Genesis Energy (NYSE:GEL – Get Free Report) is one of 1,051 public companies in the “Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels” industry, but how does it compare to its rivals? We will compare Genesis Energy to related businesses based on the strength of its valuation, analyst recommendations, earnings, risk, profitability, institutional ownership and dividends.
Insider and Institutional Ownership
66.8% of Genesis Energy shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 30.7% of shares of all “Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels” companies are held by institutional investors. 0.7% of Genesis Energy shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 15.5% of shares of all “Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels” companies are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.
Dividends
Genesis Energy pays an annual dividend of $0.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.3%. Genesis Energy pays out 421.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. As a group, “Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels” companies pay a dividend yield of 9.2% and pay out -133.8% of their earnings in the form of a dividend. Genesis Energy has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Genesis Energy lags its rivals as a dividend stock, given its lower dividend yield and higher payout ratio.
Volatility & Risk
Genesis Energy has a beta of 0.79, indicating that its share price is 21% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Genesis Energy’s rivals have a beta of -3.76, indicating that their average share price is 476% less volatile than the S&P 500.
Analyst Recommendations
This is a breakdown of recent recommendations and price targets for Genesis Energy and its rivals, as provided by MarketBeat.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| Genesis Energy | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2.67 |
| Genesis Energy Competitors | 5982 | 26999 | 40864 | 2423 | 2.52 |
Genesis Energy currently has a consensus target price of $17.50, suggesting a potential upside of 36.93%. As a group, “Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels” companies have a potential upside of 29.00%. Given Genesis Energy’s stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Genesis Energy is more favorable than its rivals.
Profitability
This table compares Genesis Energy and its rivals’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| Genesis Energy | 4.29% | 55.96% | 1.58% |
| Genesis Energy Competitors | -456.99% | 19.35% | 6.42% |
Valuation & Earnings
This table compares Genesis Energy and its rivals gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Net Income | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| Genesis Energy | $1.63 billion | -$440.40 million | 67.26 |
| Genesis Energy Competitors | $10.89 billion | $5.51 billion | -0.94 |
Genesis Energy’s rivals have higher revenue and earnings than Genesis Energy. Genesis Energy is trading at a higher price-to-earnings ratio than its rivals, indicating that it is currently more expensive than other companies in its industry.
Summary
Genesis Energy beats its rivals on 8 of the 15 factors compared.
About Genesis Energy
Genesis Energy, L.P. provides integrated suite of midstream services in crude oil and natural gas industry in the United States. It operates through Offshore Pipeline Transportation, Soda and Sulfur Services, Marine Transportation, and Onshore Facilities and Transportation segments. The Offshore Pipeline Transportation segment engages in offshore crude oil and natural gas pipeline transportation and handling operations, as well as deep water pipeline servicing. This segment also owns interests in offshore crude oil and natural gas pipeline systems, platforms, and related infrastructure. The Soda and Sulfur Services segment produces, markets, and sells soda ash; and provides sulfur removal services. This segment also owns and operates soda ash production facilities, underground trona ore mines and brine solution mining operations and related equipment, and logistics and other assets; and sells sodium hydrosulfide and caustic soda to industrial and commercial companies involved in the mining of base metals. The Marine Transportation segment offers waterborne transportation of petroleum and crude oil in North America. This segment owns a fleet of 91 barges and 42 push/tow boats. The Onshore Facilities and Transportation segment offers onshore facilities and transportation services to crude oil refineries and producers by purchasing, transporting, storing, blending, and marketing crude oil and refined products; and operates trucks, trailers, railcars, and terminals and tankage in various locations along the Gulf Coast. This segment also transports crude oil, as well as owns four onshore crude oil pipeline systems and four operational crude oil rail unloading facilities. The company was incorporated in 1996 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
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