NXT Energy Solutions ( OTCMKTS:NSFDF ) and Petroleum Geo-Services ASA ( OTCMKTS:PGSVY ) are both small-cap oils/energy companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, profitability, analyst recommendations, valuation, earnings, risk and dividends. Volatility and Risk NXT Energy Solutions has a beta of 1.04, suggesting that its share price is 4% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Petroleum Geo-Services ASA has a beta of 2.58, suggesting that its share price is 158% more volatile than the S&P 500. Analyst Recommendations This is a summary of current ratings and price targets for NXT Energy Solutions and Petroleum Geo-Services ASA, as provided by MarketBeat. Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score NXT Energy Solutions 0 0 0 0 N/A Petroleum Geo-Services ASA 0 0 1 0 3.00 Earnings and Valuation This table compares NXT Energy Solutions and Petroleum Geo-Services ASA’s revenue, earnings per share and valuation. Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio NXT Energy Solutions $1.09 million 26.13 -$6.91 million N/A N/A Petroleum Geo-Services ASA $874.30 million 0.90 -$87.90 million N/A N/A NXT Energy Solutions has higher earnings, […]