Naturgy Energy Group (OTCMKTS:GASNY) versus Tokyo Gas Co.,Ltd. (OTCMKTS:TKGSY) Critical Comparison

Naturgy Energy Group (OTCMKTS:GASNY) and Tokyo Gas Co.,Ltd. (OTCMKTS:TKGSY) are both utilities companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, analyst recommendations, earnings, profitability, institutional ownership, dividends and risk.

Dividends

Naturgy Energy Group pays an annual dividend of $0.25 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.0%. Tokyo Gas Co.,Ltd. pays an annual dividend of $0.19 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.9%. Naturgy Energy Group pays out 80.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Tokyo Gas Co.,Ltd. pays out 0.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

0.0% of Naturgy Energy Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.1% of Tokyo Gas Co.,Ltd. shares are held by institutional investors. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Profitability

This table compares Naturgy Energy Group and Tokyo Gas Co.,Ltd.’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Naturgy Energy Group	N/A	N/A	N/A
Tokyo Gas Co.,Ltd.	N/A	N/A	N/A

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Naturgy Energy Group and Tokyo Gas Co.,Ltd.”s gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Naturgy Energy Group	N/A	N/A	N/A	$0.31	19.97
Tokyo Gas Co.,Ltd.	N/A	N/A	N/A	$197.62	0.11

Tokyo Gas Co.,Ltd. is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Naturgy Energy Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current recommendations and price targets for Naturgy Energy Group and Tokyo Gas Co.,Ltd., as provided by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Naturgy Energy Group	0	0	1	1	3.50
Tokyo Gas Co.,Ltd.	0	0	0	0	0.00

Summary

Naturgy Energy Group beats Tokyo Gas Co.,Ltd. on 5 of the 8 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Naturgy Energy Group

Naturgy Energy Group, S.A., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the supply, liquefaction, regasification, transport, storage, distribution, and sale of natural gas. It operates through Distribution Networks and Energy Markets segments. The company engages in the regulated gas and electricity distribution; sale of liquefied natural gas and the maritime transport business; management conventional thermal generation facilities; and generation and sale of electricity through wind, mini-hydro, solar, and cogeneration sources, as well as provision of supply management services. It serves in Spain, Australia, the United States, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Mexico, Panama, the rest of Latin America, and internationally. The company was formerly known as Gas Natural SDG, S.A. and changed its name to Naturgy Energy Group, S.A. in June 2018. Naturgy Energy Group, S.A. was incorporated in 1843 and is based in Madrid, Spain.

About Tokyo Gas Co.,Ltd.

Tokyo Gas Co.,Ltd. engages in the production, supply, and sale of city gas, and LNG in Japan. The company offers engineering solutions; gas construction; and gas pipelines services, as well as engages in gas appliances business. It is also involved in fuel procurement, power generation, and sales of electricity; and overseas resource development, renewable energy, and LNG infrastructure business. In addition, the company provides district heating and cooling, and energy services; and develops LNG terminals and pipes. Further, it engages in the real estate development activities; and leasing and management of land and buildings. The company was formerly known as Tokyo Gas Company and changed its name to Tokyo Gas Co.,Ltd. in July 1893. The company was incorporated in 1885 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.