Chevron Corp (CVX)vsTransportadora de Gas del Sur SA ADR (TGS)
CVX
Chevron Corp
$205.15
-0.79%
ENERGY · Cap: $403.33B
TGS
Transportadora de Gas del Sur SA ADR
$33.89
-0.29%
ENERGY · Cap: $5.27B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Transportadora de Gas del Sur SA ADR generates 832% more annual revenue ($1.72T vs $184.65B). TGS leads profitability with a 24.5% profit margin vs 6.7%. TGS trades at a lower P/E of 16.8x. TGS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
CVX
Hold40
out of 100
Grade: F
TGS
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-358.0%
Fair Value
$45.15
Current Price
$205.15
$160.00 premium
Margin of Safety
-125.1%
Fair Value
$13.74
Current Price
$33.89
$20.15 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 5.4B in free cash flow
Strong operational efficiency at 54.0%
Generating 21.3B in free cash flow
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Keeps 25 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
ROE of 7.2% — below average capital efficiency
6.7% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Trading at 11.4x book value
4.1% revenue growth
Earnings declined 24.8%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CVX
The strongest argument for CVX centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, Free Cash Flow.
Bull Case : TGS
The strongest argument for TGS centers on Operating Margin, Free Cash Flow, Altman Z-Score. Profitability is solid with margins at 24.5% and operating margin at 54.0%.
Bear Case : CVX
The primary concerns for CVX are P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Profit Margin.
Bear Case : TGS
The primary concerns for TGS are Price/Book, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CVX carries more volatility with a beta of 0.66 — expect wider price swings.
TGS is growing revenue faster at 4.1% — sustainability is the question.
TGS generates stronger free cash flow (21.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor OIL & GAS INTEGRATED industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
TGS scores higher overall (54/100 vs 40/100), backed by strong 24.5% margins. 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.
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.
Transportadora de Gas del Sur SA ADR
ENERGY · OIL & GAS INTEGRATED · USA
Transportadora de Gas del Sur SA provides natural gas transportation and distribution services in Argentina. The company is headquartered in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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