TSE:ACO.X

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C$45.08

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C$45.69

50-Day Range

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C$45.78

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C$35.68

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C$46.19

Volume274,730 shs

Average Volume256,632 shs

Market CapitalizationC$5.16 billion

P/E Ratio20.87

Dividend Yield4.05%

BetaN/A

ATCO (TSE:ACO.X) Vs. BIP.UN, H, EMA, BEP.UN, AQN, and NPI

Should you be buying ACO.X stock or one of its competitors? Companies in the sector of "utilities" are considered alternatives and competitors to ATCO, including Brookfield Infrastructure Partners (BIP.UN), Hydro One (H), Emera (EMA), Brookfield Renewable Partners (BEP.UN), Algonquin Power & Utilities (AQN), and Northland Power (NPI).

ATCO vs. Brookfield Infrastructure Partners Stock

Brookfield Infrastructure Partners (TSE:BIP.UN) and ATCO (TSE:ACO.X) are both utilities companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, valuation, analyst recommendations, earnings, profitability, institutional ownership and dividends.

Profitability

This table compares Brookfield Infrastructure Partners and ATCO's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Brookfield Infrastructure Partners	N/A	N/A	N/A
ATCO	N/A	N/A	N/A

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Brookfield Infrastructure Partners and ATCO's gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Brookfield Infrastructure Partners	C$9.37 billion	2.13	C$197.42 million	C$0.67	101.05
ATCO	C$3.96 billion	1.30	C$247.43 million	C$2.16	20.87

ATCO has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Brookfield Infrastructure Partners. ATCO is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Brookfield Infrastructure Partners, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Dividends

Brookfield Infrastructure Partners pays an annual dividend of C$1.97 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.9%. ATCO pays an annual dividend of C$1.75 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.9%. Brookfield Infrastructure Partners pays out 294.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. ATCO pays out 81.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. ATCO is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of recent ratings and price targets for Brookfield Infrastructure Partners and ATCO, as provided by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Brookfield Infrastructure Partners	0	0	4	0	3.00
ATCO	0	3	3	0	2.50

Brookfield Infrastructure Partners presently has a consensus price target of C$69.13, indicating a potential upside of 2.41%. ATCO has a consensus price target of C$46.69, indicating a potential upside of 3.57%. Given ATCO's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe ATCO is more favorable than Brookfield Infrastructure Partners.

ATCO vs. Hydro One Stock

ATCO (TSE:ACO.X) and Hydro One (TSE:H) are both utilities companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, valuation, earnings, profitability, analyst recommendations, dividends and institutional ownership.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent ratings and recommmendations for ATCO and Hydro One, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
ATCO	0	3	3	0	2.50
Hydro One	0	5	1	0	2.17

ATCO presently has a consensus target price of C$46.69, indicating a potential upside of 3.57%. Hydro One has a consensus target price of C$30.25, indicating a potential downside of 1.79%. Given ATCO's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe ATCO is more favorable than Hydro One.

Dividends

ATCO pays an annual dividend of C$1.75 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.9%. Hydro One pays an annual dividend of C$1.01 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.3%. ATCO pays out 81.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Hydro One pays out 33.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares ATCO and Hydro One's revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
ATCO	C$3.96 billion	1.30	C$247.43 million	C$2.16	20.87
Hydro One	C$7.25 billion	2.54	C$1.81 billion	C$3.02	10.20

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

Profitability

This table compares ATCO and Hydro One's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
ATCO	N/A	N/A	N/A
Hydro One	N/A	N/A	N/A

ATCO vs. Emera Stock

Emera (TSE:EMA) and ATCO (TSE:ACO.X) are both utilities companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, earnings, analyst recommendations, valuation, institutional ownership, dividends and risk.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of recent recommendations for Emera and ATCO, as reported by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Emera	0	3	3	0	2.50
ATCO	0	3	3	0	2.50

Emera currently has a consensus target price of C$60.22, indicating a potential upside of 3.49%. ATCO has a consensus target price of C$46.69, indicating a potential upside of 3.57%. Given ATCO's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe ATCO is more favorable than Emera.

Dividends

Emera pays an annual dividend of C$2.50 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.3%. ATCO pays an annual dividend of C$1.75 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.9%. Emera pays out 90.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. ATCO pays out 81.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Emera and ATCO's top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Emera	C$5.48 billion	2.69	C$697.93 million	C$2.75	21.15
ATCO	C$3.96 billion	1.30	C$247.43 million	C$2.16	20.87

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

Profitability

This table compares Emera and ATCO's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Emera	N/A	N/A	N/A
ATCO	N/A	N/A	N/A

Summary

Emera beats ATCO on 6 of the 8 factors compared between the two stocks.

