Rubellite Energy (RBY) Competitors

Rubellite Energy (TSE:RBY) and Valeura Energy (TSE:VLE) are both small-cap energy companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, dividends, institutional ownership, earnings, valuation, profitability, analyst recommendations and risk.

Does the media prefer RBY or VLE?

In the previous week, Rubellite Energy had 1 more articles in the media than Valeura Energy. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Rubellite Energy and 0 mentions for Valeura Energy. Rubellite Energy's average media sentiment score of 1.39 beat Valeura Energy's score of 0.00 indicating that Rubellite Energy is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Rubellite Energy	Positive
Valeura Energy	Neutral

Do institutionals & insiders have more ownership in RBY or VLE?

0.2% of Rubellite Energy shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 15.1% of Valeura Energy shares are held by institutional investors. 34.8% of Rubellite Energy shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 18.3% of Valeura Energy 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.

Do analysts prefer RBY or VLE?

Rubellite Energy presently has a consensus target price of C$3.00, indicating a potential upside of 38.89%. Given Rubellite Energy's higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Rubellite Energy is more favorable than Valeura Energy.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Rubellite Energy	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0.00
Valeura Energy	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	4.00

Is RBY or VLE more profitable?

Rubellite Energy has a net margin of 25.91% compared to Valeura Energy's net margin of 13.30%. Valeura Energy's return on equity of 27.14% beat Rubellite Energy's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Rubellite Energy	25.91%	15.64%	8.78%
Valeura Energy	13.30%	27.14%	12.90%

Which has more risk & volatility, RBY or VLE?

Rubellite Energy has a beta of 0.928702, meaning that its share price is 7% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Valeura Energy has a beta of -2.742284, meaning that its share price is 374% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Which has preferable valuation and earnings, RBY or VLE?

Valeura Energy has higher revenue and earnings than Rubellite Energy. Rubellite Energy is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Valeura 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
Rubellite Energy	C$229.91M	0.88	C$45.32M	C$0.77	2.81
Valeura Energy	C$642.77M	1.15	C$51.34M	C$2.11	3.29

Summary

Valeura Energy beats Rubellite Energy on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.