Cenovus Energy Inc (CVE)vsExxon Mobil Corp (XOM)
CVE
Cenovus Energy Inc
$28.40
-0.21%
ENERGY · Cap: $53.07B
XOM
Exxon Mobil Corp
$144.57
-1.37%
ENERGY · Cap: $607.57B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Exxon Mobil Corp generates 569% more annual revenue ($326.01B vs $48.75B). CVE leads profitability with a 9.5% profit margin vs 7.8%. CVE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.45. CVE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (B-).
CVE
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
XOM
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+26.7%
Fair Value
$30.05
Current Price
$28.40
$1.65 discount
Margin of Safety
-37.0%
Fair Value
$106.98
Current Price
$144.57
$37.59 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Earnings expanding 78.0% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 1.1B in free cash flow
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
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 7.1%
2.6% revenue growth
7.8% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 43.4%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CVE
The strongest argument for CVE centers on PEG Ratio, EPS Growth, Market Cap. PEG of 0.45 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 1.42 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : CVE
The primary concerns for CVE are Piotroski F-Score, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : XOM
The primary concerns for XOM are Revenue Growth, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CVE carries more volatility with a beta of 0.53 — 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.
Monitor OIL & GAS INTEGRATED industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
CVE scores higher overall (65/100 vs 50/100). Both earn "Strong 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.
Cenovus Energy Inc
ENERGY · OIL & GAS INTEGRATED · USA
Cenovus Energy Inc., develops, produces and markets crude oil, natural gas liquids and natural gas in Canada, the United States and the Asia Pacific region. The company is headquartered in Calgary, Canada.
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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