Birchcliff Energy (BIR) Competitors

Birchcliff Energy (TSE:BIR) and Crescent Point Energy (TSE:CPG) are both energy companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, valuation, risk, profitability, institutional ownership, media sentiment, earnings and dividends.

Does the media favor BIR or CPG?

In the previous week, Birchcliff Energy had 5 more articles in the media than Crescent Point Energy. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Birchcliff Energy and 0 mentions for Crescent Point Energy. Birchcliff Energy's average media sentiment score of 0.48 beat Crescent Point Energy's score of 0.00 indicating that Birchcliff Energy is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Birchcliff Energy	Neutral
Crescent Point Energy	Neutral

Do institutionals and insiders believe in BIR or CPG?

16.4% of Birchcliff Energy shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 47.5% of Crescent Point Energy shares are held by institutional investors. 1.6% of Birchcliff Energy shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of Crescent Point Energy shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Is BIR or CPG a better dividend stock?

Birchcliff Energy pays an annual dividend of C$0.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.9%. Crescent Point Energy pays an annual dividend of C$0.46 per share. Birchcliff Energy pays out 700.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Crescent Point Energy pays out 93.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future.

Which has more volatility & risk, BIR or CPG?

Birchcliff Energy has a beta of 1.93, suggesting that its share price is 93% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Crescent Point Energy has a beta of 2.84, suggesting that its share price is 184% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Is BIR or CPG more profitable?

Birchcliff Energy has a net margin of 2.04% compared to Crescent Point Energy's net margin of -1.65%. Crescent Point Energy's return on equity of 3.31% beat Birchcliff Energy's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Birchcliff Energy	2.04%	0.70%	1.82%
Crescent Point Energy	-1.65%	3.31%	2.86%

Do analysts rate BIR or CPG?

Birchcliff Energy currently has a consensus price target of C$7.34, suggesting a potential upside of 7.68%. Given Birchcliff Energy's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe Birchcliff Energy is more favorable than Crescent Point Energy.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Birchcliff Energy	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	3 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.33
Crescent Point Energy	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0.00

Which has preferable earnings and valuation, BIR or CPG?

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

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Birchcliff Energy	C$757.80M	2.44	C$15.45M	C$0.06	119.46
Crescent Point Energy	C$3.51B	0.00	C$215.70M	C$0.49	N/A

Summary

Birchcliff Energy beats Crescent Point Energy on 10 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.