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$90.06 +1.42 (+1.60%)
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VIK vs. ENB, CSX, CP, CNI, and MPLX

Should you buy Viking stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Viking 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 Viking include Enbridge (ENB), CSX (CSX), Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP), Canadian National Railway (CNI), and Mplx (MPLX). These companies are all part of the "transportation" industry.

How does Viking compare to Enbridge?

Viking (NYSE:VIK) and Enbridge (NYSE:ENB) are both large-cap transportation companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, risk, analyst recommendations, valuation, profitability, earnings, dividends and media sentiment.

In the previous week, Viking had 2 more articles in the media than Enbridge. MarketBeat recorded 11 mentions for Viking and 9 mentions for Enbridge. Enbridge's average media sentiment score of 0.63 beat Viking's score of 0.28 indicating that Enbridge is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Viking
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
9 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Enbridge
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Viking currently has a consensus price target of $96.38, suggesting a potential upside of 7.01%. Enbridge has a consensus price target of $66.50, suggesting a potential upside of 17.22%. Given Enbridge's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Enbridge is more favorable than Viking.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Viking
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
13 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.71
Enbridge
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.54

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Viking$6.50B6.17$1.15B$2.6933.48
Enbridge$46.66B2.65$5.36B$2.1326.63

Viking has a net margin of 18.00% compared to Enbridge's net margin of 9.83%. Viking's return on equity of 149.40% beat Enbridge's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Viking18.00% 149.40% 10.16%
Enbridge 9.83%11.21%3.10%

Viking has a beta of 1.59, indicating that its share price is 59% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Enbridge has a beta of 0.58, indicating that its share price is 42% less volatile than the broader market.

98.8% of Viking shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 54.6% of Enbridge shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.4% of Enbridge shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Viking beats Enbridge on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Viking compare to CSX?

Viking (NYSE:VIK) and CSX (NASDAQ:CSX) are both large-cap transportation companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, valuation, dividends, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, risk, profitability and earnings.

Viking presently has a consensus price target of $96.38, indicating a potential upside of 7.01%. CSX has a consensus price target of $45.98, indicating a potential downside of 0.54%. Given Viking's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Viking is more favorable than CSX.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Viking
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
13 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.71
CSX
0 Sell rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
16 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.64

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Viking$6.50B6.17$1.15B$2.6933.48
CSX$14.09B6.10$2.89B$1.6328.36

In the previous week, Viking had 1 more articles in the media than CSX. MarketBeat recorded 11 mentions for Viking and 10 mentions for CSX. Viking's average media sentiment score of 0.28 beat CSX's score of 0.26 indicating that Viking is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Viking
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
9 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
CSX
1 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

98.8% of Viking shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 73.6% of CSX shares are held by institutional investors. 0.3% of CSX shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Viking has a beta of 1.59, indicating that its share price is 59% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, CSX has a beta of 1.22, indicating that its share price is 22% more volatile than the broader market.

CSX has a net margin of 21.55% compared to Viking's net margin of 18.00%. Viking's return on equity of 149.40% beat CSX's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Viking18.00% 149.40% 10.16%
CSX 21.55%24.47%7.29%

Summary

Viking beats CSX on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Viking compare to Canadian Pacific Kansas City?

Canadian Pacific Kansas City (NYSE:CP) and Viking (NYSE:VIK) are both large-cap transportation companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, institutional ownership, dividends, risk, analyst recommendations, profitability, valuation and earnings.

Canadian Pacific Kansas City presently has a consensus price target of $96.50, indicating a potential upside of 7.90%. Viking has a consensus price target of $96.38, indicating a potential upside of 7.01%. Given Canadian Pacific Kansas City's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Canadian Pacific Kansas City is more favorable than Viking.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Canadian Pacific Kansas City
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.83
Viking
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
13 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.71

Canadian Pacific Kansas City has a beta of 1.09, suggesting that its stock price is 9% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Viking has a beta of 1.59, suggesting that its stock price is 59% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Canadian Pacific Kansas City had 5 more articles in the media than Viking. MarketBeat recorded 16 mentions for Canadian Pacific Kansas City and 11 mentions for Viking. Canadian Pacific Kansas City's average media sentiment score of 0.90 beat Viking's score of 0.28 indicating that Canadian Pacific Kansas City is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Canadian Pacific Kansas City
10 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Viking
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
9 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Canadian Pacific Kansas City$10.79B7.35$2.96B$3.2427.60
Viking$6.50B6.17$1.15B$2.6933.48

72.2% of Canadian Pacific Kansas City shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 98.8% of Viking shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.0% of Canadian Pacific Kansas City shares are owned by company 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.

