Analyzing Sundance Energy (OTCMKTS:SNDEQ) & Magnolia Oil & Gas (NYSE:MGY)

Magnolia Oil & Gas (NYSE:MGY) and Sundance Energy (OTCMKTS:SNDEQ) are both oils/energy companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, earnings, risk, profitability, institutional ownership, dividends and valuation.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

94.7% of Magnolia Oil & Gas shares are held by institutional investors. 1.2% of Magnolia Oil & Gas shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of Sundance Energy shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Profitability

This table compares Magnolia Oil & Gas and Sundance Energy’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Magnolia Oil & Gas	28.88%	20.78%	14.19%
Sundance Energy	N/A	N/A	N/A

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Magnolia Oil & Gas and Sundance Energy”s revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Magnolia Oil & Gas	$1.31 billion	4.19	$388.30 million	$2.02	13.84
Sundance Energy	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Magnolia Oil & Gas has higher revenue and earnings than Sundance Energy.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current recommendations and price targets for Magnolia Oil & Gas and Sundance Energy, as provided by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Magnolia Oil & Gas	2	5	6	0	2.31
Sundance Energy	0	0	0	0	0.00

Magnolia Oil & Gas currently has a consensus target price of $27.67, indicating a potential downside of 1.01%. Given Magnolia Oil & Gas’ stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Magnolia Oil & Gas is more favorable than Sundance Energy.

Summary

Magnolia Oil & Gas beats Sundance Energy on 9 of the 9 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Magnolia Oil & Gas

Magnolia Oil & Gas Corporation, an independent oil and natural gas company, engages in the acquisition, development, exploration, and production of oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids reserves in the United States. Its properties are located primarily in Karnes County and the Giddings area in South Texas principally comprising the Eagle Ford Shale and the Austin Chalk formation. The company was incorporated in 2017 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

About Sundance Energy

Sundance Energy Inc. operates as an onshore independent oil and natural gas company in North America. The company explores for, develops, and produces oil and natural gas. It focuses on operations on its 41,000 net acres in the Eagle Ford, Live Oak, Atascosa, La Salle, and McMullen counties, South Texas. Sundance Energy, Inc. is headquartered in Denver, Colorado. On March 9, 2021, Sundance Energy Inc., along with its affiliates, filed a voluntary petition for reorganization under Chapter 11 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas.