Western Energy Services (WRG) Competitors

C$2.96 -0.02 (-0.67%)

As of 05/25/2026 01:49 PM Eastern

WRG vs. CET, AKT.A, XDC, SDI, and QI

Should you buy Western Energy Services stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Western Energy Services 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 Western Energy Services include Cathedral Energy Services (CET), AKITA Drilling (AKT.A), Xtreme Drilling (XDC), Stampede Drilling (SDI), and Q Investments (QI). These companies are all part of the "oil & gas drilling" industry.

How does Western Energy Services compare to Cathedral Energy Services?

Cathedral Energy Services (TSE:CET) and Western Energy Services (TSE:WRG) are both small-cap energy companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, earnings, risk, analyst recommendations, valuation, institutional ownership, profitability and media sentiment.

In the previous week, Cathedral Energy Services' average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Western Energy Services'average media sentiment score.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Cathedral Energy Services	Neutral
Western Energy Services	Neutral

Cathedral Energy Services has a beta of 2.64, indicating that its stock price is 164% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Western Energy Services has a beta of 0.006567, indicating that its stock price is 99% less volatile than the broader market.

Cathedral Energy Services has higher revenue and earnings than Western Energy Services. Western Energy Services is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Cathedral Energy Services, 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
Cathedral Energy Services	C$577.31M	0.00	C$21.42M	C$0.08	N/A
Western Energy Services	C$203.75M	0.49	-C$7.47M	-C$0.78	N/A

Western Energy Services has a consensus price target of C$2.50, suggesting a potential downside of 15.54%. Given Cathedral Energy Services' higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Cathedral Energy Services is more favorable than Western Energy Services.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Cathedral Energy Services	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0.00
Western Energy Services	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00

Cathedral Energy Services has a net margin of 3.71% compared to Western Energy Services' net margin of -3.45%. Cathedral Energy Services' return on equity of 12.31% beat Western Energy Services' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Cathedral Energy Services	3.71%	12.31%	8.07%
Western Energy Services	-3.45%	-2.40%	0.18%

14.1% of Cathedral Energy Services shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.5% of Western Energy Services shares are held by institutional investors. 21.6% of Cathedral Energy Services shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 32.7% of Western Energy Services 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.

Summary

Cathedral Energy Services beats Western Energy Services on 10 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Western Energy Services compare to AKITA Drilling?

Western Energy Services (TSE:WRG) and AKITA Drilling (TSE:AKT.A) are both small-cap energy companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, profitability, earnings, valuation, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, dividends and risk.

Western Energy Services currently has a consensus target price of C$2.50, suggesting a potential downside of 15.54%. AKITA Drilling has a consensus target price of C$2.25, suggesting a potential downside of 49.78%. Given Western Energy Services' higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Western Energy Services is more favorable than AKITA Drilling.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Western Energy Services	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00
AKITA Drilling	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00

Western Energy Services has a beta of 0.006567, meaning that its share price is 99% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, AKITA Drilling has a beta of 0.034746, meaning that its share price is 97% less volatile than the broader market.

AKITA Drilling has a net margin of 2.60% compared to Western Energy Services' net margin of -3.45%. AKITA Drilling's return on equity of 3.12% beat Western Energy Services' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Western Energy Services	-3.45%	-2.40%	0.18%
AKITA Drilling	2.60%	3.12%	-0.11%

In the previous week, Western Energy Services' average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled AKITA Drilling'saverage media sentiment score.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Western Energy Services	Neutral
AKITA Drilling	Neutral

0.5% of Western Energy Services shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 22.3% of AKITA Drilling shares are owned by institutional investors. 32.7% of Western Energy Services shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 17.6% of AKITA Drilling shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

AKITA Drilling has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Western Energy Services. Western Energy Services is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than AKITA Drilling, 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
Western Energy Services	C$203.75M	0.49	-C$7.47M	-C$0.78	N/A
AKITA Drilling	C$191.31M	0.90	C$4.87M	C$0.07	64.00

Summary

AKITA Drilling beats Western Energy Services on 8 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Western Energy Services compare to Xtreme Drilling?

