Enbridge (ENB) Stock Analysis
Here is a fundamental analysis of Enbridge (ENB), benchmarking its profitability, financial strength, dividend and valuation against its industry group peers.
Performance
Cumulative Growth
Trailing Returns
Performance at a Glance
| Metric | Current stock: ENB | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Return | 25.66% | 49.94% |
Risk
Drawdown
Risk at a Glance
| Metric | Current stock: ENB | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Volatility | 16.14% | 41.13% |
| Beta | 0.57 | 0.58 |
Company Profile
| Profile Item | ENB |
|---|---|
| Name | Enbridge Inc. |
| Country/Region | Canada |
| GICS Sector | Energy |
| GICS Industry Group | Energy |
| GICS Industry | Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels |
| GICS Sub-Industry | Oil & Gas Storage & Transportation |
| Market Capitalization | 123.38 billion USD |
| Currency | USD |
| Exchange | NYSE |
| Listing Date | March 15, 1984 |
| Security Type | Common Stock |
Valuation
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)
Enbridge (ENB) trades at P/E ratio of 26.78, near the industry’s usual earnings multiple. The stock is not showing a clear peer discount or premium on trailing earnings.
ENB
Energy industry group
26.78
Group distribution
- Max
- 59.12
- Q3
- 31.56
- ENB
- 26.78
- Median
- 18.65
- Q1
- 10.91
- Min
- 1.74
Largest peers
- CVX
- 32.56
- ENB
- 26.78
- XOM
- 24.75
- COP
- 19.83
- SHEL
- 13.34
- TTE
- 13.06
- PBR
- 5.87
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)
Enbridge (ENB) trades at 1.79 on P/S ratio, roughly in the peer group’s normal range. The market is not making a strong cheap-or-rich statement about its revenue base.
ENB
Energy industry group
1.79
Group distribution
- Max
- 5.26
- Q3
- 3.09
- Median
- 1.90
- ENB
- 1.79
- Q1
- 1.06
- Min
- 0.00
Largest peers
- COP
- 2.40
- CVX
- 2.01
- XOM
- 1.87
- ENB
- 1.79
- TTE
- 1.06
- SHEL
- 0.89
- PBR
- 0.24
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)
Enbridge (ENB) trades at 2.96 on P/B ratio, in the higher book-value quartile. The market is paying a premium to book, so stronger ROE, cleaner assets, or a better growth profile need to justify it.
ENB
Energy industry group
2.96
Group distribution
- Max
- 5.53
- ENB
- 2.96
- Q3
- 2.95
- Median
- 1.81
- Q1
- 1.21
- Min
- -0.02
Largest peers
- ENB
- 2.96
- XOM
- 2.37
- COP
- 2.21
- CVX
- 2.02
- TTE
- 1.64
- PBR
- 1.42
- SHEL
- 1.40
Valuation at a Glance
| Metric | Current stock: ENB | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) | 26.78 | 18.65 |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 1.79 | 1.90 |
| Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) | 2.96 | 1.81 |
| Free Cash Flow Yield | -1.16% | 3.41% |
Profitability
Return on Equity (TTM)
Enbridge (ENB) posts ROE of 10.13%, roughly around the peer group’s normal range. Shareholders’ equity is producing a return that looks broadly typical for the industry.
ENB
Energy industry group
10.13%
Group distribution
- Max
- 37.23%
- Q3
- 16.04%
- ENB
- 10.13%
- Median
- 9.26%
- Q1
- -0.84%
- Min
- -20.70%
Largest peers
- PBR
- 25.60%
- TTE
- 12.51%
- COP
- 11.28%
- SHEL
- 10.70%
- ENB
- 10.13%
- XOM
- 9.87%
- CVX
- 6.64%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)
Enbridge (ENB) keeps 10.00% of revenue as net profit, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal net margin range. Its full cost stack is taking a typical share of sales for the industry.
