W&T Offshore Inc (WTI)vsExxon Mobil Corp (XOM)
WTI
W&T Offshore Inc
$4.21
-6.03%
ENERGY · Cap: $593.62M
XOM
Exxon Mobil Corp
$154.33
-0.22%
ENERGY · Cap: $642.90B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Exxon Mobil Corp generates 64492% more annual revenue ($323.90B vs $501.46M). XOM leads profitability with a 8.9% profit margin vs -29.9%. WTI appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.73. XOM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 50/100 (C-).
WTI
Avoid33
out of 100
Grade: F
XOM
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+65.4%
Fair Value
$7.58
Current Price
$4.21
$3.37 discount
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
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
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
1.1% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -168.9% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 1.3%
Earnings declined 11.0%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : WTI
The strongest argument for WTI centers on Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.73 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 : WTI
The primary concerns for WTI are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : XOM
The primary concerns for XOM are Piotroski F-Score, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
WTI profiles as a turnaround stock while XOM is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
XOM carries more volatility with a beta of 0.29 — expect wider price swings.
WTI is growing revenue faster at 1.1% — sustainability is the question.
XOM generates stronger free cash flow (5.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
XOM scores higher overall (50/100 vs 33/100). WTI offers better value entry with a 65.4% margin of safety. Both earn "Buy" and "Avoid" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
W&T Offshore Inc
ENERGY · OIL & GAS E&P · USA
W&T Offshore, Inc., an independent oil and natural gas producer, is engaged in the acquisition, exploration and development of oil and natural gas properties in the Gulf of Mexico. The company is headquartered in Houston, 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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