ConocoPhillips (COP)vsMesa Royalty Trust (MTR)
COP
ConocoPhillips
$140.11
+1.60%
ENERGY · Cap: $185.04B
MTR
Mesa Royalty Trust
$1.85
-6.35%
ENERGY · Cap: $3.67M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
ConocoPhillips generates 11652768% more annual revenue ($64.46B vs $553,160). MTR leads profitability with a 66.0% profit margin vs 14.4%. MTR trades at a lower P/E of 9.8x. COP earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 78/100 (B+).
COP
Strong Buy78
out of 100
Grade: B+
MTR
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for COP.
Margin of Safety
-81.4%
Fair Value
$2.64
Current Price
$1.84
$0.80 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Strong operational efficiency at 31.5%
Revenue surging 35.5% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 107.0% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 4.4B in free cash flow
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 66 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 75.6%
Areas to Watch
No major concerns identified
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Revenue declined 28.4%
Earnings declined 33.3%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : COP
The strongest argument for COP centers on Operating Margin, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 35.5% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.14 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : MTR
The strongest argument for MTR centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 66.0% and operating margin at 75.6%.
Bear Case : COP
No major red flags identified for COP, but monitor valuation.
Bear Case : MTR
The primary concerns for MTR are Market Cap, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
COP profiles as a growth stock while MTR is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
MTR carries more volatility with a beta of 0.37 — expect wider price swings.
COP is growing revenue faster at 35.5% — sustainability is the question.
Monitor OIL & GAS E&P industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
COP scores higher overall (78/100 vs 47/100) and 35.5% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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.
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.
Mesa Royalty Trust
ENERGY · OIL & GAS E&P · USA
Mesa Royalty Trust owns net royalty interests in various oil and gas producing properties in the United States. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
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