Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc (TMO)vsExxon Mobil Corp (XOM)
TMO
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc
$465.00
-1.99%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $176.32B
XOM
Exxon Mobil Corp
$144.57
-1.37%
ENERGY · Cap: $607.57B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Exxon Mobil Corp generates 621% more annual revenue ($326.01B vs $45.20B). TMO leads profitability with a 15.1% profit margin vs 7.8%. XOM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.42. TMO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
TMO
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
XOM
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-16.1%
Fair Value
$408.60
Current Price
$465.00
$56.40 premium
Margin of Safety
-37.0%
Fair Value
$106.98
Current Price
$144.57
$37.59 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
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
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
Weak financial health signals
2.6% revenue growth
7.8% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 43.4%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : TMO
The strongest argument for TMO centers on Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 15.1% and operating margin at 17.9%.
Bull Case : XOM
The strongest argument for XOM centers on Market Cap, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity. PEG of 1.42 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : TMO
The primary concerns for TMO are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : XOM
The primary concerns for XOM are Revenue Growth, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
TMO profiles as a mature stock while XOM is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
TMO carries more volatility with a beta of 0.88 — expect wider price swings.
TMO is growing revenue faster at 6.2% — sustainability is the question.
XOM generates stronger free cash flow (2.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
TMO scores higher overall (62/100 vs 50/100), backed by strong 15.1% 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.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc
HEALTHCARE · DIAGNOSTICS & RESEARCH · USA
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an American provisioner of scientific instrumentation, reagents and consumables, and software and services to healthcare, life science, and other laboratories in academia, government, and industry (including in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors). Based in Waltham, Massachusetts, Thermo Fisher was created in 2006 by the merger of Thermo Electron and Fisher Scientific, to form a company with US$ 9 billion in combined revenues.
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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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