Enterprise Products Partners LP (EPD)vsEquinix Inc (EQIX)
EPD
Enterprise Products Partners LP
$38.70
-0.23%
ENERGY · Cap: $83.66B
EQIX
Equinix Inc
$1,082.83
-0.57%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $106.79B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Enterprise Products Partners LP generates 457% more annual revenue ($51.56B vs $9.26B). EQIX leads profitability with a 14.6% profit margin vs 11.5%. EPD appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.21. EPD earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 52/100 (C-).
EPD
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
EQIX
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+37.8%
Fair Value
$56.96
Current Price
$38.70
$18.26 discount
Margin of Safety
-38.5%
Fair Value
$626.41
Current Price
$1082.83
$456.42 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 1.2B in free cash flow
Large-cap with strong market position
Strong operational efficiency at 21.5%
Earnings expanding 22.9% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 6.7%
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : EPD
The strongest argument for EPD centers on Market Cap, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Bull Case : EQIX
The strongest argument for EQIX centers on Market Cap, Operating Margin, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : EPD
The primary concerns for EPD are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : EQIX
The primary concerns for EQIX are Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio. A P/E of 74.6x leaves little room for execution misses. Debt-to-equity of 1.61 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
EPD profiles as a declining stock while EQIX is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
EQIX carries more volatility with a beta of 1.00 — expect wider price swings.
EQIX is growing revenue faster at 8.1% — sustainability is the question.
EPD generates stronger free cash flow (1.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
EPD scores higher overall (52/100 vs 50/100). Both earn "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.
Enterprise Products Partners LP
ENERGY · OIL & GAS MIDSTREAM · USA
Enterprise Products Partners LP provides midstream energy services to producers and consumers of natural gas, natural gas liquids (NGL), crude oil, petrochemicals, and refined products. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
Equinix Inc
REAL ESTATE · REIT - SPECIALTY · USA
Equinix, Inc. is an American multinational company headquartered in Redwood City, California, that specializes in Internet connection and data centers.
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