Cenovus Energy Inc (CVE)vsExxon Mobil Corp (XOM)
CVE
Cenovus Energy Inc
$33.11
-0.69%
ENERGY · Cap: $61.21B
XOM
Exxon Mobil Corp
$165.99
+0.46%
ENERGY · Cap: $682.54B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Exxon Mobil Corp generates 570% more annual revenue ($361.06B vs $53.86B). CVE leads profitability with a 12.4% profit margin vs 9.1%. CVE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.45. CVE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 83/100 (A-).
CVE
Exceptional Buy83
out of 100
Grade: A-
XOM
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-38.7%
Fair Value
$24.12
Current Price
$33.11
$8.99 premium
Margin of Safety
-78.3%
Fair Value
$93.12
Current Price
$165.99
$72.87 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Revenue surging 41.5% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 239.1% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Revenue surging 44.1% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 112.8% YoY
Generating 17.0B in free cash flow
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Grey zone — moderate risk
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CVE
The strongest argument for CVE centers on PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 41.5% demonstrates continued momentum. 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, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 44.1% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.42 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : CVE
The primary concerns for CVE are Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : XOM
The primary concerns for XOM are Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CVE profiles as a growth stock while XOM is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
CVE carries more volatility with a beta of 0.50 — expect wider price swings.
XOM is growing revenue faster at 44.1% — sustainability is the question.
XOM generates stronger free cash flow (17.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CVE scores higher overall (83/100 vs 74/100) and 41.5% revenue growth. Both earn "Exceptional Buy" and "Strong 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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