Black Stone Minerals LP (BSM)vsExxon Mobil Corp (XOM)
BSM
Black Stone Minerals LP
$13.86
+0.07%
ENERGY · Cap: $2.97B
XOM
Exxon Mobil Corp
$138.47
-2.03%
ENERGY · Cap: $584.11B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Exxon Mobil Corp generates 79381% more annual revenue ($326.01B vs $410.17M). BSM leads profitability with a 72.5% profit margin vs 7.8%. XOM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.22. BSM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 55/100 (C-).
BSM
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
XOM
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-58.7%
Fair Value
$9.58
Current Price
$13.86
$4.28 premium
Margin of Safety
-67.7%
Fair Value
$82.16
Current Price
$138.47
$56.31 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Keeps 73 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Every $100 of equity generates 28 in profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
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
Expensive relative to growth rate
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 30.5%
2.6% revenue growth
7.8% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 43.4%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BSM
The strongest argument for BSM centers on P/E Ratio, Profit Margin, Return on Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 72.5% and operating margin at 14.2%.
Bull Case : XOM
The strongest argument for XOM centers on Market Cap, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity. PEG of 1.22 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BSM
The primary concerns for BSM are PEG Ratio, Piotroski F-Score, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : XOM
The primary concerns for XOM are Revenue Growth, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BSM profiles as a mature stock while XOM is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
XOM carries more volatility with a beta of 0.15 — expect wider price swings.
BSM is growing revenue faster at 8.5% — sustainability is the question.
XOM generates stronger free cash flow (2.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BSM scores higher overall (55/100 vs 50/100), backed by strong 72.5% margins. Both earn "Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Black Stone Minerals LP
ENERGY · OIL & GAS E&P · USA
Black Stone Minerals, LP, owns and manages oil and natural gas mining interests. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
Exxon Mobil Corp
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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