Vermilion Energy (VET) Competitors

C$17.27 +0.09 (+0.52%)

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VET vs. HSE, VRN, BTE, SSL, and POU

Should you buy Vermilion Energy stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Vermilion 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 Vermilion Energy include Husky Energy Inc. (HSE.TO) (HSE), Veren (VRN), Baytex Energy (BTE), Sandstorm Gold (SSL), and Paramount Resources (POU). These companies are all part of the "petroleum and natural gas" industry.

How does Vermilion Energy compare to Husky Energy Inc. (HSE.TO)?

Vermilion Energy (TSE:VET) and Husky Energy Inc. (HSE.TO) (TSE:HSE) are both mid-cap petroleum and natural gas companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, risk, analyst recommendations, valuation, institutional ownership, profitability, earnings and dividends.

In the previous week, Vermilion Energy had 5 more articles in the media than Husky Energy Inc. (HSE.TO). MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Vermilion Energy and 0 mentions for Husky Energy Inc. (HSE.TO). Vermilion Energy's average media sentiment score of 0.46 beat Husky Energy Inc. (HSE.TO)'s score of 0.00 indicating that Vermilion Energy is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Vermilion Energy	Neutral
Husky Energy Inc. (HSE.TO)	Neutral

Vermilion Energy has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Husky Energy Inc. (HSE.TO). Vermilion Energy is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Husky Energy Inc. (HSE.TO), 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
Vermilion Energy	C$1.92B	1.38	-C$822.19M	-C$5.30	N/A
Husky Energy Inc. (HSE.TO)	C$14.69B	0.00	-C$11.47B	-C$11.41	N/A

Husky Energy Inc. (HSE.TO) has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Vermilion Energy's net margin of -44.92%. Husky Energy Inc. (HSE.TO)'s return on equity of 0.00% beat Vermilion Energy's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Vermilion Energy	-44.92%	-33.68%	-5.53%
Husky Energy Inc. (HSE.TO)	N/A	N/A	N/A

Vermilion Energy presently has a consensus price target of C$19.00, suggesting a potential upside of 10.02%. Given Vermilion Energy's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Vermilion Energy is more favorable than Husky Energy Inc. (HSE.TO).

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Vermilion Energy	0 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.29
Husky Energy Inc. (HSE.TO)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0.00

27.9% of Vermilion Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.2% of Vermilion Energy shares are owned 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.

Vermilion Energy pays an annual dividend of C$0.53 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.0%. Husky Energy Inc. (HSE.TO) pays an annual dividend of C$0.28 per share. Vermilion Energy pays out -9.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Husky Energy Inc. (HSE.TO) pays out -2.4% 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. Vermilion Energy is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Summary

Vermilion Energy beats Husky Energy Inc. (HSE.TO) on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Vermilion Energy compare to Veren?

Vermilion Energy (TSE:VET) and Veren (TSE:VRN) are both mid-cap petroleum and natural gas companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, profitability, earnings, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, institutional ownership, dividends and valuation.

Vermilion Energy currently has a consensus price target of C$19.00, suggesting a potential upside of 10.02%. Given Vermilion Energy's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Vermilion Energy is more favorable than Veren.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Vermilion Energy	0 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.29
Veren	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0.00

Veren has higher revenue and earnings than Vermilion Energy. Vermilion Energy is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Veren, 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
Vermilion Energy	C$1.92B	1.38	-C$822.19M	-C$5.30	N/A
Veren	C$3.83B	0.00	C$1.07B	C$1.76	N/A

27.9% of Vermilion Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.2% of Vermilion Energy shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Vermilion Energy had 5 more articles in the media than Veren. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Vermilion Energy and 0 mentions for Veren. Vermilion Energy's average media sentiment score of 0.46 beat Veren's score of 0.00 indicating that Vermilion Energy is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Vermilion Energy	Neutral
Veren	Neutral

Veren has a net margin of 6.19% compared to Vermilion Energy's net margin of -44.92%. Veren's return on equity of 4.01% beat Vermilion Energy's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Vermilion Energy	-44.92%	-33.68%	-5.53%
Veren	6.19%	4.01%	N/A

Summary

Vermilion Energy and Veren tied by winning 7 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Vermilion Energy compare to Baytex Energy?

Vermilion Energy (TSE:VET) and Baytex Energy (TSE:BTE) are both mid-cap energy companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, valuation, analyst recommendations, earnings, media sentiment, institutional ownership, risk and dividends.

27.9% of Vermilion Energy shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 21.4% of Baytex Energy shares are held by institutional investors. 0.2% of Vermilion Energy shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.8% of Baytex Energy shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Vermilion Energy has a net margin of -44.92% compared to Baytex Energy's net margin of -83.88%. Baytex Energy's return on equity of -23.15% beat Vermilion Energy's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Vermilion Energy	-44.92%	-33.68%	-5.53%
Baytex Energy	-83.88%	-23.15%	-0.08%

Vermilion Energy has a beta of 0.527266, meaning that its share price is 47% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Baytex Energy has a beta of 0.576663, meaning that its share price is 42% less volatile than the broader market.

