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Cardinal Energy (CJ) Competitors

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C$12.17 -0.41 (-3.26%)
As of 12:40 PM Eastern

CJ vs. PSK, MEG, CPG, ATH, and PEY

Should you buy Cardinal Energy stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Cardinal 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 Cardinal Energy include PrairieSky Royalty (PSK), MEG Energy (MEG), Crescent Point Energy (CPG), Athabasca Oil (ATH), and Peyto Exploration & Development (PEY). These companies are all part of the "oil & gas e&p" industry.

How does Cardinal Energy compare to PrairieSky Royalty?

Cardinal Energy (TSE:CJ) and PrairieSky Royalty (TSE:PSK) are both mid-cap energy companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, valuation, analyst recommendations, profitability, media sentiment, dividends, earnings and risk.

11.9% of Cardinal Energy shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 71.2% of PrairieSky Royalty shares are held by institutional investors. 23.4% of Cardinal Energy shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of PrairieSky Royalty shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Cardinal Energy had 4 more articles in the media than PrairieSky Royalty. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Cardinal Energy and 0 mentions for PrairieSky Royalty. Cardinal Energy's average media sentiment score of 0.44 beat PrairieSky Royalty's score of 0.00 indicating that Cardinal Energy is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Cardinal Energy Neutral
PrairieSky Royalty Neutral

Cardinal Energy pays an annual dividend of C$0.72 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.9%. PrairieSky Royalty pays an annual dividend of C$1.05 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.0%. Cardinal Energy pays out 1,200.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. PrairieSky Royalty pays out 121.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future.

PrairieSky Royalty has a net margin of 42.81% compared to Cardinal Energy's net margin of 2.09%. PrairieSky Royalty's return on equity of 7.89% beat Cardinal Energy's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Cardinal Energy2.09% 1.14% 8.80%
PrairieSky Royalty 42.81%7.89%5.99%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Cardinal EnergyC$555.11M3.84C$103.21MC$0.06202.83
PrairieSky RoyaltyC$483.90M16.46C$214.83MC$0.8639.85

Cardinal Energy presently has a consensus price target of C$12.00, suggesting a potential downside of 1.40%. PrairieSky Royalty has a consensus price target of C$32.25, suggesting a potential downside of 5.89%. Given Cardinal Energy's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Cardinal Energy is more favorable than PrairieSky Royalty.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Cardinal Energy
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.25
PrairieSky Royalty
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.71

Cardinal Energy has a beta of 0.260496, suggesting that its share price is 74% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, PrairieSky Royalty has a beta of 0.568175, suggesting that its share price is 43% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Cardinal Energy beats PrairieSky Royalty on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Cardinal Energy compare to MEG Energy?

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

MEG Energy has a net margin of 12.56% compared to Cardinal Energy's net margin of 2.09%. MEG Energy's return on equity of 11.73% beat Cardinal Energy's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
MEG Energy12.56% 11.73% 8.96%
Cardinal Energy 2.09%1.14%8.80%

MEG Energy has higher revenue and earnings than Cardinal Energy. MEG Energy is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Cardinal Energy, 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
Cardinal EnergyC$555.11M3.84C$103.21MC$0.06202.83

MEG Energy pays an annual dividend of C$0.41 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.3%. Cardinal Energy pays an annual dividend of C$0.72 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.9%. MEG Energy pays out 19.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Cardinal Energy pays out 1,200.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future.

In the previous week, Cardinal Energy had 4 more articles in the media than MEG Energy. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Cardinal Energy and 0 mentions for MEG Energy. Cardinal Energy's average media sentiment score of 0.44 beat MEG Energy's score of -0.10 indicating that Cardinal Energy is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
MEG Energy Neutral
Cardinal Energy Neutral

MEG Energy has a beta of 0.446509, meaning that its stock price is 55% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Cardinal Energy has a beta of 0.260496, meaning that its stock price is 74% less volatile than the broader market.

46.2% of MEG Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 11.9% of Cardinal Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.3% of MEG Energy shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 23.4% of Cardinal Energy shares are owned 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.

MEG Energy presently has a consensus target price of C$28.00, suggesting a potential downside of 9.36%. Cardinal Energy has a consensus target price of C$12.00, suggesting a potential downside of 1.40%. Given Cardinal Energy's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Cardinal Energy 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
Cardinal Energy
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.25

Summary

Cardinal Energy beats MEG Energy on 10 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Cardinal Energy compare to Crescent Point Energy?

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

Cardinal Energy presently has a consensus price target of C$12.00, suggesting a potential downside of 1.40%. Given Crescent Point Energy's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Crescent Point Energy is more favorable than Cardinal Energy.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Cardinal Energy
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.25
Crescent Point Energy
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Cardinal EnergyC$555.11M3.84C$103.21MC$0.06202.83
Crescent Point EnergyC$3.51B0.00C$215.70MC$0.49N/A

In the previous week, Cardinal Energy had 4 more articles in the media than Crescent Point Energy. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Cardinal Energy and 0 mentions for Crescent Point Energy. Cardinal Energy's average media sentiment score of 0.44 beat Crescent Point Energy's score of 0.00 indicating that Cardinal Energy is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Cardinal Energy Neutral
Crescent Point Energy Neutral

Cardinal Energy pays an annual dividend of C$0.72 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.9%. Crescent Point Energy pays an annual dividend of C$0.46 per share. Cardinal Energy pays out 1,200.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. 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.

Cardinal Energy has a beta of 0.260496, meaning that its stock price is 74% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Crescent Point Energy has a beta of 2.84, meaning that its stock price is 184% more volatile than the broader market.

