ET vs. SAN
ET (Energy Transfer LP) and SAN (Banco Santander, S.A.) are both stocks. ET operates in Oil & Gas Midstream (Energy), while SAN operates in Banks - Diversified (Financial Services). Over the past 10 years, ET returned 13.39%/yr vs 16.53%/yr for SAN. At a 0.31 correlation, their price movements are largely independent.
Performance
ET vs. SAN - Performance Comparison
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Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, ET achieves a 17.84% return, which is significantly higher than SAN's 16.51% return. Over the past 10 years, ET has underperformed SAN with an annualized return of 13.39%, while SAN has yielded a comparatively higher 16.53% annualized return.
ET
- 1D
- 0.00%
- 1M
- -6.99%
- YTD
- 17.84%
- 6M
- 18.55%
- 1Y
- 12.98%
- 3Y*
- 22.86%
- 5Y*
- 21.38%
- 10Y*
- 13.39%
SAN
- 1D
- 1.28%
- 1M
- 9.05%
- YTD
- 16.51%
- 6M
- 16.81%
- 1Y
- 72.42%
- 3Y*
- 62.67%
- 5Y*
- 32.61%
- 10Y*
- 16.53%
ET vs. SAN - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ET Energy Transfer LP | 17.84% | -9.37% | 53.87% | 27.87% | 55.74% | 42.96% | -44.92% | 5.88% | -17.74% | -4.66% |
SAN Banco Santander, S.A. | 16.51% | 164.72% | 14.96% | 46.20% | -6.62% | 10.41% | -21.99% | -2.32% | -28.49% | 32.28% |
Correlation
The correlation between ET and SAN is -0.05, meaning there is essentially no relationship between their price movements. Each responds to its own set of market drivers, making them strong candidates for combining in a diversified portfolio.
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | -0.05 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.13 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.28 |
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.31 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Feb 3, 2006 | 0.31 |
The correlation between ET and SAN shifts across timeframes, from -0.05 (1 year) to 0.31 (10 years), reflecting how their relationship changes across market environments.
Fundamentals
ET:
$64.83B
SAN:
$198.15B
ET:
$1.36
SAN:
€1.06
ET:
13.78
SAN:
11.08
ET:
0.74
SAN:
2.40
ET:
1.30
SAN:
1.63
ET:
$89.38B
SAN:
€74.92B
ET:
$20.48B
SAN:
€46.97B
ET:
$13.02B
SAN:
€21.14B
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Return for Risk
ET vs. SAN — Risk / Return Rank
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SAN
ET vs. SAN - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Energy Transfer LP (ET) and Banco Santander, S.A. (SAN). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| ET | SAN | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -1.40 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -1.57 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.15 | 1.34 | -0.20 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.48 | 3.59 | -2.11 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 3.30 | 11.07 | -7.77 |
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Drawdowns
ET vs. SAN - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum ET drawdown since its inception was -87.81%, which is greater than SAN's maximum drawdown of -82.94%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for ET and SAN.
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Drawdown Indicators
| ET | SAN | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -87.81% | -82.94% | -4.87% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -8.79% | -20.29% | +11.50% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -24.56% | -20.29% | -4.27% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -24.56% | -41.13% | +16.57% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -72.82% | -73.84% | +1.02% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -8.04% | 0.00% | -8.04% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -25.71% | -30.64% | +4.93% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.94% | 6.56% | -2.62% |
Volatility
ET vs. SAN - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Energy Transfer LP (ET) is 4.61%, while Banco Santander, S.A. (SAN) has a volatility of 10.69%. This indicates that ET experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than SAN based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| ET | SAN | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 4.61% | 10.69% | -6.08% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 12.03% | 27.47% | -15.44% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 16.05% | 32.98% | -16.93% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 24.71% | 33.88% | -9.17% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 34.98% | 35.83% | -0.85% |
Dividends
ET vs. SAN - Dividend Comparison
ET's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 7.12%, more than SAN's 2.07% yield.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ET Energy Transfer LP | 7.12% | 7.97% | 6.51% | 8.95% | 7.33% | 7.41% | 17.27% | 9.51% | 9.24% | 6.66% | 5.90% | 7.42% |
SAN Banco Santander, S.A. | 2.07% | 2.11% | 4.63% | 3.58% | 3.83% | 2.71% | 0.00% | 6.20% | 5.83% | 4.60% | 3.29% | 7.06% |
Financials
ET vs. SAN - Financials Comparison
This section allows you to compare key financial metrics between Energy Transfer LP and Banco Santander, S.A.. You can select fields from income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements to easily visualize and compare the financial health of both companies.
Total Revenue: Total amount of money received from sales and other business activities
ET vs. SAN - Profitability Comparison
ET - Gross Margin
Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Energy Transfer LP reported a gross profit of 6.62B and revenue of 27.77B. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 23.9%.
SAN - Gross Margin
Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Banco Santander, S.A. reported a gross profit of 12.95B and revenue of 31.44B. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 41.2%.
ET - Operating Margin
Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Energy Transfer LP reported an operating income of 2.98B and revenue of 27.77B, resulting in an operating margin of 10.7%.
SAN - Operating Margin
Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Banco Santander, S.A. reported an operating income of 5.11B and revenue of 31.44B, resulting in an operating margin of 16.3%.
ET - Net Margin
Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Energy Transfer LP reported a net income of 1.25B and revenue of 27.77B, resulting in a net margin of 4.5%.
SAN - Net Margin
Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Banco Santander, S.A. reported a net income of 5.54B and revenue of 31.44B, resulting in a net margin of 17.6%.
Frequently Asked Questions
ET and SAN have a correlation of -0.05, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.
SAN has higher volatility (10.69%) compared to ET (4.61%). In terms of maximum drawdown, ET dropped -87.81% vs SAN's -82.94%.
SAN currently has the higher Sharpe Ratio (2.21 vs 0.81), meaning it's delivered slightly more return per unit of risk over the trailing 12 months. However, this ranking shifts over time - use the Risk/Return Score above for a more comprehensive view that combines Sharpe, Sortino, and other measures used by quantitative funds.
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