Matador Resources Company (MTDR)vsExxon Mobil Corp (XOM)
MTDR
Matador Resources Company
$51.86
-4.12%
ENERGY · Cap: $6.69B
XOM
Exxon Mobil Corp
$158.69
+0.26%
ENERGY · Cap: $682.54B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Exxon Mobil Corp generates 9303% more annual revenue ($361.06B vs $3.84B). MTDR leads profitability with a 18.9% profit margin vs 9.1%. MTDR appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.64. MTDR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 84/100 (A-).
MTDR
Exceptional Buy84
out of 100
Grade: A-
XOM
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for MTDR.
Margin of Safety
-74.9%
Fair Value
$93.36
Current Price
$158.69
$65.33 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 49.2%
Earnings expanding 160.6% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
Revenue surging 26.8% year-over-year
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
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : MTDR
The strongest argument for MTDR centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 18.9% and operating margin at 49.2%. Revenue growth of 26.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
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 : MTDR
The primary concerns for MTDR are Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : XOM
The primary concerns for XOM are Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MTDR profiles as a growth stock while XOM is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
MTDR carries more volatility with a beta of 0.79 — 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
MTDR scores higher overall (84/100 vs 74/100), backed by strong 18.9% margins and 26.8% revenue growth. Both earn "Exceptional Buy" and "Strong 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.
Matador Resources Company
ENERGY · OIL & GAS E&P · USA
Matador Resources Company, an independent energy company, is engaged in the exploration, development, production and acquisition of oil and natural gas resources in the United States. The company is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.
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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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