Vermilion Energy currently has a consensus price target of C$19.00, suggesting a potential upside of 10.02%. Baytex Energy has a consensus price target of C$7.00, suggesting a potential upside of 2.94%. Given Vermilion Energy's higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Vermilion Energy is more favorable than Baytex Energy.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Vermilion Energy	0 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.29
Baytex Energy	0 Sell rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.45

Vermilion Energy pays an annual dividend of C$0.53 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.0%. Baytex Energy pays an annual dividend of C$0.07 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.0%. Vermilion Energy pays out -9.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Baytex Energy pays out -7.0% 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. Vermilion Energy is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Baytex Energy has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Vermilion Energy. Baytex Energy is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Vermilion 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
Vermilion Energy	C$1.92B	1.38	-C$822.19M	-C$5.30	N/A
Baytex Energy	C$1.68B	2.92	-C$347.90M	-C$0.96	N/A

In the previous week, Baytex Energy had 11 more articles in the media than Vermilion Energy. MarketBeat recorded 16 mentions for Baytex Energy and 5 mentions for Vermilion Energy. Baytex Energy's average media sentiment score of 0.86 beat Vermilion Energy's score of 0.46 indicating that Baytex Energy is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Vermilion Energy	2 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Baytex Energy	2 Very Positive mention(s)	8 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Summary

Baytex Energy beats Vermilion Energy on 11 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Vermilion Energy compare to Sandstorm Gold?

Vermilion Energy (TSE:VET) and Sandstorm Gold (TSE:SSL) are both mid-cap petroleum and natural gas companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, dividends, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, earnings, institutional ownership, risk and valuation.

In the previous week, Vermilion Energy had 5 more articles in the media than Sandstorm Gold. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Vermilion Energy and 0 mentions for Sandstorm Gold. Vermilion Energy's average media sentiment score of 0.46 beat Sandstorm Gold's score of 0.00 indicating that Vermilion Energy is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Vermilion Energy	Neutral
Sandstorm Gold	Neutral

Vermilion Energy has a beta of 0.527266, meaning that its share price is 47% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Sandstorm Gold has a beta of 0.699414, meaning that its share price is 30% less volatile than the broader market.

Vermilion Energy pays an annual dividend of C$0.53 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.0%. Sandstorm Gold pays an annual dividend of C$0.06 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.4%. Vermilion Energy pays out -9.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Sandstorm Gold pays out 47.6% 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. Vermilion Energy is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Sandstorm Gold has a net margin of 19.49% compared to Vermilion Energy's net margin of -44.92%. Sandstorm Gold's return on equity of 2.04% beat Vermilion Energy's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Vermilion Energy	-44.92%	-33.68%	-5.53%
Sandstorm Gold	19.49%	2.04%	1.95%

27.9% of Vermilion Energy shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 35.8% of Sandstorm Gold shares are held by institutional investors. 0.2% of Vermilion Energy shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.2% of Sandstorm Gold shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Vermilion Energy currently has a consensus target price of C$19.00, suggesting a potential upside of 10.02%. Sandstorm Gold has a consensus target price of C$19.17, suggesting a potential upside of 18.68%. Given Sandstorm Gold's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Sandstorm Gold is more favorable than Vermilion Energy.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Vermilion Energy	0 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.29
Sandstorm Gold	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.50

Sandstorm Gold has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Vermilion Energy. Vermilion Energy is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Sandstorm Gold, 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
Vermilion Energy	C$1.92B	1.38	-C$822.19M	-C$5.30	N/A
Sandstorm Gold	C$193.59M	24.46	C$22.24M	C$0.12	134.58

Summary

Sandstorm Gold beats Vermilion Energy on 11 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Vermilion Energy compare to Paramount Resources?

Paramount Resources (TSE:POU) and Vermilion Energy (TSE:VET) are both mid-cap energy companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, valuation, profitability, risk, media sentiment, dividends and earnings.

Paramount Resources has a net margin of 5.90% compared to Vermilion Energy's net margin of -44.92%. Paramount Resources' return on equity of 1.96% beat Vermilion Energy's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Paramount Resources	5.90%	1.96%	5.97%
Vermilion Energy	-44.92%	-33.68%	-5.53%

Paramount Resources has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Vermilion Energy. Vermilion Energy is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Paramount Resources, 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
Paramount Resources	C$1.02B	4.47	C$366.00M	C$8.78	3.57
Vermilion Energy	C$1.92B	1.38	-C$822.19M	-C$5.30	N/A

Paramount Resources has a beta of -0.027088, indicating that its stock price is 103% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Vermilion Energy has a beta of 0.527266, indicating that its stock price is 47% less volatile than the broader market.

