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AltaGas (ALA) Competitors

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C$56.03 +1.14 (+2.08%)
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ALA vs. PPL, KEY, TPZ, GEI, and KML

Should you buy AltaGas stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares AltaGas with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with AltaGas include Pembina Pipeline (PPL), Keyera (KEY), Topaz Energy (TPZ), Gibson Energy (GEI), and Kinder Morgan Canada Limited (KML.TO) (KML). These companies are all part of the "oil & gas midstream" industry.

How does AltaGas compare to Pembina Pipeline?

Pembina Pipeline (TSE:PPL) and AltaGas (TSE:ALA) are both large-cap energy companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, earnings, dividends, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, risk and valuation.

Pembina Pipeline has a beta of 0.283419, suggesting that its share price is 72% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, AltaGas has a beta of 0.330485, suggesting that its share price is 67% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Pembina Pipeline had 3 more articles in the media than AltaGas. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Pembina Pipeline and 0 mentions for AltaGas. AltaGas' average media sentiment score of 1.00 beat Pembina Pipeline's score of 0.64 indicating that AltaGas is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Pembina Pipeline Positive
AltaGas Positive

60.3% of Pembina Pipeline shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 39.4% of AltaGas shares are held by institutional investors. 0.1% of Pembina Pipeline shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.6% of AltaGas 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.

Pembina Pipeline currently has a consensus target price of C$65.38, suggesting a potential downside of 4.17%. AltaGas has a consensus target price of C$54.25, suggesting a potential downside of 3.18%. Given AltaGas' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe AltaGas is more favorable than Pembina Pipeline.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Pembina Pipeline
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67
AltaGas
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

Pembina Pipeline pays an annual dividend of C$2.84 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.2%. AltaGas pays an annual dividend of C$1.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.3%. Pembina Pipeline pays out 106.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. AltaGas pays out 78.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Pembina PipelineC$7.60B5.22C$1.98BC$2.6625.65
AltaGasC$12.71B1.37C$513.15MC$1.6434.16

Pembina Pipeline has a net margin of 22.22% compared to AltaGas' net margin of 4.02%. Pembina Pipeline's return on equity of 9.98% beat AltaGas' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Pembina Pipeline22.22% 9.98% 4.31%
AltaGas 4.02%5.92%2.69%

Summary

Pembina Pipeline beats AltaGas on 10 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does AltaGas compare to Keyera?

AltaGas (TSE:ALA) and Keyera (TSE:KEY) are both large-cap energy companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, risk, analyst recommendations, dividends, media sentiment, earnings, institutional ownership and valuation.

In the previous week, Keyera had 2 more articles in the media than AltaGas. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Keyera and 0 mentions for AltaGas. AltaGas' average media sentiment score of 1.00 beat Keyera's score of 0.00 indicating that AltaGas is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
AltaGas Positive
Keyera Neutral

AltaGas pays an annual dividend of C$1.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.3%. Keyera pays an annual dividend of C$2.14 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.6%. AltaGas pays out 78.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Keyera pays out 270.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future.

AltaGas has a beta of 0.330485, indicating that its share price is 67% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Keyera has a beta of 0.466346, indicating that its share price is 53% less volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
AltaGasC$12.71B1.37C$513.15MC$1.6434.16
KeyeraC$6.39B2.12C$449.23MC$0.7974.73

AltaGas presently has a consensus price target of C$54.25, indicating a potential downside of 3.18%. Keyera has a consensus price target of C$58.29, indicating a potential downside of 1.28%. Given Keyera's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Keyera is more favorable than AltaGas.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
AltaGas
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Keyera
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.80

AltaGas has a net margin of 4.02% compared to Keyera's net margin of 2.73%. Keyera's return on equity of 6.59% beat AltaGas' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
AltaGas4.02% 5.92% 2.69%
Keyera 2.73%6.59%6.15%

39.4% of AltaGas shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 57.3% of Keyera shares are held by institutional investors. 0.6% of AltaGas shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.4% of Keyera shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Keyera beats AltaGas on 11 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does AltaGas compare to Topaz Energy?

AltaGas (TSE:ALA) and Topaz Energy (TSE:TPZ) are both energy companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, profitability, earnings, valuation, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, dividends and risk.

39.4% of AltaGas shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 39.9% of Topaz Energy shares are held by institutional investors. 0.6% of AltaGas shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 35.7% of Topaz Energy 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.

AltaGas pays an annual dividend of C$1.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.3%. Topaz Energy pays an annual dividend of C$1.36 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.2%. AltaGas pays out 78.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Topaz Energy pays out 156.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future.

AltaGas currently has a consensus target price of C$54.25, suggesting a potential downside of 3.18%. Topaz Energy has a consensus target price of C$33.65, suggesting a potential upside of 3.35%. Given Topaz Energy's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Topaz Energy is more favorable than AltaGas.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
AltaGas
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Topaz Energy
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

Topaz Energy has a net margin of 45.79% compared to AltaGas' net margin of 4.02%. Topaz Energy's return on equity of 10.95% beat AltaGas' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
AltaGas4.02% 5.92% 2.69%
Topaz Energy 45.79%10.95%3.99%

AltaGas has a beta of 0.330485, indicating that its stock price is 67% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Topaz Energy has a beta of 0.320337, indicating that its stock price is 68% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, AltaGas' average media sentiment score of 1.00 beat Topaz Energy's score of 0.00 indicating that AltaGas is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
AltaGas Positive
Topaz Energy Neutral

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
AltaGasC$12.71B1.37C$513.15MC$1.6434.16
Topaz EnergyC$328.70M15.33C$65.08MC$0.8737.43

Summary

Topaz Energy beats AltaGas on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does AltaGas compare to Gibson Energy?

