Golar LNG Limited (GLNG)vsWilliams Companies Inc (WMB)
GLNG
Golar LNG Limited
$53.09
-2.61%
ENERGY · Cap: $4.59B
WMB
Williams Companies Inc
$73.81
-0.87%
ENERGY · Cap: $90.96B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Williams Companies Inc generates 3522% more annual revenue ($11.83B vs $326.63M). WMB leads profitability with a 22.1% profit margin vs 18.3%. WMB appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.47. WMB earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
GLNG
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
WMB
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-1081.8%
Fair Value
$3.74
Current Price
$53.09
$49.35 premium
Margin of Safety
+29.0%
Fair Value
$100.15
Current Price
$73.81
$26.34 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Strong operational efficiency at 39.8%
Revenue surging 89.1% year-over-year
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 41.2%
Earnings expanding 50.8% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 22 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Areas to Watch
ROE of 4.2% — below average capital efficiency
Elevated debt levels
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : GLNG
The strongest argument for GLNG centers on Operating Margin, Revenue Growth, Price/Book. Profitability is solid with margins at 18.3% and operating margin at 39.8%. Revenue growth of 89.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : WMB
The strongest argument for WMB centers on Operating Margin, EPS Growth, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.1% and operating margin at 41.2%.
Bear Case : GLNG
The primary concerns for GLNG are Return on Equity, Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio. A P/E of 81.6x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : WMB
The primary concerns for WMB are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
GLNG profiles as a growth stock while WMB is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
WMB carries more volatility with a beta of 0.65 — expect wider price swings.
GLNG is growing revenue faster at 89.1% — sustainability is the question.
GLNG generates stronger free cash flow (-17M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
WMB scores higher overall (67/100 vs 54/100), backed by strong 22.1% margins. 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.
Golar LNG Limited
ENERGY · OIL & GAS MIDSTREAM · USA
Golar LNG Limited provides infrastructure for the liquefaction, transportation and regasification of LNG. The company is headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda.
Visit Website →Williams Companies Inc
ENERGY · OIL & GAS MIDSTREAM · USA
The Williams Companies, Inc., is an American energy company based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Its core business is natural gas processing and transportation, with additional petroleum and electricity generation assets.
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