Chevron Corp (CVX)vsEcopetrol SA ADR (EC)
CVX
Chevron Corp
$187.31
-3.64%
ENERGY · Cap: $373.52B
EC
Ecopetrol SA ADR
$15.15
-3.13%
ENERGY · Cap: $34.09B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Ecopetrol SA ADR generates 67557% more annual revenue ($125.67T vs $185.74B). EC leads profitability with a 7.5% profit margin vs 5.9%. EC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.77. CVX earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 51/100 (C-).
CVX
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
EC
Hold48
out of 100
Grade: D+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 3.4T in free cash flow
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
2.3% revenue growth
ROE of 6.0% — below average capital efficiency
5.9% margin — thin
7.5% margin — thin
Operating margin of 0.0%
Elevated debt levels
Revenue declined 8.7%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CVX
The strongest argument for CVX centers on Market Cap, Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.81 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : EC
The strongest argument for EC centers on Price/Book, Free Cash Flow, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.77 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : CVX
The primary concerns for CVX are P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : EC
The primary concerns for EC are Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Debt/Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CVX carries more volatility with a beta of 0.50 — expect wider price swings.
CVX is growing revenue faster at 2.3% — sustainability is the question.
EC generates stronger free cash flow (3.4T), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor OIL & GAS INTEGRATED industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
CVX scores higher overall (51/100 vs 48/100). 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.
Chevron Corp
ENERGY · OIL & GAS INTEGRATED · USA
Chevron Corporation is an American multinational energy corporation. One of the successor companies of Standard Oil, it is headquartered in San Ramon, California, and active in more than 180 countries. Chevron is engaged in every aspect of the oil and natural gas industries, including hydrocarbon exploration and production; refining, marketing and transport; chemicals manufacturing and sales; and power generation.
Ecopetrol SA ADR
ENERGY · OIL & GAS INTEGRATED · USA
Ecopetrol SA is an integrated oil and gas company. The company is headquartered in Bogot, Colombia.
Compare with Other OIL & GAS INTEGRATED Stocks
Want to dig deeper into these stocks?