American Power Group (OTCMKTS:APGI – Get Free Report) and Crescent Energy (NYSE:CRGY – Get Free Report) are both energy companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, dividends, analyst recommendations, risk, profitability, institutional ownership and earnings.
Volatility and Risk
American Power Group has a beta of 0.59, suggesting that its share price is 41% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Crescent Energy has a beta of 1.4, suggesting that its share price is 40% more volatile than the S&P 500.
Earnings and Valuation
This table compares American Power Group and Crescent Energy”s top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| American Power Group | $2.13 million | 6.80 | -$1.71 million | N/A | N/A |
| Crescent Energy | $3.58 billion | 0.94 | $132.91 million | ($0.75) | -13.59 |
Crescent Energy has higher revenue and earnings than American Power Group.
Analyst Ratings
This is a breakdown of current recommendations and price targets for American Power Group and Crescent Energy, as reported by MarketBeat.com.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| American Power Group | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Crescent Energy | 1 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 2.67 |
Crescent Energy has a consensus target price of $15.58, suggesting a potential upside of 52.90%. Given Crescent Energy’s stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Crescent Energy is more favorable than American Power Group.
Profitability
This table compares American Power Group and Crescent Energy’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| American Power Group | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Crescent Energy | -7.47% | 8.10% | 3.47% |
Insider and Institutional Ownership
52.1% of Crescent Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. 75.8% of American Power Group shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 13.2% of Crescent Energy shares are owned by insiders. 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.
Summary
Crescent Energy beats American Power Group on 10 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.
About American Power Group
American Power Group Corporation provides patented dual fuel conversion system for primary and back-up diesel generators, and mid-to heavy-duty vehicular diesel engines in North America and internationally. It operates through two segments, Dual Fuel Conversion Operations and Natural Gas Liquids Operations. The company's dual fuel conversion system is a fuel delivery enhancement system that converts existing diesel engines into engines, which run on diesel fuel and compressed natural gas or liquefied natural gas; diesel fuel and pipeline gas, well-head gas, or approved bio-methane; and diesel. It also provides flare capture and recovery services to oil and gas production companies. The company was formerly known as GreenMan Technologies, Inc. and changed its name to American Power Group Corporation in August 2012. American Power Group Corporation was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Algona, Iowa.
About Crescent Energy
Crescent Energy Company acquires, develops, and produces crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids (NGLs) reserves. Its portfolio of assets comprises mid-cycle unconventional and conventional assets in the Eagle Ford and Uinta Basins. It also owns and operates various midstream assets, which provide services to customers. The company is based in Houston, Texas.
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