Battalion Oil Corp (BATL)vsDevon Energy Corporation (DVN)
BATL
Battalion Oil Corp
$1.32
-5.71%
ENERGY · Cap: $36.11M
DVN
Devon Energy Corporation
$46.00
-3.22%
ENERGY · Cap: $52.26B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Devon Energy Corporation generates 9538% more annual revenue ($16.00B vs $166.04M). DVN leads profitability with a 14.2% profit margin vs 7.2%. BATL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 52/100 (C-).
BATL
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
DVN
Hold44
out of 100
Grade: D
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for BATL.
Margin of Safety
-63.1%
Fair Value
$27.78
Current Price
$46.00
$18.22 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 713.0% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Strong operational efficiency at 29.8%
Large-cap with strong market position
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
7.2% margin — thin
ROE of -32.2% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 35.0%
Grey zone — moderate risk
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 0.8%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BATL
The strongest argument for BATL centers on EPS Growth, Debt/Equity, Operating Margin.
Bull Case : DVN
The strongest argument for DVN centers on Market Cap, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Bear Case : BATL
The primary concerns for BATL are Market Cap, Profit Margin, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : DVN
The primary concerns for DVN are Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BATL profiles as a value stock while DVN is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
BATL carries more volatility with a beta of 0.66 — expect wider price swings.
DVN is growing revenue faster at -0.8% — sustainability is the question.
DVN generates stronger free cash flow (635M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BATL scores higher overall (52/100 vs 44/100). 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.
Battalion Oil Corp
ENERGY · OIL & GAS E&P · USA
Battalion Oil Corporation, an independent energy company, is engaged in the acquisition, production, exploration and development of onshore oil and natural gas assets in the United States. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
Devon Energy Corporation
ENERGY · OIL & GAS E&P · USA
Devon Energy Corporation is an American energy company engaged in hydrocarbon exploration in the American market.
Compare with Other OIL & GAS E&P Stocks
Want to dig deeper into these stocks?