AltaGas (TSE:ALA) and Gibson Energy (TSE:GEI) are both energy companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, institutional ownership, risk, valuation, earnings, profitability, media sentiment and analyst recommendations.

In the previous week, Gibson Energy had 1 more articles in the media than AltaGas. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Gibson Energy and 0 mentions for AltaGas. AltaGas' average media sentiment score of 1.00 beat Gibson Energy's score of 0.71 indicating that AltaGas is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
AltaGas Positive
Gibson Energy Positive

AltaGas has a net margin of 4.02% compared to Gibson Energy's net margin of 1.37%. Gibson Energy's return on equity of 16.60% beat AltaGas' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
AltaGas4.02% 5.92% 2.69%
Gibson Energy 1.37%16.60%5.24%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
AltaGasC$12.71B1.37C$513.15MC$1.6434.16
Gibson EnergyC$10.70B0.48C$211.66MC$0.8933.30

AltaGas has a beta of 0.330485, meaning that its stock price is 67% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Gibson Energy has a beta of 0.112177, meaning that its stock price is 89% less volatile than the broader market.

AltaGas presently has a consensus target price of C$54.25, indicating a potential downside of 3.18%. Gibson Energy has a consensus target price of C$28.21, indicating a potential downside of 4.83%. Given AltaGas' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe AltaGas is more favorable than Gibson Energy.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
AltaGas
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Gibson Energy
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.80

AltaGas pays an annual dividend of C$1.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.3%. Gibson Energy pays an annual dividend of C$1.74 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.9%. AltaGas pays out 78.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Gibson Energy pays out 195.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future.

39.4% of AltaGas shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 44.5% of Gibson Energy shares are held by institutional investors. 0.6% of AltaGas shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.9% of Gibson Energy shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

AltaGas beats Gibson Energy on 12 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does AltaGas compare to Kinder Morgan Canada Limited (KML.TO)?

Kinder Morgan Canada Limited (KML.TO) (TSE:KML) and AltaGas (TSE:ALA) are both energy companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, earnings, valuation, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, profitability, institutional ownership and risk.

Kinder Morgan Canada Limited (KML.TO) pays an annual dividend of C$0.98 per share. AltaGas pays an annual dividend of C$1.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.3%. Kinder Morgan Canada Limited (KML.TO) pays out 248.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. AltaGas pays out 78.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. AltaGas is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

In the previous week, AltaGas' average media sentiment score of 1.00 beat Kinder Morgan Canada Limited (KML.TO)'s score of 0.00 indicating that AltaGas is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Kinder Morgan Canada Limited (KML.TO) Neutral
AltaGas Positive

39.4% of AltaGas shares are held by institutional investors. 0.6% of AltaGas shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

AltaGas has a net margin of 4.02% compared to Kinder Morgan Canada Limited (KML.TO)'s net margin of 0.00%. AltaGas' return on equity of 5.92% beat Kinder Morgan Canada Limited (KML.TO)'s return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Kinder Morgan Canada Limited (KML.TO)N/A N/A N/A
AltaGas 4.02%5.92%2.69%

AltaGas has higher revenue and earnings than Kinder Morgan Canada Limited (KML.TO). Kinder Morgan Canada Limited (KML.TO) is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than AltaGas, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Kinder Morgan Canada Limited (KML.TO)C$414.40M0.00C$45.59MC$0.39N/A
AltaGasC$12.71B1.37C$513.15MC$1.6434.16

AltaGas has a consensus price target of C$54.25, suggesting a potential downside of 3.18%. Given Kinder Morgan Canada Limited (KML.TO)'s higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe Kinder Morgan Canada Limited (KML.TO) is more favorable than AltaGas.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Kinder Morgan Canada Limited (KML.TO)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
AltaGas
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

Summary

AltaGas beats Kinder Morgan Canada Limited (KML.TO) on 13 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

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ALA vs. The Competition

MetricAltaGasOil & Gas Midstream IndustryEnergy SectorTSE Exchange
Market CapC$17.46BC$44.19BC$10.10BC$11.94B
Dividend Yield2.40%5.37%10.42%6.20%
P/E Ratio34.1618.7520.1336.60
Price / Sales1.374.22778.219.94
Price / Cash52.24109.0937.1982.29
Price / Book1.773.044.254.32
Net IncomeC$513.15MC$1.83BC$4.23BC$299.09M
7 Day Performance3.17%0.96%-2.82%-3.47%
1 Month Performance10.36%4.63%-1.19%-3.02%
1 Year Performance46.18%69.34%40.78%39.70%

AltaGas Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
ALA
AltaGas
1.4621 of 5 stars
C$56.03
+2.1%
C$54.25
-3.2%
+43.5%C$17.46BC$12.71B34.163,045
PPL
Pembina Pipeline
1.6864 of 5 stars
C$67.49
+2.5%
C$65.38
-3.1%
+31.5%C$39.24BC$7.60B25.376,530
KEY
Keyera
1.0163 of 5 stars
C$57.60
+0.7%
C$58.29
+1.2%
+36.7%C$13.21BC$6.39B72.9117,500
TPZ
Topaz Energy
1.4318 of 5 stars
C$32.67
+1.2%
C$33.65
+3.0%
+24.8%C$5.06BC$328.70M37.558
GEI
Gibson Energy
1.7534 of 5 stars
C$29.16
+0.6%
C$28.21
-3.3%
+25.5%C$5.03BC$10.70B32.761,140

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