SM Energy Co (SM)vsExxon Mobil Corp (XOM)
SM
SM Energy Co
$39.04
+2.45%
ENERGY · Cap: $9.03B
XOM
Exxon Mobil Corp
$165.07
-0.55%
ENERGY · Cap: $682.54B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Exxon Mobil Corp generates 7177% more annual revenue ($361.06B vs $4.96B). SM leads profitability with a 20.2% profit margin vs 9.1%. SM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.67. SM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 90/100 (A).
SM
Exceptional Buy90
out of 100
Grade: A
XOM
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+66.3%
Fair Value
$113.35
Current Price
$39.03
$74.31 discount
Margin of Safety
-78.3%
Fair Value
$93.12
Current Price
$165.07
$71.95 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 60.3%
Revenue surging 176.1% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 153.9% YoY
Keeps 20 of every $100 in revenue as profit
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
Grey zone — moderate risk
ROE of 2.3% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : SM
The strongest argument for SM centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 20.2% and operating margin at 60.3%. Revenue growth of 176.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
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 : SM
The primary concerns for SM are Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : XOM
The primary concerns for XOM are Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SM profiles as a growth stock while XOM is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
SM carries more volatility with a beta of 0.75 — expect wider price swings.
SM is growing revenue faster at 176.1% — sustainability is the question.
XOM generates stronger free cash flow (17.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SM scores higher overall (90/100 vs 74/100), backed by strong 20.2% margins and 176.1% revenue growth. Both earn "Exceptional Buy" and "Strong 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.
SM Energy Co
ENERGY · OIL & GAS E&P · USA
SM Energy Company, an independent energy company, is engaged in the acquisition, exploration, development, and production of oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids in the state of Texas. The company is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.
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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