Paramount Resources presently has a consensus target price of C$32.94, indicating a potential upside of 5.12%. Vermilion Energy has a consensus target price of C$19.00, indicating a potential upside of 10.02%. Given Vermilion Energy's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Vermilion Energy is more favorable than Paramount Resources.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Paramount Resources	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.71
Vermilion Energy	0 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.29

9.5% of Paramount Resources shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 27.9% of Vermilion Energy shares are held by institutional investors. 45.4% of Paramount Resources shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of Vermilion Energy shares are held by company 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.

Paramount Resources pays an annual dividend of C$0.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.9%. Vermilion Energy pays an annual dividend of C$0.53 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.0%. Paramount Resources pays out 6.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Vermilion Energy pays out -9.9% 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. Vermilion Energy is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

In the previous week, Paramount Resources had 5 more articles in the media than Vermilion Energy. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for Paramount Resources and 5 mentions for Vermilion Energy. Paramount Resources' average media sentiment score of 0.85 beat Vermilion Energy's score of 0.46 indicating that Paramount Resources is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Paramount Resources	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Vermilion Energy	2 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Summary

Paramount Resources beats Vermilion Energy on 12 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Metric	Vermilion Energy	Oil & Gas E&P Industry	Energy Sector	TSE Exchange
Market Cap	C$2.65B	C$2.12B	C$10.51B	C$12.00B
Dividend Yield	3.22%	7.60%	10.22%	6.23%
P/E Ratio	-3.26	32.37	20.28	37.27
Price / Sales	1.38	3,537.17	1,021.38	11.89
Price / Cash	485.63	85.54	37.95	82.42
Price / Book	1.29	3.62	4.42	4.62
Net Income	-C$822.19M	C$82.07M	C$4.24B	C$299.62M
7 Day Performance	6.87%	1.16%	1.86%	0.30%
1 Month Performance	2.49%	5.01%	4.55%	1.39%
1 Year Performance	82.56%	61.24%	53.81%	57.83%

Vermilion Energy Competitors List

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
VET Vermilion Energy	1.6567 of 5 stars	C$17.27 +0.5%	C$19.00 +10.0%	+74.6%	C$2.65B	C$1.92B	N/A	720	News Coverage
HSE Husky Energy Inc. (HSE.TO)	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	C$6.79B	C$14.69B	N/A	4,802
VRN Veren	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	C$5.60B	C$3.83B	5.20	777
BTE Baytex Energy	2.7657 of 5 stars	C$6.57 -0.8%	C$7.00 +6.5%	+167.7%	C$4.84B	C$1.68B	N/A	220
SSL Sandstorm Gold	1.1044 of 5 stars	C$16.15 -2.1%	C$19.17 +18.7%	+43.4%	C$4.73B	C$193.59M	134.58	28,600	Gap Down

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VET vs. HSE, VRN, BTE, SSL, and POU

How does Vermilion Energy compare to Husky Energy Inc. (HSE.TO)?

Does the media refer more to VET or HSE?

Which has higher earnings and valuation, VET or HSE?

Is VET or HSE more profitable?

Do analysts prefer VET or HSE?

Do insiders and institutionals hold more shares of VET or HSE?

Is VET or HSE a better dividend stock?

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How does Vermilion Energy compare to Veren?

Do analysts recommend VET or VRN?

Which has preferable earnings & valuation, VET or VRN?

Do institutionals & insiders hold more shares of VET or VRN?

Does the media refer more to VET or VRN?

Is VET or VRN more profitable?

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How does Vermilion Energy compare to Baytex Energy?

Do institutionals & insiders believe in VET or BTE?

Is VET or BTE more profitable?

Which has more risk and volatility, VET or BTE?

Do analysts recommend VET or BTE?

Is VET or BTE a better dividend stock?

Which has higher earnings and valuation, VET or BTE?

Does the media refer more to VET or BTE?

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How does Vermilion Energy compare to Sandstorm Gold?

Does the media prefer VET or SSL?

Which has more volatility and risk, VET or SSL?

Is VET or SSL a better dividend stock?

Is VET or SSL more profitable?

Do institutionals and insiders believe in VET or SSL?

Do analysts recommend VET or SSL?

Which has stronger earnings & valuation, VET or SSL?

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How does Vermilion Energy compare to Paramount Resources?

Is POU or VET more profitable?

Which has stronger valuation & earnings, POU or VET?

Which has more volatility & risk, POU or VET?

Do analysts rate POU or VET?

Do institutionals & insiders hold more shares of POU or VET?

Is POU or VET a better dividend stock?

Does the media prefer POU or VET?

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