Energy Transfer LP (ET)vsNorthrop Grumman Corporation (NOC)
ET
Energy Transfer LP
$19.34
-2.91%
ENERGY · Cap: $68.55B
NOC
Northrop Grumman Corporation
$549.52
-0.50%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $78.44B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Energy Transfer LP generates 118% more annual revenue ($92.29B vs $42.37B). NOC leads profitability with a 10.8% profit margin vs 4.7%. ET appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.73. NOC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
ET
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
NOC
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+87.7%
Fair Value
$148.16
Current Price
$19.34
$128.82 discount
Margin of Safety
-60.6%
Fair Value
$422.70
Current Price
$549.52
$126.82 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 32.1% year-over-year
Large-cap with strong market position
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 3.4B in free cash flow
Earnings expanding 84.9% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 29 in profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
4.7% margin — thin
Earnings declined 3.6%
4.4% revenue growth
Grey zone — moderate risk
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ET
The strongest argument for ET centers on Revenue Growth, Market Cap, PEG Ratio. Revenue growth of 32.1% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.73 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : NOC
The strongest argument for NOC centers on EPS Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : ET
The primary concerns for ET are Profit Margin, EPS Growth. Thin 4.7% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : NOC
The primary concerns for NOC are Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ET profiles as a hypergrowth stock while NOC is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
ET carries more volatility with a beta of 0.57 — expect wider price swings.
ET is growing revenue faster at 32.1% — sustainability is the question.
ET generates stronger free cash flow (3.4B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
NOC scores higher overall (63/100 vs 62/100). ET offers better value entry with a 87.7% margin of safety. 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.
Energy Transfer LP
ENERGY · OIL & GAS MIDSTREAM · USA
Energy Transfer LP offers energy related services. The company is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.
Northrop Grumman Corporation
INDUSTRIALS · AEROSPACE & DEFENSE · USA
Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) is an American multinational aerospace and defense technology company.
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