Critical Contrast: Bonterra Energy (OTCMKTS:BNEFF) & INPLAY OIL CP (OTCMKTS:IPOOF)

INPLAY OIL CP (OTCMKTS:IPOOFGet Free Report) and Bonterra Energy (OTCMKTS:BNEFFGet Free Report) are both small-cap energy companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, institutional ownership, earnings, risk, analyst recommendations, dividends and valuation.

Profitability

This table compares INPLAY OIL CP and Bonterra Energy’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
INPLAY OIL CP -0.63% 1.18% 0.56%
Bonterra Energy -2.57% -1.22% -0.67%

Risk & Volatility

INPLAY OIL CP has a beta of 0.98, indicating that its stock price is 2% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Bonterra Energy has a beta of 1.25, indicating that its stock price is 25% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

0.3% of Bonterra Energy shares are held by institutional investors. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares INPLAY OIL CP and Bonterra Energy”s revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio
INPLAY OIL CP $210.66 million 1.17 $6.91 million ($0.04) -221.25
Bonterra Energy $204.33 million 0.45 $7.45 million ($0.13) -19.54

Bonterra Energy has lower revenue, but higher earnings than INPLAY OIL CP. INPLAY OIL CP is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Bonterra Energy, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent ratings and target prices for INPLAY OIL CP and Bonterra Energy, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
INPLAY OIL CP 1 0 1 3 3.20
Bonterra Energy 0 0 0 0 0.00

Summary

INPLAY OIL CP beats Bonterra Energy on 9 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

About INPLAY OIL CP

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InPlay Oil Corp. engages in the acquisition, exploration, development, and production of petroleum and natural gas properties in Canada. The company produces and sells crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids. It focuses on light oil asset base located in West Central, Alberta. InPlay Oil Corp. is headquartered in Calgary, Canada.

About Bonterra Energy

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Bonterra Energy Corp., a conventional oil and gas company, engages in the development and production of oil and natural gas in Canada. Its principal properties include Pembina Cardium, a conventional oil field, at the Pembina and Willesden green fields located in central Alberta; and holds 100% interest in the Montney properties that consist of approximately 28,880 acres located in the north of Grand Prairie, Alberta. The company was incorporated in 2013 and is headquartered in Calgary, Canada.

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