The Hong Kong and China Gas Competitors

The Hong Kong and China Gas (OTCMKTS:HOKCY) and PetroChina (NYSE:PTR) are both large-cap utilities companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, analyst recommendations, profitability, earnings, risk, institutional ownership and valuation.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares The Hong Kong and China Gas and PetroChina's revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

PetroChina has higher revenue and earnings than The Hong Kong and China Gas.

Dividends

The Hong Kong and China Gas pays an annual dividend of $0.03 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.9%. PetroChina pays an annual dividend of $2.23 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.3%. PetroChina pays out 62.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. PetroChina has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years. PetroChina is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Volatility & Risk

The Hong Kong and China Gas has a beta of 0.41, indicating that its stock price is 59% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, PetroChina has a beta of 0.82, indicating that its stock price is 18% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent ratings and recommmendations for The Hong Kong and China Gas and PetroChina, as provided by MarketBeat.

PetroChina has a consensus price target of $53.45, indicating a potential upside of 51.67%. Given PetroChina's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe PetroChina is more favorable than The Hong Kong and China Gas.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

0.0% of The Hong Kong and China Gas shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.2% of PetroChina shares are owned by institutional investors. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Profitability

This table compares The Hong Kong and China Gas and PetroChina's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

PetroChina beats The Hong Kong and China Gas on 13 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

The Hong Kong and China Gas (OTCMKTS:HOKCY) and PETROLEO BRASIL/S (NYSE:PBR.A) are both large-cap utilities companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, valuation, analyst recommendations, profitability, risk, earnings and institutional ownership.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares The Hong Kong and China Gas and PETROLEO BRASIL/S's revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

PETROLEO BRASIL/S has higher revenue and earnings than The Hong Kong and China Gas.

Volatility & Risk

The Hong Kong and China Gas has a beta of 0.41, suggesting that its share price is 59% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, PETROLEO BRASIL/S has a beta of 2, suggesting that its share price is 100% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of recent recommendations for The Hong Kong and China Gas and PETROLEO BRASIL/S, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

0.0% of The Hong Kong and China Gas shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 4.5% of PETROLEO BRASIL/S shares are held by institutional investors. 1.0% of PETROLEO BRASIL/S shares are held 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.

Profitability

This table compares The Hong Kong and China Gas and PETROLEO BRASIL/S's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

PETROLEO BRASIL/S beats The Hong Kong and China Gas on 5 of the 9 factors compared between the two stocks.

The Hong Kong and China Gas (OTCMKTS:HOKCY) and CNOOC (NYSE:CEO) are both large-cap utilities companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, valuation, analyst recommendations, profitability, risk, earnings and institutional ownership.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares The Hong Kong and China Gas and CNOOC's revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

CNOOC has higher revenue and earnings than The Hong Kong and China Gas.

Dividends

The Hong Kong and China Gas pays an annual dividend of $0.03 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.9%. CNOOC pays an annual dividend of $4.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.8%. CNOOC pays out 23.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

Volatility and Risk

The Hong Kong and China Gas has a beta of 0.41, meaning that its share price is 59% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, CNOOC has a beta of 1.1, meaning that its share price is 10% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of recent recommendations for The Hong Kong and China Gas and CNOOC, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

0.0% of The Hong Kong and China Gas shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 2.0% of CNOOC shares are held by institutional investors. 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.

Profitability

This table compares The Hong Kong and China Gas and CNOOC's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

CNOOC beats The Hong Kong and China Gas on 7 of the 9 factors compared between the two stocks.

The Hong Kong and China Gas (OTCMKTS:HOKCY) and Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras (NYSE:PBR) are both large-cap utilities companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, valuation, analyst recommendations, profitability, risk, earnings and institutional ownership.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares The Hong Kong and China Gas and Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras' revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras has higher revenue and earnings than The Hong Kong and China Gas.

Dividends

The Hong Kong and China Gas pays an annual dividend of $0.03 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.9%. Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras pays an annual dividend of $0.09 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.1%. Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras pays out 7.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Volatility and Risk

The Hong Kong and China Gas has a beta of 0.41, meaning that its share price is 59% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras has a beta of 2.04, meaning that its share price is 104% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of recent recommendations for The Hong Kong and China Gas and Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras has a consensus price target of $10.75, indicating a potential upside of 29.67%. Given Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras is more favorable than The Hong Kong and China Gas.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

0.0% of The Hong Kong and China Gas shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 9.3% of Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras shares are held by institutional investors. 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.

Profitability

This table compares The Hong Kong and China Gas and Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras beats The Hong Kong and China Gas on 7 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

The Hong Kong and China Gas (OTCMKTS:HOKCY) and ENI (NYSE:E) are both large-cap utilities companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, valuation, analyst recommendations, profitability, risk, earnings and institutional ownership.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares The Hong Kong and China Gas and ENI's revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

The Hong Kong and China Gas has higher earnings, but lower revenue than ENI.

Dividends

The Hong Kong and China Gas pays an annual dividend of $0.03 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.9%. ENI pays an annual dividend of $0.36 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.5%. ENI pays out 20.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

Volatility and Risk

The Hong Kong and China Gas has a beta of 0.41, meaning that its share price is 59% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, ENI has a beta of 1.06, meaning that its share price is 6% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of recent recommendations for The Hong Kong and China Gas and ENI, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

0.0% of The Hong Kong and China Gas shares are held by institutional investors. 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.

Profitability

This table compares The Hong Kong and China Gas and ENI's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

The Hong Kong and China Gas beats ENI on 8 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

The Hong Kong and China Gas (OTCMKTS:HOKCY) and EOG Resources (NYSE:EOG) are both large-cap utilities companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, valuation, analyst recommendations, profitability, risk, earnings and institutional ownership.

Dividends

The Hong Kong and China Gas pays an annual dividend of $0.03 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.9%. EOG Resources pays an annual dividend of $1.50 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. EOG Resources pays out 30.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. EOG Resources has increased its dividend for 3 consecutive years. EOG Resources is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Profitability

This table compares The Hong Kong and China Gas and EOG Resources' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

0.0% of The Hong Kong and China Gas shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 87.7% of EOG Resources shares are held by institutional investors. 0.3% of EOG Resources shares are held 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.

Volatility and Risk

The Hong Kong and China Gas has a beta of 0.41, meaning that its share price is 59% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, EOG Resources has a beta of 2.09, meaning that its share price is 109% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares The Hong Kong and China Gas and EOG Resources' revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

EOG Resources has higher revenue and earnings than The Hong Kong and China Gas.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of recent recommendations for The Hong Kong and China Gas and EOG Resources, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

EOG Resources has a consensus price target of $70.00, indicating a potential downside of 2.47%. Given EOG Resources' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe EOG Resources is more favorable than The Hong Kong and China Gas.

Summary

EOG Resources beats The Hong Kong and China Gas on 12 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.