Do analysts prefer RBY or MER?

Meren Energy has a consensus price target of C$2.50, indicating a potential upside of 12.61%. Given Meren Energy's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Meren Energy is more favorable than Rubellite 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 Meren Energy 0 Sell rating(s) 2 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.00

Which has stronger earnings & valuation, RBY or MER?

Rubellite Energy has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Meren Energy. Meren Energy is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Rubellite 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$266.86M 1.56 C$45.32M C$0.27 16.37 Meren Energy C$727.40M 2.06 -C$108.18M -C$0.16 N/A

Do analysts rate RBY or VLE?

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) 1 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 3.50

Which has higher earnings and valuation, 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$266.86M 1.56 C$45.32M C$0.27 16.37 Valeura Energy C$669.05M 2.22 C$51.34M C$0.58 24.16

Which has preferable valuation and earnings, RBY or CR?

Crew Energy has higher revenue and earnings than Rubellite Energy. Crew Energy is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Rubellite 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$266.86M 1.56 C$45.32M C$0.27 16.37 Crew Energy C$304.96M 0.00 C$68.69M C$0.43 N/A

Do analysts prefer RBY or SGY?

Surge Energy has a consensus price target of C$13.25, indicating a potential upside of 19.58%. Given Surge Energy's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Surge Energy is more favorable than Rubellite 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 Surge Energy 0 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 5 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 3.00

Which has stronger valuation and earnings, RBY or SGY?

Rubellite Energy has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Surge Energy. Rubellite Energy is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Surge 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$266.86M 1.56 C$45.32M C$0.27 16.37 Surge Energy C$644.44M 1.71 -C$80.33M C$0.44 25.18

Do analysts prefer RBY or KEC?

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 Kiwetinohk Energy 0 Sell rating(s) 1 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.00

Which has higher valuation & earnings, RBY or KEC?

Kiwetinohk Energy has higher revenue and earnings than Rubellite Energy. Kiwetinohk Energy is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Rubellite 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$266.86M 1.56 C$45.32M C$0.27 16.37 Kiwetinohk Energy C$617.38M 1.79 C$65.52M C$2.58 9.59

Rubellite Energy (RBY) Competitors

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RBY vs. MER, VLE, CR, SGY, and KEC

Should you buy Rubellite Energy stock or one of its competitors? Rubellite Energy's main competitors and comparable companies include Meren Energy (MER), Valeura Energy (VLE), Crew Energy (CR), Surge Energy (SGY), and Kiwetinohk Energy (KEC). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "oil & gas exploration & production" industry.

How does Rubellite Energy compare to Meren Energy?

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

Rubellite Energy has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Meren Energy. Meren Energy is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Rubellite 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$266.86M	1.56	C$45.32M	C$0.27	16.37
Meren Energy	C$727.40M	2.06	-C$108.18M	-C$0.16	N/A

Meren Energy has a consensus price target of C$2.50, indicating a potential upside of 12.61%. Given Meren Energy's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Meren Energy is more favorable than Rubellite 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
Meren Energy	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00

Rubellite Energy has a net margin of 11.09% compared to Meren Energy's net margin of 0.00%. Rubellite Energy's return on equity of 7.79% beat Meren Energy's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Rubellite Energy	11.09%	7.79%	8.78%
Meren Energy	N/A	N/A	N/A

Rubellite Energy has a beta of -0.973011, indicating that its share price is 197% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Meren Energy has a beta of 0.228618, indicating that its share price is 77% less volatile than the broader market.

0.5% of Rubellite Energy shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 9.1% of Meren Energy shares are held by institutional investors. 34.8% of Rubellite 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.

In the previous week, Rubellite Energy's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Meren Energy'saverage media sentiment score.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Rubellite Energy	Neutral
Meren Energy	Neutral

Summary

Rubellite Energy beats Meren Energy on 7 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Rubellite Energy compare to Valeura Energy?

