NextNRG (NASDAQ:NXXT – Get Free Report) and APA (NASDAQ:APA – Get Free Report) are both energy companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, dividends, institutional ownership, profitability, risk, valuation and earnings.
Profitability
This table compares NextNRG and APA’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| NextNRG | -62.97% | N/A | -431.08% |
| APA | 23.08% | 28.97% | 12.03% |
Volatility and Risk
NextNRG has a beta of 0.33, suggesting that its share price is 67% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, APA has a beta of 0.29, suggesting that its share price is 71% less volatile than the S&P 500.
Institutional and Insider Ownership
10.6% of NextNRG shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 83.0% of APA shares are owned by institutional investors. 53.7% of NextNRG shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.7% of APA shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.
Valuation & Earnings
This table compares NextNRG and APA”s top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| NextNRG | $81.83 million | 0.05 | -$85.74 million | ($44.00) | -0.05 |
| APA | $9.22 billion | 1.70 | $1.43 billion | $4.73 | 9.44 |
APA has higher revenue and earnings than NextNRG. NextNRG is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than APA, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.
Analyst Ratings
This is a breakdown of recent recommendations and price targets for NextNRG and APA, as provided by MarketBeat.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| NextNRG | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2.00 |
| APA | 4 | 15 | 11 | 1 | 2.29 |
NextNRG currently has a consensus target price of $150.00, indicating a potential upside of 6,421.74%. APA has a consensus target price of $44.97, indicating a potential upside of 0.75%. Given NextNRG’s higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe NextNRG is more favorable than APA.
Summary
APA beats NextNRG on 12 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.
About NextNRG
NextNRG, Inc. engages in the provision of fuel delivery services. It provides app-based interface customers with the ability to select the time and location of their fueling. It offers diesel, red diesel, and REC-90. The company was founded by Yehuda Levy and Michael D. Farkas on March 28, 2019 and is headquartered in Miami, FL.
About APA
APA Corporation, an independent energy company, explores for, develops, and produces natural gas, crude oil, and natural gas liquids. It has oil and gas operations in the United States, Egypt, and North Sea. The company also has exploration and appraisal activities in Suriname, as well as holds interests in projects located in Uruguay and internationally. APA Corporation was incorporated in 1954 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
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