is SWX or CPK a better dividend stock?

Which has more volatility & risk, SWX or CPK?

Is SWX or CPK more profitable?

Do analysts recommend SWX or CPK?

Which has preferable earnings and valuation, SWX or CPK?

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