Does the media refer more to PD or ESI?

In the previous week, Precision Drilling and Precision Drilling both had 1 articles in the media. Precision Drilling's average media sentiment score of 0.75 beat Ensign Energy Services' score of 0.63 indicating that Precision Drilling is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Precision Drilling 0 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Ensign Energy Services 0 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Does the media prefer AKT or ESI?

In the previous week, Akita Drilling and Akita Drilling both had 1 articles in the media. Ensign Energy Services' average media sentiment score of 0.63 beat Akita Drilling's score of 0.00 indicating that Ensign Energy Services is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Akita Drilling 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral Ensign Energy Services 0 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Do analysts prefer ESI or XDC?

Ensign Energy Services presently has a consensus price target of C$3.75, indicating a potential upside of 0.27%. Given Ensign Energy Services' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Ensign Energy Services is more favorable than Xtreme Drilling. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Ensign Energy Services 0 Sell rating(s) 3 Hold rating(s) 1 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.25 Xtreme Drilling 0 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 0.00

Ensign Energy Services (ESI) Competitors

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ESI vs. PD, AKT, CET, XDC, and AKT.A

Should you buy Ensign Energy Services stock or one of its competitors? Ensign Energy Services's main competitors and comparable companies include Precision Drilling (PD), Akita Drilling (AKT), Cathedral Energy Services (CET), Xtreme Drilling (XDC), and AKITA Drilling (AKT.A). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "oil & gas drilling" industry.

How does Ensign Energy Services compare to Precision Drilling?

Precision Drilling (TSE:PD) and Ensign Energy Services (TSE:ESI) are both small-cap energy companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, media sentiment, risk, valuation, profitability, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and dividends.

Precision Drilling has higher revenue and earnings than Ensign Energy Services. Precision Drilling is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Ensign Energy Services, 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
Precision Drilling	C$1.92B	0.83	C$244.64M	-C$2.36	N/A
Ensign Energy Services	C$1.65B	0.42	C$31.59M	-C$0.22	N/A

In the previous week, Precision Drilling and Precision Drilling both had 1 articles in the media. Precision Drilling's average media sentiment score of 0.75 beat Ensign Energy Services' score of 0.63 indicating that Precision Drilling is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Precision Drilling	0 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Ensign Energy Services	0 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Precision Drilling has a beta of 0.341616, indicating that its stock price is 66% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Ensign Energy Services has a beta of 1.33198, indicating that its stock price is 33% more volatile than the broader market.

Precision Drilling presently has a consensus target price of C$148.00, indicating a potential upside of 18.76%. Ensign Energy Services has a consensus target price of C$3.75, indicating a potential upside of 0.27%. Given Precision Drilling's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Precision Drilling is more favorable than Ensign Energy Services.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Precision Drilling	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50
Ensign Energy Services	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.25

36.0% of Precision Drilling shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 4.6% of Ensign Energy Services shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.1% of Precision Drilling shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 44.9% of Ensign Energy Services 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.

Precision Drilling has a net margin of -1.71% compared to Ensign Energy Services' net margin of -2.45%. Precision Drilling's return on equity of -2.03% beat Ensign Energy Services' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Precision Drilling	-1.71%	-2.03%	4.87%
Ensign Energy Services	-2.45%	-3.11%	2.69%

Summary

Precision Drilling beats Ensign Energy Services on 11 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Ensign Energy Services compare to Akita Drilling?

Akita Drilling (TSE:AKT) and Ensign Energy Services (TSE:ESI) are both small-cap energy companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, profitability, institutional ownership, earnings, media sentiment, valuation, risk and analyst recommendations.

2.4% of Akita Drilling shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 4.6% of Ensign Energy Services shares are held by institutional investors. 44.9% of Ensign Energy Services shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Akita Drilling has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Ensign Energy Services' net margin of -2.45%. Akita Drilling's return on equity of 0.00% beat Ensign Energy Services' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Akita Drilling	N/A	N/A	N/A
Ensign Energy Services	-2.45%	-3.11%	2.69%

Akita Drilling has a beta of -0.381043, indicating that its share price is 138% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Ensign Energy Services has a beta of 1.33198, indicating that its share price is 33% more volatile than the broader market.

Ensign Energy Services has higher revenue and earnings than Akita Drilling. Akita Drilling is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Ensign Energy Services, 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
Akita Drilling	C$188.10M	1.20	-C$8.05M	-C$0.14	N/A
Ensign Energy Services	C$1.65B	0.42	C$31.59M	-C$0.22	N/A

In the previous week, Akita Drilling and Akita Drilling both had 1 articles in the media. Ensign Energy Services' average media sentiment score of 0.63 beat Akita Drilling's score of 0.00 indicating that Ensign Energy Services is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Akita Drilling	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Ensign Energy Services	0 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Akita Drilling currently has a consensus price target of C$4.25, suggesting a potential upside of 8.70%. Ensign Energy Services has a consensus price target of C$3.75, suggesting a potential upside of 0.27%. Given Akita Drilling's higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe Akita Drilling is more favorable than Ensign Energy Services.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Akita Drilling	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00
Ensign Energy Services	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.25

Summary

Ensign Energy Services beats Akita Drilling on 10 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Ensign Energy Services compare to Cathedral Energy Services?