Canadian Pacific Kansas City has a net margin of 27.20% compared to Viking's net margin of 18.00%. Viking's return on equity of 149.40% beat Canadian Pacific Kansas City's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Canadian Pacific Kansas City27.20% 8.86% 4.82%
Viking 18.00%149.40%10.16%

Summary

Canadian Pacific Kansas City beats Viking on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Viking compare to Canadian National Railway?

Viking (NYSE:VIK) and Canadian National Railway (NYSE:CNI) are both large-cap transportation companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, media sentiment, dividends, profitability, analyst recommendations, valuation, institutional ownership and earnings.

Viking has a beta of 1.59, meaning that its stock price is 59% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Canadian National Railway has a beta of 0.96, meaning that its stock price is 4% less volatile than the broader market.

Canadian National Railway has a net margin of 27.22% compared to Viking's net margin of 18.00%. Viking's return on equity of 149.40% beat Canadian National Railway's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Viking18.00% 149.40% 10.16%
Canadian National Railway 27.22%21.90%8.08%

Viking presently has a consensus price target of $96.38, indicating a potential upside of 7.01%. Canadian National Railway has a consensus price target of $122.04, indicating a potential upside of 2.17%. Given Viking's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe Viking is more favorable than Canadian National Railway.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Viking
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
13 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.71
Canadian National Railway
0 Sell rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.47

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Viking$6.50B6.17$1.15B$2.6933.48
Canadian National Railway$12.38B5.86$3.38B$5.5021.72

98.8% of Viking shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 80.7% of Canadian National Railway shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.4% of Canadian National Railway shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Viking had 2 more articles in the media than Canadian National Railway. MarketBeat recorded 11 mentions for Viking and 9 mentions for Canadian National Railway. Canadian National Railway's average media sentiment score of 0.91 beat Viking's score of 0.28 indicating that Canadian National Railway is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Viking
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
9 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Canadian National Railway
6 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

Viking beats Canadian National Railway on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Viking compare to Mplx?

Mplx (NYSE:MPLX) and Viking (NYSE:VIK) are both large-cap transportation companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, institutional ownership, profitability, analyst recommendations, risk, valuation, dividends and media sentiment.

24.3% of Mplx shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 98.8% of Viking shares are held by institutional investors. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Mplx has a net margin of 36.38% compared to Viking's net margin of 18.00%. Viking's return on equity of 149.40% beat Mplx's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Mplx36.38% 32.74% 11.25%
Viking 18.00%149.40%10.16%

Mplx has a beta of 0.48, suggesting that its stock price is 52% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Viking has a beta of 1.59, suggesting that its stock price is 59% more volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Mplx$13.00B4.40$4.91B$4.6212.20
Viking$6.50B6.17$1.15B$2.6933.48

In the previous week, Mplx had 6 more articles in the media than Viking. MarketBeat recorded 17 mentions for Mplx and 11 mentions for Viking. Mplx's average media sentiment score of 0.35 beat Viking's score of 0.28 indicating that Mplx is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Mplx
5 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Viking
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
9 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Mplx presently has a consensus target price of $61.60, suggesting a potential upside of 9.27%. Viking has a consensus target price of $96.38, suggesting a potential upside of 7.01%. Given Mplx's higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Mplx is more favorable than Viking.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Mplx
1 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.62
Viking
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
13 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.71

Summary

Mplx beats Viking on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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VIK vs. The Competition

MetricVikingLEISURE&REC SVS IndustryDiscretionary SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$40.14B$8.48B$7.22B$23.35B
Dividend YieldN/A2.55%2.89%4.06%
P/E Ratio33.4816.2221.2031.15
Price / Sales6.1710.683.8423.48
Price / Cash27.5210.9514.9824.93
Price / Book35.744.733.674.71
Net Income$1.15B$362.25M$246.87M$1.07B
7 Day Performance-2.49%0.61%-1.20%-0.28%
1 Month PerformanceN/AN/AN/A2.09%
1 Year Performance91.29%39.34%16.92%26.35%

Viking Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
VIK
Viking
3.7459 of 5 stars
$90.06
+1.6%
$96.38
+7.0%
+90.7%$40.14B$6.50B33.4813,000
ENB
Enbridge
3.4462 of 5 stars
$58.07
+0.0%
$66.50
+14.5%
+18.7%$126.74B$46.66B27.2614,800
CSX
CSX
4.3848 of 5 stars
$45.52
flat
$45.98
+1.0%
+45.8%$84.58B$14.09B27.9323,000
CP
Canadian Pacific Kansas City
3.6903 of 5 stars
$86.28
+0.0%
$95.89
+11.1%
+8.4%$76.58B$10.79B26.6319,479
CNI
Canadian National Railway
3.587 of 5 stars
$114.24
+0.0%
$122.04
+6.8%
+12.9%$69.43B$12.38B20.7723,839

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