W&T Offshore Inc (WTI)vsExxon Mobil Corp (XOM)
WTI
W&T Offshore Inc
$3.70
-9.88%
ENERGY · Cap: $604.04M
XOM
Exxon Mobil Corp
$149.92
+0.28%
ENERGY · Cap: $619.92B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Exxon Mobil Corp generates 62400% more annual revenue ($326.01B vs $521.61M). XOM leads profitability with a 7.8% profit margin vs -27.2%. WTI appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.73. XOM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 50/100 (C-).
WTI
Hold39
out of 100
Grade: F
XOM
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+60.8%
Fair Value
$6.68
Current Price
$3.69
$2.98 discount
Margin of Safety
-82.9%
Fair Value
$81.96
Current Price
$149.92
$67.96 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
15.5% revenue growth
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 2.2B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -168.9% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 97.8%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Moderate valuation
2.6% revenue growth
7.8% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : WTI
The strongest argument for WTI centers on Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 15.5% demonstrates continued momentum. 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 Market Cap, Return on Equity, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : XOM
The primary concerns for XOM are P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth, Profit Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
WTI profiles as a growth stock while XOM is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
WTI carries more volatility with a beta of 0.21 — expect wider price swings.
WTI is growing revenue faster at 15.5% — sustainability is the question.
XOM generates stronger free cash flow (2.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
XOM scores higher overall (50/100 vs 39/100). WTI offers better value entry with a 60.8% margin of safety. 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.
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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