Ensign Energy Services (TSE:ESI) and Cathedral Energy Services (TSE:CET) are both small-cap energy companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, risk, institutional ownership, media sentiment, earnings, valuation, dividends and analyst recommendations.

In the previous week, Ensign Energy Services had 1 more articles in the media than Cathedral Energy Services. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Ensign Energy Services and 0 mentions for Cathedral Energy Services. Ensign Energy Services' average media sentiment score of 0.63 beat Cathedral Energy Services' score of 0.00 indicating that Ensign Energy Services is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Ensign Energy Services	Positive
Cathedral Energy Services	Neutral

Ensign Energy Services has a beta of 1.33198, suggesting that its share price is 33% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Cathedral Energy Services has a beta of 2.64, suggesting that its share price is 164% more volatile than the broader market.

Ensign Energy Services has higher revenue and earnings than Cathedral Energy Services. Ensign Energy Services is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Cathedral Energy Services, 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
Ensign Energy Services	C$1.65B	0.42	C$31.59M	-C$0.22	N/A
Cathedral Energy Services	C$577.31M	0.00	C$21.42M	C$0.08	N/A

Cathedral Energy Services has a net margin of 3.71% compared to Ensign Energy Services' net margin of -2.45%. Cathedral Energy Services' return on equity of 12.31% beat Ensign Energy Services' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Ensign Energy Services	-2.45%	-3.11%	2.69%
Cathedral Energy Services	3.71%	12.31%	8.07%

Ensign Energy Services currently has a consensus price target of C$3.75, suggesting a potential upside of 0.27%. Given Ensign Energy Services' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Ensign Energy Services is more favorable than Cathedral Energy Services.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Ensign Energy Services	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.25
Cathedral Energy Services	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0.00

4.6% of Ensign Energy Services shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 14.1% of Cathedral Energy Services shares are held by institutional investors. 44.9% of Ensign Energy Services shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 21.6% of Cathedral Energy Services shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Ensign Energy Services beats Cathedral Energy Services on 8 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Ensign Energy Services compare to Xtreme Drilling?

Ensign Energy Services (TSE:ESI) and Xtreme Drilling (TSE:XDC) are both small-cap energy companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, analyst recommendations, valuation, media sentiment, dividends, risk, profitability and institutional ownership.

In the previous week, Ensign Energy Services had 1 more articles in the media than Xtreme Drilling. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Ensign Energy Services and 0 mentions for Xtreme Drilling. Ensign Energy Services' average media sentiment score of 0.63 beat Xtreme Drilling's score of 0.00 indicating that Ensign Energy Services is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Ensign Energy Services	Positive
Xtreme Drilling	Neutral

4.6% of Ensign Energy Services shares are owned by institutional investors. 44.9% of Ensign Energy Services shares are owned by company 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.

Xtreme Drilling has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Ensign Energy Services' net margin of -2.45%. Xtreme Drilling's return on equity of 0.00% beat Ensign Energy Services' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Ensign Energy Services	-2.45%	-3.11%	2.69%
Xtreme Drilling	N/A	N/A	N/A

Ensign Energy Services presently has a consensus price target of C$3.75, indicating a potential upside of 0.27%. Given Ensign Energy Services' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Ensign Energy Services is more favorable than Xtreme Drilling.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Ensign Energy Services	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.25
Xtreme Drilling	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0.00

Ensign Energy Services has higher revenue and earnings than Xtreme Drilling. Ensign Energy Services is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Xtreme Drilling, 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
Ensign Energy Services	C$1.65B	0.42	C$31.59M	-C$0.22	N/A
Xtreme Drilling	C$79.18M	0.00	-C$65.39M	-C$0.87	N/A

Summary

Ensign Energy Services beats Xtreme Drilling on 11 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Ensign Energy Services compare to AKITA Drilling?

AKITA Drilling (TSE:AKT.A) and Ensign Energy Services (TSE:ESI) are both small-cap energy companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, dividends, profitability, valuation, risk and earnings.

AKITA Drilling has a beta of -0.233751, meaning that its share price is 123% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Ensign Energy Services has a beta of 1.33198, meaning that its share price is 33% more volatile than the broader market.

