OceanPal (NASDAQ:OP) & Euronav (NYSE:CMBT) Head to Head Review

Profitability

This table compares OceanPal and Euronav’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
OceanPal	-37.37%	-10.69%	-10.06%
Euronav	117.02%	22.29%	10.17%

Volatility & Risk

OceanPal has a beta of 0.53, suggesting that its stock price is 47% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Euronav has a beta of -0.12, suggesting that its stock price is 112% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares OceanPal and Euronav”s gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
OceanPal	$18.96 million	0.41	-$1.98 million	($1.89)	-0.56
Euronav	$982.85 million	1.91	$858.03 million	$5.93	1.63

Euronav has higher revenue and earnings than OceanPal. OceanPal is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Euronav, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Summary

Euronav beats OceanPal on 8 of the 9 factors compared between the two stocks.

About OceanPal

OceanPal Inc. provides ocean-going transportation services worldwide. The company owns and operates dry bulk carriers that transport major bulks, such as iron ore, coal, and grains, as well as minor bulks, including bauxite, phosphate, and fertilizers. As of December 31, 2023, its fleet consisted of five dry bulk carriers, which include three Panamaxes and two Capesize vessels with a cargo carrying capacity of approximately 572,599 deadweight tons. The company was incorporated in 2021 and is based in Athens, Greece.

About Euronav

Euronav NV, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the transportation and storage of crude oil worldwide. The company offers floating, storage, and offloading (FSO) services. It also owns and operates a fleet of vessels. The company was incorporated in 2003 and is headquartered in Antwerp, Belgium. As of March 15, 2024, Euronav NV operates as subsidiary of CMB NV.