Devon Energy Corporation (DVN)vsFidelity National Information Services Inc (FIS)
DVN
Devon Energy Corporation
$46.73
+2.46%
ENERGY · Cap: $53.88B
FIS
Fidelity National Information Services Inc
$42.36
-2.60%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $22.48B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Devon Energy Corporation generates 40% more annual revenue ($16.00B vs $11.44B). FIS leads profitability with a 23.4% profit margin vs 14.2%. FIS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.24. FIS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 87/100 (A).
DVN
Hold43
out of 100
Grade: D
FIS
Exceptional Buy87
out of 100
Grade: A
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-39.6%
Fair Value
$32.21
Current Price
$46.73
$14.52 premium
Margin of Safety
+29.1%
Fair Value
$68.14
Current Price
$42.36
$25.78 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Growing faster than its price suggests
Revenue surging 30.1% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 3041.0% YoY
Keeps 23 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Grey zone — moderate risk
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 0.8%
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DVN
The strongest argument for DVN centers on Market Cap, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Bull Case : FIS
The strongest argument for FIS centers on PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 23.4% and operating margin at 16.4%. Revenue growth of 30.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : DVN
The primary concerns for DVN are Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : FIS
The primary concerns for FIS are P/E Ratio, Altman Z-Score. A P/E of 59.6x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DVN profiles as a declining stock while FIS is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
FIS carries more volatility with a beta of 0.83 — expect wider price swings.
FIS is growing revenue faster at 30.1% — sustainability is the question.
FIS generates stronger free cash flow (663M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
FIS scores higher overall (87/100 vs 43/100), backed by strong 23.4% margins and 30.1% revenue growth. Both earn "Exceptional 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.
Devon Energy Corporation
ENERGY · OIL & GAS E&P · USA
Devon Energy Corporation is an American energy company engaged in hydrocarbon exploration in the American market.
Fidelity National Information Services Inc
TECHNOLOGY · INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES · USA
FIS is an American Fortune 500 company which offers a wide range of financial products and services. Headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, FIS employs approximately 63,000 people worldwide. FIS is most known for its development of Financial Technology, or FinTech, and as of Q2 2020 it offers its solutions in three primary segments: Merchant Solutions, Banking Solutions, and Capital Market Solutions.
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