Analyzing TXNM Energy (NYSE:TXNM) & Environmental Power (OTCMKTS:EPGRQ)

Environmental Power (OTCMKTS:EPGRQ) and TXNM Energy (NYSE:TXNM) are both energy companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, dividends, risk and profitability.

Profitability

This table compares Environmental Power and TXNM Energy’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Environmental Power	N/A	N/A	N/A
TXNM Energy	8.67%	7.20%	1.84%

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current ratings and price targets for Environmental Power and TXNM Energy, as reported by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Environmental Power	0	0	0	0	0.00
TXNM Energy	0	6	1	0	2.14

TXNM Energy has a consensus target price of $59.30, suggesting a potential upside of 0.48%. Given TXNM Energy’s stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe TXNM Energy is more favorable than Environmental Power.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

91.7% of TXNM Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. 18.8% of Environmental Power shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.3% of TXNM Energy shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Environmental Power and TXNM Energy”s revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Environmental Power	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
TXNM Energy	$1.97 billion	3.26	$242.68 million	$1.71	34.51

TXNM Energy has higher revenue and earnings than Environmental Power.

Summary

TXNM Energy beats Environmental Power on 8 of the 9 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Environmental Power

Environmental Power Corporation engages in the development, ownership, and operation of renewable energy production facilities in the United States. The company develops renewable energy facilities for the production and commercial application of methane-rich biogas produced from animal, food industry, and other organic wastes. The biogas could be sold to end-users or used to produce pipeline-grade methane, which is referred as renewable natural gas, liquefied natural gas, compressed natural gas, and renewable electrical energy or thermal energy, as well as to produce other useful by-products. Environmental Power Corporation operates three single digester facilities in Wisconsin. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Tarrytown, New York.

About TXNM Energy

TXNM Energy, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides electricity and electric services in the United States. It operates through Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM) and Texas-New Mexico Power Company (TNMP) segments. The PNM segment engages in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity. The segment owns and leases communications, office and other equipment, office space, vehicles, and real estate. It generates electricity using coal, natural gas and oil, and nuclear fuel and waste, as well as solar, wind, geothermal, and battery storage energy sources. The TNMP segment provides regulated transmission and distribution services. The segment also owns and leases vehicles, service facilities, and office locations throughout its service territory. The company serves residential, commercial, and industrial customers and end-users of electricity in New Mexico and Texas. The company was formerly known as PNM Resources, Inc and changed its name to TXNM Energy, Inc. in August 2024. TXNM Energy, Inc. was founded in 1882 and is based in Albuquerque, New Mexico.