HyperDynamics (OTCMKTS:HDYNQ) & Devon Energy (NYSE:DVN) Head to Head Contrast

Devon Energy (NYSE:DVN) 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 earnings, profitability, risk, valuation, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and dividends.

Profitability

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

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Devon Energy	15.56%	18.14%	8.79%
HyperDynamics	N/A	N/A	N/A

Insider & Institutional Ownership

69.7% of Devon Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.7% of Devon 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 hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Volatility & Risk

Devon Energy has a beta of 0.6, suggesting that its share price is 40% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, HyperDynamics has a beta of 6.14, suggesting that its share price is 514% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current recommendations for Devon Energy and HyperDynamics, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Devon Energy	1	6	21	2	2.80
HyperDynamics	0	0	0	0	0.00

Devon Energy presently has a consensus price target of $44.66, suggesting a potential upside of 22.12%. Given Devon Energy’s stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Devon Energy is more favorable than HyperDynamics.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Devon Energy and HyperDynamics”s gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Devon Energy	$15.94 billion	1.44	$2.89 billion	$4.25	8.60
HyperDynamics	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Devon Energy has higher revenue and earnings than HyperDynamics.

Summary

Devon Energy beats HyperDynamics on 9 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Devon Energy

Devon Energy Corporation, an independent energy company, engages in the exploration, development, and production of oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids in the United States. It operates in Delaware, Eagle Ford, Anadarko, Williston, and Powder River Basins. The company was founded in 1971 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.