Analyzing Enel (OTCMKTS:ENLAY) and ENGIE (OTCMKTS:ENGIY)

ENGIE (OTCMKTS:ENGIY) and Enel (OTCMKTS:ENLAY) are both utilities companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, dividends, valuation, risk, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations and earnings.

Risk & Volatility

ENGIE has a beta of 0.66, indicating that its stock price is 34% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Enel has a beta of 0.96, indicating that its stock price is 4% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares ENGIE and Enel”s top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
ENGIE	$79.88 billion	0.65	$4.44 billion	N/A	N/A
Enel	$85.44 billion	N/A	$7.59 billion	$0.66	14.12

Enel has higher revenue and earnings than ENGIE.

Profitability

This table compares ENGIE and Enel’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
ENGIE	N/A	N/A	N/A
Enel	7.78%	12.56%	3.40%

Dividends

ENGIE pays an annual dividend of $1.21 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.6%. Enel pays an annual dividend of $0.29 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.1%. Enel pays out 43.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current ratings and price targets for ENGIE and Enel, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
ENGIE	0	2	3	1	2.83
Enel	0	2	1	1	2.75

Summary

Enel beats ENGIE on 6 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.

About ENGIE

ENGIE SA engages in the power, natural gas, and energy services businesses. It operates through Renewables, Networks, Energy Solutions, FlexGen, Retail, Nuclear, and Others segments. The Renewables segment comprises renewable energy generation activities, including financing, construction, operation, and maintenance of renewable energy facilities using various energy sources, such as hydroelectric, onshore wind, photovoltaic solar, offshore wind, and geothermal. The Networks segment comprises the electricity and gas infrastructure activities and projects, including the management and development of gas and electricity transportation networks and natural gas distribution networks in and outside of Europe, natural gas underground storage in Europe, and regasification infrastructure in France and Chile. The Energy Solutions encompasses the construction and management of decentralized energy networks to produce energy and related services. The FlexGen segment operates flexible thermal generation and electricity, pumping, and battery storage facilities; solutions for decarbonizing industry with low-carbon hydrogen; and financing, construction, and operation of desalination plants. The Retail segment engages in the sale of gas and electricity to professional, individual, and residential clients. The Nuclear segment engages in the nuclear power generation activities. The others segment sells energy to companies and offers energy management services and solutions. The company was formerly known as GDF SUEZ S.A. and changed its name to ENGIE SA in April 2015. The company was founded in 1880 and is headquartered in Courbevoie, France.

About Enel

Enel SpA operates as an integrated operator in electricity and gas industries worldwide. It generates, distributes, transmits, and sells electricity; transports and markets natural gas; and constructs and operates generation plants and distribution grids. The company also provides energy management services; e-vehicle charging infrastructure for public and private customers; and engages in the energy commodities business. It operates wind, thermal, hydroelectric, nuclear, solar photovoltaic, and geothermal power plants. The company was founded in 1962 and is headquartered in Rome, Italy.