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SPB vs. SES, BLDP, RRX, ADN, and ALO

Should you buy Superior Plus stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Superior Plus with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Superior Plus include Secure Energy Services (SES), Ballard Power Systems (BLDP), Raging River Exploration (RRX), Acadian Timber (ADN), and Alio Gold Inc. (ALO.TO) (ALO). These companies are all part of the "electrical equipment" industry.

How does Superior Plus compare to Secure Energy Services?

Secure Energy Services (TSE:SES) and Superior Plus (TSE:SPB) are both electrical equipment companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, institutional ownership, valuation, profitability, earnings, risk, analyst recommendations and media sentiment.

Secure Energy Services currently has a consensus price target of C$23.16, indicating a potential upside of 12.85%. Superior Plus has a consensus price target of C$8.39, indicating a potential downside of 0.04%. Given Secure Energy Services' higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Secure Energy Services is more favorable than Superior Plus.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Secure Energy Services
0 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Superior Plus
0 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.36

Secure Energy Services pays an annual dividend of C$0.41 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.0%. Superior Plus pays an annual dividend of C$0.13 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.6%. Secure Energy Services pays out 75.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Superior Plus pays out 62.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

Secure Energy Services has a beta of 0.378997, suggesting that its stock price is 62% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Superior Plus has a beta of 0.286126, suggesting that its stock price is 71% less volatile than the broader market.

38.1% of Secure Energy Services shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 20.5% of Superior Plus shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.0% of Secure Energy Services shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of Superior Plus shares are owned 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.

Superior Plus has a net margin of 1.69% compared to Secure Energy Services' net margin of -14.22%. Secure Energy Services' return on equity of 15.18% beat Superior Plus' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Secure Energy Services-14.22% 15.18% 8.15%
Superior Plus 1.69%4.59%3.17%

In the previous week, Secure Energy Services had 1 more articles in the media than Superior Plus. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Secure Energy Services and 0 mentions for Superior Plus. Superior Plus' average media sentiment score of 1.00 beat Secure Energy Services' score of 0.63 indicating that Superior Plus is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Secure Energy Services Positive
Superior Plus Positive

Secure Energy Services has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Superior Plus. Secure Energy Services is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Superior Plus, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Secure Energy ServicesC$1.48B3.03C$590.18MC$0.5438.00
Superior PlusC$2.35B0.77C$32.37MC$0.2139.95

Summary

Secure Energy Services beats Superior Plus on 11 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Superior Plus compare to Ballard Power Systems?

Ballard Power Systems (TSE:BLDP) and Superior Plus (TSE:SPB) are both electrical equipment companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, risk, earnings, media sentiment, profitability, dividends, valuation and institutional ownership.

Superior Plus has a consensus target price of C$8.39, indicating a potential downside of 0.04%. Given Superior Plus' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Superior Plus is more favorable than Ballard Power Systems.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Ballard Power Systems
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Superior Plus
0 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.36

11.1% of Ballard Power Systems shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 20.5% of Superior Plus shares are owned by institutional investors. 15.5% of Ballard Power Systems shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of Superior Plus shares are owned 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.

In the previous week, Superior Plus' average media sentiment score of 1.00 beat Ballard Power Systems' score of 0.00 indicating that Superior Plus is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Ballard Power Systems Neutral
Superior Plus Positive

Superior Plus has a net margin of 1.69% compared to Ballard Power Systems' net margin of -78.28%. Superior Plus' return on equity of 4.59% beat Ballard Power Systems' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Ballard Power Systems-78.28% -13.50% -9.42%
Superior Plus 1.69%4.59%3.17%

Superior Plus has higher revenue and earnings than Ballard Power Systems. Ballard Power Systems is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Superior Plus, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Ballard Power SystemsC$103.40M24.93-C$231.90M-C$0.27N/A
Superior PlusC$2.35B0.77C$32.37MC$0.2139.95

Ballard Power Systems has a beta of 0.639077, meaning that its stock price is 36% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Superior Plus has a beta of 0.286126, meaning that its stock price is 71% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Superior Plus beats Ballard Power Systems on 12 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Superior Plus compare to Raging River Exploration?

Superior Plus (TSE:SPB) and Raging River Exploration (TSE:RRX) are both small-cap electrical equipment companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, risk, analyst recommendations, profitability, earnings, media sentiment, institutional ownership and valuation.

Superior Plus currently has a consensus price target of C$8.39, indicating a potential downside of 0.04%. Given Raging River Exploration's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Raging River Exploration is more favorable than Superior Plus.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Superior Plus
0 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.36
Raging River Exploration
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

Raging River Exploration has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Superior Plus. Raging River Exploration is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Superior Plus, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Superior PlusC$2.35B0.77C$32.37MC$0.2139.95
Raging River ExplorationC$471.93M0.00C$78.68MC$0.34N/A

20.5% of Superior Plus shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.5% of Superior Plus shares are owned 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.

In the previous week, Superior Plus' average media sentiment score of 1.00 beat Raging River Exploration's score of 0.00 indicating that Superior Plus is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Superior Plus Positive
Raging River Exploration Neutral

Superior Plus has a net margin of 1.69% compared to Raging River Exploration's net margin of 0.00%. Superior Plus' return on equity of 4.59% beat Raging River Exploration's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Superior Plus1.69% 4.59% 3.17%
Raging River Exploration N/A N/A N/A

Summary

Superior Plus beats Raging River Exploration on 10 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Superior Plus compare to Acadian Timber?

