EOG Resources Inc (EOG)vsAltria Group (MO)
EOG
EOG Resources Inc
$130.03
-0.66%
ENERGY · Cap: $69.26B
MO
Altria Group
$68.12
-1.33%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $115.29B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
EOG Resources Inc generates 16% more annual revenue ($23.57B vs $20.38B). MO leads profitability with a 39.5% profit margin vs 23.3%. EOG appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.40. EOG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 80/100 (A-).
EOG
Exceptional Buy80
out of 100
Grade: A-
MO
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+51.4%
Fair Value
$243.17
Current Price
$130.03
$113.14 discount
Margin of Safety
-37.3%
Fair Value
$48.02
Current Price
$68.12
$20.10 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Strong operational efficiency at 37.9%
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 23 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
15.6% revenue growth
Keeps 40 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 62.3%
Earnings expanding 106.3% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Large-cap with strong market position
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : EOG
The strongest argument for EOG centers on Operating Margin, Market Cap, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 23.3% and operating margin at 37.9%. Revenue growth of 15.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : MO
The strongest argument for MO centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 39.5% and operating margin at 62.3%.
Bear Case : EOG
The primary concerns for EOG are Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : MO
The primary concerns for MO are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
EOG profiles as a growth stock while MO is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
MO carries more volatility with a beta of 0.52 — expect wider price swings.
EOG is growing revenue faster at 15.6% — sustainability is the question.
MO generates stronger free cash flow (2.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
EOG scores higher overall (80/100 vs 61/100), backed by strong 23.3% margins and 15.6% revenue growth. Both earn "Exceptional 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.
EOG Resources Inc
ENERGY · OIL & GAS E&P · USA
EOG Resources, Inc. is an American energy company engaged in hydrocarbon exploration. It is organized in Delaware and headquartered in the Heritage Plaza building in Houston, Texas.
Altria Group
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · TOBACCO · USA
Altria Group, Inc. (previously known as Philip Morris Companies, Inc.) is an American corporation and one of the world's largest producers and marketers of tobacco, cigarettes and related products. It operates worldwide and is headquartered in unincorporated Henrico County, Virginia, just outside the city of Richmond.
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