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

In the previous week, Valeura Energy had 3 more articles in the media than Rubellite Energy. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Valeura Energy and 0 mentions for Rubellite Energy. Valeura Energy's average media sentiment score of 0.59 beat Rubellite Energy's score of 0.00 indicating that Valeura Energy is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Rubellite Energy	Neutral
Valeura Energy	Positive

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)	1 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.50

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$266.86M	1.56	C$45.32M	C$0.27	16.37
Valeura Energy	C$669.05M	2.22	C$51.34M	C$0.58	24.16

Rubellite Energy has a net margin of 11.09% compared to Valeura Energy's net margin of 9.89%. Valeura Energy's return on equity of 11.82% beat Rubellite Energy's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Rubellite Energy	11.09%	7.79%	8.78%
Valeura Energy	9.89%	11.82%	12.90%

Rubellite Energy has a beta of -0.973011, indicating that its share price is 197% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Valeura Energy has a beta of -1.905923, indicating that its share price is 291% less volatile than the broader market.

0.5% of Rubellite Energy shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 19.4% of Valeura Energy shares are held by institutional investors. 34.8% of Rubellite Energy shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 18.3% of Valeura Energy shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Valeura Energy beats Rubellite Energy on 13 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Rubellite Energy compare to Crew Energy?

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

Rubellite Energy has a beta of -0.973011, indicating that its stock price is 197% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Crew Energy has a beta of 1.55, indicating that its stock price is 55% more volatile than the broader market.

Crew Energy has higher revenue and earnings than Rubellite Energy. Crew Energy is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Rubellite 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$266.86M	1.56	C$45.32M	C$0.27	16.37
Crew Energy	C$304.96M	0.00	C$68.69M	C$0.43	N/A

In the previous week, Crew Energy had 1 more articles in the media than Rubellite Energy. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Crew Energy and 0 mentions for Rubellite Energy. Crew Energy's average media sentiment score of 1.05 beat Rubellite Energy's score of 0.00 indicating that Crew Energy is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Rubellite Energy	Neutral
Crew Energy	Positive

Crew Energy has a net margin of 22.52% compared to Rubellite Energy's net margin of 11.09%. Rubellite Energy's return on equity of 7.79% beat Crew Energy's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Rubellite Energy	11.09%	7.79%	8.78%
Crew Energy	22.52%	5.29%	3.90%

0.5% of Rubellite Energy shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 38.1% of Crew Energy shares are held by institutional investors. 34.8% of Rubellite Energy shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 12.3% of Crew Energy shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Crew Energy beats Rubellite Energy on 9 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Rubellite Energy compare to Surge Energy?

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

Rubellite Energy has a net margin of 11.09% compared to Surge Energy's net margin of 8.01%. Rubellite Energy's return on equity of 7.79% beat Surge Energy's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Rubellite Energy	11.09%	7.79%	8.78%
Surge Energy	8.01%	6.18%	2.75%

Rubellite Energy has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Surge Energy. Rubellite Energy is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Surge 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$266.86M	1.56	C$45.32M	C$0.27	16.37
Surge Energy	C$644.44M	1.71	-C$80.33M	C$0.44	25.18

Rubellite Energy has a beta of -0.973011, suggesting that its stock price is 197% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Surge Energy has a beta of -0.427761, suggesting that its stock price is 143% less volatile than the broader market.

Surge Energy has a consensus price target of C$13.25, indicating a potential upside of 19.58%. Given Surge Energy's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Surge Energy is more favorable than Rubellite 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
Surge Energy	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00

0.5% of Rubellite Energy shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 11.5% of Surge Energy shares are held by institutional investors. 34.8% of Rubellite Energy shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 2.0% of Surge Energy shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Surge Energy had 2 more articles in the media than Rubellite Energy. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Surge Energy and 0 mentions for Rubellite Energy. Surge Energy's average media sentiment score of 0.89 beat Rubellite Energy's score of 0.00 indicating that Surge Energy is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Rubellite Energy	Neutral
Surge Energy	Positive

Summary

Surge Energy beats Rubellite Energy on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Rubellite Energy compare to Kiwetinohk Energy?

Rubellite Energy (TSE:RBY) and Kiwetinohk Energy (TSE:KEC) 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, risk, earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, valuation and media sentiment.

Kiwetinohk Energy has a net margin of 27.55% compared to Rubellite Energy's net margin of 11.09%. Kiwetinohk Energy's return on equity of 16.20% beat Rubellite Energy's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Rubellite Energy	11.09%	7.79%	8.78%
Kiwetinohk Energy	27.55%	16.20%	4.41%

Rubellite Energy has a beta of -0.973011, suggesting that its share price is 197% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Kiwetinohk Energy has a beta of 0.433055, suggesting that its share price is 57% less volatile than the broader market.

