Icahn Enterprises LP (IEP)vsUltrapar Participacoes SA ADR (UGP)
IEP
Icahn Enterprises LP
$8.35
+0.97%
ENERGY · Cap: $5.32B
UGP
Ultrapar Participacoes SA ADR
$5.97
-0.33%
ENERGY · Cap: $6.24B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Ultrapar Participacoes SA ADR generates 1413% more annual revenue ($142.37B vs $9.41B). UGP leads profitability with a 1.7% profit margin vs -3.1%. UGP appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.78. IEP earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 57/100 (C).
IEP
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
UGP
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+55.4%
Fair Value
$18.45
Current Price
$8.35
$10.10 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for UGP.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 960.0% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 1.1B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
ROE of -8.1% — below average capital efficiency
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Currently unprofitable
1.7% margin — thin
Operating margin of 3.1%
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 59.5%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : IEP
The strongest argument for IEP centers on EPS Growth, Price/Book. PEG of 1.15 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : UGP
The strongest argument for UGP centers on Altman Z-Score, PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio. PEG of 0.78 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : IEP
The primary concerns for IEP are Return on Equity, Free Cash Flow, Profit Margin.
Bear Case : UGP
The primary concerns for UGP are Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Piotroski F-Score. Thin 1.7% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
IEP profiles as a turnaround stock while UGP is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
IEP carries more volatility with a beta of 0.78 — expect wider price swings.
UGP is growing revenue faster at 7.2% — sustainability is the question.
UGP generates stronger free cash flow (1.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
IEP scores higher overall (57/100 vs 53/100). 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.
Icahn Enterprises LP
ENERGY · OIL & GAS REFINING & MARKETING · USA
Icahn Enterprises LP, operates in investment, energy, automotive, food packaging, metals, real estate, home fashion and pharmaceutical businesses in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in Sunny Isles Beach, Florida.
Ultrapar Participacoes SA ADR
ENERGY · OIL & GAS REFINING & MARKETING · USA
Ultrapar Participaes SA is engaged in the gas distribution, fuel distribution, chemical products, storage and pharmacy businesses mainly in Brazil, Mexico, Uruguay, Venezuela, other Latin American countries, the United States, Canada, the Far East, Europe and internationally. The company is headquartered in So Paulo, Brazil.
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