Energy Transfer Competitors

Energy Transfer (NYSE:ET) and Enterprise Products Partners (NYSE:EPD) are both large-cap oils/energy companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, dividends, risk, institutional ownership, earnings, analyst recommendations and profitability.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent ratings for Energy Transfer and Enterprise Products Partners, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Energy Transfer currently has a consensus price target of $10.0667, indicating a potential upside of 25.21%. Enterprise Products Partners has a consensus price target of $25.7692, indicating a potential upside of 12.63%. Given Energy Transfer's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Energy Transfer is more favorable than Enterprise Products Partners.

Dividends

Energy Transfer pays an annual dividend of $0.61 per share and has a dividend yield of 7.6%. Enterprise Products Partners pays an annual dividend of $1.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 7.9%. Energy Transfer pays out 42.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Enterprise Products Partners pays out 83.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Energy Transfer has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Enterprise Products Partners has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Profitability

This table compares Energy Transfer and Enterprise Products Partners' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Risk and Volatility

Energy Transfer has a beta of 2.54, meaning that its share price is 154% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Enterprise Products Partners has a beta of 1.38, meaning that its share price is 38% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

36.4% of Energy Transfer shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 30.5% of Enterprise Products Partners shares are held by institutional investors. 3.3% of Energy Transfer shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 37.5% of Enterprise Products Partners shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Energy Transfer and Enterprise Products Partners' top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Enterprise Products Partners has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Energy Transfer. Energy Transfer is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Enterprise Products Partners, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Summary

Enterprise Products Partners beats Energy Transfer on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Energy Transfer (NYSE:ET) and TC Energy (NYSE:TRP) are both large-cap oils/energy companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, dividends, risk, valuation, analyst recommendations, profitability and earnings.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Energy Transfer and TC Energy's revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Energy Transfer has higher revenue and earnings than TC Energy. Energy Transfer is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than TC Energy, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Profitability

This table compares Energy Transfer and TC Energy's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Dividends

Energy Transfer pays an annual dividend of $0.61 per share and has a dividend yield of 7.6%. TC Energy pays an annual dividend of $2.54 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.4%. Energy Transfer pays out 42.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. TC Energy pays out 81.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Energy Transfer has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and TC Energy has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Energy Transfer is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of recent recommendations for Energy Transfer and TC Energy, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Energy Transfer currently has a consensus price target of $10.0667, indicating a potential upside of 25.21%. TC Energy has a consensus price target of $68.00, indicating a potential upside of 45.24%. Given TC Energy's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe TC Energy is more favorable than Energy Transfer.

Volatility & Risk

Energy Transfer has a beta of 2.54, suggesting that its share price is 154% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, TC Energy has a beta of 0.71, suggesting that its share price is 29% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

36.4% of Energy Transfer shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 64.8% of TC Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.3% of Energy Transfer shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

TC Energy beats Energy Transfer on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Energy Transfer (NYSE:ET) and National Grid (NYSE:NGG) are both large-cap oils/energy companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, valuation, institutional ownership, earnings, dividends, profitability and analyst recommendations.

Profitability

This table compares Energy Transfer and National Grid's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current ratings and recommmendations for Energy Transfer and National Grid, as reported by MarketBeat.

Energy Transfer currently has a consensus target price of $10.0667, suggesting a potential upside of 25.21%. Given Energy Transfer's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe Energy Transfer is more favorable than National Grid.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Energy Transfer and National Grid's revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Energy Transfer has higher revenue and earnings than National Grid. Energy Transfer is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than National Grid, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Risk & Volatility

Energy Transfer has a beta of 2.54, suggesting that its stock price is 154% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, National Grid has a beta of 0.32, suggesting that its stock price is 68% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

36.4% of Energy Transfer shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 4.1% of National Grid shares are held by institutional investors. 3.3% of Energy Transfer shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Dividends

Energy Transfer pays an annual dividend of $0.61 per share and has a dividend yield of 7.6%. National Grid pays an annual dividend of $2.24 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.6%. Energy Transfer pays out 42.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. National Grid pays out 63.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Energy Transfer has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Energy Transfer is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Summary

Energy Transfer beats National Grid on 14 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

Kinder Morgan (NYSE:KMI) and Energy Transfer (NYSE:ET) are both large-cap oils/energy companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, earnings, dividends, risk, analyst recommendations, valuation and institutional ownership.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Kinder Morgan and Energy Transfer's gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Energy Transfer has higher revenue and earnings than Kinder Morgan. Energy Transfer is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Kinder Morgan, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current ratings and price targets for Kinder Morgan and Energy Transfer, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Kinder Morgan currently has a consensus price target of $16.40, suggesting a potential downside of 0.79%. Energy Transfer has a consensus price target of $10.0667, suggesting a potential upside of 25.21%. Given Energy Transfer's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Energy Transfer is more favorable than Kinder Morgan.