Superior Plus (TSE:SPB) and Acadian Timber (TSE:ADN) are both small-cap electrical equipment companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, valuation, analyst recommendations, profitability, media sentiment, earnings, dividends and institutional ownership.

In the previous week, Superior Plus' average media sentiment score of 1.00 beat Acadian Timber's score of 0.00 indicating that Superior Plus is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Superior Plus Positive
Acadian Timber Neutral

Superior Plus has higher revenue and earnings than Acadian Timber. Acadian Timber is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Superior Plus, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Superior PlusC$2.35B0.77C$32.37MC$0.2139.95
Acadian TimberC$85.53M3.83C$28.05MC$2.686.62

Acadian Timber has a net margin of 57.04% compared to Superior Plus' net margin of 1.69%. Acadian Timber's return on equity of 13.97% beat Superior Plus' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Superior Plus1.69% 4.59% 3.17%
Acadian Timber 57.04%13.97%2.84%

20.5% of Superior Plus shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 7.1% of Acadian Timber shares are held by institutional investors. 0.5% of Superior Plus shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 48.4% of Acadian Timber shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Superior Plus pays an annual dividend of C$0.13 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.6%. Acadian Timber pays an annual dividend of C$1.16 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.5%. Superior Plus pays out 62.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Acadian Timber pays out 43.3% 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. Acadian Timber is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Superior Plus has a beta of 0.286126, meaning that its stock price is 71% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Acadian Timber has a beta of 0.278544, meaning that its stock price is 72% less volatile than the broader market.

Superior Plus presently has a consensus target price of C$8.39, indicating a potential downside of 0.04%. Acadian Timber has a consensus target price of C$18.25, indicating a potential upside of 2.87%. Given Acadian Timber's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Acadian Timber is more favorable than Superior Plus.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Superior Plus
0 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.36
Acadian Timber
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

Summary

Acadian Timber beats Superior Plus on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Superior Plus compare to Alio Gold Inc. (ALO.TO)?

Alio Gold Inc. (ALO.TO) (TSE:ALO) and Superior Plus (TSE:SPB) are both small-cap electrical equipment companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, valuation, media sentiment, profitability, risk, dividends, earnings and institutional ownership.

Superior Plus has a net margin of 1.69% compared to Alio Gold Inc. (ALO.TO)'s net margin of 0.00%. Superior Plus' return on equity of 4.59% beat Alio Gold Inc. (ALO.TO)'s return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Alio Gold Inc. (ALO.TO)N/A N/A N/A
Superior Plus 1.69%4.59%3.17%

Superior Plus has higher revenue and earnings than Alio Gold Inc. (ALO.TO). Alio Gold Inc. (ALO.TO) is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Superior Plus, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Alio Gold Inc. (ALO.TO)C$111.23M0.00-C$141.97M-C$1.65N/A
Superior PlusC$2.35B0.77C$32.37MC$0.2139.95

Superior Plus has a consensus price target of C$8.39, indicating a potential downside of 0.04%. Given Alio Gold Inc. (ALO.TO)'s higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Alio Gold Inc. (ALO.TO) is more favorable than Superior Plus.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Alio Gold Inc. (ALO.TO)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Superior Plus
0 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.36

In the previous week, Superior Plus' average media sentiment score of 1.00 beat Alio Gold Inc. (ALO.TO)'s score of 0.00 indicating that Superior Plus is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Alio Gold Inc. (ALO.TO) Neutral
Superior Plus Positive

20.5% of Superior Plus shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.5% of Superior Plus shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Superior Plus beats Alio Gold Inc. (ALO.TO) on 12 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

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New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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SPB vs. The Competition

MetricSuperior PlusUtilities IndustryUtilities SectorTSE Exchange
Market CapC$1.80BC$2.36BC$19.00BC$12.05B
Dividend Yield2.11%3.57%3.82%6.21%
P/E Ratio39.959.2120.4837.67
Price / Sales0.771.0459.5011.12
Price / Cash48.6517.9719.5282.29
Price / Book1.541.412.194.51
Net IncomeC$32.37M-C$92.91MC$781.06MC$299.09M
7 Day Performance9.53%0.09%0.07%1.28%
1 Month Performance14.15%-2.29%-0.49%2.16%
1 Year Performance8.26%5.15%19.18%53.68%

Superior Plus Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
SPB
Superior Plus
1.8198 of 5 stars
C$8.39
-1.8%
C$8.39
0.0%
+9.1%C$1.80BC$2.35B39.9511,000
SES
Secure Energy Services
2.797 of 5 stars
C$21.83
-1.4%
C$23.16
+6.1%
+42.4%C$4.76BC$1.48B40.43130
BLDP
Ballard Power Systems
N/AC$5.75
-5.6%
N/A+350.3%C$1.73BC$103.40MN/A1,173
RRX
Raging River Exploration
N/AN/AN/AN/AC$1.39BC$471.93M17.6226,000
ADN
Acadian Timber
N/AC$17.40
+0.1%
C$18.25
+4.9%
-0.8%C$321.13MC$85.53M6.49200

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