EE vs KMI vs ET vs OKE

For growth investors, ONEOK, Inc.

(OKE) is the stronger pick with 55. 4% revenue growth year-over-year, versus -0. 1% for Energy Transfer LP (ET). Energy Transfer LP (ET) offers the better valuation at 14. 7x trailing P/E (12. 3x forward), making it the more compelling value choice. Analysts rate Excelerate Energy, Inc. (EE) a "Buy" — based on 15 analyst ratings — the highest consensus in this comparison. The "better buy" depends entirely on your goals: growth investors should weight revenue trajectory, value investors should weight P/E and PEG, and income investors should weight dividend yield and streak.

On trailing P/E, Energy Transfer LP (ET) is the cheapest at 14.

7x versus Excelerate Energy, Inc. at 26. 8x. On forward P/E, Energy Transfer LP is actually cheaper at 12. 3x. The PEG ratio (P/E divided by earnings growth rate) is the most growth-adjusted single valuation metric: Kinder Morgan, Inc. wins at 0. 23x versus ONEOK, Inc. 's 0. 49x — a PEG below 1. 0 traditionally signals the market is underpricing earnings growth.

Over the past 5 years, Energy Transfer LP (ET) delivered a total return of +175.

6%, compared to +30. 0% for Excelerate Energy, Inc. (EE). Over 10 years, the gap is even starker: OKE returned +205. 7% versus EE's +30. 0%. Past returns do not guarantee future results, and the stock with the higher historical return may already have its best growth priced in.

By beta (market sensitivity over 5 years), Kinder Morgan, Inc.

(KMI) is the lower-risk stock at 0. 10β versus Excelerate Energy, Inc. 's 0. 55β — meaning EE is approximately 481% more volatile than KMI relative to the S&P 500. On balance sheet safety, Excelerate Energy, Inc. (EE) carries a lower debt/equity ratio of 64% versus 145% for ONEOK, Inc. — giving it more financial flexibility in a downturn.

By revenue growth (latest reported year), ONEOK, Inc.

(OKE) is pulling ahead at 55. 4% versus -0. 1% for Energy Transfer LP (ET). On earnings-per-share growth, the picture is similar: Kinder Morgan, Inc. grew EPS 17. 1% year-over-year, compared to 0. 8% for Excelerate Energy, Inc.. Over a 3-year CAGR, OKE leads at 13. 7% annualised revenue growth. Higher growth typically commands a higher valuation multiple — check whether the premium P/E or P/S is justified by the growth rate using the PEG ratio.

Kinder Morgan, Inc.

(KMI) is the more profitable company, earning 18. 0% net margin versus 3. 2% for Excelerate Energy, Inc. — meaning it keeps 18. 0% of every revenue dollar as bottom-line profit. Operating margin tells a similar story: KMI leads at 28. 4% versus 11. 4% for ET. At the gross margin level — before operating expenses — KMI leads at 43. 7%, reflecting greater pricing power or product mix advantage. Stronger margins indicate durable pricing power, lower cost of revenue, or higher mix of software/services. They are one of the clearest signs of business quality.

The PEG ratio (forward P/E divided by expected earnings growth rate) is the most precise measure of undervaluation relative to growth potential.

By this metric, Kinder Morgan, Inc. (KMI) is the more undervalued stock at a PEG of 0. 23x versus ONEOK, Inc. 's 0. 49x. A PEG below 1. 0 is traditionally considered the threshold for growth-adjusted undervaluation. On forward earnings alone, Energy Transfer LP (ET) trades at 12. 3x forward P/E versus 22. 3x for Kinder Morgan, Inc. — 10. 0x cheaper on a one-year earnings basis. Analyst consensus price targets imply the most upside for EE: 22. 6% to $42. 00.

All stocks in this comparison pay dividends.

Energy Transfer LP (ET) offers the highest yield at 6. 5%, versus 0. 8% for Excelerate Energy, Inc. (EE).

For long-horizon retirement investors, ONEOK, Inc.

(OKE) is the stronger choice — it scores higher on the combination of lower volatility, dividend reliability, and long-term compounding (low volatility (β 0. 14), 4. 8% yield, +205. 7% 10Y return). Both have compounded well over 10 years (OKE: +205. 7%, EE: +30. 0%), confirming both are viable long-term holds — but the lower-volatility option typically results in less emotional selling during corrections. Retirement portfolios generally favour predictability over maximum returns. Consult a financial advisor before making allocation decisions.

These companies operate in different sectors (EE (Utilities) and KMI (Energy) and ET (Energy) and OKE (Energy)), which means they face different economic cycles, regulatory environments, and macro sensitivities — making direct comparison nuanced.

In terms of investment character: EE is a small-cap high-growth stock; KMI is a mid-cap income-oriented stock; ET is a mid-cap deep-value stock; OKE is a mid-cap high-growth stock. These fundamental differences mean investors should not choose between them on a single metric — the "better stock" depends entirely on which of these characteristics aligns with your investment strategy.