Enterprise Products Partners LP (EPD)vsHumana Inc (HUM)
EPD
Enterprise Products Partners LP
$38.17
+0.22%
ENERGY · Cap: $78.97B
HUM
Humana Inc
$350.08
+0.08%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $45.53B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Humana Inc generates 166% more annual revenue ($137.20B vs $51.56B). EPD leads profitability with a 11.5% profit margin vs 0.8%. EPD appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.49. EPD earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 56/100 (C).
EPD
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
HUM
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+25.1%
Fair Value
$48.68
Current Price
$38.17
$10.51 discount
Margin of Safety
+23.7%
Fair Value
$403.67
Current Price
$350.08
$53.59 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 23.5% year-over-year
Generating 1.1B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Elevated debt levels
Revenue declined 6.7%
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 6.1% — below average capital efficiency
0.8% margin — thin
Operating margin of 4.7%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : EPD
The strongest argument for EPD centers on Market Cap, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 1.49 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : HUM
The strongest argument for HUM centers on Altman Z-Score, Price/Book, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 23.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : EPD
The primary concerns for EPD are Debt/Equity, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : HUM
The primary concerns for HUM are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 40.5x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 0.8% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
EPD profiles as a declining stock while HUM is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
HUM carries more volatility with a beta of 0.77 — expect wider price swings.
HUM is growing revenue faster at 23.5% — sustainability is the question.
HUM generates stronger free cash flow (1.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
EPD scores higher overall (56/100 vs 52/100). HUM offers better value entry with a 23.7% margin of safety. Both earn "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.
Enterprise Products Partners LP
ENERGY · OIL & GAS MIDSTREAM · USA
Enterprise Products Partners LP provides midstream energy services to producers and consumers of natural gas, natural gas liquids (NGL), crude oil, petrochemicals, and refined products. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
Humana Inc
HEALTHCARE · HEALTHCARE PLANS · USA
Humana Inc. is a for-profit American health insurance company based in Louisville, Kentucky.
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