Enterprise Products Partners LP (EPD)vsTarga Resources Inc (TRGP)
EPD
Enterprise Products Partners LP
$38.12
-1.05%
ENERGY · Cap: $84.14B
TRGP
Targa Resources Inc
$262.98
-0.61%
ENERGY · Cap: $61.06B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Enterprise Products Partners LP generates 211% more annual revenue ($51.56B vs $16.56B). TRGP leads profitability with a 12.9% profit margin vs 11.5%. TRGP appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.10. TRGP earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
EPD
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
TRGP
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+19.9%
Fair Value
$48.41
Current Price
$38.12
$10.29 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for TRGP.
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 68 in profit
Earnings expanding 142.9% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Strong operational efficiency at 20.9%
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Elevated debt levels
Revenue declined 6.7%
Moderate valuation
Trading at 18.0x book value
Revenue declined 10.2%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : EPD
The strongest argument for EPD centers on Market Cap, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Bull Case : TRGP
The strongest argument for TRGP centers on Return on Equity, EPS Growth, Market Cap. PEG of 1.10 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : EPD
The primary concerns for EPD are PEG Ratio, Debt/Equity, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : TRGP
The primary concerns for TRGP are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Revenue Growth. Debt-to-equity of 6.10 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
TRGP carries more volatility with a beta of 0.70 — 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.
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Bottom Line
TRGP scores higher overall (66/100 vs 54/100). EPD offers better value entry with a 19.9% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong 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.
Targa Resources Inc
ENERGY · OIL & GAS MIDSTREAM · USA
Targa Resources Corp. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
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