TOP Ships Inc. (TOPS)vsTotalEnergies SE ADR (TTE)
TOPS
TOP Ships Inc.
$2.20
+4.27%
ENERGY · Cap: $12.65M
TTE
TotalEnergies SE ADR
$92.71
+0.51%
ENERGY · Cap: $205.37B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
TotalEnergies SE ADR generates 226654% more annual revenue ($182.34B vs $80.42M). TTE leads profitability with a 7.2% profit margin vs 3.8%. TOPS trades at a lower P/E of 3.4x. TTE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 55/100 (C-).
TOPS
Hold50
out of 100
Grade: D+
TTE
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+34.0%
Fair Value
$7.56
Current Price
$2.20
$5.36 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for TTE.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 290.0% YoY
Strong operational efficiency at 22.0%
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 6.5B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 2.6% — below average capital efficiency
3.8% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
7.2% margin — thin
Revenue declined 2.5%
Earnings declined 27.4%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : TOPS
The strongest argument for TOPS centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, EPS Growth.
Bull Case : TTE
The strongest argument for TTE centers on Market Cap, PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio. PEG of 0.77 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : TOPS
The primary concerns for TOPS are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Debt-to-equity of 1.74 is elevated, increasing financial risk. Thin 3.8% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : TTE
The primary concerns for TTE are Profit Margin, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
TOPS carries more volatility with a beta of 2.51 — expect wider price swings.
TTE is growing revenue faster at -2.5% — sustainability is the question.
TTE generates stronger free cash flow (6.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor OIL & GAS MIDSTREAM industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
TTE scores higher overall (55/100 vs 50/100). TOPS offers better value entry with a 34.0% 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.
TOP Ships Inc.
ENERGY · OIL & GAS MIDSTREAM · USA
Top Ships Inc. owns and operates tankers globally. The company is headquartered in Maroussi, Greece.
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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