Genesis Energy (NYSE:GEL) versus Oil Search (OTCMKTS:OISHY) Head-To-Head Survey

Genesis Energy (NYSE:GEL) and Oil Search (OTCMKTS:OISHY) are both energy companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, risk, analyst recommendations, profitability, institutional ownership, dividends and earnings.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

66.8% of Genesis Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.7% of Genesis 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.

Profitability

This table compares Genesis Energy and Oil Search’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Genesis Energy	4.29%	54.28%	1.62%
Oil Search	N/A	N/A	N/A

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Genesis Energy and Oil Search”s top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Genesis Energy	$1.83 billion	1.01	-$440.40 million	$0.19	79.26
Oil Search	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Oil Search has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Genesis Energy.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current ratings for Genesis Energy and Oil Search, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Genesis Energy	0	1	2	0	2.67
Oil Search	0	0	0	0	0.00

Genesis Energy presently has a consensus target price of $18.00, suggesting a potential upside of 19.53%. Given Genesis Energy’s stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Genesis Energy is more favorable than Oil Search.

Summary

Genesis Energy beats Oil Search on 9 of the 9 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Genesis Energy

Genesis Energy, L.P. provides integrated suite of midstream services in crude oil and natural gas industry in the United States. It operates through Offshore Pipeline Transportation, Soda and Sulfur Services, Marine Transportation, and Onshore Facilities and Transportation segments. The Offshore Pipeline Transportation segment engages in offshore crude oil and natural gas pipeline transportation and handling operations, as well as deep water pipeline servicing. This segment also owns interests in offshore crude oil and natural gas pipeline systems, platforms, and related infrastructure. The Soda and Sulfur Services segment produces, markets, and sells soda ash; and provides sulfur removal services. This segment also owns and operates soda ash production facilities, underground trona ore mines and brine solution mining operations and related equipment, and logistics and other assets; and sells sodium hydrosulfide and caustic soda to industrial and commercial companies involved in the mining of base metals. The Marine Transportation segment offers waterborne transportation of petroleum and crude oil in North America. This segment owns a fleet of 91 barges and 42 push/tow boats. The Onshore Facilities and Transportation segment offers onshore facilities and transportation services to crude oil refineries and producers by purchasing, transporting, storing, blending, and marketing crude oil and refined products; and operates trucks, trailers, railcars, and terminals and tankage in various locations along the Gulf Coast. This segment also transports crude oil, as well as owns four onshore crude oil pipeline systems and four operational crude oil rail unloading facilities. The company was incorporated in 1996 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

About Oil Search

Oil Search Ltd. engages in the business of oil and gas exploration. It operates through the following segments: PNG Business Unit, Alaska Business Unit and Centre. The PNG Business Unit segment engages in the development, production and sale of liquefied natural gas, crude oil, condensate, naphtha and other refined products. The Alaska Business Unit segment involves in the exploration, evaluation and development of hydrocarbons in the United States of America. The Centre segment consists of corporate activities needed to shape, safeguard and service the business units and the group. The company was founded on January 17, 1929 and is headquartered in Sydney, Australia.