ConocoPhillips (COP)vsVista Oil Gas ADR (VIST)
COP
ConocoPhillips
$119.27
-4.00%
ENERGY · Cap: $142.38B
VIST
Vista Oil Gas ADR
$74.42
-2.74%
ENERGY · Cap: $8.04B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
ConocoPhillips generates 1947% more annual revenue ($59.38B vs $2.90B). VIST leads profitability with a 25.7% profit margin vs 12.3%. VIST trades at a lower P/E of 10.5x. VIST earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
COP
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
VIST
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for COP.
Margin of Safety
-35.5%
Fair Value
$41.35
Current Price
$74.42
$33.07 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 22.1%
Generating 1.3B in free cash flow
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Revenue surging 97.3% year-over-year
Every $100 of equity generates 29 in profit
Keeps 26 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 24.9%
Areas to Watch
Revenue declined 5.3%
Earnings declined 20.2%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : COP
The strongest argument for COP centers on Market Cap, PEG Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 0.98 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : VIST
The strongest argument for VIST centers on P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth, Return on Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 25.7% and operating margin at 24.9%. Revenue growth of 97.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : COP
The primary concerns for COP are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : VIST
The primary concerns for VIST are Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
COP profiles as a declining stock while VIST is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
COP carries more volatility with a beta of 0.15 — expect wider price swings.
VIST is growing revenue faster at 97.3% — sustainability is the question.
COP generates stronger free cash flow (1.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
VIST scores higher overall (68/100 vs 58/100), backed by strong 25.7% margins and 97.3% 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.
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.
Vista Oil Gas ADR
ENERGY · OIL & GAS E&P · USA
Vista Oil & Gas, SAB de CV, is dedicated to the exploration and production of oil and gas in Latin America. The company is headquartered in Mexico City, Mexico.
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