Kinder Morgan Inc (KMI)vsExxon Mobil Corp (XOM)
KMI
Kinder Morgan Inc
$29.96
-0.76%
ENERGY · Cap: $75.45B
XOM
Exxon Mobil Corp
$165.87
+0.34%
ENERGY · Cap: $763.79B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Exxon Mobil Corp generates 2017% more annual revenue ($388.29B vs $18.34B). KMI leads profitability with a 19.6% profit margin vs 10.5%. XOM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.52. XOM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 76/100 (B+).
KMI
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
XOM
Strong Buy76
out of 100
Grade: B+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-29.6%
Fair Value
$23.11
Current Price
$29.96
$6.85 premium
Margin of Safety
-62.2%
Fair Value
$102.28
Current Price
$165.87
$63.59 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 24.0%
Earnings expanding 21.6% YoY
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Revenue surging 35.8% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 111.4% YoY
Generating 18.5B in free cash flow
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Elevated debt levels
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : KMI
The strongest argument for KMI centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.6% and operating margin at 24.0%.
Bull Case : XOM
The strongest argument for XOM centers on Market Cap, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 35.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : KMI
The primary concerns for KMI are Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : XOM
The primary concerns for XOM are PEG Ratio, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
KMI profiles as a mature stock while XOM is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
KMI carries more volatility with a beta of 0.58 — expect wider price swings.
XOM is growing revenue faster at 35.8% — sustainability is the question.
XOM generates stronger free cash flow (18.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
XOM scores higher overall (76/100 vs 64/100) and 35.8% 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.
Kinder Morgan Inc
ENERGY · OIL & GAS MIDSTREAM · USA
Kinder Morgan, Inc. is one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America. The company specializes in owning and controlling oil and gas pipelines and terminals.
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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