Enterprise Products Partners LP (EPD)vsMarine Petroleum Trust (MARPS)
EPD
Enterprise Products Partners LP
$39.00
+1.58%
ENERGY · Cap: $81.20B
MARPS
Marine Petroleum Trust
$5.12
-3.40%
ENERGY · Cap: $10.32M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Enterprise Products Partners LP generates 4927849% more annual revenue ($52.60B vs $1.07M). MARPS leads profitability with a 69.0% profit margin vs 11.1%. EPD trades at a lower P/E of 14.1x. MARPS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 59/100 (C).
EPD
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
MARPS
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
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
+69.6%
Fair Value
$16.85
Current Price
$5.12
$11.73 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
Every $100 of equity generates 78 in profit
Keeps 69 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 71.5%
Revenue surging 61.7% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 136.4% YoY
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
Trading at 10.0x book value
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : EPD
The strongest argument for EPD centers on Market Cap, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Bull Case : MARPS
The strongest argument for MARPS centers on Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 69.0% and operating margin at 71.5%. Revenue growth of 61.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : EPD
The primary concerns for EPD are PEG Ratio, EPS Growth, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : MARPS
The primary concerns for MARPS are Price/Book, Market Cap.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
EPD profiles as a declining stock while MARPS is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
EPD carries more volatility with a beta of 0.57 — expect wider price swings.
MARPS is growing revenue faster at 61.7% — sustainability is the question.
Monitor OIL & GAS MIDSTREAM industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
MARPS scores higher overall (59/100 vs 50/100), backed by strong 69.0% margins and 61.7% revenue growth. 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.
Marine Petroleum Trust
ENERGY · OIL & GAS MIDSTREAM · USA
Marine Petroleum Trust, together with its subsidiary, Marine Petroleum Corporation, is a royalty trust in the United States. The company is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.
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