Analyzing Pioneer Oil and Gas (OTCMKTS:POGS) and Atlas Energy Solutions (NYSE:AESI)

Atlas Energy Solutions (NYSE:AESI) and Pioneer Oil and Gas (OTCMKTS:POGS) are both small-cap oils/energy companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, valuation, analyst recommendations, risk, dividends, institutional ownership and profitability.

Earnings & Valuation

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

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Atlas Energy Solutions	$1.06 billion	1.85	$105.43 million	$0.56	31.60
Pioneer Oil and Gas	$220,000.00	2.76	-$140,000.00	N/A	N/A

Atlas Energy Solutions has higher revenue and earnings than Pioneer Oil and Gas.

Volatility and Risk

Atlas Energy Solutions has a beta of 1.18, indicating that its stock price is 18% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Pioneer Oil and Gas has a beta of 0.46, indicating that its stock price is 54% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current ratings and recommmendations for Atlas Energy Solutions and Pioneer Oil and Gas, as provided by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Atlas Energy Solutions	0	6	5	1	2.58
Pioneer Oil and Gas	0	0	0	0	0.00

Atlas Energy Solutions currently has a consensus price target of $24.39, suggesting a potential upside of 37.83%. Given Atlas Energy Solutions’ stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Atlas Energy Solutions is more favorable than Pioneer Oil and Gas.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

34.6% of Atlas Energy Solutions shares are held by institutional investors. 24.3% of Atlas Energy Solutions shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Profitability

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

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Atlas Energy Solutions	8.78%	11.01%	6.22%
Pioneer Oil and Gas	N/A	N/A	N/A

Summary

Atlas Energy Solutions beats Pioneer Oil and Gas on 12 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Atlas Energy Solutions

Atlas Energy Solutions Inc. engages in the production, processing, and sale of mesh and sand that are used as a proppant during the well completion process in the Permian Basin of Texas and New Mexico. The company provides transportation and logistics, storage solutions, and contract labor services. It sells its products and services to oil and natural gas exploration and production companies, and oilfield services companies. Atlas Energy Solutions Inc. was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Austin, Texas.

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.