Cardinal Energy has a net margin of 2.09% compared to Crescent Point Energy's net margin of -1.65%. Crescent Point Energy's return on equity of 3.31% beat Cardinal Energy's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Cardinal Energy2.09% 1.14% 8.80%
Crescent Point Energy -1.65%3.31%2.86%

11.9% of Cardinal Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 47.5% of Crescent Point Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. 23.4% of Cardinal Energy shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of Crescent Point Energy shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

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

How does Cardinal Energy compare to Athabasca Oil?

Cardinal Energy (TSE:CJ) 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, analyst recommendations, valuation, institutional ownership, media sentiment, dividends, risk and profitability.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Cardinal EnergyC$555.11M3.84C$103.21MC$0.06202.83
Athabasca OilC$1.39B4.00C$221.88MC$0.4525.51

Cardinal Energy has a beta of 0.260496, meaning that its share price is 74% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Athabasca Oil has a beta of 0.123957, meaning that its share price is 88% less volatile than the broader market.

Athabasca Oil has a net margin of 16.25% compared to Cardinal Energy's net margin of 2.09%. Athabasca Oil's return on equity of 12.23% beat Cardinal Energy's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Cardinal Energy2.09% 1.14% 8.80%
Athabasca Oil 16.25%12.23%9.71%

Cardinal Energy currently has a consensus target price of C$12.00, suggesting a potential downside of 1.40%. Athabasca Oil has a consensus target price of C$10.38, suggesting a potential downside of 9.63%. Given Cardinal Energy's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe Cardinal Energy is more favorable than Athabasca Oil.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Cardinal Energy
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.25
Athabasca Oil
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33

In the previous week, Cardinal Energy had 3 more articles in the media than Athabasca Oil. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Cardinal Energy and 1 mentions for Athabasca Oil. Cardinal Energy's average media sentiment score of 0.44 beat Athabasca Oil's score of 0.00 indicating that Cardinal Energy is being referred to more favorably in the media.

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

11.9% of Cardinal Energy shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 38.0% of Athabasca Oil shares are held by institutional investors. 23.4% of Cardinal 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 endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Cardinal Energy beats Athabasca Oil on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Cardinal Energy compare to Peyto Exploration & Development?

Peyto Exploration & Development (TSE:PEY) and Cardinal Energy (TSE:CJ) are both mid-cap energy companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, media sentiment, risk, institutional ownership, profitability, analyst recommendations, valuation and dividends.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Peyto Exploration & DevelopmentC$1.21B4.41C$293.72MC$2.3111.25
Cardinal EnergyC$555.11M3.84C$103.21MC$0.06202.83

Peyto Exploration & Development has a net margin of 40.47% compared to Cardinal Energy's net margin of 2.09%. Peyto Exploration & Development's return on equity of 16.78% beat Cardinal Energy's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Peyto Exploration & Development40.47% 16.78% 6.40%
Cardinal Energy 2.09%1.14%8.80%

Peyto Exploration & Development pays an annual dividend of C$1.32 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.1%. Cardinal Energy pays an annual dividend of C$0.72 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.9%. Peyto Exploration & Development pays out 57.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Cardinal Energy pays out 1,200.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future.

29.3% of Peyto Exploration & Development shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 11.9% of Cardinal Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.4% of Peyto Exploration & Development shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 23.4% of Cardinal Energy shares are owned 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.

In the previous week, Cardinal Energy had 4 more articles in the media than Peyto Exploration & Development. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Cardinal Energy and 0 mentions for Peyto Exploration & Development. Cardinal Energy's average media sentiment score of 0.44 beat Peyto Exploration & Development's score of 0.00 indicating that Cardinal Energy is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Peyto Exploration & Development Neutral
Cardinal Energy Neutral

Peyto Exploration & Development has a beta of -0.202928, indicating that its share price is 120% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Cardinal Energy has a beta of 0.260496, indicating that its share price is 74% less volatile than the broader market.

Peyto Exploration & Development currently has a consensus price target of C$26.08, suggesting a potential upside of 0.40%. Cardinal Energy has a consensus price target of C$12.00, suggesting a potential downside of 1.40%. Given Peyto Exploration & Development's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Peyto Exploration & Development is more favorable than Cardinal Energy.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Peyto Exploration & Development
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.80
Cardinal Energy
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.25

Summary

Peyto Exploration & Development and Cardinal Energy tied by winning 9 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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CJ vs. The Competition

MetricCardinal EnergyOil & Gas E&P IndustryEnergy SectorTSE Exchange
Market CapC$2.13BC$2.10BC$10.58BC$12.16B
Dividend Yield5.72%7.52%10.23%6.20%
P/E Ratio202.8332.0921.1537.66
Price / Sales3.843,619.771,003.4911.69
Price / Cash280.7785.5438.7482.29
Price / Book2.223.534.634.49
Net IncomeC$103.21MC$82.07MC$4.24BC$299.09M
7 Day Performance-5.51%-1.65%-0.22%1.28%
1 Month Performance3.66%1.77%2.34%1.36%
1 Year Performance96.29%57.75%54.54%55.18%

Cardinal Energy Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
CJ
Cardinal Energy
1.5081 of 5 stars
C$12.17
-3.3%
C$12.00
-1.4%
+102.9%C$2.13BC$555.11M202.83180
PSK
PrairieSky Royalty
1.3297 of 5 stars
C$35.38
+1.5%
C$32.25
-8.8%
+50.5%C$8.22BC$483.90M41.1465
MEG
MEG Energy
3.2097 of 5 stars
C$30.89
+0.7%
C$28.00
-9.4%
+25.0%C$7.86BC$4.63B14.64449
CPG
Crescent Point Energy
N/AN/AN/AN/AC$7.24BC$3.51B23.92777
ATH
Athabasca Oil
0.9416 of 5 stars
C$12.64
+1.9%
C$10.38
-17.9%
+129.1%C$6.12BC$1.39B28.09170

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