Financial Analysis: Fenikso (OTCMKTS:LEKOF) versus Comstock Resources (NYSE:CRK)

Fenikso (OTCMKTS:LEKOF) and Comstock Resources (NYSE:CRK) are both oils/energy companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, analyst recommendations, valuation, risk, dividends and institutional ownership.

Profitability

This table compares Fenikso and Comstock Resources’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Fenikso	N/A	N/A	N/A
Comstock Resources	-4.93%	-3.88%	-1.48%

Volatility and Risk

Fenikso has a beta of 22.79, indicating that its stock price is 2,179% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Comstock Resources has a beta of 0.51, indicating that its stock price is 49% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

36.1% of Comstock Resources shares are held by institutional investors. 2.0% of Comstock Resources shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Fenikso and Comstock Resources”s gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Fenikso	N/A	N/A	-$15.40 million	N/A	N/A
Comstock Resources	$1.57 billion	3.84	$211.12 million	($0.18)	-114.14

Comstock Resources has higher revenue and earnings than Fenikso.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current recommendations for Fenikso and Comstock Resources, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Fenikso	0	0	0	0	0.00
Comstock Resources	3	8	2	0	1.92

Comstock Resources has a consensus target price of $13.30, suggesting a potential downside of 35.27%. Given Comstock Resources’ stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Comstock Resources is more favorable than Fenikso.

Summary

Comstock Resources beats Fenikso on 7 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Fenikso

Fenikso Limited does not have significant operations. Previously, it was engaged in the operation of oil and gas asset. The company was formerly known as Lekoil Limited. Fenikso Limited was incorporated in 2010 and is based in George Town, the Cayman Islands.

About Comstock Resources

Comstock Resources, Inc., an independent energy company, engages in the acquisition, exploration, development, and production of natural gas and oil properties in the United States. Its assets are located in the Haynesville and Bossier shales located in North Louisiana and East Texas. The company was incorporated in 1919 and is headquartered in Frisco, Texas. Comstock Resources, Inc. is a subsidiary of Arkoma Drilling, L.P.