Analyzing Gran Tierra Energy (NYSE:GTE) and PetroQuest Energy (OTCMKTS:PQUE)

Profitability

This table compares Gran Tierra Energy and PetroQuest Energy’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Gran Tierra Energy 7.17% 11.36% 3.28%
PetroQuest Energy -4.93% N/A -3.76%

Volatility and Risk

Gran Tierra Energy has a beta of 1.45, meaning that its stock price is 45% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, PetroQuest Energy has a beta of 1.56, meaning that its stock price is 56% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Gran Tierra Energy and PetroQuest Energy”s revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio
Gran Tierra Energy $621.85 million 0.29 -$6.29 million $0.16 31.13
PetroQuest Energy $108.29 million 0.00 -$6.63 million ($0.55) -0.04

Gran Tierra Energy has higher revenue and earnings than PetroQuest Energy. PetroQuest Energy is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Gran Tierra Energy, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

31.7% of Gran Tierra Energy shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 1.6% of PetroQuest Energy shares are held by institutional investors. 6.5% of Gran Tierra Energy shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 8.8% of PetroQuest Energy shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Gran Tierra Energy beats PetroQuest Energy on 9 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Gran Tierra Energy

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Gran Tierra Energy Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the exploration and production of oil and gas properties in Colombia and Ecuador. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Calgary, Canada.

About PetroQuest Energy

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PetroQuest Energy, Inc. operates as an independent oil and gas company in Texas and Louisiana. The company acquires, explores for, develops, and operates oil and gas properties. As of December 31, 2017, it had estimated proved reserves of 1.8 million barrels of oil; 19.4 billion cubic feet equivalent of natural gas liquids; and 125.4 billion cubic feet of natural gas. PetroQuest Energy, Inc. was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Lafayette, Louisiana.

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