Helmerich and Payne Inc (HP)vsExxon Mobil Corp (XOM)
HP
Helmerich and Payne Inc
$41.05
+4.48%
ENERGY · Cap: $4.17B
XOM
Exxon Mobil Corp
$154.67
-0.22%
ENERGY · Cap: $642.90B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Exxon Mobil Corp generates 7828% more annual revenue ($323.90B vs $4.09B). XOM leads profitability with a 8.9% profit margin vs -7.7%. XOM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.38. XOM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 50/100 (C-).
HP
Hold46
out of 100
Grade: D+
XOM
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+61.5%
Fair Value
$89.02
Current Price
$41.05
$47.97 discount
Margin of Safety
-46.3%
Fair Value
$105.46
Current Price
$154.67
$49.21 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 50.2% year-over-year
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 5.2B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Operating margin of 4.3%
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -11.0% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 98.8%
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 1.3%
Earnings declined 11.0%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : HP
The strongest argument for HP centers on Revenue Growth, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 50.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
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 : HP
The primary concerns for HP are Operating Margin, PEG Ratio, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : XOM
The primary concerns for XOM are Piotroski F-Score, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HP profiles as a hypergrowth stock while XOM is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
HP carries more volatility with a beta of 0.54 — expect wider price swings.
HP is growing revenue faster at 50.2% — sustainability is the question.
XOM generates stronger free cash flow (5.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
XOM scores higher overall (50/100 vs 46/100). HP offers better value entry with a 61.5% margin of safety. 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.
Helmerich and Payne Inc
ENERGY · OIL & GAS DRILLING · USA
Helmerich & Payne, Inc. provides drilling services and solutions for exploration and production companies. The company is headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
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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