W2 Energy (OTCMKTS:AEPT – Get Free Report) and TXNM Energy (NYSE:TXNM – Get Free Report) are both energy companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, valuation, analyst recommendations, dividends, earnings, institutional ownership and profitability.
Institutional & Insider Ownership
2.3% of W2 Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 91.7% of TXNM Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.1% of TXNM 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.
Profitability
This table compares W2 Energy and TXNM Energy’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| W2 Energy | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| TXNM Energy | 6.96% | 7.18% | 2.05% |
Analyst Ratings
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| W2 Energy | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| TXNM Energy | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 2.14 |
TXNM Energy has a consensus target price of $60.88, indicating a potential upside of 2.59%. Given TXNM Energy’s stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe TXNM Energy is more favorable than W2 Energy.
Earnings & Valuation
This table compares W2 Energy and TXNM Energy”s top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| W2 Energy | $23.81 million | 0.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| TXNM Energy | $2.17 billion | 3.03 | $151.89 million | $1.39 | 42.69 |
TXNM Energy has higher revenue and earnings than W2 Energy.
Volatility & Risk
W2 Energy has a beta of 0.14, suggesting that its stock price is 86% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, TXNM Energy has a beta of 0.16, suggesting that its stock price is 84% less volatile than the S&P 500.
Summary
TXNM Energy beats W2 Energy on 10 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.
About W2 Energy
American Environmental Partners, Inc., through its subsidiaries, sources, treats, and distributes reclaimed water in the United States. It engages in the designing, construction, and operation of regional water treatment facilities that serve industrial, energy, and government sectors. The company also focuses on drilling, operating, and partnership opportunities in the upstream oil and gas space. It also provides geotechnical services; educational marketing platforms of podcasts and videography; and construction, drilling, flowback, completions, and well-site services. The company was formerly known as American Energy Partners, Inc. and changed its name to American Environmental Partners, Inc. in October 2023. The company was incorporated in 1997 and is based in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania.
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.
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