HyperDynamics (OTCMKTS:HDYNQ) & SandRidge Energy (NYSE:SD) Financial Review

HyperDynamics (OTCMKTS:HDYNQ) and SandRidge Energy (NYSE:SD) are both energy companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, valuation, dividends, profitability, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations and risk.

Volatility & Risk

HyperDynamics has a beta of 5.44, indicating that its stock price is 444% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, SandRidge Energy has a beta of 0.55, indicating that its stock price is 45% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares HyperDynamics and SandRidge Energy’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
HyperDynamics	N/A	N/A	N/A
SandRidge Energy	46.06%	13.62%	10.93%

Insider & Institutional Ownership

61.8% of SandRidge Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. 5.9% of HyperDynamics shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.6% of SandRidge Energy shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current recommendations and price targets for HyperDynamics and SandRidge Energy, as reported by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
HyperDynamics	0	0	0	0	0.00
SandRidge Energy	0	2	0	0	2.00

Given HyperDynamics’ higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe HyperDynamics is more favorable than SandRidge Energy.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares HyperDynamics and SandRidge Energy”s revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
HyperDynamics	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
SandRidge Energy	$156.36 million	3.39	$70.20 million	$2.24	6.38

SandRidge Energy has higher revenue and earnings than HyperDynamics.

Summary

SandRidge Energy beats HyperDynamics on 6 of the 9 factors compared between the two stocks.

About HyperDynamics

Hyperdynamics Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, operates as an independent oil and gas exploration company. It engages in the acquisition, exploration, and development of oil and natural gas properties in the Republic of Guinea, Northwest Africa. The company owns a 100% interest in a concession that covers an area of approximately 5,000 square miles in offshore Guinea. Hyperdynamics Corporation was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

About SandRidge Energy

SandRidge Energy, Inc. engages in the acquisition, development, and production of oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids in the United States Mid-Continent. The company was incorporated in 2006 and is headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.