Enterprise Products Partners LP (EPD)vsUniversal Corporation (UVV)
EPD
Enterprise Products Partners LP
$37.19
-1.43%
ENERGY · Cap: $81.56B
UVV
Universal Corporation
$53.70
-0.11%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $1.34B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Enterprise Products Partners LP generates 1671% more annual revenue ($51.56B vs $2.91B). EPD leads profitability with a 11.5% profit margin vs 2.9%. EPD appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.18. EPD earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 52/100 (C-).
EPD
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
UVV
Hold45
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+37.5%
Fair Value
$56.69
Current Price
$37.19
$19.50 discount
Margin of Safety
+33.4%
Fair Value
$79.32
Current Price
$53.70
$25.62 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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 6.7%
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 7.0% — below average capital efficiency
2.9% margin — thin
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : EPD
The strongest argument for EPD centers on Market Cap, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Bull Case : UVV
The strongest argument for UVV centers on Price/Book, P/E Ratio.
Bear Case : EPD
The primary concerns for EPD are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : UVV
The primary concerns for UVV are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Thin 2.9% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
EPD profiles as a declining stock while UVV is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
UVV carries more volatility with a beta of 0.59 — 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 (52/100 vs 45/100). UVV offers better value entry with a 33.4% margin of safety. 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.
Universal Corporation
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · TOBACCO · USA
Universal Corporation processes and supplies leaf tobacco and plant ingredients worldwide. The company is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia.
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