Barnwell Industries Inc (BRN)vsExxon Mobil Corp (XOM)
BRN
Barnwell Industries Inc
$1.03
-1.90%
ENERGY · Cap: $14.83M
XOM
Exxon Mobil Corp
$138.88
+1.03%
ENERGY · Cap: $569.76B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Exxon Mobil Corp generates 2840928% more annual revenue ($326.01B vs $11.47M). XOM leads profitability with a 7.8% profit margin vs -57.1%. BRN appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.60. XOM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 50/100 (C-).
BRN
Hold35
out of 100
Grade: F
XOM
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for BRN.
Margin of Safety
-68.7%
Fair Value
$82.33
Current Price
$138.88
$56.55 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
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
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -80.0% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 29.0%
2.6% revenue growth
7.8% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 43.4%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BRN
The strongest argument for BRN centers on Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 0.60 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 1.17 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BRN
The primary concerns for BRN are Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : XOM
The primary concerns for XOM are Revenue Growth, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRN profiles as a turnaround stock while XOM is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
XOM carries more volatility with a beta of 0.16 — expect wider price swings.
XOM is growing revenue faster at 2.6% — 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 35/100). 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.
Barnwell Industries Inc
ENERGY · OIL & GAS E&P · USA
Barnwell Industries, Inc. acquires, develops, produces and sells oil and natural gas in Canada. The company is headquartered in Honolulu, Hawaii.
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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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