Genel Energy (GENL) Competitors

Serica Energy (LON:SQZ) and Genel Energy (LON:GENL) are both small-cap energy companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, institutional ownership, risk, earnings, profitability, media sentiment, valuation and analyst recommendations.

Does the media refer more to SQZ or GENL?

In the previous week, Genel Energy had 1 more articles in the media than Serica Energy. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Genel Energy and 0 mentions for Serica Energy. Genel Energy's average media sentiment score of 1.39 beat Serica Energy's score of 0.00 indicating that Genel Energy is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Serica Energy	Neutral
Genel Energy	Positive

Do analysts rate SQZ or GENL?

Serica Energy currently has a consensus price target of GBX 200, indicating a potential upside of 22.25%. Genel Energy has a consensus price target of GBX 92, indicating a potential upside of 41.10%. Given Genel Energy's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Genel Energy is more favorable than Serica Energy.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Serica Energy	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00
Genel Energy	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00

Do institutionals and insiders believe in SQZ or GENL?

28.3% of Serica Energy shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 1.8% of Genel Energy shares are held by institutional investors. 37.7% of Serica Energy shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 68.1% of Genel Energy shares are held 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.

Which has more risk and volatility, SQZ or GENL?

Serica Energy has a beta of 0.44, suggesting that its stock price is 56% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Genel Energy has a beta of 1.13, suggesting that its stock price is 13% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Is SQZ or GENL a better dividend stock?

Serica Energy pays an annual dividend of GBX 23 per share and has a dividend yield of 14.1%. Genel Energy pays an annual dividend of GBX 15 per share and has a dividend yield of 23.0%. Serica Energy pays out -1,585.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Genel Energy pays out -245.9% 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.

Is SQZ or GENL more profitable?

Serica Energy has a net margin of -1.09% compared to Genel Energy's net margin of -58.24%. Serica Energy's return on equity of -1.09% beat Genel Energy's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Serica Energy	-1.09%	-1.09%	12.14%
Genel Energy	-58.24%	-5.17%	-0.66%

Which has preferable valuation and earnings, SQZ or GENL?

Serica Energy has higher revenue and earnings than Genel Energy. Serica Energy is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Genel 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
Serica Energy	£824.98M	0.98	-£9.03M	-£1.45	-112.75
Genel Energy	£45.31M	5.00	-£26.39M	-£6.10	-10.69

Summary

Serica Energy beats Genel Energy on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.