Head to Head Analysis: Pioneer Oil and Gas (OTCMKTS:POGS) vs. Vista Energy (NYSE:VIST)
by Jessica Moore · The Cerbat GemPioneer Oil and Gas (OTCMKTS:POGS – Get Free Report) and Vista Energy (NYSE:VIST – Get Free Report) are both oils/energy companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, institutional ownership, valuation, risk, earnings, analyst recommendations and profitability.
Volatility & Risk
Pioneer Oil and Gas has a beta of 0.01, suggesting that its stock price is 99% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Vista Energy has a beta of 1.79, suggesting that its stock price is 79% more volatile than the S&P 500.
Institutional and Insider Ownership
63.8% of Vista Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.
Profitability
This table compares Pioneer Oil and Gas and Vista Energy’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| Pioneer Oil and Gas | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Vista Energy | 33.08% | 38.04% | 17.31% |
Analyst Ratings
This is a breakdown of current ratings and recommmendations for Pioneer Oil and Gas and Vista Energy, as provided by MarketBeat.com.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| Pioneer Oil and Gas | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Vista Energy | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 2.80 |
Vista Energy has a consensus price target of $59.80, suggesting a potential upside of 23.35%. Given Vista Energy’s higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Vista Energy is more favorable than Pioneer Oil and Gas.
Valuation & Earnings
This table compares Pioneer Oil and Gas and Vista Energy”s top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| Pioneer Oil and Gas | $420,000.00 | N/A | $90,000.00 | N/A | N/A |
| Vista Energy | $1.33 billion | 3.49 | $396.95 million | $4.32 | 11.13 |
Vista Energy has higher revenue and earnings than Pioneer Oil and Gas.
Summary
Vista Energy beats Pioneer Oil and Gas on 9 of the 9 factors compared between the two stocks.
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.
About Vista Energy
Vista Energy, S.A.B. de C.V., through its subsidiaries, engages in the exploration and production of oil and gas in Latin America. The company's principal assets located in Neuquina basin, Argentina and Vaca Muerta. It owns producing assets in Argentina and Mexico. In addition, the company involved in drilling and workover activities located in Argentina. The company was formerly known as Vista Oil & Gas, S.A.B. de C.V. and changed its name to Vista Energy, S.A.B. de C.V. in April 2022. Vista Energy, S.A.B. de C.V. was incorporated in 2017 and is based in Mexico City, Mexico.