ConocoPhillips (COP)vsMesa Royalty Trust (MTR)
COP
ConocoPhillips
$127.30
-1.58%
ENERGY · Cap: $153.88B
MTR
Mesa Royalty Trust
$2.43
+2.10%
ENERGY · Cap: $4.57M
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 12.3x. COP earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 78/100 (B+).
COP
Strong Buy78
out of 100
Grade: B+
MTR
Hold44
out of 100
Grade: D
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for COP.
Margin of Safety
-80.8%
Fair Value
$2.65
Current Price
$2.43
$0.22 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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 66 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 75.6%
Attractively priced relative to earnings
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 1.06 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : MTR
The strongest argument for MTR centers on Price/Book, Profit Margin, Operating 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 0.42 — 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 44/100) 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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