Noble Corporation plc (NE)vsExxon Mobil Corp (XOM)
NE
Noble Corporation plc
$45.28
-1.01%
ENERGY · Cap: $7.33B
XOM
Exxon Mobil Corp
$165.99
+0.46%
ENERGY · Cap: $682.54B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Exxon Mobil Corp generates 12416% more annual revenue ($361.06B vs $2.88B). XOM leads profitability with a 9.1% profit margin vs 5.2%. XOM trades at a lower P/E of 21.3x. XOM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
NE
Hold45
out of 100
Grade: D+
XOM
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-12.8%
Fair Value
$39.06
Current Price
$45.28
$6.22 premium
Margin of Safety
-78.3%
Fair Value
$93.12
Current Price
$165.99
$72.87 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
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
Distress zone — elevated risk
ROE of 5.0% — below average capital efficiency
5.2% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : NE
The strongest argument for NE centers on Price/Book.
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 : NE
The primary concerns for NE are Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 48.8x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : XOM
The primary concerns for XOM are Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
NE profiles as a value stock while XOM is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
NE carries more volatility with a beta of 0.93 — 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 45/100) and 44.1% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Noble Corporation plc
ENERGY · OIL & GAS DRILLING · USA
Noble Corporation is an offshore drilling contractor for the global oil and gas industry. The company is headquartered in Sugar Land, 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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