Ovintiv Inc. (OVV)

Both firms have declining sales. Martin Whitman would suspect an industry slump or new disruptive entrants.

Both firms have negative gross profit growth. Martin Whitman would question the sector’s viability or cyclical slump.

Both companies show negative EBIT growth. Martin Whitman would consider macro or sector-specific headwinds.

Both companies face negative operating income growth. Martin Whitman would suspect broader market or cost hurdles.

Both companies face declining net income. Martin Whitman would suspect external pressures or flawed business models in the space.

Both companies exhibit negative EPS growth. Martin Whitman would consider sector-wide issues or an unsustainable business environment.

Both face negative diluted EPS growth. Martin Whitman would suspect an industry or cyclical slump with heightened share issuance across the board.

Share reduction while VTLE is at 0.49%. Joel Greenblatt would see if the company has a better buyback policy than the competitor.

Reduced diluted shares while VTLE is at 0.49%. Joel Greenblatt would see a relative advantage if the competitor is diluting more.

Dividend growth of 7.77% while VTLE is flat. Bruce Berkowitz would see if this can become a bigger advantage long term.

Positive OCF growth while VTLE is negative. John Neff would see this as a clear operational advantage vs. the competitor.

Positive 10Y revenue/share CAGR while VTLE is negative. John Neff might see a distinct advantage in product or market expansion over the competitor.

5Y revenue/share CAGR above 1.5x VTLE's 20.03%. David Dodd would look for consistent product or market expansions fueling outperformance.

Positive 3Y CAGR while VTLE is negative. John Neff might view this as a sharp short-term edge or successful pivot strategy.

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5Y OCF/share CAGR above 1.5x VTLE's 25.81%. David Dodd would confirm if the firm has better cost structures or brand premium boosting mid-term cash flow.

Positive 3Y OCF/share CAGR while VTLE is negative. John Neff might see a big short-term edge in operational efficiency.

Net income/share CAGR above 1.5x VTLE's 58.99% over 10 years. David Dodd would confirm if brand, IP, or scale secure this persistent advantage.

5Y net income/share CAGR above 1.5x VTLE's 67.00%. David Dodd would confirm if the firm’s strategy is more effective in generating mid-term profits.

Positive short-term CAGR while VTLE is negative. John Neff would see a clear advantage in near-term profit trajectory.

Positive growth while VTLE is negative. John Neff might see a strong advantage in steadily compounding net worth over a decade.

5Y equity/share CAGR above 1.5x VTLE's 73.01%. David Dodd might see stronger earnings retention or fewer asset impairments fueling growth.

3Y equity/share CAGR above 1.5x VTLE's 38.15%. David Dodd verifies the company’s short-term capital management far exceeds the competitor’s pace.

Dividend/share CAGR of 355.97% while VTLE is zero. Bruce Berkowitz sees a minor advantage in stepping up distributions, even modestly.

3Y dividend/share CAGR of 314.57% while VTLE is zero. Bruce Berkowitz sees a minor positive difference that could attract dividend-focused investors.

Positive asset growth while VTLE is shrinking. John Neff sees potential for us to outgrow the competitor if returns are solid.

Positive BV/share change while VTLE is negative. John Neff sees a clear edge over a competitor losing equity.

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We cut SG&A while VTLE invests at 51.85%. Joel Greenblatt sees a short-term margin benefit but wonders if the competitor invests for future gains.