RGC Resources (NASDAQ:RGCO – Get Free Report) and Italgas (OTCMKTS:ITGGF – Get Free Report) are both utilities companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, risk, valuation, profitability, institutional ownership, dividends and analyst recommendations.
Insider and Institutional Ownership
35.8% of RGC Resources shares are owned by institutional investors. 7.2% of RGC Resources 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.
Profitability
This table compares RGC Resources and Italgas’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| RGC Resources | 13.05% | 11.73% | 4.15% |
| Italgas | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Analyst Ratings
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| RGC Resources | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3.00 |
| Italgas | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2.75 |
Valuation & Earnings
This table compares RGC Resources and Italgas”s gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| RGC Resources | $95.33 million | 2.38 | $13.28 million | $1.34 | 16.24 |
| Italgas | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
RGC Resources has higher revenue and earnings than Italgas.
Summary
RGC Resources beats Italgas on 7 of the 8 factors compared between the two stocks.
About RGC Resources
RGC Resources, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates as an energy services company. It sells and distributes natural gas to residential, commercial, and industrial customers in Roanoke, Virginia, and the surrounding localities. The company also provides various unregulated services. It operates approximately 1,179 miles of transmission and distribution pipeline; and a liquefied natural gas storage facility, as well as owns and operates six metering stations. In addition, it produces biogas. RGC Resources, Inc. was founded in 1883 and is based in Roanoke, Virginia.
About Italgas
Italgas S.p.A., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the distribution of natural gas in Italy. It is involved in the transportation of gas to households, enterprises, etc. The company operated a distribution network of 81,309 kilometers. It also engages in metering activities; and distributes and sells water. Italgas S.p.A. was founded in 1837 and is based in Milan, Italy.
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