Gulfport Energy Operating Corp (GPOR)vsExxon Mobil Corp (XOM)
GPOR
Gulfport Energy Operating Corp
$158.60
+1.56%
ENERGY · Cap: $3.17B
XOM
Exxon Mobil Corp
$158.69
+0.26%
ENERGY · Cap: $682.54B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Exxon Mobil Corp generates 26410% more annual revenue ($361.06B vs $1.36B). GPOR leads profitability with a 36.5% profit margin vs 9.1%. GPOR trades at a lower P/E of 6.7x. XOM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
GPOR
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C+
XOM
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for GPOR.
Margin of Safety
-74.9%
Fair Value
$93.36
Current Price
$158.69
$65.33 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Every $100 of equity generates 33 in profit
Keeps 37 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 49.5%
Reasonable price relative to book value
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Revenue surging 44.1% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 112.8% YoY
Generating 17.0B in free cash flow
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Revenue declined 16.2%
Earnings declined 46.8%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : GPOR
The strongest argument for GPOR centers on P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 36.5% and operating margin at 49.5%.
Bull Case : XOM
The strongest argument for XOM centers on Market Cap, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 44.1% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.42 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : GPOR
The primary concerns for GPOR are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : XOM
The primary concerns for XOM are Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
GPOR profiles as a declining stock while XOM is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
GPOR carries more volatility with a beta of 0.42 — expect wider price swings.
XOM is growing revenue faster at 44.1% — sustainability is the question.
XOM generates stronger free cash flow (17.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
XOM scores higher overall (74/100 vs 60/100) and 44.1% 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.
Gulfport Energy Operating Corp
ENERGY · OIL & GAS E&P · USA
Gulfport Energy Corporation is engaged in the exploration, development, acquisition and production of natural gas, crude oil and natural gas liquids (NGL) in the United States. The company is headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
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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