Banco Santander SA ADR (SAN)vsExxon Mobil Corp (XOM)
SAN
Banco Santander SA ADR
$10.90
-2.24%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $163.16B
XOM
Exxon Mobil Corp
$163.26
-1.28%
ENERGY · Cap: $665.31B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Exxon Mobil Corp generates 592% more annual revenue ($323.90B vs $46.84B). SAN leads profitability with a 30.1% profit margin vs 8.9%. XOM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.02. SAN earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
SAN
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
XOM
Hold44
out of 100
Grade: D
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+72.4%
Fair Value
$45.40
Current Price
$10.90
$34.50 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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 30 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 43.7%
Large-cap with strong market position
Earnings expanding 25.3% 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
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 6.4%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Expensive relative to growth rate
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 1.3%
Earnings declined 11.0%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : SAN
The strongest argument for SAN centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 30.1% and operating margin at 43.7%.
Bull Case : XOM
The strongest argument for XOM centers on Market Cap, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity.
Bear Case : SAN
The primary concerns for SAN are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score. Debt-to-equity of 4.47 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : XOM
The primary concerns for XOM are PEG Ratio, Piotroski F-Score, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SAN profiles as a declining stock while XOM is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
SAN carries more volatility with a beta of 0.92 — expect wider price swings.
XOM is growing revenue faster at -1.3% — sustainability is the question.
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Bottom Line
SAN scores higher overall (63/100 vs 44/100), backed by strong 30.1% margins. Both earn "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.
Banco Santander SA ADR
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - DIVERSIFIED · USA
Banco Santander, SA, offers various commercial and retail banking products and services to individuals, small and medium-sized companies and large companies worldwide. The company is headquartered in Madrid, Spain.
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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