Energy Transfer Partners, L.P. (ETP)

factoids (45.15) Submitted: 11/28/06 11:46 AM : Start Price: $48.59 ETP Score: 3.07

A master limited partnership like ETP pays distributions that are reported on K-1's - not 'dividends' reported on at 1099s. Distributions can have up to 90% tax defferal which is treated like Return of Capital dividends, except they are recaptured wh...

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deucegigs (70.92) Submitted: 9/15/06 11:00 PM : Start Price: $41.49 ETP Score: 10.32

-- Operates a partnership that owns and operates a diversified portfolio of energy assets.
-- Operates robust natural gas pipeline facilities in the competitive Texas market.
-- Distribution performance considered to be the best in the business.
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Fenrig (92.64) Submitted: 9/14/06 1:12 AM : Start Price: $42.16 ETP Score: 10.17

Basically a pipeline and NG storage operator, these guys are interesting because as NG becomes harder and harder to find in the US, they will still make money for what flows in to their system and (at a guess) they should be able to convert their sys...

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WEBCO100 (< 20) Submitted: 9/28/06 4:26 AM : Start Price: $41.61 ETP Score: 12.16

ETP is a natural gas pipeline with most of its' transportation system in Texas. They have been consistently raising their distribution (6.6%) while acquiring more valuable assets. Combine the ability to collect a toll on each cubic foot of gas transp...

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halley12 (27.01) Submitted: 4/11/07 12:21 AM : Start Price: $53.87 ETP Score: -0.81

This company has a nice dividend growth. they transfer oil and gas as well as operate processing plants and storage facilities for natural gas providers. Can you say the fools are where the money is.

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justanotherloser (63.57) Submitted: 4/18/08 2:58 PM : Start Price: $46.52 ETP Score: 6.26

I love the pipeline MLPs, and this one has gone down more than most in this current recession. Look for a nice bounceback...and a great dividend while you're waiting!

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StockSpreadsheet (68.96) Submitted: 6/07/07 6:18 AM : Start Price: $54.09 ETP Score: 1.72

Revenue last year grew by 28.5%. Over the last 3 years, the EPS has grown at a average rate of 73% per year. The pretax profit, % earned on equity and debt-to-equity ratio have bounced around and have not shown a consistent pattern of growth nor st...

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alexandertwd (< 20) Submitted: 10/29/07 4:25 PM : Start Price: $51.31 ETP Score: 5.74

GOOD

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scottidog (79.65) Submitted: 1/14/08 8:50 AM : Start Price: $49.42 ETP Score: 3.09

Price/Sales 1.1x v 1.5x for S&P 500


Profit Margin 10.0% v 7.8%


Return on Equity 27.6% v 15.6%


Return on Assets 8.8% v 3.9%


P/E = 13.0x v. 15.9x


Long Term Growth = 7.0% v 13.0%


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GoldorTin (66.30) Submitted: 3/15/08 10:27 AM : Start Price: $42.37 ETP Score: 6.87

Great company paying a 10% dividend! Things are going well for companies like this and I expect ETP will quickly exceed its previous high over the next year. Nice way to make money with increased value and a 10% dividend.

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