Enterprise Products Partners LP (EPD)vsTOP Ships Inc. (TOPS)
EPD
Enterprise Products Partners LP
$39.00
+1.58%
ENERGY · Cap: $81.20B
TOPS
TOP Ships Inc.
$3.25
-3.56%
ENERGY · Cap: $15.36M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Enterprise Products Partners LP generates 59755% more annual revenue ($52.60B vs $87.87M). TOPS leads profitability with a 12.1% profit margin vs 11.1%. TOPS trades at a lower P/E of 1.4x. TOPS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 60/100 (C).
EPD
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
TOPS
Buy60
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
+95.4%
Fair Value
$107.64
Current Price
$3.25
$104.39 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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 41.6%
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
1.7% earnings growth
Revenue declined 2.9%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
4.1% revenue growth
2.9% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 7.9% — below average capital efficiency
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, Operating Margin.
Bear Case : EPD
The primary concerns for EPD are PEG Ratio, EPS Growth, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : TOPS
The primary concerns for TOPS are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Market Cap. Debt-to-equity of 1.74 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
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 2.43 — expect wider price swings.
TOPS is growing revenue faster at 4.1% — sustainability is the question.
Monitor OIL & GAS MIDSTREAM industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
TOPS scores higher overall (60/100 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.
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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