Comparing Universal Energy (OTCMKTS:UVSE) and Riley Exploration Permian (NYSE:REPX)

Universal Energy (OTCMKTS:UVSE) and Riley Exploration Permian (NYSE:REPX) are both oils/energy companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, valuation, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, risk, profitability and earnings.

Volatility and Risk

Universal Energy has a beta of 0.17, meaning that its share price is 83% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Riley Exploration Permian has a beta of 1.42, meaning that its share price is 42% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

58.9% of Riley Exploration Permian shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.2% of Universal Energy shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 3.9% of Riley Exploration Permian shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current ratings for Universal Energy and Riley Exploration Permian, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Universal Energy	0	0	0	0	0.00
Riley Exploration Permian	0	0	1	0	3.00

Riley Exploration Permian has a consensus price target of $45.00, indicating a potential upside of 49.95%. Given Riley Exploration Permian’s stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Riley Exploration Permian is more favorable than Universal Energy.

Profitability

This table compares Universal Energy and Riley Exploration Permian’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Universal Energy	N/A	N/A	N/A
Riley Exploration Permian	28.48%	23.82%	11.31%

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Universal Energy and Riley Exploration Permian”s gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Universal Energy	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Riley Exploration Permian	$407.32 million	1.58	$111.59 million	$5.64	5.32

Riley Exploration Permian has higher revenue and earnings than Universal Energy.

Summary

Riley Exploration Permian beats Universal Energy on 10 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Universal Energy

Universal Energy Corp., an independent energy company, engages in the acquisition, exploration, development, and production of crude oil and natural gas in the United States and Canada. It has 13 oil and gas lease projects. The company was founded in 2002 and is based in Lake Mary, Florida.

About Riley Exploration Permian

Riley Exploration Permian, Inc., an independent oil and natural gas company, engages in the acquisition, exploration, development, and production of oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids in Texas and New Mexico. The company's activities are primarily focused on the Northwest Shelf and Yeso trend of the Permian Basin. Its acreage is primarily located on contiguous blocks in Yoakum County, Texas; and Eddy County, New Mexico. Riley Exploration Permian, Inc. is headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.