Public Storage (PSA)vsExxon Mobil Corp (XOM)
PSA
Public Storage
$267.63
-0.12%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $47.03B
XOM
Exxon Mobil Corp
$163.26
+1.30%
ENERGY · Cap: $680.27B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Exxon Mobil Corp generates 6601% more annual revenue ($323.90B vs $4.83B). PSA leads profitability with a 36.9% profit margin vs 8.9%. XOM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.02. PSA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 50/100 (C-).
PSA
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
XOM
Hold44
out of 100
Grade: D
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-380.1%
Fair Value
$61.20
Current Price
$267.63
$206.43 premium
Margin of Safety
-263.5%
Fair Value
$45.49
Current Price
$163.26
$117.77 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Keeps 37 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 46.2%
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
Moderate valuation
Trading at 9.6x book value
3.3% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Expensive relative to growth rate
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 130.0%
Earnings declined 11.0%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : PSA
The strongest argument for PSA centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 36.9% and operating margin at 46.2%.
Bull Case : XOM
The strongest argument for XOM centers on Market Cap, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity.
Bear Case : PSA
The primary concerns for PSA are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : XOM
The primary concerns for XOM are PEG Ratio, Piotroski F-Score, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
PSA carries more volatility with a beta of 0.96 — expect wider price swings.
PSA is growing revenue faster at 3.3% — sustainability is the question.
XOM generates stronger free cash flow (5.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor REIT - INDUSTRIAL industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
PSA scores higher overall (50/100 vs 44/100), backed by strong 36.9% margins. Both earn "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.
Public Storage
REAL ESTATE · REIT - INDUSTRIAL · USA
Public Storage is an American international self storage company headquartered in Glendale, California, that is run as a real estate investment trust (REIT).
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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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