Oil States International (NYSE:OIS) vs. Tenaris (NYSE:TS) Head to Head Contrast

Oil States International (NYSE:OIS) and Tenaris (NYSE:TS) are both energy companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, risk, institutional ownership, profitability, dividends, analyst recommendations and valuation.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

97.4% of Oil States International shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 10.4% of Tenaris shares are held by institutional investors. 7.6% of Oil States International shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of Tenaris shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Profitability

This table compares Oil States International and Tenaris’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Oil States International	-16.47%	5.13%	3.45%
Tenaris	16.24%	11.53%	9.66%

Risk & Volatility

Oil States International has a beta of 1.24, meaning that its share price is 24% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Tenaris has a beta of 0.89, meaning that its share price is 11% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current ratings and recommmendations for Oil States International and Tenaris, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Oil States International	0	2	2	0	2.50
Tenaris	0	5	5	2	2.75

Oil States International currently has a consensus price target of $12.00, suggesting a potential upside of 40.88%. Tenaris has a consensus price target of $65.09, suggesting a potential upside of 6.49%. Given Oil States International’s higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe Oil States International is more favorable than Tenaris.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Oil States International and Tenaris”s top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Oil States International	$668.99 million	0.76	-$109.38 million	($1.87)	-4.56
Tenaris	$11.98 billion	2.58	$1.93 billion	$3.90	15.67

Tenaris has higher revenue and earnings than Oil States International. Oil States International is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Tenaris, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Summary

Tenaris beats Oil States International on 11 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Oil States International

Oil States International, Inc. provides products and services to the global energy industry, with a focus on equipment and technologies used in offshore and onshore oil and gas operations. Its offerings support drilling, well completion, production and intervention activities. The company operates through businesses that supply engineered equipment for offshore and subsea projects, completion tools and services, and equipment and support for wellsite operations. Its products are used in a range of oil and gas applications, including deepwater development and well construction.

About Tenaris

Tenaris S.A. is a global manufacturer and supplier of steel pipe products and related services, with a primary focus on the energy industry. Its products include casing and tubing used in oil and gas wells, line pipe for transporting fluids, and other tubular products for industrial applications. The company also provides services such as pipe processing, engineering support, logistics, and assistance at drilling sites. Tenaris serves customers across a broad range of international markets, including the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia.