Head to Head Analysis: Genie Energy (GNE) versus Its Rivals

Genie Energy (NYSE:GNE) is one of 105 publicly-traded companies in the “Electric Utilities” industry, but how does it compare to its rivals? We will compare Genie Energy to related companies based on the strength of its dividends, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, profitability, earnings, valuation and risk.

Profitability

This table compares Genie Energy and its rivals’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Genie Energy	5.05%	12.80%	7.82%
Genie Energy Competitors	13.95%	9.59%	3.17%

Dividends

Genie Energy pays an annual dividend of $0.30 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.8%. Genie Energy pays out 37.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. As a group, “Electric Utilities” companies pay a dividend yield of 3.2% and pay out 64.9% of their earnings in the form of a dividend.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent ratings and recommmendations for Genie Energy and its rivals, as reported by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Genie Energy	0	2	0	0	2.00
Genie Energy Competitors	1426	6532	5509	145	2.32

As a group, “Electric Utilities” companies have a potential upside of 5.13%. Given Genie Energy’s rivals stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Genie Energy has less favorable growth aspects than its rivals.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

49.1% of Genie Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 60.0% of shares of all “Electric Utilities” companies are owned by institutional investors. 18.5% of Genie Energy shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 6.2% of shares of all “Electric Utilities” companies are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Risk & Volatility

Genie Energy has a beta of 0.16, indicating that its share price is 84% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Genie Energy’s rivals have a beta of -2.21, indicating that their average share price is 321% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Genie Energy and its rivals revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Net Income	Price/Earnings Ratio
Genie Energy	$501.97 million	$24.01 million	20.37
Genie Energy Competitors	$14.17 billion	$1.54 billion	20.37

Genie Energy’s rivals have higher revenue and earnings than Genie Energy. Genie Energy is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than its rivals, indicating that it is currently more affordable than other companies in its industry.

Summary

Genie Energy rivals beat Genie Energy on 10 of the 15 factors compared.

Genie Energy Company Profile

Genie Energy Ltd., through its subsidiaries, engages in the supply of electricity and natural gas to residential and small business customers in the United States and internationally. It operates in two segments, GRE and Genie Renewables. The company also develops, constructs, and operates solar energy projects for commercial and industrial customers, as well as its own portfolio; provides energy brokerage and advisory services; markets community solar energy solutions; and manufactures and distributes solar panel, as well as engages in solar installation design and project management activities. Genie Energy Ltd. was incorporated in 2011 and is headquartered in Newark, New Jersey.