Darden Restaurants Inc (DRI)vsExxon Mobil Corp (XOM)
DRI
Darden Restaurants Inc
$196.23
+0.54%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $22.35B
XOM
Exxon Mobil Corp
$144.57
-1.37%
ENERGY · Cap: $607.57B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Exxon Mobil Corp generates 2454% more annual revenue ($326.01B vs $12.76B). DRI leads profitability with a 8.7% profit margin vs 7.8%. XOM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.42. DRI earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 55/100 (C-).
DRI
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
XOM
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-64.2%
Fair Value
$129.57
Current Price
$196.23
$66.66 premium
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
Every $100 of equity generates 52 in profit
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
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 10.7x book value
Earnings declined 3.3%
Distress zone — elevated risk
2.6% revenue growth
7.8% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 43.4%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DRI
The strongest argument for DRI centers on Return on Equity.
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 : DRI
The primary concerns for DRI are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : XOM
The primary concerns for XOM are Revenue Growth, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DRI carries more volatility with a beta of 0.59 — expect wider price swings.
DRI is growing revenue faster at 5.9% — sustainability is the question.
XOM generates stronger free cash flow (2.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor RESTAURANTS industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
DRI scores higher overall (55/100 vs 50/100). Both earn "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.
Darden Restaurants Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · RESTAURANTS · USA
Darden Restaurants, Inc. is an American multi-brand restaurant operator headquartered in Orlando.
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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