Star Gas Partners LP (SGU)vsExxon Mobil Corp (XOM)
SGU
Star Gas Partners LP
$12.61
-0.86%
ENERGY · Cap: $405.50M
XOM
Exxon Mobil Corp
$137.55
-0.73%
ENERGY · Cap: $584.11B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Exxon Mobil Corp generates 17434% more annual revenue ($326.01B vs $1.86B). XOM leads profitability with a 7.8% profit margin vs 5.3%. SGU trades at a lower P/E of 4.8x. SGU earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
SGU
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
XOM
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-67.4%
Fair Value
$7.67
Current Price
$12.61
$4.94 premium
Margin of Safety
-67.7%
Fair Value
$82.16
Current Price
$137.55
$55.39 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Every $100 of equity generates 24 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 20.3%
Earnings expanding 32.1% YoY
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 2.2B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
3.2% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
5.3% margin — thin
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
2.6% revenue growth
7.8% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 43.4%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : SGU
The strongest argument for SGU centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Return on Equity.
Bull Case : XOM
The strongest argument for XOM centers on Market Cap, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity. PEG of 1.22 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 Revenue Growth, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SGU carries more volatility with a beta of 0.32 — expect wider price swings.
SGU is growing revenue faster at 3.2% — sustainability is the question.
XOM generates stronger free cash flow (2.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor OIL & GAS REFINING & MARKETING industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
SGU scores higher overall (66/100 vs 50/100). 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.
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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