Able Energy (OTCMKTS:ABLE) & Bath & Body Works (NYSE:BBWI) Critical Review

Able Energy (OTCMKTS:ABLE) and Bath & Body Works (NYSE:BBWI) are both oils/energy companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, earnings, risk, analyst recommendations, profitability, dividends and valuation.

Profitability

This table compares Able Energy and Bath & Body Works’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Able Energy	N/A	N/A	N/A
Bath & Body Works	12.43%	-44.03%	14.45%

Insider & Institutional Ownership

95.1% of Bath & Body Works shares are held by institutional investors. 0.3% of Bath & Body Works shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Able Energy and Bath & Body Works”s top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Able Energy	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Bath & Body Works	$7.43 billion	1.11	$878.00 million	$4.10	9.32

Bath & Body Works has higher revenue and earnings than Able Energy.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current recommendations and price targets for Able Energy and Bath & Body Works, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Able Energy	0	0	0	0	0.00
Bath & Body Works	1	6	9	0	2.50

Bath & Body Works has a consensus price target of $42.50, indicating a potential upside of 11.20%. Given Bath & Body Works’ stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Bath & Body Works is more favorable than Able Energy.

Summary

Bath & Body Works beats Able Energy on 8 of the 9 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Able Energy

Able Energy, Inc., through its subsidiaries, engages in the retail distribution of home heating oil, propane gas, kerosene, and diesel fuels to residential and commercial customers in the United States. It also offers heating, ventilation, and air conditioning installation and repair services. In addition, the company markets other petroleum products to commercial customers, including on-road and off-road diesel fuel, gasoline, and lubricants. Further, it involves in the retail sale of food, merchandise, and personal services, as well as provides onsite and mobile vehicle repair, and services and maintenance to professional and leisure driver through a network of 10 travel plazas located in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, and Virginia. Able Energy, Inc. was incorporated in 1997 and is based in Rockaway, New Jersey.

About Bath & Body Works

Bath & Body Works, Inc. operates a specialty retailer of home fragrance, body care, and soaps and sanitizer products. It sells its products under the Bath & Body Works, White Barn, and other brand names through retail stores and e-commerce sites located in the United States and Canada, as well as through international stores operated by partners under franchise, license, and wholesale arrangements. The company was formerly known as L Brands, Inc. and changed its name to Bath & Body Works, Inc. in August 2021. Bath & Body Works, Inc. was founded in 1963 and is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio.