Cheniere Energy Partners LP (CQP)vsWilliams Companies Inc (WMB)
CQP
Cheniere Energy Partners LP
$67.22
-4.16%
ENERGY · Cap: $33.95B
WMB
Williams Companies Inc
$73.81
-0.87%
ENERGY · Cap: $90.96B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Williams Companies Inc generates 10% more annual revenue ($11.83B vs $10.76B). CQP leads profitability with a 27.8% profit margin vs 22.1%. WMB appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.47. WMB earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
CQP
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C+
WMB
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+76.6%
Fair Value
$247.57
Current Price
$67.22
$180.35 discount
Margin of Safety
+29.0%
Fair Value
$100.15
Current Price
$73.81
$26.34 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Strong operational efficiency at 50.5%
Earnings expanding 127.0% YoY
Keeps 28 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
18.3% revenue growth
Strong operational efficiency at 41.2%
Earnings expanding 50.8% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 22 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Areas to Watch
Trading at 10.3x book value
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
Expensive relative to growth rate
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CQP
The strongest argument for CQP centers on Operating Margin, EPS Growth, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 27.8% and operating margin at 50.5%. Revenue growth of 18.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : WMB
The strongest argument for WMB centers on Operating Margin, EPS Growth, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.1% and operating margin at 41.2%.
Bear Case : CQP
The primary concerns for CQP are Price/Book, Return on Equity, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : WMB
The primary concerns for WMB are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CQP profiles as a growth stock while WMB is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
WMB carries more volatility with a beta of 0.65 — expect wider price swings.
CQP is growing revenue faster at 18.3% — sustainability is the question.
CQP generates stronger free cash flow (864M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
WMB scores higher overall (67/100 vs 60/100), backed by strong 22.1% margins. CQP offers better value entry with a 76.6% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Cheniere Energy Partners LP
ENERGY · OIL & GAS MIDSTREAM · USA
Cheniere Energy Partners, LP, owns and operates regasification facilities at the Sabine Pass liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal located in Cameron Parish, Louisiana, on the Sabine-Neches waterway. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
Williams Companies Inc
ENERGY · OIL & GAS MIDSTREAM · USA
The Williams Companies, Inc., is an American energy company based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Its core business is natural gas processing and transportation, with additional petroleum and electricity generation assets.
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