Murphy Oil Corporation (MUR)vsExxon Mobil Corp (XOM)
MUR
Murphy Oil Corporation
$38.67
-3.25%
ENERGY · Cap: $5.57B
XOM
Exxon Mobil Corp
$149.92
+0.28%
ENERGY · Cap: $619.92B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Exxon Mobil Corp generates 11757% more annual revenue ($326.01B vs $2.75B). XOM leads profitability with a 7.8% profit margin vs 3.1%. MUR appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.33. MUR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 53/100 (C-).
MUR
Buy53
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 MUR.
Margin of Safety
-82.9%
Fair Value
$81.96
Current Price
$149.92
$67.96 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
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
ROE of 1.6% — below average capital efficiency
3.1% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Moderate valuation
2.6% revenue growth
7.8% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : MUR
The strongest argument for MUR centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 0.33 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
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 : MUR
The primary concerns for MUR are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score. A P/E of 65.8x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 3.1% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : XOM
The primary concerns for XOM are P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth, Profit Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MUR carries more volatility with a beta of 0.49 — expect wider price swings.
MUR is growing revenue faster at 8.9% — 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
MUR scores higher overall (53/100 vs 50/100). 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.
Murphy Oil Corporation
ENERGY · OIL & GAS E&P · USA
Murphy Oil Corporation is an oil and natural gas exploration and production company in the United States, Canada, and internationally. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
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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