Netflix Inc (NFLX)vsExxon Mobil Corp (XOM)
NFLX
Netflix Inc
$92.28
+1.50%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $385.67B
XOM
Exxon Mobil Corp
$163.26
-1.28%
ENERGY · Cap: $665.31B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Exxon Mobil Corp generates 617% more annual revenue ($323.90B vs $45.18B). NFLX leads profitability with a 24.3% profit margin vs 8.9%. NFLX appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.92. NFLX earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 70/100 (B).
NFLX
Strong Buy70
out of 100
Grade: B
XOM
Hold44
out of 100
Grade: D
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+22.1%
Fair Value
$118.40
Current Price
$92.28
$26.12 discount
Margin of Safety
-262.4%
Fair Value
$45.63
Current Price
$163.26
$117.63 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 43 in profit
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Keeps 24 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 24.5%
17.6% revenue growth
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 5.2B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 14.6x book value
Expensive relative to growth rate
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 1.3%
Earnings declined 11.0%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : NFLX
The strongest argument for NFLX centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Altman Z-Score. Profitability is solid with margins at 24.3% and operating margin at 24.5%. Revenue growth of 17.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : XOM
The strongest argument for XOM centers on Market Cap, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity.
Bear Case : NFLX
The primary concerns for NFLX are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Bear Case : XOM
The primary concerns for XOM are PEG Ratio, Piotroski F-Score, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
NFLX profiles as a growth stock while XOM is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
NFLX carries more volatility with a beta of 1.71 — expect wider price swings.
NFLX is growing revenue faster at 17.6% — sustainability is the question.
XOM generates stronger free cash flow (5.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
NFLX scores higher overall (70/100 vs 44/100), backed by strong 24.3% margins and 17.6% revenue growth. 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.
Netflix Inc
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · ENTERTAINMENT · USA
Netflix, Inc. is an American over-the-top content platform and production company headquartered in Los Gatos, California. Netflix was founded in 1997 by Reed Hastings and Marc Randolph in Scotts Valley, California. The company's primary business is a subscription-based streaming service offering online streaming from a library of films and television series, including those produced in-house.
Visit Website →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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