TOP Ships Inc. (TOPS)vsWilliams Companies Inc (WMB)
TOPS
TOP Ships Inc.
$3.25
-3.56%
ENERGY · Cap: $15.36M
WMB
Williams Companies Inc
$73.81
-0.87%
ENERGY · Cap: $90.96B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Williams Companies Inc generates 13363% more annual revenue ($11.83B vs $87.87M). WMB leads profitability with a 22.1% profit margin vs 12.1%. TOPS trades at a lower P/E of 1.4x. WMB earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
TOPS
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C
WMB
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+95.4%
Fair Value
$107.64
Current Price
$3.25
$104.39 discount
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 41.6%
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
4.1% revenue growth
2.9% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 7.9% — below average capital efficiency
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 : TOPS
The strongest argument for TOPS centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Operating Margin.
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 : TOPS
The primary concerns for TOPS are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Market Cap. Debt-to-equity of 1.74 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : WMB
The primary concerns for WMB are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
TOPS profiles as a value stock while WMB is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
TOPS carries more volatility with a beta of 2.43 — expect wider price swings.
WMB is growing revenue faster at 8.7% — sustainability is the question.
TOPS generates stronger free cash flow (17M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
WMB scores higher overall (67/100 vs 60/100), backed by strong 22.1% margins. TOPS offers better value entry with a 95.4% margin of safety. 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.
TOP Ships Inc.
ENERGY · OIL & GAS MIDSTREAM · USA
Top Ships Inc. owns and operates tankers globally. The company is headquartered in Maroussi, Greece.
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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