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SU vs. CNQ, IMO, CVE, OVV, and ARX

Should you buy Suncor Energy stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Suncor Energy 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 Suncor Energy include Canadian Natural Resources (CNQ), Imperial Oil (IMO), Cenovus Energy (CVE), Ovintiv (OVV), and ARC Resources (ARX). These companies are all part of the "petroleum and natural gas" industry.

How does Suncor Energy compare to Canadian Natural Resources?

Suncor Energy (TSE:SU) and Canadian Natural Resources (TSE:CNQ) are both large-cap energy companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, institutional ownership, earnings, media sentiment, dividends, valuation, analyst recommendations and profitability.

In the previous week, Suncor Energy had 5 more articles in the media than Canadian Natural Resources. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Suncor Energy and 1 mentions for Canadian Natural Resources. Canadian Natural Resources' average media sentiment score of 0.80 beat Suncor Energy's score of 0.24 indicating that Canadian Natural Resources is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Suncor Energy
1 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Canadian Natural Resources
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Suncor Energy has a beta of 0.139686, suggesting that its share price is 86% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Canadian Natural Resources has a beta of 0.240705, suggesting that its share price is 76% less volatile than the broader market.

48.1% of Suncor Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 63.6% of Canadian Natural Resources shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.0% of Suncor Energy shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 4.3% of Canadian Natural Resources shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Suncor Energy presently has a consensus target price of C$93.13, suggesting a potential upside of 9.15%. Canadian Natural Resources has a consensus target price of C$63.73, suggesting a potential upside of 2.17%. Given Suncor Energy's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Suncor Energy is more favorable than Canadian Natural Resources.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Suncor Energy
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67
Canadian Natural Resources
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.58

Suncor Energy has higher revenue and earnings than Canadian Natural Resources. Canadian Natural Resources is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Suncor Energy, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Suncor EnergyC$54.47B1.85C$7.92BC$5.2616.22
Canadian Natural ResourcesC$44.17B2.95C$7.52BC$5.1612.09

Suncor Energy pays an annual dividend of C$2.34 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.7%. Canadian Natural Resources pays an annual dividend of C$2.39 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.8%. Suncor Energy pays out 44.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Canadian Natural Resources pays out 46.3% 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.

Canadian Natural Resources has a net margin of 24.51% compared to Suncor Energy's net margin of 12.17%. Canadian Natural Resources' return on equity of 22.74% beat Suncor Energy's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Suncor Energy12.17% 14.01% 7.01%
Canadian Natural Resources 24.51%22.74%8.80%

Summary

Suncor Energy and Canadian Natural Resources tied by winning 9 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Suncor Energy compare to Imperial Oil?

Imperial Oil (TSE:IMO) and Suncor Energy (TSE:SU) are both large-cap energy companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, profitability, dividends, valuation, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, risk and earnings.

19.5% of Imperial Oil shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 48.1% of Suncor Energy shares are held by institutional investors. 71.3% of Imperial Oil shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.0% of Suncor Energy shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Imperial Oil currently has a consensus target price of C$137.00, suggesting a potential downside of 17.41%. Suncor Energy has a consensus target price of C$93.13, suggesting a potential upside of 9.15%. Given Suncor Energy's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Suncor Energy is more favorable than Imperial Oil.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Imperial Oil
6 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.40
Suncor Energy
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

Suncor Energy has a net margin of 12.17% compared to Imperial Oil's net margin of 6.13%. Suncor Energy's return on equity of 14.01% beat Imperial Oil's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Imperial Oil6.13% 13.38% 9.78%
Suncor Energy 12.17%14.01%7.01%

In the previous week, Suncor Energy had 6 more articles in the media than Imperial Oil. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Suncor Energy and 0 mentions for Imperial Oil. Suncor Energy's average media sentiment score of 0.24 beat Imperial Oil's score of 0.00 indicating that Suncor Energy is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Imperial Oil Neutral
Suncor Energy Neutral

Imperial Oil has a beta of 0.430944, suggesting that its share price is 57% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Suncor Energy has a beta of 0.139686, suggesting that its share price is 86% less volatile than the broader market.

