Analyzing RWE (OTCMKTS:RWEOY) & Elia Group SA/NV (OTCMKTS:ELIAF)

Elia Group SA/NV (OTCMKTS:ELIAF) and RWE (OTCMKTS:RWEOY) are both utilities companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, risk, analyst recommendations, profitability, dividends, valuation and earnings.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Elia Group SA/NV and RWE”s gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Elia Group SA/NV	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
RWE	$19.94 billion	2.44	$3.54 billion	$5.26	12.75

RWE has higher revenue and earnings than Elia Group SA/NV.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current recommendations for Elia Group SA/NV and RWE, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Elia Group SA/NV	0	3	2	0	2.40
RWE	0	5	3	0	2.38

RWE has a consensus price target of $53.30, indicating a potential downside of 20.51%. Given RWE’s higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe RWE is more favorable than Elia Group SA/NV.

Profitability

This table compares Elia Group SA/NV and RWE’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Elia Group SA/NV	N/A	N/A	N/A
RWE	21.25%	5.57%	2.16%

Insider & Institutional Ownership

5.3% of Elia Group SA/NV shares are held by institutional investors. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

RWE beats Elia Group SA/NV on 6 of the 8 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Elia Group SA/NV

Elia Group SA/NV develops, builds, and operates as a transmission system operator for the electricity network in Belgium and internationally. It provides electricity transmission services; transmits electricity from generators; imports and exports electricity; and offers consultancy and engineering services. The company primarily serves electricity generators, distribution system operators, and industrial consumers. Elia Group SA/NV is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium.

About RWE

RWE Aktiengesellschaft generates and supplies electricity from renewable and conventional sources in Germany, the United Kingdom, rest of Europe, North America, and internationally. It operates through five segments: Offshore Wind; Onshore Wind/Solar; Hydro/Biomass/Gas; Supply & Trading; and Coal/Nuclear. The company generates wind, hydro, solar, nuclear, gas, and biomass electricity. It also trades in electricity, gas, and energy commodities; operates gas storage facilities; and engages in battery storage activities. The company serves commercial, industrial, and corporate customers. RWE Aktiengesellschaft was founded in 1898 and is headquartered in Essen, Germany.