Global X Active Canadian Dividend ETF Common (HAL) Competitors

Global X Active Canadian Dividend ETF Common (TSE:HAL) and North American Construction Group (TSE:NOA) are both small-cap energy companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, profitability, risk, dividends, institutional ownership, earnings, valuation and analyst recommendations.

Does the media favor HAL or NOA?

In the previous week, North American Construction Group had 2 more articles in the media than Global X Active Canadian Dividend ETF Common. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for North American Construction Group and 0 mentions for Global X Active Canadian Dividend ETF Common. North American Construction Group's average media sentiment score of 0.67 beat Global X Active Canadian Dividend ETF Common's score of 0.00 indicating that North American Construction Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Global X Active Canadian Dividend ETF Common	Neutral
North American Construction Group	Positive

Do insiders & institutionals believe in HAL or NOA?

79.1% of North American Construction Group shares are held by institutional investors. 8.9% of North American Construction Group 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.

Is HAL or NOA more profitable?

North American Construction Group has a net margin of 4.80% compared to Global X Active Canadian Dividend ETF Common's net margin of 0.00%. North American Construction Group's return on equity of 15.24% beat Global X Active Canadian Dividend ETF Common's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Global X Active Canadian Dividend ETF Common	N/A	N/A	N/A
North American Construction Group	4.80%	15.24%	6.65%

Which has preferable earnings & valuation, HAL or NOA?

North American Construction Group has higher revenue and earnings than Global X Active Canadian Dividend ETF Common.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Global X Active Canadian Dividend ETF Common	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
North American Construction Group	C$1.18B	0.47	C$56.80M	C$2.13	9.69

Is HAL or NOA a better dividend stock?

Global X Active Canadian Dividend ETF Common pays an annual dividend of C$0.95 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.1%. North American Construction Group pays an annual dividend of C$0.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.9%. North American Construction Group pays out 18.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

Do analysts rate HAL or NOA?

North American Construction Group has a consensus price target of C$34.17, suggesting a potential upside of 65.78%. Given North American Construction Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe North American Construction Group is more favorable than Global X Active Canadian Dividend ETF Common.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Global X Active Canadian Dividend ETF Common	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0.00
North American Construction Group	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00

Summary

North American Construction Group beats Global X Active Canadian Dividend ETF Common on 12 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.