Empire Petroleum Corp (EP)vsExxon Mobil Corp (XOM)
EP
Empire Petroleum Corp
$2.80
-0.36%
ENERGY · Cap: $102.03M
XOM
Exxon Mobil Corp
$154.67
-0.22%
ENERGY · Cap: $642.90B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Exxon Mobil Corp generates 946908% more annual revenue ($323.90B vs $34.20M). XOM leads profitability with a 8.9% profit margin vs -210.7%. XOM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 50/100 (C-).
EP
Avoid23
out of 100
Grade: F
XOM
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for EP.
Margin of Safety
-46.3%
Fair Value
$105.46
Current Price
$154.67
$49.21 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
No standout strengths identified
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 5.2B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -247.8% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 28.3%
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 1.3%
Earnings declined 11.0%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : EP
EP has a balanced fundamental profile.
Bull Case : XOM
The strongest argument for XOM centers on Market Cap, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity. PEG of 1.38 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : EP
The primary concerns for EP are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : XOM
The primary concerns for XOM are Piotroski F-Score, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
EP profiles as a turnaround stock while XOM is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
EP carries more volatility with a beta of 0.44 — expect wider price swings.
XOM is growing revenue faster at -1.3% — sustainability is the question.
XOM generates stronger free cash flow (5.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
XOM scores higher overall (50/100 vs 23/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Avoid" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Empire Petroleum Corp
ENERGY · OIL & GAS E&P · USA
Empire Petroleum Corporation is an independent oil and natural gas exploration and production company headquartered in the United States, dedicated to acquiring and developing strategic energy assets in key resource-rich areas. With a strong emphasis on optimizing production efficiencies and maintaining sustainable practices, the company leverages advanced technologies along with the expertise of its seasoned management team. Empire Petroleum's strategic growth initiatives are designed not only to enhance shareholder value but also to support energy security in an increasingly dynamic energy market.
Exxon Mobil Corp
ENERGY · OIL & GAS INTEGRATED · USA
Exxon Mobil Corporation, stylized as ExxonMobil, is an American multinational oil and gas corporation headquartered in Irving, Texas. It is the largest direct descendant of John D. Rockefeller's Standard Oil, and was formed on November 30, 1999 by the merger of Exxon (formerly the Standard Oil Company of New Jersey) and Mobil (formerly the Standard Oil Company of New York). ExxonMobil's primary brands are Exxon, Mobil, Esso, and ExxonMobil Chemical. ExxonMobil is incorporated in New Jersey.
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