Analyzing Hallador Energy (NASDAQ:HNRG) and ENEVA S A/S (OTCMKTS:ENEVY)

ENEVA S A/S (OTCMKTS:ENEVY) and Hallador Energy (NASDAQ:HNRG) are both small-cap utilities companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, valuation, dividends, earnings and profitability.

Profitability

This table compares ENEVA S A/S and Hallador Energy’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
ENEVA S A/S	28.38%	15.15%	7.51%
Hallador Energy	-4.85%	-6.71%	-3.39%

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares ENEVA S A/S and Hallador Energy”s revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
ENEVA S A/S	$856.12 million	2.25	$242.92 million	N/A	N/A
Hallador Energy	$429.36 million	1.17	$44.79 million	($0.55)	-21.51

ENEVA S A/S has higher revenue and earnings than Hallador Energy.

Risk and Volatility

ENEVA S A/S has a beta of -28.9, indicating that its stock price is 2,990% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Hallador Energy has a beta of 0.71, indicating that its stock price is 29% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

61.4% of Hallador Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. 32.3% of Hallador Energy shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent recommendations for ENEVA S A/S and Hallador Energy, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
ENEVA S A/S	0	0	0	0	0.00
Hallador Energy	0	0	2	0	3.00

Hallador Energy has a consensus price target of $15.00, suggesting a potential upside of 26.80%. Given Hallador Energy’s stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Hallador Energy is more favorable than ENEVA S A/S.

Summary

ENEVA S A/S beats Hallador Energy on 7 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

About ENEVA S A/S

Eneva S.A., together with its subsidiaries, operates as an integrated energy company in Brazil. It generates electricity through coal, natural gas, hydro, and solar energy. The company has an operational installed capacity of 2.2 GWs. It also engages in the exploration, development, and production of natural gas; and energy trading activities. The company was formerly known as MPX Energia S.A. and changed its name to Eneva S.A. in October 2013. Eneva S.A. was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

About Hallador Energy

Hallador Energy Company, through its subsidiaries, engages in the production of steam coal in the State of Indiana for the electric power generation industry. The company owns the Oaktown Mine 1 and Oaktown Mine 2 underground mines in Oaktown; Freelandville Center Pit surface mine in Freelandville; and Prosperity Surface mine in Petersburg, Indiana. It is also involved in gas exploration activities in Indiana; and operation of logistics transport facility. Hallador Energy Company was founded in 1949 and is headquartered in Terre Haute, Indiana.