Natural Gas Services Group Inc (NGS)vsExxon Mobil Corp (XOM)
NGS
Natural Gas Services Group Inc
$39.87
-3.60%
ENERGY · Cap: $517.92M
XOM
Exxon Mobil Corp
$149.92
-4.14%
ENERGY · Cap: $619.92B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Exxon Mobil Corp generates 181622% more annual revenue ($326.01B vs $179.40M). NGS leads profitability with a 12.2% profit margin vs 7.8%. NGS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.82. NGS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 72/100 (B).
NGS
Strong Buy72
out of 100
Grade: B
XOM
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-1.4%
Fair Value
$36.47
Current Price
$39.87
$3.40 premium
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
Strong operational efficiency at 27.7%
17.1% revenue growth
Earnings expanding 39.5% YoY
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
Distress zone — elevated risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 7.8% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Moderate valuation
2.6% revenue growth
7.8% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : NGS
The strongest argument for NGS centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Revenue growth of 17.1% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.82 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 : NGS
The primary concerns for NGS are Altman Z-Score, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : XOM
The primary concerns for XOM are P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth, Profit Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
NGS profiles as a growth stock while XOM is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
NGS carries more volatility with a beta of 0.41 — expect wider price swings.
NGS is growing revenue faster at 17.1% — sustainability is the question.
XOM generates stronger free cash flow (2.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
NGS scores higher overall (72/100 vs 50/100) and 17.1% 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.
Natural Gas Services Group Inc
ENERGY · OIL & GAS EQUIPMENT & SERVICES · USA
Natural Gas Services Group, Inc. provides natural gas compression equipment and services to the United States energy industry. The company is headquartered in Midland, 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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