American DG Energy Competitors

The AES (NYSE:AES) and American DG Energy (NYSEMKT:ADGE) are both utilities companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, earnings, valuation, dividends, risk, profitability and institutional ownership.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

91.1% of The AES shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.5% of The AES shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Profitability

This table compares The AES and American DG Energy's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares The AES and American DG Energy's gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

The AES has higher revenue and earnings than American DG Energy.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of recent recommendations and price targets for The AES and American DG Energy, as provided by MarketBeat.

The AES presently has a consensus price target of $21.8333, indicating a potential downside of 21.24%.

Summary

The AES beats American DG Energy on 6 of the 7 factors compared between the two stocks.

American DG Energy (NYSEMKT:ADGE) and NRG Energy (NYSE:NRG) are both companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, valuation, analyst recommendations, risk, institutional ownership and dividends.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares American DG Energy and NRG Energy's revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

NRG Energy has higher revenue and earnings than American DG Energy.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

95.7% of NRG Energy shares are held by institutional investors. 0.7% of NRG Energy shares are held by 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.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent ratings for American DG Energy and NRG Energy, as provided by MarketBeat.

NRG Energy has a consensus price target of $44.8125, suggesting a potential upside of 15.70%.

Profitability

This table compares American DG Energy and NRG Energy's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

NRG Energy beats American DG Energy on 7 of the 7 factors compared between the two stocks.

American DG Energy (NYSEMKT:ADGE) and Ormat Technologies (NYSE:ORA) are both companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, profitability, valuation, institutional ownership, risk, earnings and analyst recommendations.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares American DG Energy and Ormat Technologies' top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Ormat Technologies has higher revenue and earnings than American DG Energy.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

77.4% of Ormat Technologies shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.8% of Ormat Technologies shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current recommendations for American DG Energy and Ormat Technologies, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Ormat Technologies has a consensus target price of $92.3333, suggesting a potential upside of 20.82%.

Profitability

This table compares American DG Energy and Ormat Technologies' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

Ormat Technologies beats American DG Energy on 7 of the 7 factors compared between the two stocks.

Atlantic Power (NYSE:AT) and American DG Energy (NYSEMKT:ADGE) are both utilities companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, earnings, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, risk, valuation and profitability.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Atlantic Power and American DG Energy's top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

American DG Energy has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Atlantic Power.

Profitability

This table compares Atlantic Power and American DG Energy's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent ratings and recommmendations for Atlantic Power and American DG Energy, as provided by MarketBeat.

Atlantic Power currently has a consensus price target of $2.55, indicating a potential downside of 15.28%.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

55.3% of Atlantic Power shares are held by institutional investors. 3.4% of Atlantic Power 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.

Summary

Atlantic Power beats American DG Energy on 5 of the 7 factors compared between the two stocks.

Genie Energy (NYSE:GNE) and American DG Energy (NYSEMKT:ADGE) are both utilities companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, valuation, profitability, risk, analyst recommendations, dividends and institutional ownership.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

29.4% of Genie Energy shares are held by institutional investors. 29.6% of Genie Energy 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.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Genie Energy and American DG Energy's top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Genie Energy has higher revenue and earnings than American DG Energy.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current recommendations for Genie Energy and American DG Energy, as reported by MarketBeat.

Profitability

This table compares Genie Energy and American DG Energy's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

Genie Energy beats American DG Energy on 6 of the 6 factors compared between the two stocks.