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BTE vs. HSE, VRN, SSL, POU, and IPCO

Should you buy Baytex Energy stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Baytex Energy 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 Baytex Energy include Husky Energy Inc. (HSE.TO) (HSE), Veren (VRN), Sandstorm Gold (SSL), Paramount Resources (POU), and International Petroleum (IPCO). These companies are all part of the "petroleum and natural gas" industry.

How does Baytex Energy compare to Husky Energy Inc. (HSE.TO)?

Baytex Energy (TSE:BTE) and Husky Energy Inc. (HSE.TO) (TSE:HSE) are both mid-cap petroleum and natural gas companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, dividends, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, earnings, institutional ownership, risk and valuation.

Baytex Energy currently has a consensus target price of C$7.00, suggesting a potential upside of 16.86%. Given Baytex Energy's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Baytex Energy is more favorable than Husky Energy Inc. (HSE.TO).

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Baytex Energy
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.45
Husky Energy Inc. (HSE.TO)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

25.2% of Baytex Energy shares are held by institutional investors. 0.8% of Baytex 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.

Husky Energy Inc. (HSE.TO) has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Baytex Energy's net margin of -83.88%. Husky Energy Inc. (HSE.TO)'s return on equity of 0.00% beat Baytex Energy's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Baytex Energy-83.88% -23.15% -0.08%
Husky Energy Inc. (HSE.TO) N/A N/A N/A

Baytex Energy has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Husky Energy Inc. (HSE.TO). Baytex Energy is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Husky Energy Inc. (HSE.TO), indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Baytex EnergyC$1.68B2.54-C$347.90M-C$0.96N/A
Husky Energy Inc. (HSE.TO)C$14.69B0.00-C$11.47B-C$11.41N/A

In the previous week, Baytex Energy's average media sentiment score of 1.09 beat Husky Energy Inc. (HSE.TO)'s score of 0.00 indicating that Baytex Energy is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Baytex Energy Positive
Husky Energy Inc. (HSE.TO) Neutral

Baytex Energy pays an annual dividend of C$0.07 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.1%. Husky Energy Inc. (HSE.TO) pays an annual dividend of C$0.28 per share. Baytex Energy pays out -7.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Husky Energy Inc. (HSE.TO) pays out -2.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Baytex Energy is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Summary

Baytex Energy beats Husky Energy Inc. (HSE.TO) on 10 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Baytex Energy compare to Veren?

Baytex Energy (TSE:BTE) and Veren (TSE:VRN) are both mid-cap petroleum and natural gas companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, risk, profitability, earnings, valuation and dividends.

Veren has a net margin of 6.19% compared to Baytex Energy's net margin of -83.88%. Veren's return on equity of 4.01% beat Baytex Energy's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Baytex Energy-83.88% -23.15% -0.08%
Veren 6.19%4.01%N/A

In the previous week, Baytex Energy's average media sentiment score of 1.09 beat Veren's score of 0.00 indicating that Baytex Energy is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Baytex Energy Positive
Veren Neutral

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Baytex EnergyC$1.68B2.54-C$347.90M-C$0.96N/A
VerenC$3.83B0.00C$1.07BC$1.76N/A

Baytex Energy currently has a consensus price target of C$7.00, indicating a potential upside of 16.86%. Given Baytex Energy's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe Baytex Energy is more favorable than Veren.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Baytex Energy
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.45
Veren
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

25.2% of Baytex Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.8% of Baytex Energy shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Veren beats Baytex Energy on 7 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Baytex Energy compare to Sandstorm Gold?

Baytex Energy (TSE:BTE) and Sandstorm Gold (TSE:SSL) are both mid-cap petroleum and natural gas companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, analyst recommendations, valuation, institutional ownership, media sentiment, dividends, earnings and risk.

Sandstorm Gold has a net margin of 25.58% compared to Baytex Energy's net margin of -83.88%. Sandstorm Gold's return on equity of 1.83% beat Baytex Energy's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Baytex Energy-83.88% -23.15% -0.08%
Sandstorm Gold 25.58%1.83%1.95%

Sandstorm Gold has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Baytex Energy. Baytex Energy is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Sandstorm Gold, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Baytex EnergyC$1.68B2.54-C$347.90M-C$0.96N/A
Sandstorm GoldC$193.59M24.46C$22.24MC$0.12134.58

Baytex Energy pays an annual dividend of C$0.07 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.1%. Sandstorm Gold pays an annual dividend of C$0.06 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.4%. Baytex Energy pays out -7.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Sandstorm Gold pays out 47.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Baytex Energy is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Baytex Energy has a beta of 0.41014, indicating that its stock price is 59% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Sandstorm Gold has a beta of 0.699414, indicating that its stock price is 30% less volatile than the broader market.

25.2% of Baytex Energy shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 35.8% of Sandstorm Gold shares are held by institutional investors. 0.8% of Baytex Energy shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.2% of Sandstorm Gold shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Baytex Energy currently has a consensus price target of C$7.00, indicating a potential upside of 16.86%. Sandstorm Gold has a consensus price target of C$21.75, indicating a potential upside of 34.67%. Given Sandstorm Gold's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Sandstorm Gold is more favorable than Baytex Energy.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Baytex Energy
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.45
Sandstorm Gold
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

In the previous week, Baytex Energy's average media sentiment score of 1.09 beat Sandstorm Gold's score of 0.00 indicating that Baytex Energy is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Baytex Energy Positive
Sandstorm Gold Neutral

Summary

Sandstorm Gold beats Baytex Energy on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Baytex Energy compare to Paramount Resources?

