Peabody Energy Corp (BTU)vsExxon Mobil Corp (XOM)
BTU
Peabody Energy Corp
$28.10
-9.96%
ENERGY · Cap: $3.34B
XOM
Exxon Mobil Corp
$149.92
-4.14%
ENERGY · Cap: $619.92B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Exxon Mobil Corp generates 8264% more annual revenue ($326.01B vs $3.90B). XOM leads profitability with a 7.8% profit margin vs -3.1%. XOM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 50/100 (C-).
BTU
Hold40
out of 100
Grade: F
XOM
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for BTU.
Margin of Safety
-82.9%
Fair Value
$81.96
Current Price
$149.92
$67.96 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 2.2B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
3.9% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -2.9% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 62.6%
Moderate valuation
2.6% revenue growth
7.8% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BTU
The strongest argument for BTU centers on Price/Book, Debt/Equity.
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 : BTU
The primary concerns for BTU are Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : XOM
The primary concerns for XOM are P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth, Profit Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BTU profiles as a turnaround stock while XOM is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
BTU carries more volatility with a beta of 0.34 — expect wider price swings.
BTU is growing revenue faster at 3.9% — sustainability is the question.
XOM generates stronger free cash flow (2.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
XOM scores higher overall (50/100 vs 40/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Peabody Energy Corp
ENERGY · THERMAL COAL · USA
Peabody Energy Corporation is engaged in the coal mining business in the United States, Japan, Taiwan, Australia, China, India, Vietnam, South Korea, and internationally. The company is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.
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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