Enterprise Products Partners LP (EPD)vsWaters Corporation (WAT)
EPD
Enterprise Products Partners LP
$39.00
+1.58%
ENERGY · Cap: $81.20B
WAT
Waters Corporation
$302.32
+0.13%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $29.66B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Enterprise Products Partners LP generates 1562% more annual revenue ($52.60B vs $3.17B). WAT leads profitability with a 20.3% profit margin vs 11.1%. WAT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.25. WAT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 60/100 (C).
EPD
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
WAT
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-40.0%
Fair Value
$25.32
Current Price
$38.99
$13.67 premium
Margin of Safety
-349.9%
Fair Value
$73.17
Current Price
$302.32
$229.15 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
Strong operational efficiency at 33.8%
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Every $100 of equity generates 29 in profit
Keeps 20 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
1.7% earnings growth
Revenue declined 2.9%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Moderate valuation
Earnings declined 3.1%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : EPD
The strongest argument for EPD centers on Market Cap, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Bull Case : WAT
The strongest argument for WAT centers on Operating Margin, Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 20.3% and operating margin at 33.8%. PEG of 1.25 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : EPD
The primary concerns for EPD are PEG Ratio, EPS Growth, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : WAT
The primary concerns for WAT are P/E Ratio, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
EPD profiles as a declining stock while WAT is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
WAT carries more volatility with a beta of 1.20 — expect wider price swings.
WAT is growing revenue faster at 6.8% — sustainability is the question.
Monitor OIL & GAS MIDSTREAM industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
WAT scores higher overall (60/100 vs 50/100), backed by strong 20.3% margins. 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.
Waters Corporation
HEALTHCARE · DIAGNOSTICS & RESEARCH · USA
Waters Corporation is a publicly traded Analytical Laboratory instrument and software company headquartered in Milford, Massachusetts.
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