Valaris Ltd (VAL)vsExxon Mobil Corp (XOM)
VAL
Valaris Ltd
$83.76
-0.35%
ENERGY · Cap: $6.02B
XOM
Exxon Mobil Corp
$163.54
+0.17%
ENERGY · Cap: $682.54B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Exxon Mobil Corp generates 16790% more annual revenue ($361.06B vs $2.14B). VAL leads profitability with a 44.0% profit margin vs 9.1%. VAL trades at a lower P/E of 6.5x. XOM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
VAL
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
XOM
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for VAL.
Margin of Safety
-74.9%
Fair Value
$93.36
Current Price
$163.54
$70.18 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Every $100 of equity generates 32 in profit
Keeps 44 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Revenue surging 44.1% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 112.8% YoY
Generating 17.0B in free cash flow
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Revenue declined 12.4%
Earnings declined 55.3%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : VAL
The strongest argument for VAL centers on P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 44.0% and operating margin at 9.8%.
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 1.42 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : VAL
The primary concerns for VAL are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : XOM
The primary concerns for XOM are Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
VAL profiles as a declining stock while XOM is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
VAL carries more volatility with a beta of 0.94 — expect wider price swings.
XOM is growing revenue faster at 44.1% — sustainability is the question.
XOM generates stronger free cash flow (17.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
XOM scores higher overall (74/100 vs 52/100) and 44.1% revenue growth. 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.
Valaris Ltd
ENERGY · OIL & GAS DRILLING · USA
Valaris Limited provides offshore contract drilling services in various water depths for the oil and gas industry globally. The company is headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda.
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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