Tidewater Inc (TDW)vsExxon Mobil Corp (XOM)
TDW
Tidewater Inc
$72.48
-2.42%
ENERGY · Cap: $3.82B
XOM
Exxon Mobil Corp
$149.92
-4.13%
ENERGY · Cap: $619.92B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Exxon Mobil Corp generates 24128% more annual revenue ($326.01B vs $1.35B). TDW leads profitability with a 22.2% profit margin vs 7.8%. TDW trades at a lower P/E of 13.0x. TDW earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 57/100 (C).
TDW
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
XOM
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-44.1%
Fair Value
$49.38
Current Price
$72.48
$23.10 premium
Margin of Safety
-82.9%
Fair Value
$81.96
Current Price
$149.92
$67.96 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 531.0% YoY
Every $100 of equity generates 22 in profit
Keeps 22 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
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 2.2B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Grey zone — moderate risk
Revenue declined 43.1%
Operating margin of -8.7%
Moderate valuation
2.6% revenue growth
7.8% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : TDW
The strongest argument for TDW centers on EPS Growth, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.2% and operating margin at -8.7%.
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 : TDW
The primary concerns for TDW are Altman Z-Score, Revenue Growth, Operating Margin.
Bear Case : XOM
The primary concerns for XOM are P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth, Profit Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
TDW profiles as a declining stock while XOM is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
TDW carries more volatility with a beta of 0.51 — expect wider price swings.
XOM is growing revenue faster at 2.6% — sustainability is the question.
XOM generates stronger free cash flow (2.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
TDW scores higher overall (57/100 vs 50/100), backed by strong 22.2% margins. 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.
Tidewater Inc
ENERGY · OIL & GAS EQUIPMENT & SERVICES · USA
Tidewater Inc., provides offshore marine support and transportation services to the offshore energy industry through the operation of a worldwide fleet of marine service vessels. 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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