Plains All American Pipeline LP (PAA)vsTotalEnergies SE ADR (TTE)
PAA
Plains All American Pipeline LP
$22.92
-2.23%
ENERGY · Cap: $15.83B
TTE
TotalEnergies SE ADR
$89.40
+0.78%
ENERGY · Cap: $195.51B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
TotalEnergies SE ADR generates 306% more annual revenue ($183.96B vs $45.26B). TTE leads profitability with a 8.2% profit margin vs 2.5%. TTE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.72. TTE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 72/100 (B).
PAA
Hold50
out of 100
Grade: D+
TTE
Strong Buy72
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 57.1% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 20.3%
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
2.5% margin — thin
Operating margin of 2.8%
Elevated debt levels
3.4% revenue growth
Grey zone — moderate risk
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : PAA
The strongest argument for PAA centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : TTE
The strongest argument for TTE centers on EPS Growth, Market Cap, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.72 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : PAA
The primary concerns for PAA are PEG Ratio, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Thin 2.5% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : TTE
The primary concerns for TTE are Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
PAA carries more volatility with a beta of 0.48 — expect wider price swings.
PAA is growing revenue faster at 8.7% — sustainability is the question.
PAA generates stronger free cash flow (288M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
TTE scores higher overall (72/100 vs 50/100). Both earn "Strong 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.
Plains All American Pipeline LP
ENERGY · OIL & GAS MIDSTREAM · USA
Plains All American Pipeline, LP, is engaged in the transportation, completion, storage and collection of crude oil and natural gas liquids (NGL) through pipelines in the United States and Canada. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
TotalEnergies SE ADR
ENERGY · OIL & GAS INTEGRATED · USA
TotalEnergies SE is a global integrated oil and gas company. The company is headquartered in Paris, France.
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