Obsidian Energy (OBE) Competitors

Baytex Energy (TSE:BTE) and Obsidian Energy (TSE:OBE) are both energy companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, earnings, media sentiment, profitability, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, valuation and dividends.

Which has better earnings and valuation, BTE or OBE?

Obsidian Energy has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Baytex Energy. Baytex Energy is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Obsidian 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
Baytex Energy	C$3.33B	0.67	-C$347.90M	-C$0.44	-6.42
Obsidian Energy	C$716.89M	0.83	C$116.66M	C$1.53	5.08

Which has more volatility & risk, BTE or OBE?

Baytex Energy has a beta of 2.61, indicating that its share price is 161% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Obsidian Energy has a beta of 2.3, indicating that its share price is 130% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Is BTE or OBE a better dividend stock?

Baytex Energy pays an annual dividend of C$0.09 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.2%. Obsidian Energy pays an annual dividend of C$0.04 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.5%. Baytex Energy pays out -20.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Obsidian Energy pays out 2.6% 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.

Do institutionals & insiders have more ownership in BTE or OBE?

40.5% of Baytex Energy shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 27.4% of Obsidian Energy shares are held by institutional investors. 0.8% of Baytex Energy shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.2% of Obsidian Energy shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Does the media refer more to BTE or OBE?

In the previous week, Baytex Energy had 1 more articles in the media than Obsidian Energy. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Baytex Energy and 0 mentions for Obsidian Energy. Obsidian Energy's average media sentiment score of 1.02 beat Baytex Energy's score of 0.68 indicating that Obsidian Energy is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Baytex Energy	Positive
Obsidian Energy	Positive

Do analysts recommend BTE or OBE?

Baytex Energy presently has a consensus target price of C$4.68, indicating a potential upside of 66.00%. Obsidian Energy has a consensus target price of C$10.67, indicating a potential upside of 36.75%. Given Baytex Energy's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Baytex Energy is more favorable than Obsidian Energy.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Baytex Energy	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.40
Obsidian Energy	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00

Is BTE or OBE more profitable?

Obsidian Energy has a net margin of 16.27% compared to Baytex Energy's net margin of -10.45%. Obsidian Energy's return on equity of 6.99% beat Baytex Energy's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Baytex Energy	-10.45%	-8.96%	-0.08%
Obsidian Energy	16.27%	6.99%	4.88%

Summary

Baytex Energy and Obsidian Energy tied by winning 9 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.