Zeo Energy (NASDAQ:ZEO – Get Free Report) and SUNation Energy (NASDAQ:SUNE – Get Free Report) are both small-cap energy companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, earnings, dividends, risk, analyst recommendations, valuation and institutional ownership.
Earnings & Valuation
This table compares Zeo Energy and SUNation Energy”s top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| Zeo Energy | $69.35 million | 0.67 | -$14.01 million | ($0.37) | -2.16 |
| SUNation Energy | $71.91 million | 0.20 | -$10.89 million | ($2.65) | -1.34 |
Volatility and Risk
Zeo Energy has a beta of 0.62, indicating that its share price is 38% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, SUNation Energy has a beta of 2.3, indicating that its share price is 130% more volatile than the S&P 500.
Analyst Recommendations
This is a breakdown of current ratings and price targets for Zeo Energy and SUNation Energy, as reported by MarketBeat.com.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| Zeo Energy | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.00 |
| SUNation Energy | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.00 |
Profitability
This table compares Zeo Energy and SUNation Energy’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| Zeo Energy | -15.13% | N/A | -20.46% |
| SUNation Energy | -17.28% | -51.96% | -25.23% |
Institutional & Insider Ownership
4.2% of SUNation Energy shares are held by institutional investors. 56.2% of Zeo Energy shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.0% of SUNation Energy shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.
Summary
Zeo Energy beats SUNation Energy on 6 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.
About Zeo Energy
Zeo Energy Corp. provides residential solar energy systems, other energy efficient equipment, and related services in Florida, Texas, Arkansas, and Missouri, the United States. The company is involved in the selling and installing of residential solar energy systems that homeowners use electricity required to power their homes. Its residential solar energy systems comprise solar panels, inverters, and racking systems. It also offers insulation services, such as adding insulation to a home's attic or walls; energy efficiency equipment, including hybrid electric water heaters and swimming pool pumps; battery-based energy storage systems; and roofing services. Zeo Energy Corp. was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in New Port Richey, Florida.
About SUNation Energy
SUNation Energy Inc. is focused on local and regional solar, storage and energy services companies. Its portfolio of brands provides homeowners and businesses of all sizes with an end-to-end product offering spanning solar, battery storage and grid services. SUNation Energy Inc., formerly known as Pineapple Energy, is based in RONKONKOMA, N.Y.
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