Enterprise Products Partners LP (EPD)vsKinetik Holdings Inc (KNTK)
EPD
Enterprise Products Partners LP
$39.00
+1.58%
ENERGY · Cap: $81.20B
KNTK
Kinetik Holdings Inc
$47.21
+0.94%
ENERGY · Cap: $3.02B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Enterprise Products Partners LP generates 2881% more annual revenue ($52.60B vs $1.76B). KNTK leads profitability with a 29.8% profit margin vs 11.1%. EPD appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.16. KNTK earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
EPD
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
KNTK
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-40.0%
Fair Value
$25.32
Current Price
$38.99
$13.67 premium
Margin of Safety
+66.0%
Fair Value
$123.08
Current Price
$47.21
$75.87 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
Earnings expanding 485.8% YoY
Keeps 30 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
1.7% earnings growth
Revenue declined 2.9%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : EPD
The strongest argument for EPD centers on Market Cap, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Bull Case : KNTK
The strongest argument for KNTK centers on EPS Growth, Profit Margin, P/E Ratio. Profitability is solid with margins at 29.8% and operating margin at 16.2%. Revenue growth of 11.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : EPD
The primary concerns for EPD are PEG Ratio, EPS Growth, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : KNTK
The primary concerns for KNTK are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
EPD profiles as a declining stock while KNTK is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
KNTK carries more volatility with a beta of 0.95 — expect wider price swings.
KNTK is growing revenue faster at 11.6% — sustainability is the question.
Monitor OIL & GAS MIDSTREAM industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
KNTK scores higher overall (74/100 vs 50/100), backed by strong 29.8% margins and 11.6% revenue growth. 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.
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.
Kinetik Holdings Inc
ENERGY · OIL & GAS MIDSTREAM · USA
Kinetik Holdings Inc. is an intermediate company in the Texas Delaware Basin. The company is headquartered in Midland, Texas.
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