Chevron Corp (CVX)vsExxon Mobil Corp (XOM)
CVX
Chevron Corp
$198.61
+1.42%
ENERGY · Cap: $395.81B
XOM
Exxon Mobil Corp
$157.59
+0.36%
ENERGY · Cap: $661.72B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Exxon Mobil Corp generates 75% more annual revenue ($323.90B vs $184.65B). XOM leads profitability with a 8.9% profit margin vs 6.7%. XOM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.05. XOM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 44/100 (D).
CVX
Hold40
out of 100
Grade: F
XOM
Hold44
out of 100
Grade: D
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-346.9%
Fair Value
$45.08
Current Price
$198.61
$153.53 premium
Margin of Safety
-247.2%
Fair Value
$45.56
Current Price
$157.59
$112.03 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
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 5.2B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
ROE of 7.2% — below average capital efficiency
6.7% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 130.0%
Earnings declined 11.0%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CVX
The strongest argument for CVX centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, Free Cash Flow.
Bull Case : XOM
The strongest argument for XOM centers on Market Cap, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity.
Bear Case : CVX
The primary concerns for CVX are P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Profit Margin.
Bear Case : XOM
The primary concerns for XOM are PEG Ratio, Piotroski F-Score, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CVX carries more volatility with a beta of 0.66 — expect wider price swings.
CVX is growing revenue faster at -8.2% — sustainability is the question.
CVX generates stronger free cash flow (5.4B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
XOM scores higher overall (44/100 vs 40/100). Both earn "Hold" 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.
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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