Permian Basin Royalty Trust (PBT)vsExxon Mobil Corp (XOM)
PBT
Permian Basin Royalty Trust
$22.45
+0.49%
ENERGY · Cap: $1.04B
XOM
Exxon Mobil Corp
$154.33
-0.22%
ENERGY · Cap: $642.90B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Exxon Mobil Corp generates 2008227% more annual revenue ($323.90B vs $16.13M). PBT leads profitability with a 88.7% profit margin vs 8.9%. PBT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.12. PBT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 51/100 (C-).
PBT
Buy51
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 PBT.
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
Every $100 of equity generates 88 in profit
Keeps 89 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 91.3%
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
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Revenue declined 29.8%
Earnings declined 28.8%
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 1.3%
Earnings declined 11.0%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : PBT
The strongest argument for PBT centers on Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 88.7% and operating margin at 91.3%. PEG of 1.12 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 : PBT
The primary concerns for PBT are Market Cap, P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth. A P/E of 71.9x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : XOM
The primary concerns for XOM are Piotroski F-Score, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
PBT profiles as a declining stock while XOM is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
PBT carries more volatility with a beta of 0.40 — 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.
Bottom Line
PBT scores higher overall (51/100 vs 50/100), backed by strong 88.7% 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.
Permian Basin Royalty Trust
ENERGY · OIL & GAS MIDSTREAM · USA
The Permian Basin Royalty Trust, an express trust, holds primary royalty interests in various oil and gas properties in the United States. The company is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.
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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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