Analyzing TXNM Energy (NYSE:TXNM) and China Energy Recovery (OTCMKTS:CGYV)

China Energy Recovery (OTCMKTS:CGYV) and TXNM Energy (NYSE:TXNM) are both energy companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, dividends, profitability, earnings, risk and valuation.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares China Energy Recovery and TXNM Energy”s gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
China Energy Recovery	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
TXNM Energy	$2.17 billion	2.92	$151.89 million	$1.46	39.80

TXNM Energy has higher revenue and earnings than China Energy Recovery.

Risk & Volatility

China Energy Recovery has a beta of -1.09, meaning that its share price is 209% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, TXNM Energy has a beta of 0.17, meaning that its share price is 83% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares China Energy Recovery and TXNM Energy’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
China Energy Recovery	N/A	N/A	N/A
TXNM Energy	7.27%	7.54%	2.03%

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current ratings and recommmendations for China Energy Recovery and TXNM Energy, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
China Energy Recovery	0	0	0	0	0.00
TXNM Energy	0	6	1	0	2.14

TXNM Energy has a consensus price target of $60.88, suggesting a potential upside of 4.77%. Given TXNM Energy’s stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe TXNM Energy is more favorable than China Energy Recovery.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

91.7% of TXNM Energy shares are held by institutional investors. 37.7% of China Energy Recovery shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.3% of TXNM 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.

Summary

TXNM Energy beats China Energy Recovery on 9 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.

About China Energy Recovery

China Energy Recovery, Inc. designs, manufactures, installs, and services waste heat recovery systems in China. The company’s energy recovery systems capture industrial waste energy to produce electrical power, which enables industrial manufacturers to reduce their energy costs, shrink their emissions footprint, and generate saleable emissions credits. It serves petrochemical, paper manufacturing, refining/power generation, coke processing, cement, and steel industries. The company was incorporated in 1998 and is headquartered in Shanghai, China.

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.