Galp Energia SGPS (OTCMKTS:GLPEY) and Amerilithium (OTCMKTS:PTTN) Head-To-Head Survey

Galp Energia SGPS (OTCMKTS:GLPEY) and Amerilithium (OTCMKTS:PTTN) are both energy companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, analyst recommendations, dividends, profitability, risk, institutional ownership and earnings.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current recommendations and price targets for Galp Energia SGPS and Amerilithium, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Galp Energia SGPS	0	3	2	2	2.86
Amerilithium	0	0	0	0	0.00

Given Amerilithium’s higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Amerilithium is more favorable than Galp Energia SGPS.

Risk and Volatility

Galp Energia SGPS has a beta of 0.07, suggesting that its stock price is 93% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Amerilithium has a beta of -1.13, suggesting that its stock price is 213% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares Galp Energia SGPS and Amerilithium’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Galp Energia SGPS	4.90%	18.21%	6.13%
Amerilithium	N/A	N/A	N/A

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Galp Energia SGPS and Amerilithium”s gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Galp Energia SGPS	$22.54 billion	0.64	$1.13 billion	$0.72	13.25
Amerilithium	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Galp Energia SGPS has higher revenue and earnings than Amerilithium.

Summary

Galp Energia SGPS beats Amerilithium on 8 of the 9 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Galp Energia SGPS

Galp Energia, SGPS, S.A. operates as an integrated energy operator in Portugal and internationally. The company operates through four segments: Upstream, Industrial & Midstream, Commercial, and Renewables and New Business. The Upstream segment engages in the exploration, development, and production of hydrocarbons primarily in Brazil, Mozambique, Namibia, and Angola. The Industrial & Midstream segment owns refineries in Portugal, as well as is involved in activities related to energy management of oil products, gas, and electricity. This segment provides storage and transportation infrastructure for oil and gas products, as well as engages in the sale of electricity to the grid in Portugal and Spain. The Commercial segment is involved in the areas of retail to final business-to-business and business to consumer customers of oil, gas, and electricity. The Renewables and New Business segment is involved in the development of solar and wind power generation projects in Portugal and Spain. In addition, it produces lithium-ion batteries, hydrogen, and biofuels; and operates service stations. Further, the company engages in the reinsurance business. The company was formerly known as Galp Petróleos e Gás de Portugal, SGPS, S.A. and changed its name to Galp Energia, SGPS, S.A. in September 2000. Galp Energia, SGPS, S.A. was incorporated in 1999 and is headquartered in Lisbon, Portugal.

About Amerilithium

Patten Energy Solutions Group, Inc., an exploration stage company, engages in the acquisition, exploration, development, mining, and production of energy and mineral properties. The company primarily explores for lithium carbonate and other minerals. It holds interests in a portfolio of properties covering approximately 31,020 acres located in the United States and Australia. Patten Energy Solutions Group, Inc. was founded in 2004 and is based in Dolton, Illinois.