Suncor Energy (SU) Competitors

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

Does the media refer more to SU or BTE?

In the previous week, Suncor Energy had 12 more articles in the media than Baytex Energy. MarketBeat recorded 12 mentions for Suncor Energy and 0 mentions for Baytex Energy. Suncor Energy's average media sentiment score of 1.63 beat Baytex Energy's score of 0.00 indicating that Suncor Energy is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Suncor Energy	Very Positive
Baytex Energy	Neutral

Which has more risk and volatility, SU or BTE?

Suncor Energy has a beta of 0.8, suggesting that its stock price is 20% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Baytex Energy has a beta of 1.13, suggesting that its stock price is 13% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Is SU or BTE more profitable?

Suncor Energy has a net margin of 11.95% compared to Baytex Energy's net margin of 7.66%. Suncor Energy's return on equity of 14.90% beat Baytex Energy's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Suncor Energy	11.95%	14.90%	7.40%
Baytex Energy	7.66%	7.90%	4.16%

Do analysts rate SU or BTE?

Suncor Energy presently has a consensus target price of $67.00, suggesting a potential upside of 72.28%. Baytex Energy has a consensus target price of $5.50, suggesting a potential upside of 191.78%. Given Baytex Energy's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Baytex Energy is more favorable than Suncor Energy.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Suncor Energy	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.91
Baytex Energy	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00

Which has stronger earnings and valuation, SU or BTE?

Suncor Energy has higher revenue and earnings than Baytex Energy. Baytex 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.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Suncor Energy	$37.32B	1.27	$4.39B	$3.47	11.21
Baytex Energy	$3.07B	0.47	$172.67M	-$0.30	-6.28

Do insiders and institutionals have more ownership in SU or BTE?

67.4% of Suncor Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 46.2% of Baytex Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.0% of Suncor Energy shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.8% of Baytex Energy 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.

Is SU or BTE a better dividend stock?

Suncor Energy pays an annual dividend of $1.66 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.3%. Baytex Energy pays an annual dividend of $0.07 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.7%. Suncor Energy pays out 47.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Baytex Energy pays out -23.3% 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. Suncor Energy has increased its dividend for 4 consecutive years. Suncor Energy is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Summary

Suncor Energy beats Baytex Energy on 17 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.