Analyzing SandRidge Energy (NYSE:SD) & Pioneer Oil and Gas (OTCMKTS:POGS)

Profitability

This table compares SandRidge Energy and Pioneer Oil and Gas’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
SandRidge Energy	39.25%	7.92%	6.34%
Pioneer Oil and Gas	N/A	N/A	N/A

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares SandRidge Energy and Pioneer Oil and Gas”s revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
SandRidge Energy	$120.24 million	3.78	$60.86 million	$1.28	9.54
Pioneer Oil and Gas	$220,000.00	2.76	-$140,000.00	N/A	N/A

SandRidge Energy has higher revenue and earnings than Pioneer Oil and Gas.

Risk and Volatility

SandRidge Energy has a beta of 2.06, suggesting that its stock price is 106% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Pioneer Oil and Gas has a beta of 0.26, suggesting that its stock price is 74% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

61.8% of SandRidge Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.2% of SandRidge Energy shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

SandRidge Energy beats Pioneer Oil and Gas on 9 of the 9 factors compared between the two stocks.

About SandRidge Energy

SandRidge Energy, Inc. engages in the acquisition, development, and production of oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids in the United States Mid-Continent. The company was incorporated in 2006 and is headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

About Pioneer Oil and Gas

Pioneer Oil and Gas engages in acquiring, developing, producing, and selling oil and gas properties to companies located in the continental United States. The company was founded in 1980 and is based in South Jordan, Utah.