Franco-Nevada Corporation (FNV)vsExxon Mobil Corp (XOM)
FNV
Franco-Nevada Corporation
$232.11
+1.78%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $45.21B
XOM
Exxon Mobil Corp
$144.57
-1.37%
ENERGY · Cap: $607.57B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Exxon Mobil Corp generates 17970% more annual revenue ($326.01B vs $1.80B). FNV leads profitability with a 61.6% profit margin vs 7.8%. XOM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.42. FNV earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
FNV
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
XOM
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-54.5%
Fair Value
$166.74
Current Price
$232.11
$65.37 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
Keeps 62 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 76.1%
Revenue surging 85.8% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 108.8% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
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
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
2.6% revenue growth
7.8% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 43.4%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : FNV
The strongest argument for FNV centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 61.6% and operating margin at 76.1%. Revenue growth of 85.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
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 : FNV
The primary concerns for FNV are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Free Cash Flow. A P/E of 40.7x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : XOM
The primary concerns for XOM are Revenue Growth, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FNV profiles as a growth stock while XOM is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
FNV carries more volatility with a beta of 0.89 — expect wider price swings.
FNV is growing revenue faster at 85.8% — sustainability is the question.
XOM generates stronger free cash flow (2.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
FNV scores higher overall (68/100 vs 50/100), backed by strong 61.6% margins and 85.8% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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.
Franco-Nevada Corporation
BASIC MATERIALS · GOLD · USA
Franco-Nevada Corporation is a gold-focused royalty and flow company in the United States, Latin America, Canada, Australia, Europe and Africa, and internationally. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
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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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