Analyzing Veren (NYSE:VRN) & Stratex Oil & Gas (OTCMKTS:STTX)

Veren (NYSE:VRN) and Stratex Oil & Gas (OTCMKTS:STTX) are both energy companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, analyst recommendations, valuation, risk, dividends, institutional ownership and profitability.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Veren and Stratex Oil & Gas”s revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Veren	$4.41 billion	0.84	$422.48 million	$0.32	18.88
Stratex Oil & Gas	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Veren has higher revenue and earnings than Stratex Oil & Gas.

Risk & Volatility

Veren has a beta of 0.93, suggesting that its share price is 7% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Stratex Oil & Gas has a beta of 0.2, suggesting that its share price is 80% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent ratings for Veren and Stratex Oil & Gas, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Veren	0	0	2	1	3.33
Stratex Oil & Gas	0	0	0	0	0.00

Veren presently has a consensus price target of $12.67, suggesting a potential upside of 109.71%. Given Veren’s stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Veren is more favorable than Stratex Oil & Gas.

Profitability

This table compares Veren and Stratex Oil & Gas’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Veren	26.93%	12.23%	6.80%
Stratex Oil & Gas	N/A	N/A	N/A

Institutional and Insider Ownership

49.4% of Veren shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.3% of Veren shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Veren beats Stratex Oil & Gas on 11 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Veren

Veren Inc. explores, develops, and produces oil and gas properties in Canada and the United States. The company focuses on crude oil, tight oil, natural gas liquids, shale gas, and natural gas reserves. Its properties are located in the provinces of Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia, and Manitoba; and the states of North Dakota. The company was formerly known as Crescent Point Energy Corp. and changed its name to Veren Inc. in May 2024. Veren Inc. was incorporated in 1994 and is headquartered in Calgary, Canada.

About Stratex Oil & Gas

Stratex Oil & Gas Holdings, Inc., an independent energy company, focuses on the acquisition, exploitation, and development of crude oil in Kansas and Texas, as well as non-operated working interests in North Dakota, Montana, Utah, Colorado, and Kansas. The company is also involved in the sale of oil and gas. The company was formerly known as Poway Muffler and Brake, Inc. and changed its name to Stratex Oil & Gas Holdings, Inc. in May 2012. Stratex Oil & Gas Holdings, Inc. is based in Salt Lake City, Utah.