Nabors Industries Ltd. (NBR)vsExxon Mobil Corp (XOM)
NBR
Nabors Industries Ltd.
$82.18
+3.68%
ENERGY · Cap: $1.25B
XOM
Exxon Mobil Corp
$157.07
+0.20%
ENERGY · Cap: $640.19B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Exxon Mobil Corp generates 9987% more annual revenue ($326.01B vs $3.23B). XOM leads profitability with a 7.8% profit margin vs 7.4%. XOM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.29. NBR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 56/100 (C).
NBR
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
XOM
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for NBR.
Margin of Safety
-85.1%
Fair Value
$82.76
Current Price
$157.07
$74.31 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Every $100 of equity generates 37 in profit
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 2.2B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
7.4% margin — thin
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
2.6% revenue growth
7.8% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : NBR
The strongest argument for NBR centers on P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Price/Book.
Bull Case : XOM
The strongest argument for XOM centers on Market Cap, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity. PEG of 1.29 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : NBR
The primary concerns for NBR are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Profit Margin. Debt-to-equity of 3.90 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : XOM
The primary concerns for XOM are P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth, Profit Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
NBR carries more volatility with a beta of 0.97 — expect wider price swings.
NBR is growing revenue faster at 6.4% — sustainability is the question.
XOM generates stronger free cash flow (2.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor OIL & GAS DRILLING industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
NBR scores higher overall (56/100 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.
Nabors Industries Ltd.
ENERGY · OIL & GAS DRILLING · USA
Nabors Industries Ltd. provides drilling and drilling related services for onshore and offshore oil and natural gas wells. The company is headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda.
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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