Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp (MGY)vsExxon Mobil Corp (XOM)
MGY
Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp
$26.92
+0.34%
ENERGY · Cap: $5.26B
XOM
Exxon Mobil Corp
$136.90
-2.03%
ENERGY · Cap: $584.11B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Exxon Mobil Corp generates 24597% more annual revenue ($326.01B vs $1.32B). MGY leads profitability with a 24.4% profit margin vs 7.8%. MGY trades at a lower P/E of 16.0x. MGY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 57/100 (C).
MGY
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
XOM
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for MGY.
Margin of Safety
-67.7%
Fair Value
$82.16
Current Price
$136.90
$54.74 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Strong operational efficiency at 35.6%
Keeps 24 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 2.2B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
2.3% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 0.3%
2.6% revenue growth
7.8% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 43.4%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : MGY
The strongest argument for MGY centers on Operating Margin, Profit Margin, Debt/Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 24.4% and operating margin at 35.6%.
Bull Case : XOM
The strongest argument for XOM centers on Market Cap, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity. PEG of 1.22 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : MGY
The primary concerns for MGY are Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : XOM
The primary concerns for XOM are Revenue Growth, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MGY carries more volatility with a beta of 0.69 — expect wider price swings.
XOM is growing revenue faster at 2.6% — sustainability is the question.
XOM generates stronger free cash flow (2.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor OIL & GAS E&P industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
MGY scores higher overall (57/100 vs 50/100), backed by strong 24.4% margins. Both earn "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.
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.
Visit Website →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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