Natural Gas Services Group Inc (NGS)vsExxon Mobil Corp (XOM)
NGS
Natural Gas Services Group Inc
$40.86
+2.92%
ENERGY · Cap: $501.11M
XOM
Exxon Mobil Corp
$154.33
-0.22%
ENERGY · Cap: $642.90B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Exxon Mobil Corp generates 187873% more annual revenue ($323.90B vs $172.31M). NGS leads profitability with a 11.6% profit margin vs 8.9%. NGS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.82. NGS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 72/100 (B).
NGS
Strong Buy72
out of 100
Grade: B
XOM
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+6.5%
Fair Value
$39.56
Current Price
$40.86
$1.30 discount
Margin of Safety
-46.3%
Fair Value
$105.46
Current Price
$154.33
$48.87 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 20.9%
Earnings expanding 43.5% YoY
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
Moderate valuation
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 7.5% — below average capital efficiency
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 1.3%
Earnings declined 11.0%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : NGS
The strongest argument for NGS centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Revenue growth of 13.5% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.82 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 1.38 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : NGS
The primary concerns for NGS are P/E Ratio, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : XOM
The primary concerns for XOM are Piotroski F-Score, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
NGS carries more volatility with a beta of 0.39 — expect wider price swings.
NGS is growing revenue faster at 13.5% — sustainability is the question.
XOM generates stronger free cash flow (5.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor OIL & GAS EQUIPMENT & SERVICES industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
NGS scores higher overall (72/100 vs 50/100) and 13.5% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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.
Natural Gas Services Group Inc
ENERGY · OIL & GAS EQUIPMENT & SERVICES · USA
Natural Gas Services Group, Inc. provides natural gas compression equipment and services to the United States energy industry. 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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