Trans Energy Competitors

Torchlight Energy Resources (NASDAQ:TRCH) and Trans Energy (OTCMKTS:TENG) are both small-cap oils/energy companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, risk, profitability, institutional ownership, dividends, earnings and analyst recommendations.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current ratings for Torchlight Energy Resources and Trans Energy, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

6.3% of Torchlight Energy Resources shares are held by institutional investors. 17.5% of Torchlight Energy Resources shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 39.9% of Trans Energy shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Profitability

This table compares Torchlight Energy Resources and Trans Energy's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Torchlight Energy Resources and Trans Energy's top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Trans Energy has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Torchlight Energy Resources.

Summary

Trans Energy beats Torchlight Energy Resources on 4 of the 6 factors compared between the two stocks.

Trans Energy (OTCMKTS:TENG) and Vista Oil & Gas (NYSE:VIST) are both small-cap oils/energy companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, earnings, institutional ownership, risk, dividends, valuation and profitability.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent ratings and target prices for Trans Energy and Vista Oil & Gas, as provided by MarketBeat.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

20.7% of Vista Oil & Gas shares are held by institutional investors. 39.9% of Trans Energy shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Profitability

This table compares Trans Energy and Vista Oil & Gas' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Trans Energy and Vista Oil & Gas' gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Trans Energy has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Vista Oil & Gas.

Summary

Trans Energy beats Vista Oil & Gas on 4 of the 6 factors compared between the two stocks.

Trans Energy (OTCMKTS:TENG) and Gran Tierra Energy (NYSEAMERICAN:GTE) are both small-cap oils/energy companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, earnings, institutional ownership, risk, dividends, valuation and profitability.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent ratings and target prices for Trans Energy and Gran Tierra Energy, as provided by MarketBeat.

Gran Tierra Energy has a consensus price target of $0.9625, indicating a potential upside of 47.26%. Given Gran Tierra Energy's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Gran Tierra Energy is more favorable than Trans Energy.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

42.9% of Gran Tierra Energy shares are held by institutional investors. 39.9% of Trans Energy shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 3.0% of Gran Tierra Energy shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Profitability

This table compares Trans Energy and Gran Tierra Energy's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Trans Energy and Gran Tierra Energy's gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Gran Tierra Energy has higher revenue and earnings than Trans Energy.

Trans Energy (OTCMKTS:TENG) and Ring Energy (NYSEAMERICAN:REI) are both small-cap oils/energy companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, earnings, institutional ownership, risk, dividends, valuation and profitability.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent ratings and target prices for Trans Energy and Ring Energy, as provided by MarketBeat.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

23.2% of Ring Energy shares are held by institutional investors. 39.9% of Trans Energy shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 6.2% of Ring Energy shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Profitability

This table compares Trans Energy and Ring Energy's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Trans Energy and Ring Energy's gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Ring Energy has higher revenue and earnings than Trans Energy.

Summary

Ring Energy beats Trans Energy on 5 of the 7 factors compared between the two stocks.

Trans Energy (OTCMKTS:TENG) and Penn Virginia (NASDAQ:PVAC) are both small-cap oils/energy companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, earnings, institutional ownership, valuation, dividends and profitability.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

73.4% of Penn Virginia shares are owned by institutional investors. 39.9% of Trans Energy shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of Penn Virginia shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Profitability

This table compares Trans Energy and Penn Virginia's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Trans Energy and Penn Virginia's gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Penn Virginia has higher revenue and earnings than Trans Energy.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of recent ratings and price targets for Trans Energy and Penn Virginia, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Penn Virginia has a consensus price target of $11.50, suggesting a potential downside of 9.87%. Given Penn Virginia's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Penn Virginia is more favorable than Trans Energy.

Summary

Penn Virginia beats Trans Energy on 6 of the 8 factors compared between the two stocks.

Trans Energy (OTCMKTS:TENG) and Battalion Oil (NYSE:BATL) are both small-cap oils/energy companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, earnings, institutional ownership, valuation, dividends and profitability.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

86.0% of Battalion Oil shares are owned by institutional investors. 39.9% of Trans Energy shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Profitability

This table compares Trans Energy and Battalion Oil's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Trans Energy and Battalion Oil's gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of recent ratings and price targets for Trans Energy and Battalion Oil, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Summary

Trans Energy beats Battalion Oil on 4 of the 5 factors compared between the two stocks.