Western Energy Services (TSE:WRG) and Xtreme Drilling (TSE:XDC) are both small-cap energy companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, media sentiment, earnings, risk, profitability, dividends, valuation and analyst recommendations.

Western Energy Services has higher revenue and earnings than Xtreme Drilling. Western Energy Services is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Xtreme Drilling, 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
Western Energy Services	C$203.75M	0.49	-C$7.47M	-C$0.78	N/A
Xtreme Drilling	C$79.18M	0.00	-C$65.39M	-C$0.87	N/A

Western Energy Services currently has a consensus price target of C$2.50, indicating a potential downside of 15.54%. Given Xtreme Drilling's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Xtreme Drilling is more favorable than Western Energy Services.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Western Energy Services	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00
Xtreme Drilling	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0.00

Xtreme Drilling has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Western Energy Services' net margin of -3.45%. Xtreme Drilling's return on equity of 0.00% beat Western Energy Services' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Western Energy Services	-3.45%	-2.40%	0.18%
Xtreme Drilling	N/A	N/A	N/A

In the previous week, Western Energy Services' average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Xtreme Drilling'saverage media sentiment score.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Western Energy Services	Neutral
Xtreme Drilling	Neutral

0.5% of Western Energy Services shares are owned by institutional investors. 32.7% of Western Energy Services shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Western Energy Services beats Xtreme Drilling on 7 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Western Energy Services compare to Stampede Drilling?

Stampede Drilling (CVE:SDI) and Western Energy Services (TSE:WRG) are both small-cap energy companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, earnings, institutional ownership, dividends, valuation and risk.

Stampede Drilling has a net margin of 5.54% compared to Western Energy Services' net margin of -3.45%. Stampede Drilling's return on equity of 4.60% beat Western Energy Services' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Stampede Drilling	5.54%	4.60%	6.20%
Western Energy Services	-3.45%	-2.40%	0.18%

In the previous week, Stampede Drilling had 1 more articles in the media than Western Energy Services. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Stampede Drilling and 0 mentions for Western Energy Services. Stampede Drilling's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Western Energy Services'average media sentiment score.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Stampede Drilling	Neutral
Western Energy Services	Neutral

Stampede Drilling has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Western Energy Services. Western Energy Services is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Stampede Drilling, 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
Stampede Drilling	C$71.40M	0.59	C$7.53M	C$0.02	10.75
Western Energy Services	C$203.75M	0.49	-C$7.47M	-C$0.78	N/A

Western Energy Services has a consensus target price of C$2.50, indicating a potential downside of 15.54%. Given Western Energy Services' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Western Energy Services is more favorable than Stampede Drilling.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Stampede Drilling	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0.00
Western Energy Services	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00

Stampede Drilling has a beta of 0.256271, suggesting that its share price is 74% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Western Energy Services has a beta of 0.006567, suggesting that its share price is 99% less volatile than the broader market.

18.2% of Stampede Drilling shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.5% of Western Energy Services shares are owned by institutional investors. 5.2% of Stampede Drilling shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 32.7% of Western Energy Services shares are owned 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.

Summary

Stampede Drilling beats Western Energy Services on 10 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Western Energy Services compare to Q Investments?

Western Energy Services (TSE:WRG) and Q Investments (CVE:QI) are both small-cap energy companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, profitability, dividends, institutional ownership, valuation, analyst recommendations, earnings and media sentiment.

Q Investments has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Western Energy Services' net margin of -3.45%. Q Investments' return on equity of 0.00% beat Western Energy Services' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Western Energy Services	-3.45%	-2.40%	0.18%
Q Investments	N/A	N/A	N/A

In the previous week, Western Energy Services' average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Q Investments'average media sentiment score.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Western Energy Services	Neutral
Q Investments	Neutral

0.5% of Western Energy Services shares are owned by institutional investors. 32.7% of Western Energy Services shares are owned 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.

