S&P Global Inc (SPGI)vsExxon Mobil Corp (XOM)
SPGI
S&P Global Inc
$408.48
-0.66%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $124.51B
XOM
Exxon Mobil Corp
$163.26
-1.28%
ENERGY · Cap: $665.31B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Exxon Mobil Corp generates 2012% more annual revenue ($323.90B vs $15.34B). SPGI leads profitability with a 29.1% profit margin vs 8.9%. SPGI appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.50. SPGI earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
SPGI
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
XOM
Hold44
out of 100
Grade: D
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+40.5%
Fair Value
$687.02
Current Price
$408.48
$278.54 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
Strong operational efficiency at 38.3%
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 29 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Earnings expanding 32.0% YoY
Generating 1.7B in free cash flow
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
Moderate valuation
Grey zone — moderate risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 1.3%
Earnings declined 11.0%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : SPGI
The strongest argument for SPGI centers on Operating Margin, Market Cap, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 29.1% and operating margin at 38.3%.
Bull Case : XOM
The strongest argument for XOM centers on Market Cap, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity.
Bear Case : SPGI
The primary concerns for SPGI are P/E Ratio, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : XOM
The primary concerns for XOM are PEG Ratio, Piotroski F-Score, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SPGI profiles as a mature stock while XOM is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
SPGI carries more volatility with a beta of 1.22 — expect wider price swings.
SPGI is growing revenue faster at 9.0% — sustainability is the question.
XOM generates stronger free cash flow (5.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SPGI scores higher overall (67/100 vs 44/100), backed by strong 29.1% margins. Both earn "Strong 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.
S&P Global Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · FINANCIAL DATA & STOCK EXCHANGES · USA
S&P Global Inc. is an American publicly traded corporation headquartered in Manhattan, New York City. Its primary areas of business are financial information and analytics.
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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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