Baytex Energy Corp (BTE)vsExxon Mobil Corp (XOM)
BTE
Baytex Energy Corp
$4.59
-1.31%
ENERGY · Cap: $3.20B
XOM
Exxon Mobil Corp
$160.56
-0.96%
ENERGY · Cap: $662.96B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Exxon Mobil Corp generates 21474% more annual revenue ($361.06B vs $1.67B). XOM leads profitability with a 9.1% profit margin vs -42.9%. XOM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
BTE
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
XOM
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-5.5%
Fair Value
$4.34
Current Price
$4.59
$0.25 premium
Margin of Safety
-73.7%
Fair Value
$93.36
Current Price
$160.56
$67.20 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Strong operational efficiency at 40.8%
Revenue surging 51.3% year-over-year
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 21.1% YoY
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Revenue surging 44.1% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 112.8% YoY
Generating 17.0B in free cash flow
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
ROE of -34.6% — below average capital efficiency
Distress zone — elevated risk
Currently unprofitable
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BTE
The strongest argument for BTE centers on Operating Margin, Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 51.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : XOM
The strongest argument for XOM centers on Market Cap, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 44.1% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.36 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BTE
The primary concerns for BTE are Return on Equity, Altman Z-Score, Profit Margin.
Bear Case : XOM
The primary concerns for XOM are Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BTE carries more volatility with a beta of 0.57 — expect wider price swings.
BTE is growing revenue faster at 51.3% — sustainability is the question.
XOM generates stronger free cash flow (17.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor OIL & GAS E&P industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
XOM scores higher overall (74/100 vs 57/100) and 44.1% revenue growth. 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.
Baytex Energy Corp
ENERGY · OIL & GAS E&P · USA
Baytex Energy Corp. The company is headquartered in Calgary, Canada.
Visit Website →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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