PrimeEnergy Corporation (PNRG)vsExxon Mobil Corp (XOM)
PNRG
PrimeEnergy Corporation
$214.04
+1.18%
ENERGY · Cap: $346.32M
XOM
Exxon Mobil Corp
$154.67
-0.22%
ENERGY · Cap: $642.90B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Exxon Mobil Corp generates 172700% more annual revenue ($323.90B vs $187.44M). PNRG leads profitability with a 14.0% profit margin vs 8.9%. PNRG trades at a lower P/E of 19.7x. PNRG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 51/100 (C-).
PNRG
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
XOM
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+21.9%
Fair Value
$252.55
Current Price
$214.04
$38.51 discount
Margin of Safety
-46.3%
Fair Value
$105.46
Current Price
$154.67
$49.21 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 54.6% YoY
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 5.2B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Revenue declined 14.6%
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 1.3%
Earnings declined 11.0%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : PNRG
The strongest argument for PNRG centers on EPS Growth, Price/Book.
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 : PNRG
The primary concerns for PNRG are Market Cap, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : XOM
The primary concerns for XOM are Piotroski F-Score, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
PNRG profiles as a declining stock while XOM is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
XOM carries more volatility with a beta of 0.29 — expect wider price swings.
XOM is growing revenue faster at -1.3% — sustainability is the question.
XOM generates stronger free cash flow (5.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
PNRG scores higher overall (51/100 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.
PrimeEnergy Corporation
ENERGY · OIL & GAS E&P · USA
PrimeEnergy Resources Corporation, an independent oil and natural gas company, is dedicated to acquiring, developing and producing oil and natural gas properties in the United States. 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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