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Enbridge (ENB) Stock Analysis

This is a peer-relative look at Enbridge (ENB): its performance, risk, profitability, growth, financial strength, dividend, and valuation are each measured against its Energy peers, so every number reads in context rather than in isolation.

Company Profile

Company profile fields for Enbridge (ENB)
Profile ItemENB
NameEnbridge Inc.
Country/RegionCanada
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS Industry GroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
GICS Sub-IndustryOil & Gas Storage & Transportation
Market Capitalization104.51 billion USD
CurrencyUSD
ExchangeNYSE
Listing DateMarch 15, 1984
Security TypeCommon Stock

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

ENB
GSPC
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Enbridge (ENB) vs. S&P 500 (GSPC): Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Trailing Returns

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Trailing total returns for Enbridge (ENB) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Returns over one year are annualized.

Calendar-Year Returns

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Calendar-year total returns for Enbridge (ENB) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Each bar is that year's total return, measured year-end to year-end.

Performance Metrics

Enbridge (ENB) metric values compared with Energy industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: ENBIndustry group median
Total Return (1Y)3.49%32.08%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)19.14%14.39%
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)8.72%15.43%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

ENB
GSPC
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Enbridge (ENB) vs. S&P 500 (GSPC): Drawdown from the running peak over the past five years. Each line shows the decline from its prior peak; 0% marks a new high.

Return Distribution

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Distribution of monthly total returns for Enbridge (ENB) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Each bar is the share of months whose return fell in that 5% bucket.

Risk Metrics

Enbridge (ENB) metric values compared with Energy industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: ENBIndustry group median
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)18.30%41.29%
Beta (5Y)0.590.66
Max Drawdown (5Y)-28.31%-52.09%

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Return Positioning

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Each dot is a stock plotted by 1-year volatility (risk) and 1-year return. ENB is highlighted; the dashed line is the Capital Allocation Line from the risk-free rate through the industry median — dots above it are stronger on a risk-adjusted basis.

Risk-Adjusted Metrics

Enbridge (ENB) metric values compared with Energy industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: ENBIndustry group median
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)-0.040.67
Sortino Ratio (1Y)-0.061.01

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

Enbridge (ENB) posts ROE of 9.22%, 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

9.22%

Group distribution
Max
53.85%
Q3
24.79%
Median
12.85%
ENB
9.22%
Q1
2.03%
Min
-29.09%
Largest peers
PBR
30.27%
TTE
17.83%
COP
17.66%
SHEL
17.43%
XOM
15.53%
CVX
13.85%
ENB
9.22%
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Where Enbridge (ENB) stands on ROE within its Energy peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Net Margin (TTM)

Enbridge (ENB) keeps 7.34% 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

7.34%

Group distribution
Max
56.92%
Q3
22.92%
Median
10.10%
ENB
7.34%
Q1
0.07%
Min
-27.38%
Largest peers
PBR
24.32%
COP
16.76%
CVX
11.92%
XOM
10.46%
TTE
10.46%
SHEL
10.18%
ENB
7.34%
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Where Enbridge (ENB) stands on net margin within its Energy peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Operating Margin (TTM)

Enbridge (ENB) turns 10.16% 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

10.16%

Group distribution
Max
71.31%
Q3
33.75%
Median
18.73%
ENB
10.16%
Q1
6.94%
Min
-24.52%
Largest peers
PBR
44.68%
COP
30.05%
TTE
24.51%
SHEL
18.76%
CVX
17.89%
XOM
16.98%
ENB
10.16%
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Where Enbridge (ENB) stands on operating margin within its Energy peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Profitability Metrics

Enbridge (ENB) metric values compared with Energy industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: ENBIndustry group median
ROE (TTM)9.22%12.85%
ROA (TTM)3.29%5.49%
Net Margin (TTM)7.34%10.10%
Operating Margin (TTM)10.16%18.73%
Gross Margin (TTM)32.59%44.52%

Growth

Revenue Growth

Enbridge (ENB) grew revenue 21.92%, in the upper peer quartile. The top line is expanding faster than at most industry peers, which points to share gains or stronger pricing.

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Enbridge (ENB): Revenue Growth across different time periods, set against Energy industry-group medians.

EPS Growth

Enbridge (ENB) grew earnings per share 37.61%, in the upper peer quartile. Per-share profits are compounding faster than at most industry peers.

