Rubellite Energy (RBY) Competitors

Valeura Energy (TSE:VLE) and Rubellite Energy (TSE:RBY) are both small-cap energy companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, community ranking, institutional ownership, valuation, profitability, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, earnings and dividends.

Does the media prefer VLE or RBY?

In the previous week, Rubellite Energy had 1 more articles in the media than Valeura Energy. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Rubellite Energy and 0 mentions for Valeura Energy. Rubellite Energy's average media sentiment score of 1.77 beat Valeura Energy's score of 0.00 indicating that Rubellite Energy is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Valeura Energy	Neutral
Rubellite Energy	Very Positive

Which has preferable earnings and valuation, VLE or RBY?

Valeura Energy has higher revenue and earnings than Rubellite Energy. Rubellite Energy is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Valeura 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
Valeura Energy	C$564.59M	0.88	C$48.01M	C$0.49	9.45
Rubellite Energy	C$106.10M	1.33	C$21.68M	C$0.34	6.15

Is VLE or RBY more profitable?

Rubellite Energy has a net margin of 20.43% compared to Valeura Energy's net margin of 8.50%. Valeura Energy's return on equity of 17.48% beat Rubellite Energy's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Valeura Energy	8.50%	17.48%	12.90%
Rubellite Energy	20.43%	11.06%	8.78%

Do analysts rate VLE or RBY?

Valeura Energy currently has a consensus target price of C$10.75, suggesting a potential upside of 132.18%. Rubellite Energy has a consensus target price of C$3.62, suggesting a potential upside of 73.05%. Given Valeura Energy's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Valeura Energy is more favorable than Rubellite Energy.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Valeura Energy	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.50
Rubellite Energy	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.25

Which has more risk & volatility, VLE or RBY?

Valeura Energy has a beta of 0.81, indicating that its stock price is 19% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Rubellite Energy has a beta of 1.05, indicating that its stock price is 5% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Does the MarketBeat Community believe in VLE or RBY?

Valeura Energy received 138 more outperform votes than Rubellite Energy when rated by MarketBeat users. Likewise, 67.11% of users gave Valeura Energy an outperform vote while only 44.12% of users gave Rubellite Energy an outperform vote.

Company	Underperform	Outperform
Valeura Energy	Outperform Votes 153 67.11%	Underperform Votes 75 32.89%
Rubellite Energy	Outperform Votes 15 44.12%	Underperform Votes 19 55.88%

Do insiders & institutionals believe in VLE or RBY?

14.5% of Valeura Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.5% of Rubellite Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. 18.3% of Valeura Energy shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 34.8% of Rubellite Energy shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Valeura Energy beats Rubellite Energy on 11 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.