Haverty Furniture Companies Inc (HVT)vsExxon Mobil Corp (XOM)
HVT
Haverty Furniture Companies Inc
$22.20
+2.07%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $357.32M
XOM
Exxon Mobil Corp
$144.57
-1.37%
ENERGY · Cap: $607.57B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Exxon Mobil Corp generates 42433% more annual revenue ($326.01B vs $766.48M). XOM leads profitability with a 7.8% profit margin vs 2.6%. HVT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.95. HVT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 58/100 (C).
HVT
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
XOM
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+3.4%
Fair Value
$27.26
Current Price
$22.20
$5.06 discount
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Growing faster than its price suggests
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
4.1% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 6.6% — below average capital efficiency
2.6% margin — thin
2.6% revenue growth
7.8% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 43.4%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : HVT
The strongest argument for HVT centers on Price/Book, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.95 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
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 : HVT
The primary concerns for HVT are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity. Thin 2.6% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : XOM
The primary concerns for XOM are Revenue Growth, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HVT carries more volatility with a beta of 1.16 — expect wider price swings.
HVT is growing revenue faster at 4.1% — sustainability is the question.
XOM generates stronger free cash flow (2.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor HOME IMPROVEMENT RETAIL industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
HVT scores higher overall (58/100 vs 50/100). 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.
Haverty Furniture Companies Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · HOME IMPROVEMENT RETAIL · USA
Haverty Furniture Companies, Inc. is a specialty retailer of residential furniture and accessories in the United States. The company is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
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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