ConocoPhillips (COP)vsPEDEVCO Corp (PED)
COP
ConocoPhillips
$131.83
-1.02%
ENERGY · Cap: $165.00B
PED
PEDEVCO Corp
$12.96
-10.81%
ENERGY · Cap: $193.13M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
ConocoPhillips generates 55288% more annual revenue ($64.46B vs $116.38M). COP leads profitability with a 14.4% profit margin vs -14.6%. COP earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 78/100 (B+).
COP
Strong Buy78
out of 100
Grade: B+
PED
Hold48
out of 100
Grade: D+
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 33.2%
Revenue surging 561.0% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
No major concerns identified
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -23.8% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 82.3%
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 1.24 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : PED
The strongest argument for PED centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 561.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : COP
No major red flags identified for COP, but monitor valuation.
Bear Case : PED
The primary concerns for PED are Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
COP profiles as a growth stock while PED is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
PED carries more volatility with a beta of 0.26 — expect wider price swings.
PED is growing revenue faster at 561.0% — sustainability is the question.
COP generates stronger free cash flow (4.4B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
COP scores higher overall (78/100 vs 48/100) 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.
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