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Athabasca Oil (ATH) Competitors

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C$10.84 +0.09 (+0.84%)
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ATH vs. WCP, ARX, SCR, MEG, and PSK

Should you buy Athabasca Oil stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Athabasca Oil 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 Athabasca Oil include Whitecap Resources (WCP), ARC Resources (ARX), Strathcona Resources (SCR), MEG Energy (MEG), and PrairieSky Royalty (PSK). These companies are all part of the "oil & gas e&p" industry.

How does Athabasca Oil compare to Whitecap Resources?

Athabasca Oil (TSE:ATH) and Whitecap Resources (TSE:WCP) are both energy companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, earnings, media sentiment, institutional ownership, risk, valuation, dividends and profitability.

Athabasca Oil has a net margin of 16.25% compared to Whitecap Resources' net margin of 13.32%. Athabasca Oil's return on equity of 12.23% beat Whitecap Resources' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Athabasca Oil16.25% 12.23% 9.71%
Whitecap Resources 13.32%7.70%6.86%

In the previous week, Athabasca Oil and Athabasca Oil both had 5 articles in the media. Whitecap Resources' average media sentiment score of 0.74 beat Athabasca Oil's score of 0.00 indicating that Whitecap Resources is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Athabasca Oil
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Whitecap Resources
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

37.1% of Athabasca Oil shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 30.7% of Whitecap Resources shares are held by institutional investors. 0.2% of Athabasca Oil shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.8% of Whitecap Resources shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Athabasca OilC$1.39B3.77C$221.88MC$0.4524.09
Whitecap ResourcesC$6.98B2.82C$860.11MC$0.7322.15

Athabasca Oil has a beta of -0.194923, meaning that its share price is 119% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Whitecap Resources has a beta of 0.181996, meaning that its share price is 82% less volatile than the broader market.

Athabasca Oil presently has a consensus target price of C$11.50, suggesting a potential upside of 6.09%. Whitecap Resources has a consensus target price of C$18.55, suggesting a potential upside of 14.69%. Given Whitecap Resources' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Whitecap Resources is more favorable than Athabasca Oil.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Athabasca Oil
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.43
Whitecap Resources
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
3 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.23

Summary

Whitecap Resources beats Athabasca Oil on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Athabasca Oil compare to ARC Resources?

Athabasca Oil (TSE:ATH) and ARC Resources (TSE:ARX) are both energy companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, risk, analyst recommendations, dividends, valuation, profitability, media sentiment and institutional ownership.

37.1% of Athabasca Oil shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 40.1% of ARC Resources shares are held by institutional investors. 0.2% of Athabasca Oil shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.4% of ARC Resources shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Athabasca Oil presently has a consensus price target of C$11.50, indicating a potential upside of 6.09%. ARC Resources has a consensus price target of C$30.35, indicating a potential downside of 6.02%. Given Athabasca Oil's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Athabasca Oil is more favorable than ARC Resources.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Athabasca Oil
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.43
ARC Resources
1 Sell rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.31

Athabasca Oil has a beta of -0.194923, suggesting that its share price is 119% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, ARC Resources has a beta of -0.357321, suggesting that its share price is 136% less volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Athabasca OilC$1.39B3.77C$221.88MC$0.4524.09
ARC ResourcesC$6.93B2.64C$1.11BC$2.5312.76

ARC Resources has a net margin of 22.18% compared to Athabasca Oil's net margin of 16.25%. ARC Resources' return on equity of 17.43% beat Athabasca Oil's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Athabasca Oil16.25% 12.23% 9.71%
ARC Resources 22.18%17.43%7.88%

In the previous week, Athabasca Oil had 1 more articles in the media than ARC Resources. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Athabasca Oil and 4 mentions for ARC Resources. ARC Resources' average media sentiment score of 0.64 beat Athabasca Oil's score of 0.00 indicating that ARC Resources is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Athabasca Oil
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
ARC Resources
0 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

ARC Resources beats Athabasca Oil on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Athabasca Oil compare to Strathcona Resources?

Strathcona Resources (TSE:SCR) and Athabasca Oil (TSE:ATH) are both mid-cap energy companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, media sentiment, earnings, dividends, profitability, valuation and risk.

In the previous week, Athabasca Oil had 5 more articles in the media than Strathcona Resources. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Athabasca Oil and 0 mentions for Strathcona Resources. Strathcona Resources' average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Athabasca Oil'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Strathcona Resources Neutral
Athabasca Oil Neutral

Strathcona Resources has a beta of 2.614012, indicating that its share price is 161% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Athabasca Oil has a beta of -0.194923, indicating that its share price is 119% less volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Strathcona ResourcesC$4.14B2.07C$370.36MC$3.4711.54
Athabasca OilC$1.39B3.77C$221.88MC$0.4524.09

Strathcona Resources currently has a consensus price target of C$43.00, indicating a potential upside of 7.39%. Athabasca Oil has a consensus price target of C$11.50, indicating a potential upside of 6.09%. Given Strathcona Resources' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe Strathcona Resources is more favorable than Athabasca Oil.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Strathcona Resources
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Athabasca Oil
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.43

Strathcona Resources has a net margin of 20.18% compared to Athabasca Oil's net margin of 16.25%. Strathcona Resources' return on equity of 13.89% beat Athabasca Oil's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Strathcona Resources20.18% 13.89% 6.81%
Athabasca Oil 16.25%12.23%9.71%

7.3% of Strathcona Resources shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 37.1% of Athabasca Oil shares are owned by institutional investors. 91.3% of Strathcona Resources shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of Athabasca Oil shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Strathcona Resources beats Athabasca Oil on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Athabasca Oil compare to MEG Energy?

