Vista Oil Gas ADR (VIST)vsExxon Mobil Corp (XOM)
VIST
Vista Oil Gas ADR
$74.42
-2.74%
ENERGY · Cap: $8.04B
XOM
Exxon Mobil Corp
$149.92
+0.28%
ENERGY · Cap: $619.92B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Exxon Mobil Corp generates 11139% more annual revenue ($326.01B vs $2.90B). VIST leads profitability with a 25.7% profit margin vs 7.8%. VIST trades at a lower P/E of 10.5x. VIST earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
VIST
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
XOM
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-35.5%
Fair Value
$41.35
Current Price
$74.42
$33.07 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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Revenue surging 97.3% year-over-year
Every $100 of equity generates 29 in profit
Keeps 26 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 24.9%
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
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Moderate valuation
2.6% revenue growth
7.8% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : VIST
The strongest argument for VIST centers on P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth, Return on Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 25.7% and operating margin at 24.9%. Revenue growth of 97.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
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 : VIST
The primary concerns for VIST are Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : XOM
The primary concerns for XOM are P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth, Profit Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
VIST profiles as a growth stock while XOM is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
XOM carries more volatility with a beta of 0.18 — expect wider price swings.
VIST is growing revenue faster at 97.3% — sustainability is the question.
XOM generates stronger free cash flow (2.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
VIST scores higher overall (68/100 vs 50/100), backed by strong 25.7% margins and 97.3% 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.
Vista Oil Gas ADR
ENERGY · OIL & GAS E&P · USA
Vista Oil & Gas, SAB de CV, is dedicated to the exploration and production of oil and gas in Latin America. The company is headquartered in Mexico City, Mexico.
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.
Visit Website →Compare with Other OIL & GAS E&P Stocks
Want to dig deeper into these stocks?