0.5% of Rubellite Energy shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.2% of Kiwetinohk Energy shares are held by institutional investors. 34.8% of Rubellite Energy shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 14.7% of Kiwetinohk Energy shares are held 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.

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
Kiwetinohk Energy	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00

Kiwetinohk Energy has higher revenue and earnings than Rubellite Energy. Kiwetinohk Energy is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Rubellite 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$266.86M	1.56	C$45.32M	C$0.27	16.37
Kiwetinohk Energy	C$617.38M	1.79	C$65.52M	C$2.58	9.59

In the previous week, Rubellite Energy's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Kiwetinohk Energy'saverage media sentiment score.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Rubellite Energy	Neutral
Kiwetinohk Energy	Neutral

Summary

Kiwetinohk Energy beats Rubellite Energy on 8 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

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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.

RBY vs. The Competition

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Metric	Rubellite Energy	Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels Industry	Energy Sector	TSE Exchange
Market Cap	C$424.62M	C$11.62B	C$10.16B	C$12.57B
Dividend Yield	N/A	11.21%	11.47%	6.25%
P/E Ratio	16.37	18.82	22.04	39.47
Price / Sales	1.56	625.04	511.27	9.82
Price / Cash	17.37	39.91	36.26	82.29
Price / Book	1.16	3.33	3.12	4.71
Net Income	C$45.32M	C$5.27B	C$4.33B	C$299.09M
7 Day Performance	-0.45%	1.47%	1.37%	-1.21%
1 Month Performance	-5.15%	7.06%	6.54%	4.89%
1 Year Performance	94.71%	37.10%	38.64%	28.63%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
RBY Rubellite Energy	N/A	C$4.42 -2.2%	N/A	+93.2%	C$424.62M	C$266.86M	16.37	N/A
MER Meren Energy	0.8206 of 5 stars	C$2.24 +3.2%	C$2.50 +11.6%	N/A	C$1.51B	C$727.40M	N/A	N/A
VLE Valeura Energy	1.5205 of 5 stars	C$13.13 flat	N/A	+78.6%	C$1.39B	C$669.05M	22.64	196
CR Crew Energy	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	C$1.16B	C$304.96M	17.21	11,000	News Coverage High Trading Volume
SGY Surge Energy	3.6772 of 5 stars	C$11.22 -0.4%	C$13.25 +18.1%	+61.3%	C$1.11B	C$644.44M	25.50	93	Positive News

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Rubellite Energy (RBY) Competitors

RBY vs. MER, VLE, CR, SGY, and KEC

How does Rubellite Energy compare to Meren Energy?

Which has stronger earnings & valuation, RBY or MER?

Do analysts prefer RBY or MER?

Is RBY or MER more profitable?

Which has more volatility & risk, RBY or MER?

Do institutionals & insiders believe in RBY or MER?

Does the media favor RBY or MER?

Summary

How does Rubellite Energy compare to Valeura Energy?

Does the media favor RBY or VLE?

Do analysts rate RBY or VLE?

Which has higher earnings and valuation, RBY or VLE?

Is RBY or VLE more profitable?

Which has more volatility and risk, RBY or VLE?

Do institutionals and insiders believe in RBY or VLE?

Summary

How does Rubellite Energy compare to Crew Energy?

Which has more risk and volatility, RBY or CR?

Which has preferable valuation and earnings, RBY or CR?

Does the media prefer RBY or CR?

Is RBY or CR more profitable?

Do insiders and institutionals hold more shares of RBY or CR?

Summary

How does Rubellite Energy compare to Surge Energy?

Is RBY or SGY more profitable?

Which has stronger valuation and earnings, RBY or SGY?

Which has more volatility & risk, RBY or SGY?

Do analysts prefer RBY or SGY?

Do insiders and institutionals believe in RBY or SGY?

Does the media favor RBY or SGY?

Summary

How does Rubellite Energy compare to Kiwetinohk Energy?

Is RBY or KEC more profitable?

Which has more risk & volatility, RBY or KEC?

Do institutionals and insiders believe in RBY or KEC?

Do analysts prefer RBY or KEC?

Which has higher valuation & earnings, RBY or KEC?

Does the media favor RBY or KEC?

Summary

New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

Media Sentiment Over Time

RBY vs. The Competition

Rubellite Energy Competitors List

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