Imperial Oil pays an annual dividend of C$3.03 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.8%. Suncor Energy pays an annual dividend of C$2.34 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.7%. Imperial Oil pays out 51.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Suncor Energy pays out 44.5% 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. Suncor Energy is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Suncor Energy has higher revenue and earnings than Imperial Oil. Suncor Energy is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Imperial Oil, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Imperial OilC$45.40B1.77C$4.85BC$5.9028.12
Suncor EnergyC$54.47B1.85C$7.92BC$5.2616.22

Summary

Suncor Energy beats Imperial Oil on 13 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Suncor Energy compare to Cenovus Energy?

Cenovus Energy (TSE:CVE) and Suncor Energy (TSE:SU) are both large-cap energy companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, valuation, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, institutional ownership, earnings, dividends and profitability.

Cenovus Energy currently has a consensus price target of C$39.79, indicating a potential upside of 3.18%. Suncor Energy has a consensus price target of C$93.13, indicating a potential upside of 9.15%. Given Suncor Energy's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Suncor Energy is more favorable than Cenovus Energy.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Cenovus Energy
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Suncor Energy
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

Suncor Energy has higher revenue and earnings than Cenovus Energy. Cenovus Energy is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Suncor Energy, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Cenovus EnergyC$51.89B1.39C$3.69BC$2.5115.36
Suncor EnergyC$54.47B1.85C$7.92BC$5.2616.22

54.7% of Cenovus Energy shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 48.1% of Suncor Energy shares are held by institutional investors. 32.0% of Cenovus Energy shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.0% of Suncor Energy shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Cenovus Energy pays an annual dividend of C$0.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. Suncor Energy pays an annual dividend of C$2.34 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.7%. Cenovus Energy pays out 31.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Suncor Energy pays out 44.5% 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.

Suncor Energy has a net margin of 12.17% compared to Cenovus Energy's net margin of 9.52%. Cenovus Energy's return on equity of 15.23% beat Suncor Energy's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Cenovus Energy9.52% 15.23% 7.58%
Suncor Energy 12.17%14.01%7.01%

In the previous week, Suncor Energy had 4 more articles in the media than Cenovus Energy. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Suncor Energy and 2 mentions for Cenovus Energy. Suncor Energy's average media sentiment score of 0.24 beat Cenovus Energy's score of -0.16 indicating that Suncor Energy is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Cenovus Energy
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Suncor Energy
1 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Cenovus Energy has a beta of 0.154374, indicating that its share price is 85% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Suncor Energy has a beta of 0.139686, indicating that its share price is 86% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Suncor Energy beats Cenovus Energy on 10 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Suncor Energy compare to Ovintiv?

Ovintiv (TSE:OVV) and Suncor Energy (TSE:SU) are both large-cap energy companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, dividends, valuation, institutional ownership, earnings, media sentiment, profitability and risk.

Suncor Energy has a net margin of 12.17% compared to Ovintiv's net margin of 8.59%. Suncor Energy's return on equity of 14.01% beat Ovintiv's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Ovintiv8.59% 7.13% 8.59%
Suncor Energy 12.17%14.01%7.01%

In the previous week, Suncor Energy had 4 more articles in the media than Ovintiv. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Suncor Energy and 2 mentions for Ovintiv. Ovintiv's average media sentiment score of 0.30 beat Suncor Energy's score of 0.24 indicating that Ovintiv is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Ovintiv
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Suncor Energy
1 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Ovintiv presently has a consensus target price of C$70.00, indicating a potential downside of 11.25%. Suncor Energy has a consensus target price of C$93.13, indicating a potential upside of 9.15%. Given Suncor Energy's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Suncor Energy is more favorable than Ovintiv.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Ovintiv
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
6 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.30
Suncor Energy
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

Ovintiv has a beta of 0.435329, indicating that its share price is 56% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Suncor Energy has a beta of 0.139686, indicating that its share price is 86% less volatile than the broader market.

