Forum Energy Technologies Inc (FET)vsExxon Mobil Corp (XOM)
FET
Forum Energy Technologies Inc
$52.72
+4.03%
ENERGY · Cap: $569.85M
XOM
Exxon Mobil Corp
$149.92
+0.28%
ENERGY · Cap: $619.92B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Exxon Mobil Corp generates 40303% more annual revenue ($326.01B vs $806.89M). XOM leads profitability with a 7.8% profit margin vs -0.8%. XOM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.38. XOM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 50/100 (C-).
FET
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
XOM
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for FET.
Margin of Safety
-82.9%
Fair Value
$81.96
Current Price
$149.92
$67.96 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 333.3% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
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
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -2.2% — below average capital efficiency
Distress zone — elevated risk
Moderate valuation
2.6% revenue growth
7.8% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : FET
The strongest argument for FET centers on EPS Growth, Price/Book.
Bull Case : XOM
The strongest argument for XOM centers on Market Cap, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity. PEG of 1.38 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : FET
The primary concerns for FET are Market Cap, PEG Ratio, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : XOM
The primary concerns for XOM are P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth, Profit Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FET profiles as a turnaround stock while XOM is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
FET carries more volatility with a beta of 0.54 — expect wider price swings.
FET is growing revenue faster at 8.0% — sustainability is the question.
XOM generates stronger free cash flow (2.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
XOM scores higher overall (50/100 vs 49/100). 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.
Forum Energy Technologies Inc
ENERGY · OIL & GAS EQUIPMENT & SERVICES · USA
Forum Energy Technologies, Inc. designs, manufactures, and distributes products for the oil and natural gas industry in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
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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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