Dividends

Kinder Morgan pays an annual dividend of $1.05 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.4%. Energy Transfer pays an annual dividend of $0.61 per share and has a dividend yield of 7.6%. Kinder Morgan pays out 110.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Energy Transfer pays out 42.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Kinder Morgan has increased its dividend for 3 consecutive years and Energy Transfer has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Energy Transfer is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Profitability

This table compares Kinder Morgan and Energy Transfer's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

60.0% of Kinder Morgan shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 36.4% of Energy Transfer shares are held by institutional investors. 14.2% of Kinder Morgan shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 3.3% of Energy Transfer shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Risk and Volatility

Kinder Morgan has a beta of 0.98, meaning that its share price is 2% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Energy Transfer has a beta of 2.54, meaning that its share price is 154% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

Energy Transfer beats Kinder Morgan on 12 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

The Williams Companies (NYSE:WMB) and Energy Transfer (NYSE:ET) are both large-cap oils/energy companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, dividends, institutional ownership, earnings, valuation, profitability and analyst recommendations.

Volatility and Risk

The Williams Companies has a beta of 1.72, indicating that its share price is 72% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Energy Transfer has a beta of 2.54, indicating that its share price is 154% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Dividends

The Williams Companies pays an annual dividend of $1.64 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.9%. Energy Transfer pays an annual dividend of $0.61 per share and has a dividend yield of 7.6%. The Williams Companies pays out 165.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Energy Transfer pays out 42.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. The Williams Companies has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Energy Transfer has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Energy Transfer is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of recent recommendations and price targets for The Williams Companies and Energy Transfer, as provided by MarketBeat.

The Williams Companies currently has a consensus target price of $25.00, indicating a potential upside of 5.93%. Energy Transfer has a consensus target price of $10.0667, indicating a potential upside of 25.21%. Given Energy Transfer's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Energy Transfer is more favorable than The Williams Companies.

Profitability

This table compares The Williams Companies and Energy Transfer's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

83.6% of The Williams Companies shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 36.4% of Energy Transfer shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.3% of The Williams Companies shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 3.3% of Energy Transfer shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares The Williams Companies and Energy Transfer's gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Energy Transfer has higher revenue and earnings than The Williams Companies. Energy Transfer is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than The Williams Companies, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Summary

Energy Transfer beats The Williams Companies on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

Energy Transfer (NYSE:ET) and Western Midstream Partners (NYSE:WES) are both oils/energy companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, risk, valuation, earnings and dividends.

Dividends

Energy Transfer pays an annual dividend of $0.61 per share and has a dividend yield of 7.6%. Western Midstream Partners pays an annual dividend of $1.24 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.6%. Energy Transfer pays out 42.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Western Midstream Partners pays out 78.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Energy Transfer has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Western Midstream Partners has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Energy Transfer is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

36.4% of Energy Transfer shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 34.9% of Western Midstream Partners shares are held by institutional investors. 3.3% of Energy Transfer shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.0% of Western Midstream Partners shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Risk & Volatility

Energy Transfer has a beta of 2.54, suggesting that its share price is 154% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Western Midstream Partners has a beta of 3.77, suggesting that its share price is 277% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Energy Transfer and Western Midstream Partners' revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Energy Transfer has higher revenue and earnings than Western Midstream Partners. Energy Transfer is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Western Midstream Partners, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Profitability

This table compares Energy Transfer and Western Midstream Partners' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current ratings and price targets for Energy Transfer and Western Midstream Partners, as reported by MarketBeat.

Energy Transfer currently has a consensus price target of $10.0667, indicating a potential upside of 25.21%. Western Midstream Partners has a consensus price target of $18.0909, indicating a potential downside of 3.46%. Given Energy Transfer's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Energy Transfer is more favorable than Western Midstream Partners.

Summary

Energy Transfer beats Western Midstream Partners on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.