Renewable vs. Non-Renewable Energy Stocks Through COVID and the Energy Crisis

Overview

This project analysed how the events of 2019–2022 affected energy markets, comparing renewable and non-renewable energy companies in Europe and the US.

The period was split into six phases and assessed with beta values, debt-to-equity ratios and profit margins, linking major news events to investment behaviour.

Renewable stocks were generally priced higher, while non-renewable firms proved more profitable, with larger betas and greater volatility.

Highlights

• Divided July 2019 to October 2022 into 6 news-driven phases
• Compared leading renewable and non-renewable energy companies in Europe and the US
• Non-renewables looked more profitable, with larger betas and volatility