Western Energy Services has higher revenue and earnings than Q Investments. Western Energy Services is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Q Investments, 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
Western Energy Services	C$203.75M	0.49	-C$7.47M	-C$0.78	N/A
Q Investments	-C$570.77K	-46.80	-C$16.39M	-C$0.18	N/A

Western Energy Services presently has a consensus target price of C$2.50, suggesting a potential downside of 15.54%. Given Western Energy Services' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe Western Energy Services is more favorable than Q Investments.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Western Energy Services	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00
Q Investments	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0.00

Summary

Western Energy Services beats Q Investments on 8 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

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New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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.

WRG vs. The Competition

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Metric	Western Energy Services	Oil & Gas Drilling Industry	Energy Sector	TSE Exchange
Market Cap	C$100.20M	C$467.84M	C$10.59B	C$12.16B
Dividend Yield	8.70%	14.02%	10.23%	6.20%
P/E Ratio	-3.79	12.63	21.11	37.64
Price / Sales	0.49	0.68	1,036.93	11.68
Price / Cash	8.79	29.07	38.74	82.29
Price / Book	0.34	1.87	4.66	4.50
Net Income	-C$7.47M	C$58.98M	C$4.24B	C$299.09M
7 Day Performance	-1.33%	-3.36%	-0.43%	2.48%
1 Month Performance	-5.73%	3.30%	2.28%	1.47%
1 Year Performance	35.78%	78.58%	54.02%	53.55%

Western Energy Services 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)
WRG Western Energy Services	N/A	C$2.96 -0.7%	C$2.50 -15.5%	N/A	C$100.20M	C$203.75M	N/A	675
CET Cathedral Energy Services	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	C$216.31M	C$577.31M	11.25	6
AKT.A AKITA Drilling	N/A	C$4.87 +8.2%	C$2.25 -53.8%	+127.4%	C$187.11M	C$191.31M	69.57	1,068	Gap Down
XDC Xtreme Drilling	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	C$142.47M	C$79.18M	N/A	N/A	Gap Down
SDI Stampede Drilling	N/A	C$0.22 flat	N/A	+48.3%	C$43.16M	C$71.40M	11.00	328	Gap Down High Trading Volume

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Western Energy Services (WRG) Competitors

WRG vs. CET, AKT.A, XDC, SDI, and QI

How does Western Energy Services compare to Cathedral Energy Services?

Does the media favor CET or WRG?

Which has more volatility and risk, CET or WRG?

Which has better valuation & earnings, CET or WRG?

Do analysts prefer CET or WRG?

Is CET or WRG more profitable?

Do insiders and institutionals hold more shares of CET or WRG?

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How does Western Energy Services compare to AKITA Drilling?

Do analysts prefer WRG or AKT.A?

Which has more risk & volatility, WRG or AKT.A?

Is WRG or AKT.A more profitable?

Does the media prefer WRG or AKT.A?

Do insiders & institutionals hold more shares of WRG or AKT.A?

Which has stronger valuation and earnings, WRG or AKT.A?

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How does Western Energy Services compare to Xtreme Drilling?

Which has preferable valuation & earnings, WRG or XDC?

Do analysts prefer WRG or XDC?

Is WRG or XDC more profitable?

Does the media prefer WRG or XDC?

Do institutionals and insiders believe in WRG or XDC?

Summary

How does Western Energy Services compare to Stampede Drilling?

Is SDI or WRG more profitable?

Does the media favor SDI or WRG?

Which has higher valuation & earnings, SDI or WRG?

Do analysts recommend SDI or WRG?

Which has more risk & volatility, SDI or WRG?

Do insiders and institutionals have more ownership in SDI or WRG?

Summary

How does Western Energy Services compare to Q Investments?

Is WRG or QI more profitable?

Does the media favor WRG or QI?

Do institutionals & insiders hold more shares of WRG or QI?

Which has better valuation and earnings, WRG or QI?

Do analysts recommend WRG or QI?

Summary

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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Western Energy Services Competitors List

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