EOG Resources Inc (EOG)vsNorthern Oil & Gas Inc (NOG)
EOG
EOG Resources Inc
$143.21
+0.48%
ENERGY · Cap: $77.34B
NOG
Northern Oil & Gas Inc
$29.61
+1.68%
ENERGY · Cap: $3.09B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
EOG Resources Inc generates 1054% more annual revenue ($22.65B vs $1.96B). EOG leads profitability with a 22.0% profit margin vs 2.0%. NOG appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.56. NOG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 56/100 (C).
EOG
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
NOG
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-90.6%
Fair Value
$62.02
Current Price
$143.21
$81.19 premium
Margin of Safety
-903.0%
Fair Value
$2.65
Current Price
$29.61
$26.96 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 22 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 1.1B in free cash flow
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 56.1%
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
0.0% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 41.7%
ROE of 1.7% — below average capital efficiency
2.0% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Revenue declined 17.1%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : EOG
The strongest argument for EOG centers on Market Cap, Profit Margin, P/E Ratio. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.0% and operating margin at 16.9%.
Bull Case : NOG
The strongest argument for NOG centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.56 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : EOG
The primary concerns for EOG are Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : NOG
The primary concerns for NOG are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 75.9x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 2.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
NOG carries more volatility with a beta of 1.01 — expect wider price swings.
EOG is growing revenue faster at 0.0% — sustainability is the question.
EOG generates stronger free cash flow (1.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
EOG scores higher overall (56/100 vs 56/100), backed by strong 22.0% margins. 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.
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.
Northern Oil & Gas Inc
ENERGY · OIL & GAS E&P · USA
Northern Oil and Gas, Inc., an independent energy company, is engaged in the acquisition, exploration, exploitation, development and production of crude oil and natural gas properties in the United States. The company is headquartered in Minnetonka, Minnesota.
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