Star Gas Partners LP (SGU)vsExxon Mobil Corp (XOM)
SGU
Star Gas Partners LP
$12.73
-1.13%
ENERGY · Cap: $418.96M
XOM
Exxon Mobil Corp
$159.78
+4.41%
ENERGY · Cap: $638.16B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Exxon Mobil Corp generates 19319% more annual revenue ($361.06B vs $1.86B). XOM leads profitability with a 9.1% profit margin vs 5.3%. SGU trades at a lower P/E of 5.0x. XOM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 72/100 (B).
SGU
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
XOM
Strong Buy72
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-66.1%
Fair Value
$7.73
Current Price
$12.72
$4.99 premium
Margin of Safety
-65.4%
Fair Value
$91.66
Current Price
$159.78
$68.12 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 20.3%
Earnings expanding 32.1% YoY
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Revenue surging 44.1% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 112.8% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
3.2% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
5.3% margin — thin
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Moderate valuation
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : SGU
The strongest argument for SGU centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Operating Margin.
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 1.32 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : SGU
The primary concerns for SGU are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Profit Margin.
Bear Case : XOM
The primary concerns for XOM are P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SGU profiles as a value stock while XOM is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
SGU carries more volatility with a beta of 0.32 — expect wider price swings.
XOM is growing revenue faster at 44.1% — sustainability is the question.
XOM generates stronger free cash flow (2.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
XOM scores higher overall (72/100 vs 66/100) 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.
Star Gas Partners LP
ENERGY · OIL & GAS REFINING & MARKETING · USA
Star Group, LP sells home heating and air conditioning products and services to residential and commercial heating oil and propane customers in the United States. The company is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut.
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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