Marine Petroleum Trust (MARPS)vsWilliams Companies Inc (WMB)
MARPS
Marine Petroleum Trust
$4.86
-1.22%
ENERGY · Cap: $9.24M
WMB
Williams Companies Inc
$72.42
+2.62%
ENERGY · Cap: $87.43B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Williams Companies Inc generates 1258488% more annual revenue ($12.11B vs $962,110). MARPS leads profitability with a 65.2% profit margin vs 23.1%. MARPS trades at a lower P/E of 14.9x. WMB earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (C+).
MARPS
Hold39
out of 100
Grade: F
WMB
Buy65
out of 100
Grade: C+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 67 in profit
Keeps 65 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 57.6%
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Strong operational efficiency at 33.6%
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 22 in profit
Keeps 23 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Earnings expanding 25.0% YoY
Areas to Watch
Trading at 9.5x book value
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Revenue declined 31.1%
Earnings declined 44.7%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : MARPS
The strongest argument for MARPS centers on Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 65.2% and operating margin at 57.6%.
Bull Case : WMB
The strongest argument for WMB centers on Operating Margin, Market Cap, Return on Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 23.1% and operating margin at 33.6%.
Bear Case : MARPS
The primary concerns for MARPS are Price/Book, Market Cap, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : WMB
The primary concerns for WMB are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Altman Z-Score. Debt-to-equity of 2.33 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MARPS profiles as a declining stock while WMB is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
WMB carries more volatility with a beta of 0.60 — expect wider price swings.
WMB is growing revenue faster at 9.0% — sustainability is the question.
Monitor OIL & GAS MIDSTREAM industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
WMB scores higher overall (65/100 vs 39/100), backed by strong 23.1% margins. 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.
Marine Petroleum Trust
ENERGY · OIL & GAS MIDSTREAM · USA
Marine Petroleum Trust, together with its subsidiary, Marine Petroleum Corporation, is a royalty trust in the United States. The company is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.
Visit Website →Williams Companies Inc
ENERGY · OIL & GAS MIDSTREAM · USA
The Williams Companies, Inc., is an American energy company based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Its core business is natural gas processing and transportation, with additional petroleum and electricity generation assets.
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