HyperDynamics (OTCMKTS:HDYNQ) and SandRidge Energy (NYSE:SD) Head to Head Review

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

Earnings & Valuation

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

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

SandRidge Energy has higher revenue and earnings than HyperDynamics.

Profitability

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

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

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of current recommendations for SandRidge Energy and HyperDynamics, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

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

Given HyperDynamics’ higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe HyperDynamics is more favorable than SandRidge Energy.

Volatility & Risk

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

Institutional and Insider Ownership

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

Summary

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

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.

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.