Plains All American Pipeline LP (PAA)vsExxon Mobil Corp (XOM)
PAA
Plains All American Pipeline LP
$26.10
+1.50%
ENERGY · Cap: $18.32B
XOM
Exxon Mobil Corp
$165.99
+0.46%
ENERGY · Cap: $682.54B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Exxon Mobil Corp generates 590% more annual revenue ($361.06B vs $52.30B). XOM leads profitability with a 9.1% profit margin vs 5.3%. XOM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.42. XOM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
PAA
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
XOM
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for PAA.
Margin of Safety
-78.3%
Fair Value
$93.12
Current Price
$165.99
$72.87 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 66.3% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 1077.0% YoY
Every $100 of equity generates 25 in profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
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
Expensive relative to growth rate
5.3% margin — thin
Operating margin of 2.8%
Weak financial health signals
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : PAA
The strongest argument for PAA centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Return on Equity. Revenue growth of 66.3% 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 : PAA
The primary concerns for PAA are PEG Ratio, Profit Margin, Operating Margin.
Bear Case : XOM
The primary concerns for XOM are Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
PAA carries more volatility with a beta of 0.49 — expect wider price swings.
PAA is growing revenue faster at 66.3% — sustainability is the question.
XOM generates stronger free cash flow (17.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
XOM scores higher overall (74/100 vs 68/100) and 44.1% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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.
Plains All American Pipeline LP
ENERGY · OIL & GAS MIDSTREAM · USA
Plains All American Pipeline, LP, is engaged in the transportation, completion, storage and collection of crude oil and natural gas liquids (NGL) through pipelines in the United States and Canada. The company is headquartered in Houston, 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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