Kinetik Holdings Inc (KNTK)vsExxon Mobil Corp (XOM)
KNTK
Kinetik Holdings Inc
$45.19
-1.29%
ENERGY · Cap: $7.93B
XOM
Exxon Mobil Corp
$138.47
-2.03%
ENERGY · Cap: $584.11B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Exxon Mobil Corp generates 18732% more annual revenue ($326.01B vs $1.73B). KNTK leads profitability with a 29.0% profit margin vs 7.8%. XOM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.22. KNTK earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 57/100 (C).
KNTK
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
XOM
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+58.4%
Fair Value
$100.75
Current Price
$45.19
$55.56 discount
Margin of Safety
-67.7%
Fair Value
$82.16
Current Price
$138.47
$56.31 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 48580.0% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Keeps 29 of every $100 in revenue as profit
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
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 7.5%
Distress zone — elevated risk
2.6% revenue growth
7.8% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 43.4%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : KNTK
The strongest argument for KNTK centers on EPS Growth, Debt/Equity, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 29.0% and operating margin at -0.9%.
Bull Case : XOM
The strongest argument for XOM centers on Market Cap, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity. PEG of 1.22 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : KNTK
The primary concerns for KNTK are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : XOM
The primary concerns for XOM are Revenue Growth, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
KNTK profiles as a declining stock while XOM is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
KNTK carries more volatility with a beta of 0.79 — expect wider price swings.
XOM is growing revenue faster at 2.6% — sustainability is the question.
XOM generates stronger free cash flow (2.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
KNTK scores higher overall (57/100 vs 50/100), backed by strong 29.0% margins. 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.
Kinetik Holdings Inc
ENERGY · OIL & GAS MIDSTREAM · USA
Kinetik Holdings Inc. is an intermediate company in the Texas Delaware Basin. The company is headquartered in Midland, Texas.
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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