Energy Transfer LP (ET)vsRoyal Bank of Canada (RY)
ET
Energy Transfer LP
$19.34
-2.91%
ENERGY · Cap: $68.55B
RY
Royal Bank of Canada
$181.68
+0.18%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $252.56B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Energy Transfer LP generates 46% more annual revenue ($92.29B vs $63.42B). RY leads profitability with a 33.1% profit margin vs 4.7%. ET appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.73. RY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
ET
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
RY
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+87.8%
Fair Value
$148.63
Current Price
$19.34
$129.29 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for RY.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 32.1% year-over-year
Large-cap with strong market position
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Keeps 33 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 46.2%
Generating 37.3B in free cash flow
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
4.7% margin — thin
Earnings declined 3.6%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ET
The strongest argument for ET centers on Revenue Growth, Market Cap, PEG Ratio. Revenue growth of 32.1% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.73 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : RY
The strongest argument for RY centers on Market Cap, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 33.1% and operating margin at 46.2%.
Bear Case : ET
The primary concerns for ET are Profit Margin, EPS Growth, Free Cash Flow. Thin 4.7% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : RY
The primary concerns for RY are PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ET profiles as a hypergrowth stock while RY is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
RY carries more volatility with a beta of 0.94 — expect wider price swings.
ET is growing revenue faster at 32.1% — sustainability is the question.
RY generates stronger free cash flow (37.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
RY scores higher overall (68/100 vs 62/100), backed by strong 33.1% margins. ET offers better value entry with a 87.8% 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.
Energy Transfer LP
ENERGY · OIL & GAS MIDSTREAM · USA
Energy Transfer LP offers energy related services. The company is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.
Royal Bank of Canada
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - DIVERSIFIED · USA
Royal Bank of Canada is a globally diversified financial services company. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
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