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Enbridge (ENB): EPS Growth across different time periods, set against Energy industry-group medians.

Growth Metrics

Enbridge (ENB) metric values compared with Energy industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: ENBIndustry group median
Revenue Growth (YoY)21.92%0.51%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)6.94%0.37%
EPS Growth (YoY)37.61%-11.75%
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)36.00%-12.07%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Enbridge (ENB) has current ratio of 0.72, 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

0.72

Group distribution
Max
3.64
Q3
2.21
Median
1.41
Q1
0.88
ENB
0.72
Min
0.24
Largest peers
COP
1.52
SHEL
1.38
CVX
1.34
XOM
1.19
TTE
1.11
PBR
0.85
ENB
0.72
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Where Enbridge (ENB) stands on current ratio within its Energy peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Debt / Equity (MRQ)

Enbridge (ENB) has debt-to-equity ratio of 1.63, 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

1.63

Group distribution
Max
1.75
ENB
1.63
Q3
0.93
Median
0.54
Q1
0.30
Min
0.00
Largest peers
ENB
1.63
PBR
0.76
TTE
0.46
SHEL
0.38
COP
0.35
CVX
0.17
XOM
0.13
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Where Enbridge (ENB) stands on debt-to-equity ratio within its Energy peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Financial Strength Metrics

Enbridge (ENB) metric values compared with Energy industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: ENBIndustry group median
Current Ratio (MRQ)0.721.41
Debt / Equity (MRQ)1.630.54
Net Debt / EBITDA6.331.13

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Enbridge (ENB) pays no dividend, leaving dividend yield at 0.00% this period. Shareholders may still receive value through reinvestment or buybacks, but there is no dividend income to compare here.

ENB

Energy industry group

0.00%

Group distribution
Max
8.57%
Q3
3.58%
Median
1.71%
ENB
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Largest peers
PBR
19.51%
TTE
4.58%
CVX
3.31%
XOM
2.49%
COP
2.48%
SHEL
1.54%
ENB
0.00%
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Where Enbridge (ENB) stands on dividend yield within its Energy peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Enbridge (ENB) has payout ratio of 147.68%, 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

147.68%

Group distribution
ENB
147.68%
Max
133.24%
Q3
53.31%
Median
25.24%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Largest peers
ENB
147.68%
CVX
51.76%
XOM
42.39%
TTE
39.93%
COP
35.41%
PBR
28.93%
SHEL
26.24%
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Where Enbridge (ENB) stands on payout ratio within its Energy peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Dividend Metrics

Enbridge (ENB) metric values compared with Energy industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: ENBIndustry group median
Dividend Yield (TTM)0.00%1.71%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)147.68%25.24%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

Enbridge (ENB) trades at P/E ratio of 22.65, in the richer earnings-multiple quartile for its industry. That premium needs support from growth, durable earnings, or stronger business quality.

ENB

Energy industry group

22.65

Group distribution
Max
39.54
ENB
22.65
Q3
21.72
Median
12.19
Q1
7.71
Min
2.99
Largest peers
ENB
22.65
XOM
17.06
CVX
15.61
COP
14.36
TTE
8.76
SHEL
8.60
PBR
4.68
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Where Enbridge (ENB) stands on P/E ratio within its Energy peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

P/S Ratio (TTM)

Enbridge (ENB) trades at 1.25 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

1.25

Group distribution
Max
5.40
Q3
2.85
Median
1.69
ENB
1.25
Q1
0.88
Min
0.00
Largest peers
COP
2.34
CVX
1.83
XOM
1.74
ENB
1.25
TTE
0.90
SHEL
0.87
PBR
0.22
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Where Enbridge (ENB) stands on P/S ratio within its Energy peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

P/B Ratio (MRQ)

Enbridge (ENB) trades at 2.59 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

2.59

Group distribution
Max
4.21
ENB
2.59
Q3
2.38
Median
1.51
Q1
1.08
Min
0.01
Largest peers
ENB
2.59
XOM
2.55
COP
2.44
CVX
2.13
TTE
1.46
SHEL
1.43
PBR
1.25
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Where Enbridge (ENB) stands on P/B ratio within its Energy peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Valuation Metrics

Enbridge (ENB) metric values compared with Energy industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: ENBIndustry group median
P/E Ratio (TTM)22.6512.19
P/S Ratio (TTM)1.251.69
P/B Ratio (MRQ)2.591.51
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)-1.01%5.94%