Paramount Resources (TSE:POU) and Baytex Energy (TSE:BTE) are both mid-cap energy companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, institutional ownership, risk, valuation, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, dividends and earnings.

Paramount Resources currently has a consensus target price of C$32.94, indicating a potential upside of 15.31%. Baytex Energy has a consensus target price of C$7.00, indicating a potential upside of 16.86%. Given Baytex Energy's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Baytex Energy is more favorable than Paramount Resources.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Paramount Resources
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.57
Baytex Energy
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.45

In the previous week, Paramount Resources had 5 more articles in the media than Baytex Energy. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Paramount Resources and 0 mentions for Baytex Energy. Baytex Energy's average media sentiment score of 1.09 beat Paramount Resources' score of 0.33 indicating that Baytex Energy is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Paramount Resources Neutral
Baytex Energy Positive

Paramount Resources has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Baytex Energy. Baytex Energy is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Paramount Resources, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Paramount ResourcesC$933.40M4.47C$366.00MC$0.4071.43
Baytex EnergyC$1.68B2.54-C$347.90M-C$0.96N/A

Paramount Resources pays an annual dividend of C$0.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. Baytex Energy pays an annual dividend of C$0.07 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.1%. Paramount Resources pays out 150.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Baytex Energy pays out -7.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

Paramount Resources has a beta of -0.236574, meaning that its stock price is 124% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Baytex Energy has a beta of 0.41014, meaning that its stock price is 59% less volatile than the broader market.

Paramount Resources has a net margin of 5.90% compared to Baytex Energy's net margin of -83.88%. Paramount Resources' return on equity of 1.96% beat Baytex Energy's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Paramount Resources5.90% 1.96% 5.97%
Baytex Energy -83.88%-23.15%-0.08%

9.1% of Paramount Resources shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 25.2% of Baytex Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. 45.4% of Paramount Resources shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.8% of Baytex Energy shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Paramount Resources beats Baytex Energy on 11 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Baytex Energy compare to International Petroleum?

International Petroleum (TSE:IPCO) and Baytex Energy (TSE:BTE) are both mid-cap energy companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, media sentiment, risk, earnings, profitability, valuation, dividends and institutional ownership.

20.7% of International Petroleum shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 25.2% of Baytex Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. 35.6% of International Petroleum shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.8% of Baytex Energy shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

International Petroleum has a net margin of 3.51% compared to Baytex Energy's net margin of -83.88%. International Petroleum's return on equity of 2.73% beat Baytex Energy's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
International Petroleum3.51% 2.73% 7.72%
Baytex Energy -83.88%-23.15%-0.08%

International Petroleum has a beta of 0.116493, meaning that its stock price is 88% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Baytex Energy has a beta of 0.41014, meaning that its stock price is 59% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, International Petroleum had 3 more articles in the media than Baytex Energy. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for International Petroleum and 0 mentions for Baytex Energy. Baytex Energy's average media sentiment score of 1.09 beat International Petroleum's score of 0.00 indicating that Baytex Energy is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
International Petroleum Neutral
Baytex Energy Positive

International Petroleum currently has a consensus price target of C$38.25, suggesting a potential upside of 24.11%. Baytex Energy has a consensus price target of C$7.00, suggesting a potential upside of 16.86%. Given International Petroleum's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe International Petroleum is more favorable than Baytex Energy.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
International Petroleum
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50
Baytex Energy
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.45

International Petroleum has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Baytex Energy. Baytex Energy is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than International Petroleum, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
International PetroleumC$761.66M4.57C$69.75MC$0.22140.09
Baytex EnergyC$1.68B2.54-C$347.90M-C$0.96N/A

Summary

International Petroleum beats Baytex Energy on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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BTE vs. The Competition

MetricBaytex EnergyOil & Gas E&P IndustryEnergy SectorTSE Exchange
Market CapC$4.27BC$1.96BC$10.11BC$12.22B
Dividend Yield1.53%7.65%11.32%6.18%
P/E Ratio-6.2429.7319.2436.20
Price / Sales2.541,232.75395.619.24
Price / Cash726.2585.5336.7482.29
Price / Book2.102.264.084.38
Net Income-C$347.90MC$82.07MC$4.24BC$299.09M
7 Day Performance0.34%0.15%-0.40%-1.15%
1 Month Performance4.90%-0.32%-0.91%-1.45%
1 Year Performance126.04%34.87%29.45%29.50%

Baytex Energy Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
BTE
Baytex Energy
3.2239 of 5 stars
C$5.99
+1.4%
C$7.00
+16.9%
+119.7%C$4.27BC$1.68BN/A220
HSE
Husky Energy Inc. (HSE.TO)
N/AN/AN/AN/AC$6.79BC$14.69BN/A4,802
VRN
Veren
N/AN/AN/AN/AC$5.60BC$3.83B5.20777
SSL
Sandstorm Gold
N/AC$16.15
-2.1%
C$21.75
+34.7%
+22.8%C$4.73BC$193.59M134.5828,600
POU
Paramount Resources
3.5273 of 5 stars
C$28.54
+1.7%
C$32.94
+15.4%
+32.6%C$4.09BC$933.40M71.35579

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