Energy Transfer LP (ET)vsVistra Corp. (VST)
ET
Energy Transfer LP
$19.34
-2.91%
ENERGY · Cap: $68.55B
VST
Vistra Corp.
$147.72
-4.05%
UTILITIES · Cap: $52.12B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Energy Transfer LP generates 420% more annual revenue ($92.29B vs $17.74B). VST leads profitability with a 5.3% profit margin vs 4.7%. ET appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.73. ET earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
ET
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
VST
Buy53
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
-52.8%
Fair Value
$101.40
Current Price
$147.72
$46.32 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
Large-cap with strong market position
Areas to Watch
4.7% margin — thin
Earnings declined 3.6%
Trading at 19.1x book value
5.3% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
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 : VST
The strongest argument for VST centers on Market Cap. Revenue growth of 13.6% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.38 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its 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 : VST
The primary concerns for VST are Price/Book, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score. A P/E of 70.6x leaves little room for execution misses. Debt-to-equity of 3.36 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ET profiles as a hypergrowth stock while VST is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
VST carries more volatility with a beta of 1.45 — 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
ET scores higher overall (62/100 vs 53/100) and 32.1% revenue growth. 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.
Vistra Corp.
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - INDEPENDENT POWER PRODUCERS · USA
Vistra Corp. The company is headquartered in Irving, Texas.
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