TOP Ships Inc. (TOPS)vsTotalEnergies SE ADR (TTE)
TOPS
TOP Ships Inc.
$0.29
-5.50%
ENERGY · Cap: $2.28M
TTE
TotalEnergies SE ADR
$92.88
+0.57%
ENERGY · Cap: $201.39B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
TotalEnergies SE ADR generates 316242% more annual revenue ($196.38B vs $62.08M). TTE leads profitability with a 9.1% profit margin vs 3.2%. TTE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 75/100 (B).
TOPS
Hold42
out of 100
Grade: D
TTE
Strong Buy75
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 45.6%
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Earnings expanding 106.0% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 27.8% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
3.2% margin — thin
ROE of -10.0% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 41.9%
Grey zone — moderate risk
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : TOPS
The strongest argument for TOPS centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin.
Bull Case : TTE
The strongest argument for TTE centers on Market Cap, P/E Ratio, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 27.8% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.71 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : TOPS
The primary concerns for TOPS are Market Cap, Profit Margin, Return on Equity. Debt-to-equity of 2.81 is elevated, increasing financial risk. Thin 3.2% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : TTE
The primary concerns for TTE are Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
TOPS profiles as a value stock while TTE is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
TOPS carries more volatility with a beta of 2.25 — expect wider price swings.
TTE is growing revenue faster at 27.8% — sustainability is the question.
TTE generates stronger free cash flow (6.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
TTE scores higher overall (75/100 vs 42/100) and 27.8% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
TOP Ships Inc.
ENERGY · OIL & GAS MIDSTREAM · USA
Top Ships Inc. owns and operates tankers globally. The company is headquartered in Maroussi, Greece.
TotalEnergies SE ADR
ENERGY · OIL & GAS INTEGRATED · USA
TotalEnergies SE is a global integrated oil and gas company. The company is headquartered in Paris, France.
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