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ConocoPhillips (COP) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target

ConocoPhillips stock (COP) is currently trading at $128.93. ConocoPhillips PE ratio is 20.27. ConocoPhillips PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 2.61. Analyst consensus price target for COP is $125.61. WallStSmart rates COP as Underperform.

ConocoPhillips (COP) stock price prediction for 2030: Base case $144.62. Bull case $180.77. Bear case $108.46. See full COP 2030 price forecast and methodology on WallStSmart.

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COP

ConocoPhillips

NYSEENERGY
$128.93
$0.41 (-0.32%)
52W$77.23
$131.00
Target$125.61-2.6%

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COP Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors

Benjamin Graham Formula · ConocoPhillips (COP)

Margin of Safety
-157.1%
Significantly Overvalued
COP Fair Value
$43.25
Graham Formula
Current Price
$128.93
$85.68 above fair value
Undervalued
Fair: $43.25
Overvalued
Price $128.93
Graham IV $43.25
Analyst $125.61

COP trades 157% above its Graham fair value of $43.25, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.

Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

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Smart Analysis

ConocoPhillips (COP) · 10 metrics scored

Smart Score

48
out of 100
Grade: D+
Hold
Investment Rating

Category Performance

WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.

Investment Thesis

Strong fundamentals in market cap, institutional own.. Concerns around peg ratio and revenue growth. Mixed signals suggest waiting for clearer direction before acting.

ConocoPhillips (COP) Key Strengths (2)

Avg Score: 9.5/10
Institutional Own.Quality
84.89%10/10

84.89% of shares held by major funds and institutions

Market CapQuality
$157.60B9/10

Large-cap company with substantial market presence

Supporting Valuation Data

EV/Revenue
2.911
Undervalued
COP Target Price
$125.61
15% Upside

ConocoPhillips (COP) Areas to Watch (8)

Avg Score: 3.9/10
Revenue GrowthGrowth
-6.80%0/10

Revenue declining -6.80%, a shrinking business

EPS GrowthGrowth
-39.00%0/10

Earnings declining -39.00%, profits shrinking

PEG RatioValuation
4.222/10

Very expensive relative to growth, significant premium

Return on EquityProfitability
12.40%5/10

Moderate profitability with room for improvement

Operating MarginProfitability
16.30%6/10

Decent operational efficiency, solid but not exceptional

Price/SalesValuation
2.616/10

Revenue is fairly priced at 2.61x sales

Price/BookValuation
2.416/10

Fairly priced relative to book value

Profit MarginProfitability
13.30%6/10

Decent profitability, keeps $13 per $100 revenue

Supporting Valuation Data

Forward P/E
31.25
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ConocoPhillips (COP) Detailed Analysis Report

Overall Assessment

This company scores 48/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a D+ grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 2 register as strengths (avg 9.5/10) while 8 fall into concern territory (avg 3.9/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.

The Bull Case

The strongest argument centers on Institutional Own., Market Cap.

The Bear Case

The primary concerns are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, PEG Ratio. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (4.22), Price/Sales (2.61), Price/Book (2.41) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at -6.80%, EPS Growth at -39.00%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 12.40%, Operating Margin at 16.30%, Profit Margin at 13.30%.

Key Dynamics to Monitor

Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Revenue Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 12.40% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at -6.80% needing to reaccelerate.

Risk Considerations

Based on the metric profile, this is a higher risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.

Bottom Line

Fundamental challenges outweigh strengths at current levels. Revenue Growth and EPS Growth are the primary drags. Consider waiting for meaningful improvement before committing capital.

Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.

COP Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart

Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue

COP's Price-to-Sales ratio of 2.61x trades 114% above its historical average of 1.22x (95th percentile), historically expensive. The current valuation is 11% below its historical high of 2.95x set in Sep 2018, and 1276% above its historical low of 0.19x in Feb 2009.

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WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis

Data-driven financial summary for ConocoPhillips (COP) · ENERGYOIL & GAS E&P

The Big Picture

ConocoPhillips faces headwinds with declining revenue, though profitability provides a cushion. Revenue reached 60.3B with 7% decline year-over-year. Profit margins of 13.3% are healthy, with room for further expansion as the business scales.

Key Findings

Excellent Capital Efficiency

ROE of 1240.0% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.

Cash Flow Positive

Generating 1.3B in free cash flow and 4.3B in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.

Revenue Decline

Revenue contracted 7% YoY. Worth determining whether this is cyclical or structural.

What to Watch Next

Margin expansion: can ConocoPhillips push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?

Sector dynamics: monitor OIL & GAS E&P industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact ConocoPhillips.

Bottom Line

ConocoPhillips faces challenges with declining revenue. While profitability provides a buffer, the long-term trajectory needs to improve. Watch for management's strategic response and whether the company can stabilize or pivot to new growth drivers.

This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.

Insider Transactions(64 last 3 months)

Total Buys
34
Total Sells
30
Mar 16, 2026(1 transaction)
NIBLOCK, ROBERT A
Director
Buy
Shares
+298
Mar 9, 2026(1 transaction)
ROSE, KELLY BRUNETTI
SVP & General Counsel
Sell
Shares
-8,500
Mar 6, 2026(1 transaction)
LEACH, TIMOTHY A
Director
Sell
Shares
-40,000

Data sourced from SEC Form 4 filings

Last updated: 8:23:15 AM

About ConocoPhillips(COP)

Exchange

NYSE

Sector

ENERGY

Industry

OIL & GAS E&P

Country

USA

ConocoPhillips is an American multinational corporation engaged in hydrocarbon exploration. It is based in the Energy Corridor district of Houston, Texas.