Head-To-Head Analysis: Tetra Technologies (NYSE:TTI) vs. Pason Systems (OTCMKTS:PSYTF)

Pason Systems (OTCMKTS:PSYTF) and Tetra Technologies (NYSE:TTI) are both energy companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, risk, dividends, institutional ownership, profitability, valuation and analyst recommendations.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

46.7% of Pason Systems shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 70.2% of Tetra Technologies shares are held by institutional investors. 6.3% of Tetra Technologies shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Pason Systems and Tetra Technologies”s revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Pason Systems	N/A	N/A	N/A	$1.07	8.24
Tetra Technologies	$630.93 million	1.78	$3.01 million	$0.05	168.66

Tetra Technologies has higher revenue and earnings than Pason Systems. Pason Systems is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Tetra Technologies, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent ratings and price targets for Pason Systems and Tetra Technologies, as provided by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Pason Systems	0	0	2	0	3.00
Tetra Technologies	0	2	3	0	2.60

Tetra Technologies has a consensus price target of $12.83, indicating a potential upside of 52.18%. Given Tetra Technologies’ higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Tetra Technologies is more favorable than Pason Systems.

Profitability

This table compares Pason Systems and Tetra Technologies’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Pason Systems	N/A	N/A	N/A
Tetra Technologies	0.97%	9.11%	4.14%

Summary

Tetra Technologies beats Pason Systems on 9 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Pason Systems

Pason Systems Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides instrumentation and data management systems for drilling rigs in Canada, the United States, and internationally. The company provides Electronic Drilling Recorder, which provides real-time drilling data to rig site personnel; DataHub with Pason Live, which is used as the central repository for data and reports captured at the rigs for real-time; and DataLink that provides automated in-house databases, third-party analytics platforms, remote geosteering, and other remote services. It offers AutoDriller to maximize the rate of penetration and bit life; internet solutions, such as auto-aiming satellite dishes, data modems, and bandwidth management software; DAS, a rotary drilling automation and optimization software; Electronic Choke Actuator that controls the choke valve; Gas Analyzer that provides real-time compositional gas analysis; Hazardous Gas Alarm System that detects the presence of hazardous gases; Pit Volume Totalizer, which monitors mud volumes and flow rates during drilling, tripping, and casing operations; and Toolface Control, a directional automation software. In addition, the company provides phone, chat, field, and drilling optimization support, as well as proactive monitoring and office support for data integration. It serves drilling contractors and other oilfield service companies. Pason Systems Inc. was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Calgary, Canada.

About Tetra Technologies

TETRA Technologies, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as an energy services and solutions company. It operates through two segments, Completion Fluids & Products Division and Water & Flowback Services. The Completion Fluids & Products segment manufactures and markets clear brine fluids, additives, and associated products and services to the oil and gas industry for use in well drilling, completion, and workover operations in the United States, as well as in Latin America, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. This segment also markets liquid and dry calcium chloride products; and TETRA PureFlow ultra-pure zinc bromide to battery technology companies. The Water & Flowback Services segment provides water management services for onshore oil and gas operators. This segment also offers frac flowback, production well testing, and other associated services in oil and gas producing regions in the United States, as well as in various basins in Latin America, Africa, Europe, and the Middle East. TETRA Technologies, Inc. was incorporated in 1981 and is headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas.