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

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

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Oil States International and Tenaris”s gross 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.

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%

Analyst Ratings

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

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

Volatility and Risk

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.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

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

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.