Columbine Valley Resources (OTCMKTS:TRXO) and Birchcliff Energy (OTCMKTS:BIREF) Financial Contrast

Birchcliff Energy (OTCMKTS:BIREF) and Columbine Valley Resources (OTCMKTS:TRXO) are both small-cap oils/energy companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, risk, institutional ownership, valuation, dividends, earnings and profitability.

Profitability

This table compares Birchcliff Energy and Columbine Valley Resources’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Birchcliff Energy	9.39%	2.49%	1.68%
Columbine Valley Resources	N/A	N/A	N/A

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of recent ratings and target prices for Birchcliff Energy and Columbine Valley Resources, as reported by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Birchcliff Energy	0	1	0	3	3.50
Columbine Valley Resources	0	0	0	0	0.00

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Birchcliff Energy and Columbine Valley Resources”s gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Birchcliff Energy	$428.33 million	2.67	$40.95 million	$0.14	30.09
Columbine Valley Resources	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Birchcliff Energy has higher revenue and earnings than Columbine Valley Resources.

Risk and Volatility

Birchcliff Energy has a beta of 0.62, suggesting that its stock price is 38% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Columbine Valley Resources has a beta of -49.51, suggesting that its stock price is 5,051% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

0.8% of Birchcliff Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.5% of Birchcliff Energy shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 18.4% of Columbine Valley Resources shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Birchcliff Energy beats Columbine Valley Resources on 8 of the 9 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Birchcliff Energy

Birchcliff Energy Ltd., an intermediate oil and natural gas company, explores for, develops, and produces natural gas, light oil, condensate, and other natural gas liquids in Western Canada. The company holds interests in the areas of Montney/Doig Resource Play, including the Pouce Coupe and Gordondale properties in Alberta. Birchcliff Energy Ltd. was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Calgary, Canada.

About Columbine Valley Resources

Columbine Valley Resources, Inc. engages in the acquisition, exploration, and development of oil and gas properties in the United States. The company owns various properties, which are primarily located in the Rocky Mountain region of Wyoming, as well as Nebraska. Columbine Valley Resources, Inc. is headquartered in Broomfield, Colorado.