Enterprise Products Partners LP (EPD)vsTOP Ships Inc. (TOPS)
EPD
Enterprise Products Partners LP
$38.17
-0.08%
ENERGY · Cap: $81.59B
TOPS
TOP Ships Inc.
$1.07
-3.60%
ENERGY · Cap: $4.88M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Enterprise Products Partners LP generates 64024% more annual revenue ($51.56B vs $80.42M). EPD leads profitability with a 11.5% profit margin vs 3.8%. TOPS trades at a lower P/E of 1.3x. EPD earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
EPD
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
TOPS
Hold50
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+22.1%
Fair Value
$48.77
Current Price
$38.17
$10.60 discount
Margin of Safety
-82.8%
Fair Value
$2.73
Current Price
$1.07
$1.66 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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 290.0% YoY
Strong operational efficiency at 22.0%
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Elevated debt levels
Revenue declined 6.7%
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
3.8% margin — thin
ROE of -10.0% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 16.9%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : EPD
The strongest argument for EPD centers on Market Cap, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Bull Case : TOPS
The strongest argument for TOPS centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : EPD
The primary concerns for EPD are PEG Ratio, Debt/Equity, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : TOPS
The primary concerns for TOPS are Market Cap, Profit Margin, Return on Equity. Debt-to-equity of 2.30 is elevated, increasing financial risk. Thin 3.8% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
EPD profiles as a declining stock while TOPS is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
TOPS carries more volatility with a beta of 1.99 — expect wider price swings.
EPD is growing revenue faster at -6.7% — sustainability is the question.
EPD generates stronger free cash flow (486M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
EPD scores higher overall (54/100 vs 50/100). 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.
TOP Ships Inc.
ENERGY · OIL & GAS MIDSTREAM · USA
Top Ships Inc. owns and operates tankers globally. The company is headquartered in Maroussi, Greece.
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