ATCO vs. Brookfield Renewable Partners Stock

Brookfield Renewable Partners (TSE:BEP.UN) and ATCO (TSE:ACO.X) are both utilities companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, earnings, analyst recommendations, valuation, institutional ownership, dividends and risk.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Brookfield Renewable Partners and ATCO's top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Brookfield Renewable Partners	C$3.80 billion	3.55	C$-292,750,395.00	C($1.07)	-46.12
ATCO	C$3.96 billion	1.30	C$247.43 million	C$2.16	20.87

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

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of recent recommendations for Brookfield Renewable Partners and ATCO, as reported by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Brookfield Renewable Partners	0	5	3	0	2.38
ATCO	0	3	3	0	2.50

Brookfield Renewable Partners currently has a consensus target price of C$49.94, indicating a potential upside of 1.66%. ATCO has a consensus target price of C$46.69, indicating a potential upside of 3.57%. Given ATCO's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe ATCO is more favorable than Brookfield Renewable Partners.

Profitability

This table compares Brookfield Renewable Partners and ATCO's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Brookfield Renewable Partners	N/A	N/A	N/A
ATCO	N/A	N/A	N/A

Dividends

Brookfield Renewable Partners pays an annual dividend of C$1.24 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.5%. ATCO pays an annual dividend of C$1.75 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.9%. Brookfield Renewable Partners pays out -116.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. ATCO pays out 81.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future.

Summary

ATCO beats Brookfield Renewable Partners on 7 of the 9 factors compared between the two stocks.

ATCO vs. Algonquin Power & Utilities Stock

ATCO (TSE:ACO.X) and Algonquin Power & Utilities (TSE:AQN) are both utilities companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, profitability, risk, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, earnings and dividends.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares ATCO and Algonquin Power & Utilities' revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
ATCO	C$3.96 billion	1.30	C$247.43 million	C$2.16	20.87
Algonquin Power & Utilities	C$1.85 billion	6.59	C$1.12 billion	C$1.84	10.82

Algonquin Power & Utilities has lower revenue, but higher earnings than ATCO. Algonquin Power & Utilities is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than ATCO, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current ratings and price targets for ATCO and Algonquin Power & Utilities, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
ATCO	0	3	3	0	2.50
Algonquin Power & Utilities	0	2	3	1	2.83

ATCO presently has a consensus price target of C$46.69, indicating a potential upside of 3.57%. Algonquin Power & Utilities has a consensus price target of C$18.42, indicating a potential downside of 7.36%. Given ATCO's higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe ATCO is more favorable than Algonquin Power & Utilities.

Profitability

This table compares ATCO and Algonquin Power & Utilities' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
ATCO	N/A	N/A	N/A
Algonquin Power & Utilities	N/A	N/A	N/A

Dividends

ATCO pays an annual dividend of C$1.75 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.9%. Algonquin Power & Utilities pays an annual dividend of C$0.62 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.1%. ATCO pays out 81.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Algonquin Power & Utilities pays out 33.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

ATCO vs. Northland Power Stock

ATCO (TSE:ACO.X) and Northland Power (TSE:NPI) are both mid-cap utilities companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, profitability, risk, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, earnings and dividends.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares ATCO and Northland Power's revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
ATCO	C$3.96 billion	1.30	C$247.43 million	C$2.16	20.87
Northland Power	C$2.01 billion	4.91	C$269.03 million	C$1.20	36.64

Northland Power has lower revenue, but higher earnings than ATCO. ATCO is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Northland Power, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current ratings and price targets for ATCO and Northland Power, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
ATCO	0	3	3	0	2.50
Northland Power	0	2	12	0	2.86

ATCO presently has a consensus price target of C$46.69, indicating a potential upside of 3.57%. Northland Power has a consensus price target of C$49.66, indicating a potential upside of 13.43%. Given Northland Power's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Northland Power is more favorable than ATCO.

Profitability

This table compares ATCO and Northland Power's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
ATCO	N/A	N/A	N/A
Northland Power	N/A	N/A	N/A

Dividends

ATCO pays an annual dividend of C$1.75 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.9%. Northland Power pays an annual dividend of C$1.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.7%. ATCO pays out 81.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Northland Power pays out 100.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. ATCO is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Summary

Northland Power beats ATCO on 6 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.