OVV vs WSO Comparison

Ovintiv Inc is a North American oil and natural gas exploration and production company focused on developing its multi-basin portfolio of high-quality assets located in the United States and Canada. Its operations also include the marketing of oil, NGLs, and natural gas. The company has two operating segments: USA Operations and Canadian Operations. USA Operations include the exploration, development, production, and marketing of oil, NGLs, natural gas, and other related activities within the United States. Canadian Operations include the exploration, development, production, and marketing of oil, NGLs, natural gas, and other related activities within Canada. The company generates the majority of its revenue from USA Operations.

Watsco is the largest HVAC and refrigeration products distributor in North America with approximately 13% market share. The company primarily operates in the United States (90% of revenue) with significant exposure in the Sunbelt states. Watsco also has operations in Canada, Latin America, and the Caribbean. The company's customer base comprises more than 120,000 dealers and contractors serving the replacement and new-construction HVAC/R markets for residential and light-commercial applications. As much as 20% of residential HVAC units are distributed through Watsco in any given year. Revenue is approximately 75%-80% residential HVAC and 20%-25% commercial, with relatively small exposure to more complex "applied" solutions.