Riley Exploration Permian (NYSE:REPX – Get Free Report) and New Concept Energy (NYSE:GBR – Get Free Report) are both small-cap oils/energy companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, valuation, dividends, analyst recommendations, earnings, profitability and risk.
Institutional and Insider Ownership
58.9% of Riley Exploration Permian shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.9% of Riley Exploration Permian shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 2.1% of New Concept Energy shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.
Earnings & Valuation
This table compares Riley Exploration Permian and New Concept Energy”s revenue, earnings per share and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| Riley Exploration Permian | $375.05 million | 1.98 | $111.59 million | $5.64 | 6.12 |
| New Concept Energy | $150,000.00 | 41.38 | -$20,000.00 | ($0.03) | -40.33 |
Analyst Ratings
This is a breakdown of current recommendations for Riley Exploration Permian and New Concept Energy, as provided by MarketBeat.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| Riley Exploration Permian | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3.00 |
| New Concept Energy | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Riley Exploration Permian presently has a consensus price target of $47.00, suggesting a potential upside of 36.15%. Given Riley Exploration Permian’s stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe Riley Exploration Permian is more favorable than New Concept Energy.
Risk and Volatility
Riley Exploration Permian has a beta of 1.46, indicating that its stock price is 46% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, New Concept Energy has a beta of 0.33, indicating that its stock price is 67% less volatile than the S&P 500.
Profitability
This table compares Riley Exploration Permian and New Concept Energy’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| Riley Exploration Permian | 28.48% | 23.82% | 11.31% |
| New Concept Energy | -25.85% | -0.83% | -0.82% |
Summary
Riley Exploration Permian beats New Concept Energy on 12 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.
About Riley Exploration Permian
Riley Exploration Permian, Inc., an independent oil and natural gas company, engages in the acquisition, exploration, development, and production of oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids in Texas and New Mexico. The company's activities are primarily focused on the Northwest Shelf and Yeso trend of the Permian Basin. Its acreage is primarily located on contiguous blocks in Yoakum County, Texas; and Eddy County, New Mexico. Riley Exploration Permian, Inc. is headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
About New Concept Energy
New Concept Energy, Inc. engages in real estate rental business. The company owns approximately 190 acres of land located in Parkersburg West Virginia. It also provides advisory and management services for an independent oil and gas company. The company was formerly known as CabelTel International Corporation and changed its name to New Concept Energy, Inc. in May 2008. New Concept Energy, Inc. is based in Dallas, Texas.
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