ENB
Energy industry group
10.00%
Group distribution
- Max
- 46.37%
- Q3
- 18.61%
- ENB
- 10.00%
- Median
- 6.23%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- -27.23%
Largest peers
- PBR
- 21.60%
- COP
- 12.33%
- ENB
- 10.00%
- TTE
- 8.20%
- XOM
- 7.77%
- SHEL
- 7.01%
- CVX
- 5.93%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)
Enbridge (ENB) turns 14.73% of revenue into operating profit, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal operating margin range. Its core cost structure looks typical for the industry.
ENB
Energy industry group
14.73%
Group distribution
- Max
- 68.02%
- Q3
- 28.39%
- ENB
- 14.73%
- Median
- 11.81%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- -41.46%
Largest peers
- PBR
- 31.95%
- COP
- 22.05%
- TTE
- 20.35%
- SHEL
- 14.87%
- ENB
- 14.73%
- CVX
- 7.31%
- XOM
- 6.36%
Profitability at a Glance
| Metric | Current stock: ENB | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 10.13% | 9.26% |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 3.17% | 4.22% |
| Net Profit Margin (TTM) | 10.00% | 6.23% |
| Operating Profit Margin (TTM) | 14.73% | 11.81% |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 38.86% | 39.48% |
Financial Strength
Current Ratio (MRQ)
Enbridge (ENB) has current ratio of 0.81, in the tighter-liquidity quartile for its industry. The short-term cushion is thinner than most peers carry, even if the absolute comfort level still depends on the business model.
ENB
Energy industry group
0.81
Group distribution
- Max
- 3.33
- Q3
- 2.13
- Median
- 1.31
- Q1
- 0.83
- ENB
- 0.81
- Min
- 0.08
Largest peers
- COP
- 1.29
- SHEL
- 1.28
- CVX
- 1.09
- TTE
- 1.08
- XOM
- 1.04
- ENB
- 0.81
- PBR
- 0.74
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)
Enbridge (ENB) has debt-to-equity ratio of 1.60, in the higher-leverage quartile for its industry. The heavier reliance on borrowing can make earnings, rates, or refinancing conditions matter more.
ENB
Energy industry group
1.60
Group distribution
- Max
- 2.00
- ENB
- 1.60
- Q3
- 0.99
- Median
- 0.61
- Q1
- 0.31
- Min
- 0.00
Largest peers
- ENB
- 1.60
- PBR
- 0.83
- TTE
- 0.51
- SHEL
- 0.43
- COP
- 0.36
- CVX
- 0.24
- XOM
- 0.18
Financial Strength at a Glance
| Metric | Current stock: ENB | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | 0.81 | 1.31 |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) | 1.60 | 0.61 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 6.33 | 1.40 |
Dividends
Dividend Yield (TTM)
Enbridge (ENB) has dividend yield of 4.98%, in the upper peer-yield quartile while still inside the industry range. The dividend offers more cash income per dollar of share price than most peers, though payout coverage still matters.
ENB
Energy industry group
4.98%
Group distribution
- Max
- 9.21%
- ENB
- 4.98%
- Q3
- 3.69%
- Median
- 1.84%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Largest peers
- PBR
- 9.56%
- ENB
- 4.98%
- TTE
- 4.79%
- CVX
- 3.80%
- SHEL
- 3.65%
- COP
- 2.87%
- XOM
- 2.80%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)
Enbridge (ENB) has payout ratio of 128.73%, meaning dividends exceeded current-period earnings. The gap would need to be covered by cash, retained earnings, financing, or other sources, so earnings alone do not support the payout.
ENB
Energy industry group
128.73%
Group distribution
- Max
- 139.86%
- ENB
- 128.73%
- Q3
- 61.97%
- Median
- 31.01%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Largest peers
- ENB
- 128.73%
- CVX
- 120.38%
- XOM
- 68.01%
- TTE
- 58.84%
- COP
- 54.92%
- SHEL
- 45.05%
- PBR
- 41.58%
Dividends at a Glance
| Metric | Current stock: ENB | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 4.98% | 1.84% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 128.73% | 31.01% |