Suncor Energy has higher revenue and earnings than Ovintiv. Suncor Energy is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Ovintiv, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
OvintivC$9.06B2.45C$1.39BC$3.0425.94
Suncor EnergyC$54.47B1.85C$7.92BC$5.2616.22

Ovintiv pays an annual dividend of C$1.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.5%. Suncor Energy pays an annual dividend of C$2.34 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.7%. Ovintiv pays out 39.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Suncor Energy pays out 44.5% 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.

62.9% of Ovintiv shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 48.1% of Suncor Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.5% of Ovintiv shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.0% of Suncor Energy shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Ovintiv beats Suncor Energy on 10 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Suncor Energy compare to ARC Resources?

Suncor Energy (TSE:SU) and ARC Resources (TSE:ARX) are both large-cap energy companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, institutional ownership, risk, valuation, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, dividends and earnings.

In the previous week, Suncor Energy had 5 more articles in the media than ARC Resources. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Suncor Energy and 1 mentions for ARC Resources. Suncor Energy's average media sentiment score of 0.24 beat ARC Resources' score of 0.00 indicating that Suncor Energy is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Suncor Energy
1 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
ARC Resources
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

ARC Resources has a net margin of 22.18% compared to Suncor Energy's net margin of 12.17%. ARC Resources' return on equity of 17.43% beat Suncor Energy's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Suncor Energy12.17% 14.01% 7.01%
ARC Resources 22.18%17.43%7.88%

Suncor Energy has higher revenue and earnings than ARC Resources. ARC Resources is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Suncor Energy, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Suncor EnergyC$54.47B1.85C$7.92BC$5.2616.22
ARC ResourcesC$6.93B2.59C$1.11BC$2.5312.53

Suncor Energy currently has a consensus target price of C$93.13, suggesting a potential upside of 9.15%. ARC Resources has a consensus target price of C$29.98, suggesting a potential downside of 5.42%. Given Suncor Energy's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe Suncor Energy is more favorable than ARC Resources.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Suncor Energy
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67
ARC Resources
1 Sell rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.31

48.1% of Suncor Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 48.8% of ARC Resources shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.0% of Suncor Energy shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.4% of ARC Resources shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Suncor Energy has a beta of 0.139686, meaning that its stock price is 86% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, ARC Resources has a beta of -0.344271, meaning that its stock price is 134% less volatile than the broader market.

Suncor Energy pays an annual dividend of C$2.34 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.7%. ARC Resources pays an annual dividend of C$0.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.5%. Suncor Energy pays out 44.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. ARC Resources pays out 31.6% 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.

Summary

Suncor Energy beats ARC Resources on 11 of the 19 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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SU vs. The Competition

MetricSuncor EnergyOil & Gas Integrated IndustryEnergy SectorTSE Exchange
Market CapC$100.74BC$64.30BC$10.04BC$12.00B
Dividend Yield2.76%5.27%10.42%6.20%
P/E Ratio16.2211.6019.9836.57
Price / Sales1.854,372.05729.9810.16
Price / Cash11.775.7037.1882.29
Price / Book2.221.674.244.37
Net IncomeC$7.92BC$231.25BC$4.23BC$299.09M
7 Day Performance-5.59%-1.99%-2.94%-3.58%
1 Month Performance-2.58%-1.66%-1.22%-2.35%
1 Year Performance68.55%33.08%42.26%41.13%

Suncor Energy Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
SU
Suncor Energy
3.4705 of 5 stars
C$85.32
-3.2%
C$93.13
+9.1%
+75.0%C$100.74BC$54.47B16.2216,600
CNQ
Canadian Natural Resources
3.3564 of 5 stars
C$63.62
+1.5%
C$63.73
+0.2%
+49.5%C$132.69BC$44.17B12.3310,272
IMO
Imperial Oil
1.4342 of 5 stars
C$167.16
+2.2%
C$137.00
-18.0%
+69.8%C$80.84BC$45.40B28.335,300
CVE
Cenovus Energy
3.3864 of 5 stars
C$39.03
+2.5%
C$39.79
+1.9%
+116.2%C$72.78BC$51.89B15.556,000
OVV
Ovintiv
1.9043 of 5 stars
C$80.38
+4.1%
C$70.00
-12.9%
+54.5%C$22.59BC$9.06B26.441,740

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