Peabody Energy Corp (BTU)vsChevron Corp (CVX)
BTU
Peabody Energy Corp
$28.21
-2.82%
ENERGY · Cap: $3.58B
CVX
Chevron Corp
$214.06
+0.61%
ENERGY · Cap: $419.90B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Chevron Corp generates 5120% more annual revenue ($209.38B vs $4.01B). CVX leads profitability with a 9.8% profit margin vs -4.6%. CVX earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 77/100 (B+).
BTU
Hold41
out of 100
Grade: D
CVX
Strong Buy77
out of 100
Grade: B+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for BTU.
Margin of Safety
-89.2%
Fair Value
$113.12
Current Price
$214.06
$100.94 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Revenue surging 53.5% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 321.9% YoY
Generating 18.1B in free cash flow
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -2.9% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 62.6%
Currently unprofitable
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BTU
The strongest argument for BTU centers on Price/Book, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 12.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : CVX
The strongest argument for CVX centers on Market Cap, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 53.5% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.94 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BTU
The primary concerns for BTU are Piotroski F-Score, Return on Equity, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : CVX
The primary concerns for CVX are Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BTU profiles as a turnaround stock while CVX is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
CVX carries more volatility with a beta of 0.49 — expect wider price swings.
CVX is growing revenue faster at 53.5% — sustainability is the question.
CVX generates stronger free cash flow (18.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CVX scores higher overall (77/100 vs 41/100) and 53.5% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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.
Peabody Energy Corp
ENERGY · THERMAL COAL · USA
Peabody Energy Corporation is engaged in the coal mining business in the United States, Japan, Taiwan, Australia, China, India, Vietnam, South Korea, and internationally. The company is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.
Chevron Corp
ENERGY · OIL & GAS INTEGRATED · USA
Chevron Corporation is an American multinational energy corporation. One of the successor companies of Standard Oil, it is headquartered in San Ramon, California, and active in more than 180 countries. Chevron is engaged in every aspect of the oil and natural gas industries, including hydrocarbon exploration and production; refining, marketing and transport; chemicals manufacturing and sales; and power generation.
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