Ensign Energy Services has higher revenue and earnings than AKITA Drilling. Ensign Energy Services is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than AKITA Drilling, 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
AKITA Drilling	C$191.31M	0.68	C$4.87M	C$0.07	48.71
Ensign Energy Services	C$1.65B	0.42	C$31.59M	-C$0.22	N/A

AKITA Drilling currently has a consensus price target of C$2.25, suggesting a potential downside of 34.02%. Ensign Energy Services has a consensus price target of C$3.75, suggesting a potential upside of 0.27%. Given Ensign Energy Services' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Ensign Energy Services is more favorable than AKITA Drilling.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
AKITA Drilling	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00
Ensign Energy Services	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.25

In the previous week, Ensign Energy Services had 1 more articles in the media than AKITA Drilling. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Ensign Energy Services and 0 mentions for AKITA Drilling. Ensign Energy Services' average media sentiment score of 0.63 beat AKITA Drilling's score of 0.00 indicating that Ensign Energy Services is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
AKITA Drilling	Neutral
Ensign Energy Services	Positive

21.2% of AKITA Drilling shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 4.6% of Ensign Energy Services shares are held by institutional investors. 17.6% of AKITA Drilling shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 44.9% of Ensign Energy Services shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

AKITA Drilling has a net margin of 2.60% compared to Ensign Energy Services' net margin of -2.45%. AKITA Drilling's return on equity of 3.12% beat Ensign Energy Services' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
AKITA Drilling	2.60%	3.12%	-0.11%
Ensign Energy Services	-2.45%	-3.11%	2.69%

Summary

Ensign Energy Services beats AKITA Drilling on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

This chart shows the average media sentiment of TSE and its competitors over the past 90 days as caculated by MarketBeat. The averaged score is equivalent to the following: Very Negative Sentiment <= -1.5, Negative Sentiment > -1.5 and <= -0.5, Neutral Sentiment > -0.5 and < 0.5, Positive Sentiment >= 0.5 and < 1.5, and Very Positive Sentiment >= 1.5.

ESI vs. The Competition

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Metric	Ensign Energy Services	Energy Equipment & Services Industry	Energy Sector	TSE Exchange
Market Cap	C$689.39M	C$3.83B	C$10.06B	C$12.49B
Dividend Yield	42.86%	13.34%	11.47%	6.25%
P/E Ratio	-17.00	44.48	21.86	39.34
Price / Sales	0.42	31.96	565.42	9.85
Price / Cash	21.29	21.28	36.26	82.29
Price / Book	0.53	2.24	3.12	4.73
Net Income	C$31.59M	C$67.53M	C$4.33B	C$299.09M
7 Day Performance	4.18%	1.16%	1.25%	-0.25%
1 Month Performance	7.78%	4.20%	6.32%	3.15%
1 Year Performance	72.35%	46.41%	38.30%	28.90%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
ESI Ensign Energy Services	1.0428 of 5 stars	C$3.74 -1.6%	C$3.75 +0.3%	+72.7%	C$689.39M	C$1.65B	N/A	5,300	News Coverage
PD Precision Drilling	1.6777 of 5 stars	C$119.97 -0.5%	C$148.00 +23.4%	+60.8%	C$1.54B	C$1.92B	N/A	950
AKT Akita Drilling	0.2083 of 5 stars	C$3.82 -1.5%	C$4.25 +11.3%	N/A	C$219.64M	C$188.10M	N/A	N/A
CET Cathedral Energy Services	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	C$216.31M	C$577.31M	11.25	6
XDC Xtreme Drilling	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	C$142.47M	C$79.18M	N/A	N/A	Gap Down

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ESI vs. PD, AKT, CET, XDC, and AKT.A

How does Ensign Energy Services compare to Precision Drilling?

Which has stronger valuation and earnings, PD or ESI?

Does the media refer more to PD or ESI?

Which has more risk & volatility, PD or ESI?

Do analysts rate PD or ESI?

Do institutionals & insiders believe in PD or ESI?

Is PD or ESI more profitable?

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How does Ensign Energy Services compare to Akita Drilling?

Do institutionals & insiders have more ownership in AKT or ESI?

Is AKT or ESI more profitable?

Which has more risk and volatility, AKT or ESI?

Which has higher earnings & valuation, AKT or ESI?

Does the media prefer AKT or ESI?

Do analysts prefer AKT or ESI?

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How does Ensign Energy Services compare to Cathedral Energy Services?

Does the media favor ESI or CET?

Which has more risk & volatility, ESI or CET?

Which has preferable valuation & earnings, ESI or CET?

Is ESI or CET more profitable?

Do analysts rate ESI or CET?

Do insiders and institutionals have more ownership in ESI or CET?

Summary

How does Ensign Energy Services compare to Xtreme Drilling?

Does the media favor ESI or XDC?

Do institutionals & insiders hold more shares of ESI or XDC?

Is ESI or XDC more profitable?

Do analysts prefer ESI or XDC?

Which has higher earnings & valuation, ESI or XDC?

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How does Ensign Energy Services compare to AKITA Drilling?

Which has more volatility and risk, AKT.A or ESI?

Which has preferable earnings & valuation, AKT.A or ESI?

Do analysts prefer AKT.A or ESI?

Does the media refer more to AKT.A or ESI?

Do institutionals & insiders believe in AKT.A or ESI?

Is AKT.A or ESI more profitable?

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