Head to Head Comparison: Capstone Energy+ (NASDAQ:CEPL) vs. Huaneng Power International (OTCMKTS:HUNGF)

Huaneng Power International (OTCMKTS:HUNGF) and Capstone Energy+ (NASDAQ:CEPL) are both utilities companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, analyst recommendations, risk, earnings, valuation, institutional ownership and dividends.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Huaneng Power International and Capstone Energy+”s gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Huaneng Power International	N/A	N/A	N/A	$0.80	0.88
Capstone Energy+	$106.00 million	3.19	$2.83 million	($3.19)	-3.25

Capstone Energy+ has higher revenue and earnings than Huaneng Power International. Capstone Energy+ is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Huaneng Power International, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

6.9% of Huaneng Power International shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.9% of Capstone Energy+ shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current recommendations and price targets for Huaneng Power International and Capstone Energy+, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Huaneng Power International	0	0	0	0	0.00
Capstone Energy+	0	2	1	0	2.33

Capstone Energy+ has a consensus price target of $20.00, indicating a potential upside of 92.68%. Given Capstone Energy+’s stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Capstone Energy+ is more favorable than Huaneng Power International.

Profitability

This table compares Huaneng Power International and Capstone Energy+’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Huaneng Power International	N/A	N/A	N/A
Capstone Energy+	2.66%	-38.40%	18.34%

Summary

Capstone Energy+ beats Huaneng Power International on 7 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Huaneng Power International

Huaneng Power International, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, generates and sells electric power to the regional or provincial grid companies in the People's Republic of China and internationally. It develops, constructs, operates, and manages power plants and related projects. The company generates power from gas turbine, hydro, wind, photovoltaic, coal-fired, and biomass resources. It is also involved in the sale of coal ash and lime; cargo loading and storage; port, warehousing, and conveying activities; and provision of thermal energy and cold energy services, as well as thermal heating services. In addition, the company engages in the repair and maintenance of power equipment; supply of steam and hot water; plumbing pipe installation and repair; and energy engineering construction activities. Further, it involved in the provision of transportation services; construction and operation of electricity distribution networks and heating pipe networks; energy supply, energy transmission, and substation project contracting activities; cargo handling and transportation; and port management, investment, and development activities. Additionally, the company engages in the management of industrial water and waste, as well as provides environment engineering, and information technology and management consulting services.It also sells raw and processed coal; and offers central heat and desalinated water services. As of December 31, 2022, the company had a controlled installed capacity of 127,228 megawatts and low carbon clean energy installed capacity of 33,171 MW. Huaneng Power International, Inc. was incorporated in 1994 and is based in Beijing, the People's Republic of China.

About Capstone Energy+

Capstone Green Energy Corporation provides carbon reduction and on-site resilient green energy solutions. Capstone Green Energy Corporation, formerly known as Capstone Turbine Corporation, is based in VAN NUYS, CA.