On the stock market since 2006, it operates in the world of energy. It has 22,311 employees. Now — the numbers.
This is an established company with proven profits.
Revenue is spread across several lines; no single product carries the company.
The gap is $70.3B. In times of high interest rates, a gap like that can squeeze a company.
We compared this company with its own sector across five subjects.
A score of 50 means class average.
Profit indicators sit around the sector average.
Clearly below the class average.
The price looks reasonable next to what the company earns.
Clearly below the class average.
Clearly above the class average — a step short of the very top.
Financial Strength: The cash-and-debt balance is thin; the buffer for hard times is slim.
Growth: Sales growth trails the sector average.
angles, checked one by one.
The 2 that stand out are on screen; the rest came back neutral.
The council scores out of 10; report-card grades are out of 100.
Revenue Growth: Sales are growing slowly.
The stock trades near its peak today. For long-term holders the ride has paid off so far — though past performance guarantees nothing about the future.
Over the last 12 months, company executives reported 10 buys and 1 sell. Management buying with its own money is usually read as a good sign.
It pays out $1.34 per share each year — regular cash for whoever holds the stock.
Over the last 3 years, sales fell about 3% a year on average. Profit is holding up, but a shrinking business is a risk worth watching.
The balance sheet offers little cushion against a rough stretch. Report-card grade: 24/100.
The growth engine is running at low revs right now. Report-card grade: 41/100.
On our five-subject report card, ET sits in the middle of the class: some subjects shine, others don’t. The grade moves as the numbers move.
The takeaway: ET is an established business that has proven its profits for years. The real debate here isn’t the price — it’s whether the company can keep up this pace.