MEG Energy (TSE:MEG) and Athabasca Oil (TSE:ATH) are both mid-cap energy companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, risk, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, dividends, valuation and profitability.

MEG Energy currently has a consensus price target of C$28.00, suggesting a potential downside of 9.36%. Athabasca Oil has a consensus price target of C$11.50, suggesting a potential upside of 6.09%. Given Athabasca Oil's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Athabasca Oil is more favorable than MEG Energy.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
MEG Energy
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.50
Athabasca Oil
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.43

Athabasca Oil has a net margin of 16.25% compared to MEG Energy's net margin of 13.76%. Athabasca Oil's return on equity of 12.23% beat MEG Energy's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
MEG Energy13.76% 9.39% 8.96%
Athabasca Oil 16.25%12.23%9.71%

In the previous week, Athabasca Oil had 4 more articles in the media than MEG Energy. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Athabasca Oil and 1 mentions for MEG Energy. MEG Energy's average media sentiment score of 0.71 beat Athabasca Oil's score of 0.00 indicating that MEG Energy is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
MEG Energy
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Athabasca Oil
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

46.2% of MEG Energy shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 37.1% of Athabasca Oil shares are held by institutional investors. 0.3% of MEG Energy shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of Athabasca Oil shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
MEG EnergyC$4.63B1.70C$487.47MC$2.1114.64
Athabasca OilC$1.39B3.77C$221.88MC$0.4524.09

MEG Energy has a beta of 0.446509, indicating that its stock price is 55% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Athabasca Oil has a beta of -0.194923, indicating that its stock price is 119% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Athabasca Oil beats MEG Energy on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Athabasca Oil compare to PrairieSky Royalty?

PrairieSky Royalty (TSE:PSK) and Athabasca Oil (TSE:ATH) are both mid-cap energy companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, analyst recommendations, earnings, media sentiment, profitability, valuation, risk and institutional ownership.

PrairieSky Royalty has a net margin of 44.86% compared to Athabasca Oil's net margin of 16.25%. Athabasca Oil's return on equity of 12.23% beat PrairieSky Royalty's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
PrairieSky Royalty44.86% 9.48% 5.99%
Athabasca Oil 16.25%12.23%9.71%

71.4% of PrairieSky Royalty shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 37.1% of Athabasca Oil shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.5% of PrairieSky Royalty shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of Athabasca Oil shares are owned by company 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.

In the previous week, Athabasca Oil had 1 more articles in the media than PrairieSky Royalty. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Athabasca Oil and 4 mentions for PrairieSky Royalty. PrairieSky Royalty's average media sentiment score of 0.68 beat Athabasca Oil's score of 0.00 indicating that PrairieSky Royalty is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
PrairieSky Royalty
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Athabasca Oil
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

PrairieSky Royalty has a beta of 0.754128, meaning that its stock price is 25% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Athabasca Oil has a beta of -0.194923, meaning that its stock price is 119% less volatile than the broader market.

PrairieSky Royalty currently has a consensus target price of C$34.42, indicating a potential downside of 0.82%. Athabasca Oil has a consensus target price of C$11.50, indicating a potential upside of 6.09%. Given Athabasca Oil's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Athabasca Oil is more favorable than PrairieSky Royalty.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
PrairieSky Royalty
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.86
Athabasca Oil
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.43

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
PrairieSky RoyaltyC$538.30M14.98C$214.83MC$1.0433.37
Athabasca OilC$1.39B3.77C$221.88MC$0.4524.09

Summary

PrairieSky Royalty beats Athabasca Oil on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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ATH vs. The Competition

MetricAthabasca OilOil & Gas E&P IndustryEnergy SectorTSE Exchange
Market CapC$5.25BC$1.99BC$10.15BC$12.28B
Dividend Yield8.10%7.65%11.32%6.18%
P/E Ratio24.0930.4219.4636.53
Price / Sales3.771,204.23388.979.46
Price / Cash6.5485.5336.7482.29
Price / Book2.662.264.124.44
Net IncomeC$221.88MC$82.07MC$4.24BC$299.09M
7 Day Performance-0.82%0.56%0.27%-0.39%
1 Month Performance1.31%0.07%-0.27%-0.80%
1 Year Performance95.32%35.61%30.63%30.98%

Athabasca Oil Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
ATH
Athabasca Oil
1.8622 of 5 stars
C$10.84
+0.8%
C$11.50
+6.1%
+92.7%C$5.25BC$1.39B24.09170
WCP
Whitecap Resources
3.9887 of 5 stars
C$15.63
+2.8%
C$17.91
+14.6%
+59.6%C$19.00BC$6.98B21.41542
ARX
ARC Resources
2.4691 of 5 stars
C$31.44
+1.1%
C$29.98
-4.6%
+17.4%C$17.81BC$6.93B12.43438
SCR
Strathcona Resources
1.6816 of 5 stars
C$40.49
+4.6%
C$43.00
+6.2%
+20.6%C$8.29BC$4.14B11.67193
MEG
MEG Energy
1.4851 of 5 stars
C$30.89
+0.7%
C$28.00
-9.4%
+16.0%C$7.86BC$4.63B14.64449

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This page (TSE:ATH) was last updated on 7/21/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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