Bank of Montreal (BMO)vsConocoPhillips (COP)
BMO
Bank of Montreal
$152.90
+0.28%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $109.28B
COP
ConocoPhillips
$113.87
-0.88%
ENERGY · Cap: $139.96B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
ConocoPhillips generates 77% more annual revenue ($59.38B vs $33.48B). BMO leads profitability with a 27.1% profit margin vs 12.3%. COP appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.14. BMO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 73/100 (B).
BMO
Strong Buy73
out of 100
Grade: B
COP
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for BMO.
Margin of Safety
-50.4%
Fair Value
$73.94
Current Price
$113.87
$39.93 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Strong operational efficiency at 39.9%
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 27 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 7.0B in free cash flow
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 22.1%
Generating 1.3B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 5.3%
Earnings declined 20.2%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BMO
The strongest argument for BMO centers on Operating Margin, Market Cap, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 27.1% and operating margin at 39.9%.
Bull Case : COP
The strongest argument for COP centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, Operating Margin. PEG of 1.14 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BMO
The primary concerns for BMO are PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : COP
The primary concerns for COP are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BMO profiles as a mature stock while COP is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
BMO carries more volatility with a beta of 1.17 — expect wider price swings.
BMO is growing revenue faster at 10.0% — sustainability is the question.
BMO generates stronger free cash flow (7.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BMO scores higher overall (73/100 vs 56/100), backed by strong 27.1% margins. Both earn "Strong 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.
Bank of Montreal
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - DIVERSIFIED · USA
Bank of Montreal offers diversified financial services primarily in North America. The company is headquartered in Montreal, Canada.
ConocoPhillips
ENERGY · OIL & GAS E&P · USA
ConocoPhillips is an American multinational corporation engaged in hydrocarbon exploration. It is based in the Energy Corridor district of Houston, Texas.
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