Permian Basin Royalty Trust (PBT)vsWilliams Companies Inc (WMB)
PBT
Permian Basin Royalty Trust
$29.14
+0.80%
ENERGY · Cap: $1.28B
WMB
Williams Companies Inc
$72.42
-0.82%
ENERGY · Cap: $87.21B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Williams Companies Inc generates 72737% more annual revenue ($12.11B vs $16.62M). PBT leads profitability with a 88.6% profit margin vs 23.1%. PBT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.12. WMB earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (C+).
PBT
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
WMB
Buy65
out of 100
Grade: C+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 90 in profit
Keeps 89 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 84.8%
16.2% revenue growth
Strong operational efficiency at 33.6%
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 22 in profit
Keeps 23 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Earnings expanding 25.0% YoY
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : PBT
The strongest argument for PBT centers on Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 88.6% and operating margin at 84.8%. Revenue growth of 16.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : WMB
The strongest argument for WMB centers on Operating Margin, Market Cap, Return on Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 23.1% and operating margin at 33.6%.
Bear Case : PBT
The primary concerns for PBT are Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 88.9x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : WMB
The primary concerns for WMB are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Altman Z-Score. Debt-to-equity of 2.33 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
PBT profiles as a growth stock while WMB is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
WMB carries more volatility with a beta of 0.63 — expect wider price swings.
PBT is growing revenue faster at 16.2% — sustainability is the question.
Monitor OIL & GAS MIDSTREAM industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
WMB scores higher overall (65/100 vs 63/100), backed by strong 23.1% margins. 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.
Permian Basin Royalty Trust
ENERGY · OIL & GAS MIDSTREAM · USA
The Permian Basin Royalty Trust, an express trust, holds primary royalty interests in various oil and gas properties in the United States. The company is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.
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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