Enterprise Products Partners LP (EPD)vs3M Company (MMM)
EPD
Enterprise Products Partners LP
$39.00
+1.58%
ENERGY · Cap: $81.20B
MMM
3M Company
$148.05
+0.94%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $77.25B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Enterprise Products Partners LP generates 111% more annual revenue ($52.60B vs $24.95B). MMM leads profitability with a 13.0% profit margin vs 11.1%. MMM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.43. MMM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
EPD
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
MMM
Buy54
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
-323.6%
Fair Value
$40.80
Current Price
$148.05
$107.25 premium
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 76 in profit
Large-cap with strong market position
Generating 1.3B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
1.7% earnings growth
Revenue declined 2.9%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Trading at 16.7x book value
2.0% revenue growth
Earnings declined 19.9%
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : EPD
The strongest argument for EPD centers on Market Cap, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Bull Case : MMM
The strongest argument for MMM centers on Return on Equity, Market Cap, Free Cash Flow. PEG of 1.43 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : EPD
The primary concerns for EPD are PEG Ratio, EPS Growth, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : MMM
The primary concerns for MMM are Price/Book, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Debt-to-equity of 2.75 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
EPD profiles as a declining stock while MMM is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
MMM carries more volatility with a beta of 1.13 — expect wider price swings.
MMM is growing revenue faster at 2.0% — sustainability is the question.
Monitor OIL & GAS MIDSTREAM industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
MMM scores higher overall (54/100 vs 50/100). 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.
3M Company
INDUSTRIALS · CONGLOMERATES · USA
The 3M Company is an American multinational conglomerate corporation operating in the fields of industry, worker safety, US health care, and consumer goods. The company produces over 60,000 products under several brands, including adhesives, abrasives, laminates, passive fire protection, personal protective equipment, window films, paint protection films, dental and orthodontic products, electrical and electronic connecting and insulating materials, medical products, car-care products, electronic circuits, healthcare software and optical films. It is based in Maplewood, a suburb of Saint Paul, Minnesota.
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