Analyzing Hyperdynamics (OTCMKTS:HDYNQ) & Viper Energy (NASDAQ:VNOM)

Hyperdynamics (OTCMKTS:HDYNQGet Free Report) and Viper Energy (NASDAQ:VNOMGet Free Report) are both oils/energy companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, valuation, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, profitability, risk and earnings.

Volatility and Risk

Hyperdynamics has a beta of 2.51, suggesting that its share price is 151% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Viper Energy has a beta of 1.69, suggesting that its share price is 69% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

87.7% of Viper Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. 5.9% of Hyperdynamics shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of Viper Energy shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent ratings and target prices for Hyperdynamics and Viper Energy, as reported by MarketBeat.

Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Hyperdynamics 0 0 0 0 0.00
Viper Energy 0 0 12 0 3.00

Viper Energy has a consensus price target of $59.00, indicating a potential upside of 36.26%. Given Viper Energy’s stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Viper Energy is more favorable than Hyperdynamics.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Hyperdynamics and Viper Energy”s top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio
Hyperdynamics N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Viper Energy $859.75 million 10.73 $200.09 million $3.67 11.80

Viper Energy has higher revenue and earnings than Hyperdynamics.

Profitability

This table compares Hyperdynamics and Viper Energy’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Hyperdynamics N/A N/A N/A
Viper Energy 24.65% 6.72% 4.98%

Summary

Viper Energy beats Hyperdynamics on 8 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Hyperdynamics

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Hyperdynamics Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, operates as an independent oil and gas exploration company. It engages in the acquisition, exploration, and development of oil and natural gas properties in the Republic of Guinea, Northwest Africa. The company owns a 100% interest in a concession that covers an area of approximately 5,000 square miles in offshore Guinea. Hyperdynamics Corporation was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

About Viper Energy

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Viper Energy, Inc. engages in the acquisition of oil and natural gas properties. It owns, acquires, and exploits oil and natural gas properties in North America. The company was founded on February 27, 2014 and is headquartered in Midland, TX.

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