Financial Analysis: Magnolia Oil & Gas (NYSE:MGY) and Pioneer Oil and Gas (OTCMKTS:POGS)

Magnolia Oil & Gas (NYSE:MGY) and Pioneer Oil and Gas (OTCMKTS:POGS) are both oils/energy companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, valuation, profitability, institutional ownership, risk, dividends and earnings.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Magnolia Oil & Gas and Pioneer Oil and Gas’ gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Magnolia Oil & Gas	$1.23 billion	4.29	$388.30 million	$2.01	12.92
Pioneer Oil and Gas	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Magnolia Oil & Gas has higher revenue and earnings than Pioneer Oil and Gas.

Volatility & Risk

Magnolia Oil & Gas has a beta of 2.02, suggesting that its stock price is 102% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Pioneer Oil and Gas has a beta of 0.03, suggesting that its stock price is 97% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current recommendations for Magnolia Oil & Gas and Pioneer Oil and Gas, as reported by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Magnolia Oil & Gas	1	4	5	0	2.40
Pioneer Oil and Gas	0	0	0	0	N/A

Magnolia Oil & Gas currently has a consensus target price of $28.11, suggesting a potential upside of 8.29%. Given Magnolia Oil & Gas’ higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Magnolia Oil & Gas is more favorable than Pioneer Oil and Gas.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

94.7% of Magnolia Oil & Gas shares are held by institutional investors. 1.4% of Magnolia Oil & Gas shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Profitability

This table compares Magnolia Oil & Gas and Pioneer Oil and Gas’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Magnolia Oil & Gas	30.46%	20.41%	14.07%
Pioneer Oil and Gas	N/A	N/A	N/A

Summary

Magnolia Oil & Gas beats Pioneer Oil and Gas on 9 of the 9 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Magnolia Oil & Gas

Magnolia Oil & Gas Corporation, an independent oil and natural gas company, engages in the acquisition, development, exploration, and production of oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids reserves in the United States. Its properties are located primarily in Karnes County and the Giddings area in South Texas principally comprising the Eagle Ford Shale and the Austin Chalk formation. The company was incorporated in 2017 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

About Pioneer Oil and Gas

Pioneer Oil and Gas engages in acquiring, developing, producing, and selling oil and gas properties to companies located in the continental United States. The company was founded in 1980 and is based in South Jordan, Utah.