Key Takeaways PAA's cash distribution yield is 8.58% compared with ET's cash distribution yield of 7.56%.PAA posts a lower debt ratio and slightly higher ROE than Energy Transfer, signaling stronger efficiency.PAA's ROE is 11.55% compared with ET's ROE of 11.08%.The companies operating in the Zacks Oil and Gas – Production Pipeline industry stand as a vital pillar in the energy landscape, addressing growing demand by transporting crude oil and natural gas that fuel transportation, industry, and households. ...