Electric Power Development (OTCMKTS:EPWDF) and Northland Power (OTCMKTS:NPIFF) are both utilities companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, institutional ownership, risk, profitability, valuation, analyst recommendations and earnings.
Analyst Ratings
This is a breakdown of current recommendations for Electric Power Development and Northland Power, as provided by MarketBeat.com.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score |
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Electric Power Development | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2.00 |
Northland Power | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 2.57 |
Northland Power has a consensus target price of $52.00, indicating a potential upside of 54.78%. Given Northland Power's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Northland Power is more favorable than Electric Power Development.
Profitability
This table compares Electric Power Development and Northland Power's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets |
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Electric Power Development | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Northland Power | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Valuation & Earnings
This table compares Electric Power Development and Northland Power's top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio |
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Electric Power Development | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Northland Power | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Summary
Northland Power beats Electric Power Development on 3 of the 3 factors compared between the two stocks.