Critical Survey: Mplx (NYSE:MPLX) and Energy & Technology (OTCMKTS:ENGT)

Mplx (NYSE:MPLX) and Energy & Technology (OTCMKTS:ENGT) are both energy companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, dividends, risk, earnings, analyst recommendations, valuation and institutional ownership.

Profitability

This table compares Mplx and Energy & Technology’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Mplx	35.44%	30.95%	11.28%
Energy & Technology	N/A	N/A	N/A

Volatility and Risk

Mplx has a beta of 0.74, indicating that its share price is 26% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Energy & Technology has a beta of 14.16, indicating that its share price is 1,316% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Mplx and Energy & Technology”s top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Mplx	$11.93 billion	4.32	$4.32 billion	$4.21	12.01
Energy & Technology	$2.72 million	3.30	-$110,000.00	N/A	N/A

Mplx has higher revenue and earnings than Energy & Technology.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

24.3% of Mplx shares are owned by institutional investors. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of recent recommendations for Mplx and Energy & Technology, as provided by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Mplx	1	1	7	0	2.67
Energy & Technology	0	0	0	0	0.00

Mplx currently has a consensus price target of $55.89, suggesting a potential upside of 10.57%. Given Mplx’s stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Mplx is more favorable than Energy & Technology.

Summary

Mplx beats Energy & Technology on 10 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Mplx

MPLX LP engages in the operation of midstream energy infrastructure and logistics assets, and distribution fuels services. It operates through the Crude Oil and Products Logistics and Natural Gas and NGL Services segments. The Crude Oil and Products Logistics segment transports, stores, distributes, and markets crude oil, asphalt, refined petroleum products, and water. The Natural Gas and NGL Services segment gathers, processes, and transports natural gas, and gathers, transports, fractionates, stores, and markets natural gas liquids (NGLs). The company was founded on March 27, 2012 and is headquartered in Findlay, OH.

About Energy & Technology

Energy & Technology, Corp. provides engineering, manufacturing, reclamation, sale, destructive, and non-destructive testing (NDT), storage, maintenance, and inspection services for pipes and equipment utilized in the energy industry. It offers engineering services to assist customers in the design, improvement, installation, and integration of NDT components and systems; provides NDT services comprising ultrasonic inspection, electromagnetic inspection, and others; and sells pipes and equipment used in the exploration, drilling, and production of oil and gas. The company also provides manufacturing and reclamation services, including full-length electromagnetic inspection for pipes and equipment utilized in the energy industry; full length ultrasonic inspection systems for new and used pipes, such as drill stem, tubing, casing, and line pipes; and various types of electromagnetic and ultrasonic inspection processes. In addition, it offers wet or dry magnetic particle inspection services; dye penetrant testing or ultrasonic testing of the end areas of plain end and threaded connections comprising drill collars and drilling rig inspection; mill systems and mill surveillance; and testing and consulting services. Energy & Technology, Corp. serves oil companies, steel mills, material suppliers, drilling companies, material rental companies, and engineering companies. The company was formerly known as Technical Industries & Energy Corp. and changed its name to Energy & Technology, Corp. in August 2009. The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Lafayette, Louisiana. Energy & Technology, Corp. is a subsidiary of American Interest, LLC.