Alliance Resource Partners LP (ARLP)vsExxon Mobil Corp (XOM)
ARLP
Alliance Resource Partners LP
$26.66
+0.72%
ENERGY · Cap: $3.43B
XOM
Exxon Mobil Corp
$154.33
-0.22%
ENERGY · Cap: $642.90B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Exxon Mobil Corp generates 14824% more annual revenue ($323.90B vs $2.17B). ARLP leads profitability with a 11.4% profit margin vs 8.9%. ARLP appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.57. ARLP earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 53/100 (C-).
ARLP
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
XOM
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+50.9%
Fair Value
$51.94
Current Price
$26.66
$25.28 discount
Margin of Safety
-46.3%
Fair Value
$105.46
Current Price
$154.33
$48.87 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 9.8B in free cash flow
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 5.2B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Revenue declined 4.5%
Earnings declined 87.7%
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 1.3%
Earnings declined 11.0%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ARLP
The strongest argument for ARLP centers on PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 0.57 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : XOM
The strongest argument for XOM centers on Market Cap, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity. PEG of 1.38 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : ARLP
The primary concerns for ARLP are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : XOM
The primary concerns for XOM are Piotroski F-Score, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ARLP profiles as a declining stock while XOM is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
XOM carries more volatility with a beta of 0.29 — expect wider price swings.
XOM is growing revenue faster at -1.3% — sustainability is the question.
ARLP generates stronger free cash flow (9.8B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ARLP scores higher overall (53/100 vs 50/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Alliance Resource Partners LP
ENERGY · THERMAL COAL · USA
Alliance Resource Partners, LP, a diversified natural resources company, produces and markets coal primarily for industrial and utility users in the United States. The company is headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Exxon Mobil Corp
ENERGY · OIL & GAS INTEGRATED · USA
Exxon Mobil Corporation, stylized as ExxonMobil, is an American multinational oil and gas corporation headquartered in Irving, Texas. It is the largest direct descendant of John D. Rockefeller's Standard Oil, and was formed on November 30, 1999 by the merger of Exxon (formerly the Standard Oil Company of New Jersey) and Mobil (formerly the Standard Oil Company of New York). ExxonMobil's primary brands are Exxon, Mobil, Esso, and ExxonMobil Chemical. ExxonMobil is incorporated in New Jersey.
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