Enterprise Products Partners LP (EPD)vsTalen Energy Corporation (TLN)
EPD
Enterprise Products Partners LP
$39.00
+1.58%
ENERGY · Cap: $81.20B
TLN
Talen Energy Corporation
$328.29
+3.96%
UTILITIES · Cap: $14.51B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Enterprise Products Partners LP generates 1903% more annual revenue ($52.60B vs $2.63B). EPD leads profitability with a 11.1% profit margin vs -8.3%. EPD earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 50/100 (C-).
EPD
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
TLN
Hold42
out of 100
Grade: D
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-40.0%
Fair Value
$25.32
Current Price
$38.99
$13.67 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for TLN.
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
Revenue surging 58.0% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 34.5% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
1.7% earnings growth
Revenue declined 2.9%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Trading at 13.7x book value
ROE of -17.7% — below average capital efficiency
Currently unprofitable
Operating margin of -36.1%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : EPD
The strongest argument for EPD centers on Market Cap, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Bull Case : TLN
The strongest argument for TLN centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 58.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : EPD
The primary concerns for EPD are PEG Ratio, EPS Growth, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : TLN
The primary concerns for TLN are Price/Book, Return on Equity, Profit Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
EPD profiles as a declining stock while TLN is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
TLN carries more volatility with a beta of 1.61 — expect wider price swings.
TLN is growing revenue faster at 58.0% — sustainability is the question.
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Bottom Line
EPD scores higher overall (50/100 vs 42/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" 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.
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