Energy Transfer LP (ET)vsTenet Healthcare Corporation (THC)
ET
Energy Transfer LP
$19.34
-2.91%
ENERGY · Cap: $68.55B
THC
Tenet Healthcare Corporation
$190.38
-1.93%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $16.72B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Energy Transfer LP generates 330% more annual revenue ($92.29B vs $21.45B). THC leads profitability with a 7.9% profit margin vs 4.7%. ET appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.73. THC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
ET
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
THC
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
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
+78.8%
Fair Value
$1068.55
Current Price
$190.38
$878.17 discount
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Every $100 of equity generates 30 in profit
Earnings expanding 87.6% YoY
Generating 1.5B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
4.7% margin — thin
Earnings declined 3.6%
2.8% revenue growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
7.9% margin — thin
Expensive relative to growth rate
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 : THC
The strongest argument for THC centers on P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : ET
The primary concerns for ET are Profit Margin, EPS Growth. Thin 4.7% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : THC
The primary concerns for THC are Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score, Profit Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ET profiles as a hypergrowth stock while THC is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
THC carries more volatility with a beta of 1.30 — 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
THC scores higher overall (66/100 vs 62/100). ET offers better value entry with a 87.7% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong 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.
Tenet Healthcare Corporation
HEALTHCARE · MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES · USA
Tenet Healthcare Corporation is a diversified health services company. The company is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.
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