Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp (MGY)vsExxon Mobil Corp (XOM)
MGY
Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp
$24.02
+1.67%
ENERGY · Cap: $6.60B
XOM
Exxon Mobil Corp
$161.28
+1.59%
ENERGY · Cap: $682.54B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Exxon Mobil Corp generates 24298% more annual revenue ($361.06B vs $1.48B). MGY leads profitability with a 28.8% profit margin vs 9.1%. MGY trades at a lower P/E of 10.5x. XOM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
MGY
Strong Buy72
out of 100
Grade: B
XOM
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for MGY.
Margin of Safety
-74.9%
Fair Value
$93.36
Current Price
$161.28
$67.92 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Strong operational efficiency at 50.7%
Revenue surging 50.1% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 136.6% YoY
Keeps 29 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
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
Weak financial health signals
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : MGY
The strongest argument for MGY centers on P/E Ratio, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 28.8% and operating margin at 50.7%. Revenue growth of 50.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
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 : MGY
The primary concerns for MGY are Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : XOM
The primary concerns for XOM are Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MGY profiles as a growth stock while XOM is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
MGY carries more volatility with a beta of 0.70 — expect wider price swings.
MGY is growing revenue faster at 50.1% — 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 72/100) and 44.1% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong 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.
Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp
ENERGY · OIL & GAS E&P · USA
Magnolia Oil & Gas Corporation is engaged in the acquisition, development, exploration and production of oil, natural gas and natural gas liquid reserves in the United States. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
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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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