Helmerich and Payne Inc (HP)vsExxon Mobil Corp (XOM)
HP
Helmerich and Payne Inc
$44.04
-1.17%
ENERGY · Cap: $4.42B
XOM
Exxon Mobil Corp
$165.99
+0.46%
ENERGY · Cap: $682.54B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Exxon Mobil Corp generates 8936% more annual revenue ($361.06B vs $4.00B). XOM leads profitability with a 9.1% profit margin vs -3.4%. XOM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.42. XOM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
HP
Hold37
out of 100
Grade: F
XOM
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+53.0%
Fair Value
$73.04
Current Price
$44.04
$29.00 discount
Margin of Safety
-78.3%
Fair Value
$93.12
Current Price
$165.99
$72.87 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Revenue surging 44.1% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 112.8% YoY
Generating 17.0B in free cash flow
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -13.0% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : HP
The strongest argument for HP centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : XOM
The strongest argument for XOM centers on Market Cap, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 44.1% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.42 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : HP
The primary concerns for HP are Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : XOM
The primary concerns for XOM are Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HP profiles as a turnaround stock while XOM is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
HP carries more volatility with a beta of 0.65 — expect wider price swings.
XOM is growing revenue faster at 44.1% — sustainability is the question.
XOM generates stronger free cash flow (17.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
XOM scores higher overall (74/100 vs 37/100) and 44.1% revenue growth. HP offers better value entry with a 53.0% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong 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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