Northern Oil & Gas Inc (NOG)vsExxon Mobil Corp (XOM)
NOG
Northern Oil & Gas Inc
$27.95
+1.42%
ENERGY · Cap: $2.96B
XOM
Exxon Mobil Corp
$154.33
-0.22%
ENERGY · Cap: $642.90B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Exxon Mobil Corp generates 16394% more annual revenue ($323.90B vs $1.96B). XOM leads profitability with a 8.9% profit margin vs 2.0%. NOG appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.65. NOG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 56/100 (C).
NOG
Buy56
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 NOG.
Margin of Safety
-46.3%
Fair Value
$105.46
Current Price
$154.33
$48.87 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 56.1%
Growing faster than its price suggests
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 5.2B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
ROE of 1.7% — below average capital efficiency
2.0% margin — thin
Revenue declined 17.1%
Earnings declined 26.5%
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 1.3%
Earnings declined 11.0%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : NOG
The strongest argument for NOG centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.65 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 : NOG
The primary concerns for NOG are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Revenue Growth. Thin 2.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : XOM
The primary concerns for XOM are Piotroski F-Score, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
NOG carries more volatility with a beta of 0.96 — expect wider price swings.
XOM is growing revenue faster at -1.3% — sustainability is the question.
XOM generates stronger free cash flow (5.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
NOG scores higher overall (56/100 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.
Northern Oil & Gas Inc
ENERGY · OIL & GAS E&P · USA
Northern Oil and Gas, Inc., an independent energy company, is engaged in the acquisition, exploration, exploitation, development and production of crude oil and natural gas properties in the United States. The company is headquartered in Minnetonka, Minnesota.
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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